Wine tasting in a vintage VW Bulli: Bochum & Ruhr area

Taste wines while riding in a restored cult classic through industrial Germany.

A private wine tasting activity in Bochum where you travel between two wineries in a vintage VW Bulli painted in retro 1970s colors. The driver narrates the history and character of Bochum and the surrounding Ruhr area during the 3.5-hour experience. All wines are included, plus one non-alcoholic drink during the journey. The guide speaks English or German.

Step-by-step itinerary

VW Bulli wine tasting tour

• Drive to Bodegas Rioja
• Wine tasting at Bodegas Rioja
• Drive through Bochum with anecdotes
• Wine tasting at Julian's Wine

The experience

You start at Bodegas Rioja in Witten, then move to Julian's Wine in Bochum itself, traveling between them in the VW Bulli: a restored van that turns heads with its candy-colored exterior and period charm. The driver uses the drive time to tell stories about the Ruhr area's past and present, so the journey itself becomes part of the experience rather than dead time between tastings. This is not a standard wine tour. The retro vehicle and the anecdotes woven through the route give the whole afternoon a time-travel quality.

At each stop, you taste the wines included in your booking. One non-alcoholic drink comes with you during the drive, so you stay refreshed between venues. The experience suits wine lovers and Ruhr area enthusiasts equally, whether you're curious about the region's industrial heritage or just want an unusual way to spend an afternoon with friends or family. The small group stays private, and the pace is built around tasting, not rushing.

What’s included

• All wines during both tastings.
• private transportation in the vintage VW Bulli.
• one non-alcoholic drink during the journey.
• driver narration about Bochum and the Ruhr area in English or German.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday, Wednesday and FridayDeparts at 15:30

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and German

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled 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 effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Deine-Zeitreise

Is this one for you?Book this if you want an afternoon that blends wine tasting with local storytelling and the novelty of traveling in a restored 1970s vehicle: the Bulli's retro charm and the driver's anecdotes are what set this apart from a standard tasting room visit.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and German.

How long does the whole experience take from start to finish?

The activity runs 3.5 hours total, including travel time between the two wine stops and the tastings themselves.

What happens during the drive between the two wineries?

The driver shares anecdotes and stories about Bochum and the Ruhr area, so you learn about the region's character and history while you travel in the Bulli.

Are the wines included in the price, or do I pay separately for tastings?

All wines during the tastings are included. You also get one non-alcoholic drink during the journey, so there are no surprise charges at either stop.

Can I eat at either location after the tasting?

After the tasting, you can stay and dine in the restaurant at either venue if you'd like to extend the afternoon.