REVIEWS · WINERY TOURS IN THE USA
Good winery tours in the USA fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 12 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Review of the 5-hour Traverse City wine tour, with four Old Mission Peninsula stops, tasting costs, transport tips, and honest advice.
“Beautiful views accompanying great wine selection. Wineries were all friendly with good choices. Tour operator very informative.”
Review of a relaxed Napa Valley small-group wine tour with three boutique wineries, picnic lunch, hotel pickup, and tastings at extra cost.
“Louis was a great driver and tour guide. The wineries that we visited were great. Had a fantastic time.”
Review of Sedona’s four-winery Verde Valley tour, with party-bus transport, personal charcuterie lunch, winery discounts, and practical tips.
“Good experience, I’m not a wine fan but it was nice experience. The ride was a little rough. Last winery was nice”
Explore three Napa wineries with lunch, transport, and a guide for $124.99, with tastings extra and pickup from Napa or American Canyon.
“They Canceled on us on the last second. We came all the way from Indy and we had our group booked weeks in advance. It is not our fault they couldn’t plane a tour. We had to scramble at the last minute to find someone else. That someone else was platypus and they were fantastic.”
Combine Muir Woods, Sonoma, Napa, three wine tastings, and Golden Gate views on a small-group day tour from San Francisco.
“The Muir Woods portion of the tour was great. The selection of wineries on the Sonoma tour are BAD. Replace the two wineries with destinations that are worth it. Its one thing to show rustic locations its another to find the ones that are good and attentive.”
Review of Portland’s Columbia Gorge waterfalls and winery tour, with scenic stops, local wine, snacks, guide tips, price, and practical advice.
“Bob was wonderful, thoughtful and very knowledgeable. Thoroughly enjoyed the trip. Never been here before and and wonderful introduction”
Review of Santa Barbara’s small-group wine tour, with private estate tastings, organic lunch, Mercedes pickup, pricing, and practical tips.
“Great trip with Scott and sustainable tours. Great vineyard choices and incredible wines. Thank you!”
Review of Grapeline’s Paso Robles wine tour with three tastings, hotel pickup, picnic lunch, scenic vineyards, and practical booking advice.
“Fantastic day spent being chauffeured by Michael. He was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. The van was clean with plenty of room for 9 people. The winery picks were perfect in both the settings and the wines. The box lunch was tasty as well.”
Review of Seattle’s 7-hour Snoqualmie Falls and Woodinville winery tour, with hotel pickup, small groups, snacks, scenic stops, and tasting advice.
“Daniel was a wonderful guide! He was extremely knowledgeable about each of our stops and did everything possible to make our experience memorable.”
Explore three Temecula wineries with tastings, hotel pickup, picnic lunch, and a friendly host for an easy five-hour wine-country day.
“Your guide was very friendly and helpful! We had a great time!”
Review the Charleston Winery, Brewery and Sightseeing Tour, with Angel Oak, Deep Water Vineyard, local beer, snacks, and city sights.
“Tour guide Josh was awesome! He provided good information and tailored the tour since there were only 4 of us. The winery, Angel Tree, and brewery were great! Highly recommend this tour.”
Review of Sonoma Valley’s 7-hour small-group winery tour, with three boutique stops, picnic lunch, scenic views, guide insights, and wine fees extra.
“The day was great. Our guide was very knowledgeable and always made sure we had water. We would definitely recommend this tour.”
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