Private Wine Tour with Wine Tasting and Full Lunch (day trip)
Description
It's a day trip to the Utiel-Requena wine region. Your guide is a sommelier specialised in Valencian wines, who will tell you about the history of wine in Valencia region, about the grape varieties, and a lot more! We’ll first go to the village of Requena, where we’ll visit some 9th century caves. These were used for storing grains, oil and wine; the old clay pots are still there. Here we’ll do a first wine tasting... Our next stop is an authentic 19th century winery, where we'll go into the vineyards, then through the winery, following the wine making process from "grape to bottle". We end with a tasting of some of their wines. For lunch we'll go to the village for a local lunch with more wine… For wheelchair users, or groups of 1-2 people or more than 8 people - we can do the tour - contact me directly! Up to 4 people: I use a small SUV MG ZS e-vehicle, comfortable for 4 normal-sized passengers. Let me know if you feel you need a larger vehicle (price will be different).
Tour Options
Itinerary
These are the old wine caves under the old centro of Requena; dug out under the houses, they still contain the clay pots used for making and storing wine.
A very authentic, 19th century winery, family run, small production; great place to visit! Someone of the family will show you around and explain how they make their wines. Followed by a wine tasting of 3 wines.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Just let me know where you are staying and we'll work out what the best way of meeting is. We also pick up guests that arrive on cruise ships, at the terminal of the port of Valencia (and make sure they're back on time). If you are less than 3 people or more than 8, contact me directly.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- No dress code
- Not recommended for child aged 12 and under
Reviews(120)
We had a great day with Johan and learned a lot about the local wine regions, while sampling some great wines. He is knowledgeable and engaging and runs a great tour!
thanks for your review, ajsf! As long as people have fun, and enjoy the wines, that is the most important thing !
Johan was a fabulous guide! We learned so much and enjoyed the excellent wines. Our day ended with the most delicious food. We will most definitely recommend this experience to others. Thank you for the lovely day, Johan!
Thanks for your review, Kristi! The weather was not great, but you and your group were! I had a very good time. See you next year for the grape stomp!
Outstanding experience with very knowledgeable local guide. Interesting history of wine making in Spain, wine Tasting and lunch at local restaurant. Johan is wonderful host!
Thanks for your review, Scott; the history of wine is so interesting in this region! We all had a great time, I think! I hope to see you next time you're in Valencia!
I’ve always dreamed of crushing grapes with my feet, just like in The Taming of the Scoundrel with Adriano Celentano. During the tour, that dream came true — we picked the grapes straight from the vines, pressed them barefoot, and discovered the fascinating art and sounds of winemaking. The experience culminated in a delightful lunch and tasting of various wines, shared in wonderful company. A beautifully organized event and a perfect way to dive into the rich history of Spanish winemaking.
Thanks for your nice review, Dariya Po, good to hear that you liked the Grape Harvest Tour! we had great weather, and as always a nice group, good food and great wines... It's a tour we do only once or twice per year, in the grape harvest season of course, in September / October. If anyone is interested in doing this tour, send me your email address and I'll let you know when we do the tour. See you in 2026!
My husband and I were on a cruise and we only had 8 hrs to spend in the Port City of Valencia. Johan, our guide and sommelier picked our group of 8 up at the terminal and whisked us off for a beautiful day in the Requina-Utiel wine region. Our first visit was to a historic winery with caves hidden underground that were used to make and store wines in large clay jars, hundreds and hundreds of years ago. Johan led us through the caves explaining the history and process of the wine making from years ago and we then enjoyed a beautiful tasting of several wines. We then went to our next stop, a family owned winery with acres of vineyards in a very picturesque setting. We toured through the winery with Johan explaining the processes and history. Our time ended with lunch and a table set for us under the trees, over looking the valley and vineyards towards Utiel. The view was amazing and the food and wine were absolutely delicious! This was an experience to remember. Thank you, Johan for not only sharing your knowledge of the wines and the region with us but for creating an experience that we will always remember. It was a pleasure to meet and spend the day with you. I hope that we will have the opportunity to do this with you again someday.
Thanks for your nice review, Lisa! I'm glad it all worked out, and we got back just in time... It was a beautiful day, and your group was perfect! I look forward to your next visit to Valencia; there are plenty of other great wineries and different wine regions in Valencia!
Excellent tour of several wineries near Valencia. Johan was a great tour guide and provided amazing insight.
Thanks for your review, Dave! Glad you enjoyed the tour...
We had an absolutely amazing time on our wine tour in the Requena region outside of Valencia! The owner/guide, Johan, who is also a certified sommelier, made the entire experience unforgettable. His knowledge, passion, and warm personality added so much depth to the day. He took us to two beautiful wineries and had lunch at a local restaurant in town. Each stop was unique and intimate, with delicious wines. We learned so much—not just about wine tasting, but about the history, terroir, and culture of the region. The wines were incredible (we definitely brought some home!), and the pacing of the tour was perfect—relaxed, informative, and fun. This was the highlight of our trip to Spain, and we can’t recommend it enough. If you’re a wine lover—or even just curious—this is a must-do experience in the Valencia region! 🍷✨
You almost make me blush with your review, Allie! I don't know what to say... but I also had a good time. Next time another wine region!
We booked this for a hen do and had an incredible time, Johan was very knowledgeable, fun & generous with the wine! Food at the vineyard was incredible too
Thanks for your review, Kerry! It shows that even hen do groups drink, appreciate and like wine! Next time a wine tasting..? is also loads of fun!
We had an excellent tour with Johan. We were a group of six girls and from start to finish we had an incredible time. It was very educational, but also really generous in terms of the wine and food on offer. Thank you so much Johan, this was a real highlight of our time in Valencia!
Thanks for your nice review, Yasmin! I'm glad you had such a great time!
We had a group of 8 people. During our 12 day vacation, we visited 7 cities in 3 countries. This tour with Johan was a crowd favorite. He is very knowledgeable and personable. He took us to two beautiful wineries and then a lovely little restaurant for lunch. Would absolutely recommend this experience!
Thanks for your review, Nicole. Nice to hear that my wine tour was a crowd favourite... I hope next time you'll stay longer in Valencia, there's so much more to see, do and taste!
