Austin Hill Country: Wine Shuttle 3 Wineries & Tastings
Three Wineries, One Van, No Driving Yourself
You get picked up in Austin, ride through the Hill Country in a climate-controlled van with a local guide, stop at two wineries for tastings, then finish at an urban winery in the St. Elmo Arts District. Tastings cost $17–25 per winery and are paid on-site. The van handles the driving and reservations. You handle the tasting.
Step-by-step itinerary
Hill Country wine tasting tour
- Ride luxury Mercedes Sprinter van
- Visit first Hill Country winery
- Enjoy wine tasting and views
- Visit second Hill Country winery
- Enjoy wine tasting and views
- Return to Austin St. Elmo Arts District
- Visit Austin Winery for tasting
The experience
The van was supposed to pick you up at 9:30, and it's 9:47 when the Mercedes Sprinter rolls up. Your driver apologizes, traffic on Congress was worse than expected. But then you're moving, and the air conditioning hits, and you realize you're not the one navigating the Hill Country roads or figuring out which tasting room takes reservations. That's the whole point of this Austin wine shuttle: someone else handles the logistics, and you just show up.
The route takes you through the Texas Hill Country first, stopping at two different award-winning wineries where the views are genuinely good and the wines are the kind of thing you'd actually buy a bottle of. Tastings run $17 to $25 per person at each spot (you pay directly at the winery, not upfront), and they're optional, though the guide will tell you they're worth it. The Mercedes keeps things comfortable, and your guide knows the wineries well enough to have made the reservations already, so you're not walking in cold. After the Hill Country stops, you head back into Austin proper to the St. Elmo Arts District for a third tasting at an Austin winery that uses 100% Texas grapes. It's a different vibe from the countryside: more urban, more local, less scenic but more Austin.
The whole thing is a half-day, which means you're not committing your entire Saturday. You need to be 21 with a photo ID, and if you want to bring your own bottle, the van allows it. Just leave the glass at home and stick to cans or bottles you can hold. The driver is both driver and guide, so you get someone who actually knows the area and isn't just following GPS. Route can shift depending on which wineries have availability that day, but you're always hitting the same general stops and the same vibe.
What’s included
- Air-conditioned Mercedes Sprinter van, professional driver and local guide, reservations at all three wineries, and transportation between Austin and the Hill Country.
- Wine tastings ($17–25 per winery) are paid directly at each location.
- You can bring your own non-glass beverages on the van.
Information
Lasts 4h 30m, runs every day except Tuesday and Wednesday at 13:30, from US$ 74.69 per person, with a live guide in English, in groups of up to 11 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.
Prices and times updated 2 days ago
Operated by Austin Detours LLC
Is this one for you?A good fit if you want to taste wine at multiple Hill Country wineries without renting a car or coordinating rides. The half-day format means you're back in Austin by early afternoon, and the fixed route and pre-made reservations take the planning out of your hands.
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Top questions
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
How much does the wine tasting cost?
Tastings are $17–25 per person at each winery, paid directly to the winery on the day. This is separate from the shuttle price.
Do I have to taste wine at every stop?
No, tastings are optional. You can skip any or all of them, though the guide recommends trying them.
Can I bring my own wine on the van?
Yes, you can bring your own bottles, but glass is not permitted. Cans or non-glass bottles only.
Is this tour wheelchair accessible?
Yes, the tour is wheelchair accessible. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller.
Can I bring my dog?
Service dogs are allowed, but you must contact the operator in advance for approval. Pets and emotional support animals are generally not permitted due to vendor regulations.
What do I need to bring?
A photo ID and proof that you're 21 or older. Sunscreen and a hat are practical for the Hill Country stops.
Austin Hill Country: Wine Shuttle 3 Wineries & Tastings
4h 30m · EN
from US$ 74.69 per person