Fredericksburg Wine Tours: Private Tastings, 3-4 Wineries

Three or four winery stops in one afternoon, starting at Blumenthal Farms

A private wine tour in Fredericksburg, Texas, takes you to 3-4 Hill Country wineries and breweries over 4 hours in your own transportation. The itinerary is fully customized to your group's interests and pace. You start at Blumenthal Farms, which has a tasting room, cigar lounge and pickleball court, then move to award-winning estates like Arch Ray Resort and Barons Creek Vineyards. Private transportation, a snack basket and bottled water are included. Lunch can be added for an extra fee.

Step-by-step itinerary

Hill Country wine and brewery tour

• Visit Blumenthal Farms winery
• Enjoy tastings and recreation
• Stop at Arch Ray Resort for lunch
• Sample wines and spirits at Arch Ray
• Visit Barons Creek Vineyards
• Wine tasting with food pairings

The experience

Blumenthal Farms opens the tour as your first V.I.P. stop, a winery with craft beers, cocktails and a cigar lounge on the grounds. From there, the route moves through the Hill Country to two or three additional estates depending on group size and what you want to see. Arch Ray Resort sits on a seventy-two-acre property and pairs wine tastings with a 1894 ranch-to-table restaurant if you want to eat there. Barons Creek Vineyards offers Italian-style wines from across the US and Spain with charcuterie and food pairings. Each stop is timed so you're not rushed, and the whole day stays under 4 hours unless you add lunch or ask to extend it.

You travel in private transportation throughout, which means no shared van, no fixed schedule beyond your own preferences, and no waiting for other groups. A custom snack basket travels with you, and bottled water is provided at each stop. If you want a sit-down meal, lunch can be added at Arch Ray or elsewhere for a starting rate of $30 per person. That adds about an hour to the day. The guide speaks English and knows the wineries well enough to steer you toward what suits your taste.

The tour works around your calendar. If you need more time at one estate or want to skip a stop and linger somewhere else, the itinerary adjusts. Minimum age is 21, and the pace suits all fitness levels since most of the day is spent tasting indoors or on winery grounds.

What’s included

• Private transportation in your own vehicle.
• a custom snack basket for the group.
• complimentary bottled water at each stop.
• a live English-speaking guide.
• hotel or location pickup.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except Friday and Saturday

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 23 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

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Easy physical levelPublic transport nearby

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Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to move at your own pace through multiple Hill Country wineries without coordinating transportation yourself. The private vehicle and fully customized itinerary mean you decide how long to stay at each stop and which estates matter most to your group, rather than following a fixed schedule.

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Top questions

What wineries will I visit on this Fredericksburg wine tour?

Blumenthal Farms is always your first stop, known for its tasting room, craft beers, cocktails and cigar lounge. The second and third stops typically include Arch Ray Resort, a seventy-two-acre estate with award-winning wines and a historic restaurant, and Barons Creek Vineyards, an Italian-style winery with curated selections from the US and Spain. The exact lineup can change based on availability and your group's preferences, and you may visit a fourth location depending on group size and how much time you spend at each one.

Is lunch included in the 4-hour tour?

Lunch is not included in the base tour price, but you can add it for a starting rate of $30 per person, which adds approximately one hour to the itinerary. Arch Ray Resort has a ranch-to-table restaurant on-site if you want to eat there, and other food options can be arranged based on your preferences.

What's included in the private transportation tour?

Private transportation for your group, a custom snack basket, and complimentary bottled water at each stop are included. You'll have your own vehicle throughout the day with no other groups sharing it, and the guide travels with you to each winery.

Can I customize the stops or add more time to the tour?

Yes, the entire itinerary is fully customized based on your requests. If you want to spend more time at a particular winery, skip a stop, or add additional time beyond the standard 4 hours, the tour operator can accommodate that for a small additional fee.

What's the minimum age and what should I know about the pace?

You must be 21 or older to participate. The tour suits all physical fitness levels since most of the day involves tasting indoors or on winery grounds with minimal walking.