Bordering the outskirts of Mainz, the vineyards of Rheinhessen offer the perfect setting for an unforgettable wine experience. This tour takes you to some of the region’s most dynamic winemakers, where you’ll taste not only beautiful Rieslings but also fantastic examples of Silvaner, Pinot varietals, and Chardonnay.
Designed for wine enthusiasts who want to dive deeper into the world of Rheinhessen, this tour focuses on wine tasting and the winemaking process. Each tour is individually curated, ensuring unique tasting appointments at a selection of outstanding wineries.
Morning Pickup: Meet at BottleStops’ designated meeting point at Mainz train station—ideal for visitors based in Frankfurt.
Stop 1: Family-Run Winery – Our first tasting takes place at a charming, family-operated estate. A knowledgeable host—often a family member—will guide us through a curated selection of 6-8 wines.
Stop 2: Lunchstop in Schwabenheim – In this picturesque village, we’ll enjoy a lunch stop at a historic, owner-operated countryside tavern—an excellent opportunity to sample regional food classics. (Meal not included in the tour price.)
Stop 3: Second Family-Run Winery – Our final tasting stop brings us to another renowned Rheinhessen estate, featuring a beautiful tasting room, a friendly host, and a complementary wine flight of 5-7 selections. This stop is carefully chosen to ensure a well-rounded tasting experience.
Drop-Off: We’ll return to Mainz train station for your ride back to Frankfurt or drop you off near your accommodation in the Mainz city center.
Now – Join us for a day of wine, history, and local charm in Germany’s largest and most diverse wine region! 🍇
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All transport, tastings and entry fees included. Not included: lunch, purchases and separate orders. Tour duration and destination-wineries may vary based on availability, itinerary can change due to weather, traffic or other unforeseeable conditions.
Our public wine tours depart from Mainz main station. We meet at the short term parking lot at the backside of the station. The parking lot can be accessed by taking exit west, at the back of the Mainz station hall. The meeting point is also on Google maps, search ‘BottleStops Tour departure point‘ .
We can reserve a specific date for you for up to one week. This must be arranged from our end, just email us with the requested date, names of travelers and tour you wish to take. We will issue a reservation email that will lock your booking once you confirm with payment.
Yes, we will do our utmost to ensure you can reschedule a tour if a specific tour date is not possible anymore. Rescheduling will be based on availability. A rebooking fee of 10% may apply.
Refunds will be made right back to the card / system used for payment. Cancellation terms are specified in the terms and conditions (link at the bottom of the BottleStops website), and in the booking interface at check out.
For public tours, pickup is limited to the Mainz area – we unfortunately can’t offer pickup in Frankfurt. For private tour bookings pickup is possible in Frankfurt and other cities. Reach out for a quotation.
