Frankfurt Wine Tasting Tour with Wine Expert: 4-5 German Wines

German wines, two wine bars, a guide who knows them, and the Old Town if you have the time

A private wine tasting tour in Frankfurt where you taste 4 to 5 German wines at two wine bars with a local wine expert guide, learning about the Rheinhessen region and how to assess wine qualities. The 2-hour option covers four wines; the 3-hour option adds five wines, traditional German appetizers, and a walking tour of Old Town highlights including St. Paul's Church and the Römer. Your guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French or another language of your choice.

Step-by-step itinerary

Wine tasting and Old Town tour

• Meet guide at Frankfurt Tourist Information
• Private tasting of German wines at wine bars
• Walking tour of Frankfurt Old Town highlights
• Enjoy wines paired with traditional appetizers

The Experience

You meet your guide at Frankfurt Tourist Information on Römerberg in the Old Town and head into the wine bars from there. The guide selects wines for you to try—reds and whites—based on their recommendations and what you prefer, then walks you through how to taste: what to look for in color and clarity, how to identify aromas, what flavors linger. You'll learn to read German wine labels so you can recognize what you're drinking and shop for bottles afterward. The wines come from the Rheinhessen region, part of Germany's Great Wine Capitals network, and the guide explains over 1,000 years of winemaking history and what grape varieties grow in local vineyards.

The 3-hour option extends the day with a walking tour of the Old Town after the tastings. You'll see St. Paul's Church (Paulskirche), the iconic Gothic Römer, and the medieval market square, with the guide pointing out the highlights. At one of the wine bars, you'll taste a fifth wine paired with traditional German appetizers—regional cheeses and other local bites. The 2-hour option keeps the focus on the wines and tasting technique without the sightseeing.

Arrive on time at the meeting point so the venue reservations hold. The guide will email you the day before with any details you need. Public transportation is nearby if you're coming from elsewhere in Frankfurt, and the wine bars are wheelchair accessible.

What’s included

• Private wine tasting at two Frankfurt wine bars.
• 4 wines (2-hour option) or 5 wines (3-hour option).
• wine expert guide fluent in your choice of language.
• instruction on how to taste and assess wine qualities.
• education on German wine labels and the Rheinhessen region.
• traditional German appetizers paired with wine (3-hour option only).
• guided walking tour of Old Town highlights including the Römer and St. Paul's Church (3-hour option only).

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Rosotravel - Munich

Is this one for you?Book the 2-hour option if you have a free afternoon and want to focus on learning wine tasting technique without adding sightseeing. Choose the 3-hour version if you want the full experience—the extra wine, appetizers, and a walking tour of the Old Town landmarks—and have the time to spend it.

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Top questions

What's the difference between the 2-hour and 3-hour Frankfurt wine tasting options?

The 2-hour option includes four wines at two wine bars. The 3-hour option adds a fifth wine, traditional German appetizers paired with the tasting, and a guided walking tour of Old Town landmarks like the Römer and St. Paul's Church.

Will the guide teach me how to taste wine properly?

Yes. Your guide will show you how to assess wine qualities using all your senses—looking at color and clarity, identifying aromas, tasting flavors—and explain what you're experiencing. You'll also learn to read German wine labels so you can understand what you're drinking and buy wines afterward.

What wines will I taste on this Frankfurt tour?

You'll taste German wines from the Rheinhessen wine region, which is part of Germany's Great Wine Capitals Global Network. The selection includes both red and white wines chosen by your guide based on their recommendations and your preferences. The guide will explain the grape varieties, production styles, and the region's winemaking history.

What language does the guide speak?

Your private guide is fluent in English, Spanish, Italian, French, and two additional languages. You choose your preferred language when you book.

Is the wine tasting accessible if I use a wheelchair?

Yes. The wine bars are wheelchair accessible, all areas and surfaces are accessible, and public transportation options are available nearby. Infants and small children can come in a pram or stroller.

What should I know before I arrive?

Please arrive on time at the meeting point (Frankfurt Tourist Information, Römerberg 27) so the venue reservations stay on schedule. The guide will email you the day before with important details. The legal drinking age in Germany is 18. You'll meet in front of the building—do not enter, as the staff is not informed about the tour.