5 Winery Tours in the USA Worth Booking

1.5-Hour Traverse City Wine Tour: 4 Wineries on Old Mission Peninsula

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,369 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $79Our pick

Ride a premium limo-style bus from Traverse City to four Old Mission Peninsula wineries, usually including Chateau Chantal, Bowers Harbor, Brys Estate, and Bonobo. Your guide handles the driving and timing while you buy tastings, wine, and snacks at each stop. Public tours hold up to 20 people.

“Our driver, Scotty, was amazing! He went out of his way to ensure we had a fantastic time! He said that people on the bus start out as strangers but often leave with new friends, which was true for our group! 10 out of 10 recommended!!”

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2.Napa Valley Small Group Winery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,009 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $151

Spend about seven hours visiting three small Napa wineries with a guide such as Luis, Jason, Andy, or Courtney. Ride a small shuttle, hear local wine stories, enjoy a boxed picnic lunch, and taste wines at each stop for an extra fee. Hotel pickup is available in the Napa region, with groups capped at 12 and guests limited to age 21 and over.

“Well organized and so much fun! Our guide Jason was so knowledgeable! The variety of wineries was perfect!”

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3.Napa Valley Daily Join In Group Wineries Tour Including Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 476 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $124

Spend 6 to 7 hours touring Napa Valley in a small shared group, with transport, bottled water, a boxed lunch, and three winery visits chosen according to availability. Guides such as Abe, Kevin, Nate, and Tom are known for keeping the ride lively and informative. Tastings cost extra, and hotel pickup is available in Napa and American Canyon.

“This was a great tour! Abe was outstanding ! He was very knowledgeable and made everyone feel comfortable from the very beginning to the end. The vehicle was clean and fun! Highly recommend this tour!”

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4.Columbia Gorge Waterfalls & Wineries from Portland: All-Inclusive Afternoon Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 174 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $189

Leave downtown Portland at 1 p.m. with a naturalist guide such as Luke, Beth, Paul, or Jordan for a six-hour Columbia Gorge outing. Walk to several waterfalls, pause at 620-foot Multnomah Falls, and taste Columbia Gorge wines at Wy’East Vineyards. Transport, tasting fees, snacks, and drinks are included for groups of 10 or fewer.

“I would highly recommend this tour! We saw some gorgeous falls and the wine was excellent (coming from someone who is picky).”

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5.Santa Barbara Small-Group Wine Tour to Private Estates & Wineries

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 145 reviews · from $235

Spend six hours touring small-production wineries along the Santa Ynez Wine Trail with guides such as Scott, Steve, Karina, or Frances. You’ll ride from your Santa Barbara hotel in a Mercedes, enjoy seated private tastings, meet winemakers when available, and pause for an organic lunch and cheese platter. Groups are kept small, with booking details listing a maximum of seven.

“OMG!! What an amazing tour Scott provided us today! Handpicked vineyards that he has thoughtfully and thoroughly selected! A completely private tour of each vineyard with our small group of 6 only. We were pleasantly surprised to meet like wine enthusiasts our age. Scott provided a lovely farm to table lunch for us and accommodated all our needs! He provided a wonderful narrative of his knowledge of the area, vineyards and wine during our drive time! I highly recommend this tour!!”

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