Our Top 9 Food & Drink Tours Around the World

1.Toronto Aerial Tour with Niagara Winery Tasting Tour with iflyTOTO

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 71 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $232Our pick

See Toronto from a fixed-wing aircraft, pass the CN Tower, and travel toward Niagara for a winery tasting. The five-hour outing includes shared luxury transport, bottled water, and one tasting. Pilots and drivers have included Moe, Len, Denis, Alexander, and Stan. Allow extra time for weather or aircraft changes.

“We opted to upgrade to the private tour, being the only couple on tour. It was definitely worthwhile upgrading to have the plane and vehicle to ourselves. The pilot and driver were both very friendly and helpful. The day was magical, and the views were amazing. The winery was brilliant, again very private, and the tastings were very generous and informative. We loved the magical day we had. The only thing worth mentioning, is that the aircraft is not as it appears on the advertisement, even for the private tour upgrade. We had a much older plane, and there was no bubbles on the plane as it appears in the…”

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2.3 Hour Helicopter Wine Tasting Tour in Hunter Valley

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $225Best value

Take a private helicopter from Cessnock Airport over Hunter Valley vineyards and Hunter Valley Gardens, stopping at two wineries for one-hour tastings. The tour lasts about three hours, carries no more than three people, and may be flown by Grayson, a highly praised local pilot.

“Grayson the pilot is a real professional and a nice guy. We asked to fly over my brother's property in the Hunter Valley and it was no problem for him. Really easy going and adaptable. We went to Ivanhoe winery first and it has beautiful gardRead more”

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3.Santorini 360: Helicopter Ride, Must-See Sights & Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $1,023

Spend about five hours touring Santorini with a private ground guide, a wine tasting at Estate Argyros, and a shared 20-minute helicopter flight. You’ll also visit Megalochori and Pyrgos Kallistis. Pickup and drop-off are included, and the itinerary may be adjusted for your group and helipad availability.

“We kicked things off with a wine tasting at a gorgeous winery – super relaxed, great wine, and stunning views. Then came the helicopter ride… wow! Seeing Santorini from above was unreal – the colors, the cliffs, everything just looked magical. The whole tour was super smooth and well-organized. The team was really professional but also friendly and fun. Honestly, it was one of the best things we did on the island. Totally recommend it if you're looking for something special!”

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4.Backcountry Beer Tasting Heli-Tour & Landing (Depart SKY Hangar)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $385

Take a roughly one-hour helicopter flight from SKY Helicopters in Pitt Meadows into Vancouver’s Coast Mountains. Your pilot, who may be Roger, Kyle, Stefanie, Evert, or another SKY team member, provides area commentary before landing at a changing backcountry site. Enjoy a craft beer flight, with non-alcoholic drinks available on request.

“What an unbelievable experience! We flew with Roger, who was knowledgeable and super friendly, and the booking process was amazing thanks to Alannah and her on point communication.”

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5.Helicopter & Wine Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 7 hours · from $523

Start with a helicopter flight from Queenstown, a mountain landing, and sparkling wine. Then join an Altitude Tours guide for four cellar-door visits in Gibbston, including Gibbston Valley’s underground wine cave, Kinross, Mt Rosa, and Ayrburn. Expect 18-plus tastings, a premium Mercedes van, and an optional winery lunch.

“Chelsea our guide was amazing. She did a fantastic job. And as it was my birthday she made it extra special with champagne. Thank you”

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6.Cape of Good Hope Helicopter Private Tour with Stellenbosch Wine Tasting & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $1,489

Spend about 10 hours on a private Cape Town day out with hotel pickup, a helicopter flight over the Cape Peninsula, and three Stellenbosch wine stops. Your guide and driver handle the transport, while you taste at DeMorgenzon, lunch at Delaire Graff, and pair chocolate with wine at Lanzerac. Ask about the wildlife portion, since the detailed day plan focuses on wineries.

“Ce fut une journée fabuleuse avec un guide merveilleux! un grand merci à Albert et son équipe qui nous a conté l'histoire de l'Afrique du sud tout en étant un guide attentionné et prévenant. L'Afrique du Sud comme vous l'avez jamais vu!!!! Une journée remplie de surprises, des souvenirs pour la vie!”

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7.Helicopter Flight and Gin Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $450

You’ll join an English-speaking Altitude Tours guide for a six-hour Queenstown outing that combines a 15-minute helicopter flight, a mountaintop gin tasting, and three spirit stops by premium Mercedes van. Expect Cardrona Distillery, shared grazing food, scenic drives, and optional vodka, whisky, or wine tastings.

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8.Cape Peninsula Helicopter Private Tour with Stellenbosch Wine Tasting & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $798

Spend 7 to 8 hours with a private guide, starting with a 24-minute helicopter flight from the V&A Waterfront over the Cape Peninsula, Table Mountain, and the Atlantic coast. Then visit DeMorgenzon, Delaire Graff, and Lanzerac in Stellenbosch for wine tastings, a four-course lunch, and chocolate pairing. Guides may include Ray or Shafiek.

“I had such a great time with Ray touring me around the wineries ant stellenbosch and the helicopter tour around cape point was amazing.”

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9.Helicopter Tour with Backcountry Beer Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews

Join SKY Helicopters for a 30-minute narrated flight over old-growth forests, alpine lakes, jagged peaks, and snow-capped ranges. Then land for 30 minutes in roadless British Columbia wilderness and sample four West Coast craft beers. Pilot Stephanie has helped make this a memorable outing. Tours hold up to five people.

“Company and pilot Stephanie worked hard to give us a great wilderness experience”

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