Full-day English wine tour from London

A day trip from central London to three vineyards in the English countryside, with tastings at each and lunch included. It lasts about eight hours, including the drive out and back.

Three vineyards in a day gives you a good spread of English wine, and the transport and lunch are taken care of. Reviews are solid.

The listing is short on detail. It does not name the vineyards or the county, or say how many wines you taste, so read the booking page carefully if you want a particular estate. Expect a fair amount of time on the road.

Best for: first-time visitors in London who want a straightforward, organised day among English vineyards.

The price, from £150 per person when we last checked, covers transport from London, tastings at three vineyards and lunch. Bottles you buy at the cellar doors are extra, and most estates sell their full range. Our guide to what a Kent wine tour costs shows how this compares with other ways of visiting.

Because the vineyards are not named, it is worth comparing the other organised days from London we list. The cellar door tour from London is also about eight hours, and the full-day Sussex and Kent tour covers two counties. If you have a particular estate in mind, a private tour lets you choose.

Vineyard paths can be muddy after rain and exposed on a breezy day, so wear sensible shoes and bring a layer, even in summer. With three tastings in a day, lunch in the middle helps.