Fredericksburg Wine Tour: 3 Wineries & Hill Country Views

A selection of wineries and a German town in one full-day loop from the city

A full-day wine tour from San Antonio visits three Hill Country wineries around Fredericksburg, with wine tasting fees included at each stop. Pickup starts in downtown San Antonio and heads northwest into Texas wine country, nearly 90 wineries strong across the region. The day includes a two-hour break in Fredericksburg itself, where you explore the charming German-settled town on your own, shop, and choose where to eat lunch.

Step-by-step itinerary

Wine tasting and Fredericksburg visit

• Pick up from San Antonio hotel
• Visit first winery and wine tasting
• Explore Fredericksburg town freely
• Lunch in Fredericksburg on own
• Visit second winery and wine tasting
• Visit third winery and wine tasting

The experience

The tour leaves from your downtown or Riverwalk hotel and drives northwest about 70 miles into Hill Country, where the Texas wine region has grown to nearly 90 wineries. You'll stop at three of them across the day. At each winery, the guide leads a brief facility tour and you taste a flight of wines in the tasting room. The fees are covered. Between stops, you get water, crackers and chocolate to keep you going.

Fredericksburg itself gets a full two-hour window in the middle of the day. This is the charming German-settled town that anchors the region, and the time is yours to spend however you want: walk the main streets and galleries, browse the shops, or sit down for lunch at one of the restaurants and cafes scattered through town. You're not herded through a tasting menu or a fixed itinerary here. You choose what to do and where to eat.

The van is air-conditioned and seats your whole group together. Your guide speaks English and knows the wineries and the region. The full day runs about eight and a half hours from pickup to drop-off.

What’s included

• Wine tasting fees at all three wineries.
• light snacks (water, crackers, chocolate) at each stop.
• air-conditioned vehicle for the full day.
• hotel pickup and drop-off in downtown San Antonio or the Riverwalk area.
• English-speaking guide.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:00

AgesAdult (21 and older) · Under 21: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelers

Operated by COTTONWOOD WINE TOURS, LLC

Is this one for you?The pace is relaxed (you're sitting in a vehicle between wineries and have a full two hours to wander Fredericksburg on your own), so this suits anyone who wants wine country without rushing or hiking. Minimum age is 21 to participate.

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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 many wineries do we visit on this tour?

Three Hill Country wineries in the Fredericksburg area. You'll enjoy a wine tasting flight at each one, and the tasting fees are included in the tour price.

What is there to do in Fredericksburg during the two-hour stop?

Fredericksburg is a charming German-settled town with shops, galleries and restaurants lining the streets. You have the full two hours to explore on your own, browse for souvenirs, or sit down for lunch wherever appeals to you.

Is lunch included in the tour?

Lunch is not included, but the two-hour Fredericksburg stop gives you time to choose a restaurant and eat on your own. Water, crackers and chocolate are provided during the winery visits.

What time does the tour start and how long does it take?

Pickup happens from your downtown San Antonio or Riverwalk hotel in the morning. The full tour runs about eight and a half hours from pickup to drop-off back at your hotel.

Do I need to be a wine expert to enjoy this tour?

No. The guide leads a brief tour of each winery facility and walks you through the tasting flight, so you'll learn as you go. The tour suits all fitness levels and is designed for anyone curious about Texas wine and Hill Country.