Pfalz Wine Tasting Tour from Heidelberg: 30+ Wines, Lunch

Taste German reds and Rieslings the way the Pfalz makes them

A guided wine tour from Heidelberg into the Pfalz wine region, about 40 minutes south, where you taste over 30 wines across three or more boutique and iconic wineries, then stop for a hearty regional lunch of Schnitzel or local sausage with seasonal vegetarian options. All tastings, lunch and wine tapas are included. Pickup from Heidelberg is arranged. Minimum age is 15.

Step-by-step itinerary

Wine tasting and regional lunch in Pfalz

• Travel to Pfalz wine region
• Visit boutique and iconic wineries
• Taste over 30 wines
• Enjoy hearty regional lunch

The experience

The Pfalz sits in a warmer pocket of Germany where the wines have more body and ripeness than you find further north. You'll taste Spätburgunder and Gewurztraminer alongside Riesling: some of Germany's best reds come from here, and the region is also known for its food. The tour runs six to seven hours and takes you to a mix of boutique and iconic wineries where you taste over 30 wines across three or more stops, each one chosen to show what the region does best.

Between tastings, the pace slows for a proper meal. You'll eat a hearty regional lunch (Schnitzel or a special local sausage) with wine tapas, cheese, baked goods and charcuterie to keep the balance. Vegetarian options are available and change with the season. Bottled water comes along to pace the day. The tour includes help with shipping any bottles you want to take home, though shipping fees are separate.

Pickup is arranged from Heidelberg, and the drive to the Pfalz takes about 40 minutes. The region itself rolls with vineyard views and traditional wine villages with French influence, the legacy of centuries of winemaking in the same villages. You'll move between wineries by vehicle, so the focus stays on the wines and the food, not on navigating between stops.

What’s included

• All wine tastings at three or more wineries.
• over 30 wines tasted across the stops.
• regional lunch with Schnitzel or local sausage.
• wine tapas, cheese, baked goods and charcuterie.
• bottled water.
• help arranging wine shipment home.
• pickup from Heidelberg.
• apple wine available as an option.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (15 to 80 years) · Under 15: can't be booked

GroupUp to 8

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Weinköpfe Grape Escapes

Is this one for you?Choose this if you want to taste multiple wineries in one day with a guide handling the route and winery selection, plus a shared lunch that breaks up the tastings.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What kinds of wines will I taste on this Pfalz tour?

You'll taste over 30 wines across three or more tastings, with a focus on Spätburgunder and other German reds alongside Riesling and Gewurztraminer. The Pfalz is warmer than other German wine regions, so the wines have more body and ripeness than you'd find further north.

Is lunch included in the price, or do I pay separately?

Lunch is included. You'll eat a hearty regional meal of Schnitzel or local sausage with wine tapas, cheese, baked goods and charcuterie. Vegetarian options are available and seasonal.

How do I get to the Pfalz from Heidelberg?

Pickup from Heidelberg is included in the tour. The drive to the Pfalz takes about 40 minutes, and you'll travel by vehicle between the wineries during the day.

Can I buy wine and take it home?

Yes. The tour includes help with shipping any bottles you purchase back to your home. You pay the shipping fees separately. You can also carry bottles with you if you prefer.

What's the minimum age for this tour?

The minimum age is 15. Pregnant travelers are not recommended for this tour.