Full-day English wine tour from London
Three award-winning vineyards in a day, with lunch and transport from London.
Starts Central London
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Wine tours from London
England’s best vineyards are an hour or two from central London. These tours pick you up, do the driving, and have you back in town for the evening.
Day trips to the vineyards
All of these include transport from London and tastings at two or more vineyards, and most include lunch. The main difference is where they go: Kent tours head south-east from central London, Sussex tours go south from London Bridge.
To Kent
Vineyard tasting day with lunch
A straightforward day of tastings at several vineyards, with lunch and the driving taken care of.
Starts London Bridge, central London
To Sussex and Surrey
Sussex and Surrey wine tour from London
A pioneering Sussex estate, a sparkling wine specialist and a small vineyard in the Surrey Hills, with transport from London.
Starts London
Vintage bus, with your train included
Return train tickets from London to Sussex, then a vintage bus to two vineyards, with lunch at one of them.
Starts London, by train to Sussex
Private wine tours
Your own driver and guide for the day, and a plan built around your group. They cost more per head than a shared tour, but work out well for four or more, and suit birthdays, hen parties and work days out.
Private Kent wine tour
A private day to two Kent vineyards for your group, and a popular choice for birthdays and hen parties.
Starts Ashford International station, Kent
Private wine tour from London
A private day to the vineyards of the south-east, with guided tours, tastings and lunch, planned around your group.
Starts Pickup in London or the south-east, arranged for your group
English wine without leaving London
Short on time? These tastings run in the city, and take about as long as a long lunch.
- Sparkling wine and cheese bus tourA sightseeing bus tour of London with a tasting of Gusbourne sparkling wine and British cheese on board.
- Wine tasting bus tourNinety minutes round the sights with a sommelier, wine and paired cheeses.
Which tour should I choose?
- First time, want the classicThe Cellar Door tour: three contrasting vineyards in a day, from a big-name producer to a boutique one, starting from London Bridge.
- Three vineyards in a dayThe full-day English wine tour, or the Sussex and Surrey tour for the vineyards closest to London.
- Staying south of the riverThe vintage bus tour, which includes your train to Sussex.
- A group of four or moreA private tour. You choose the pickup time and the pace.
Also near London: vineyard tours in the Chilterns and around Henley, both starting from a station. Rather make your own way? Kent’s vineyards are easy to reach by train. Our sister site has a guide to Kent vineyards by train.
Questions people ask
How far are the vineyards from London?
Most of the vineyards on these tours are between one and two hours from central London by road. Surrey is closest, then Sussex and Kent.
How much is a wine tour from London?
A shared day tour with transport, tastings and lunch usually costs £150 to £175 per person. Private tours are priced by group size, so check the listing for your date and group.
Where do the London wine tours start?
It depends on the tour. Some pick up in central London, others meet at a station outside London that’s easy to reach by train. The exact meeting point is on each tour’s page.
Is lunch included?
On most day trips, yes. It’s usually a pub lunch or lunch at one of the vineyards, and each listing says exactly what’s included.
Can I do a wine tasting in London instead?
Yes. There are tasting tours on sightseeing buses that pour English sparkling wine, and they take about ninety minutes to two hours.