Things to do in Fredericksburg
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Fredericksburg Wine Tour: Cable Car & Tastings with LunchYou get picked up, driven to three Texas wineries in Fredericksburg, taste at each stop with a guide explaining the wines, eat lunch included in the price, and return without driving yourself. All tastings and water are covered. The vehicle type depends on group size and weather, and you'll share the experience with up to 25 people total.Is it for me?Right for travelers staying in Fredericksburg without a car, or anyone who wants to taste multiple wineries without driving themselves. Expect to share the vehicle with other groups — that's how the tour keeps the price down and the guide's attention spread across the experience.
Fredericksburg Safari Tour & Wine Tasting on 85 AcresYou ride a tram through a working animal sanctuary where you feed giraffes, zebras, kangaroos, and other rescued animals across 85 acres, then sit down for four wine tastings at Grapetown Vineyard. Closed-toe shoes required; arrive 30 minutes early for check-in. Small children can ride in a stroller or on an adult's lap.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want a hands-on animal encounter paired with wine tasting in one outing, without the formality of a typical winery tour. Plan for a half-day experience on a working ranch where the pace depends on animal behavior and the ground requires closed-toe shoes and steady footing.
Fredericksburg Trolley Tour: Historic District & Painted ChurchYou’ll ride an air-conditioned trolley through Fredericksburg’s historic district with a local guide sharing personal stories and German heritage. Step inside one of Texas’ Painted Churches and catch glimpses of Sunday Houses and old town landmarks. With bottled water included and two stops along the way, expect real moments that linger long after the tour ends.
Fredericksburg: Texas Hill Country Wine Tasting & Lunch TourYou visit three small wineries across the Texas Hill Country with tasting fees and lunch included, chosen fresh each trip based on what's worth visiting that week. Hotel pickup handles the drive, a guide who knows the producers sets the pace, and you choose your lunch from a menu beforehand. Plan for a half-day out — roughly four to five hours from pickup to drop-off.Is it for me?Right for wine drinkers at any level who want to skip the logistics of finding wineries, paying tasting fees separately, and arranging lunch — the guide handles which three to visit based on what's worth your time that week. Expect a half-day out, roughly four to five hours with pickup and drop-off included.
Fredericksburg: Giraffe Safari & Wine Tasting at GrapetownYou’ll meet rescued giraffes face-to-face at Grapetown Vineyard near Fredericksburg, then hop on a safari tram for hands-on animal encounters—from kangaroos to alpacas and even a zebra or two. Finish your day sipping local Texas wine on a sunny patio while swapping stories with fellow travelers. It’s relaxed, unpredictable, and full of small surprises you’ll remember.
Fredericksburg: Wine Trolley Tour with Lunch & 3 TastingsYou’ll ride an air-conditioned trolley through Fredericksburg’s Hill Country, tasting wines at three local wineries with all fees included. Enjoy a simple lunch and swap stories with fellow travelers while your guide handles every detail. This isn’t just sipping wine—it’s laughter under oak trees and that slow Texas afternoon feeling you’ll remember later.
Fredericksburg Wine Tasting: 3 Wineries & LunchYou visit three rotating Texas Hill Country wineries with tastings and lunch included, traveling in a small group from Fredericksburg Visitor's Center. Reserved seating means no lines, a local host answers questions along the way, and water and ice keep you comfortable between stops. Arrive fifteen minutes early—the tour leaves on schedule.Is it for me?Right for wine drinkers who want to taste three solid producers without arranging transportation or worrying about driving—the small group size and pre-booked reservations mean you skip the lines and the logistics. Plan to arrive fifteen minutes early and be ready to leave on time; that's what keeps the group moving and the experience from turning into a full-day commitment.
Fredericksburg Trolley Tour: Main Street & Historic DistrictThe Fredericksburg City Trolley Tour is a 75-minute guided ride through town on an air-conditioned trolley or mini-coach, led by a local guide who points out Main Street shopping and dining, the Historic District, the Pioneer Museum's 2.5 acres of early Texas buildings, three museum campus locations, a historic fort, and one of the Seven Painted Churches. Children from age 2 are welcome, and the vehicle is wheelchair accessible with a lift for mobility assistance.Is it for me?The trolley tour suits anyone who wants to orient themselves to Fredericksburg without navigating or parking—you sit, listen, and the guide connects the landmarks and the town's history as you roll past them. If you're traveling with young children or using mobility assistance, the accessible vehicle and short duration make it a practical first stop before exploring on foot.
Fredericksburg Safari Tour: Giraffes, Kangaroos & Texas WineYou arrive 30 minutes early for check-in, ride a tram across 85 acres while feeding and meeting giraffes, kangaroos, alpacas, and other animals, then spend time at the winery tasting room with access to wines, beer, and cocktails. Tours run Friday–Sunday at 7:05am or Monday–Thursday at Grapetown Vineyard, and the whole experience keeps groups small and intimate.Is it for me?Book this if you want an animal encounter that feels genuine rather than staged, and you'd rather not drive yourself through a working farm — the tram and the guide handle the logistics, and the early start (7:05am on weekends) means you're there when the animals are most active.
Fredericksburg Private Wine Tour & Lunch with Hill Country ViewsThis is your chance to explore Fredericksburg’s best wineries with a local guide who knows every backroad. Taste unique Texas wines at three handpicked stops, enjoy a laid-back lunch with hill country views, and let someone else handle all the driving. Perfect for friends or couples looking for an easygoing day out in wine country.
Giraffe Feeding & Steak Dinner in Fredericksburg, TexasAn evening activity in Fredericksburg, Texas, where you feed giraffes and taste wine at Grapetown Vineyard, then drive to Bankersmith Boil Shack for steak dinner with live music and VIP seating. The experience runs about three hours and includes dinner and drinks; a minimum age of 18 applies.Is it for me?The three-hour window means you can fit this into an evening without clearing your whole day, though it does run from 6 PM onward, so plan accordingly if you have other plans after dinner. The experience is built for adults (18+) who want to combine wildlife interaction with a full meal and live entertainment in one outing.
