Malibu Vintage VW Bus and Vineyard Tour: Wine Tasting

Ride through Malibu’s secret vineyards with vintage tunes and wine in hand

A 2-hour tour of Malibu's Saddlerock Ranch and private vineyard estate in a vintage Volkswagen bus, with wine tasting and snacks included and a live English-speaking guide. The bus holds up to 6 passengers per vehicle. Private 3-hour tours are available for groups booking the whole vehicle. Minimum age is 21.

The experience

The tour starts at Saddlerock Ranch and moves through the vineyard estate in a restored VW bus: the kind with the radio and the open-air feel that changes how you experience the landscape. You stop for wine tastings at the vineyard itself, taste what the estate produces, and move between photo spots that don't exist on the standard Malibu routes. The guide stays with the group the whole time, keeps the energy up, and knows the ranch well enough to point out details most visitors miss.

Wine and snacks come with the ticket. The route takes 2 hours if you book the shared tour, which means you'll ride with up to five other people in the same bus. If your group wants the whole vehicle to itself and more time to linger, the private option runs 3 hours and books the bus as a single flat fee: still up to 6 people, but the schedule is yours. Multiple buses can be booked back-to-back for larger groups.

The stops themselves matter here: Saddlerock Ranch is a working vineyard with views most of Malibu doesn't offer, and the private estate adds a layer of access you won't get on the highway. Bring sunscreen and a camera. The backdrops are the kind people actually use the photos afterward.

What’s included

• Wine tasting at the private vineyard estate.
• snacks.
• vintage VW bus transportation through Saddlerock Ranch.
• live English-speaking guide for the full duration.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except TuesdayDepartures at 10:00, 11:00, 14:00 and 16:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (21 and older) · Under 21: can't be booked

GroupUp to 6

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Malibu Wine Hikes

Is this one for you?Book the shared 2-hour tour if you're comfortable riding with other travelers and want a quick afternoon experience. Choose the private 3-hour option if your group wants the bus to itself and time to linger at the vineyard without a schedule.

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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.

What kind of wine do you taste on this tour?

The tour includes tastings from Saddlerock Ranch's own vineyard production. The specific wines change with the season and what the estate is currently offering.

Can I book this tour if I'm traveling solo?

Yes. The shared tour accommodates up to 6 passengers per bus, so you'll ride with other travelers. If you prefer to book the whole vehicle for a private experience, the 3-hour option is available at a flat rate regardless of group size.

How much walking is involved in the vineyard?

The tour includes exploration of the vineyard while riding in the bus and stopping at multiple photo locations. The exact amount of walking between stops is not detailed, but the tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels.

What's the difference between the 2-hour and 3-hour tours?

The 2-hour shared tour accommodates up to 6 passengers with other groups. The 3-hour private tour books the entire vehicle for a flat fee, giving your group the bus to itself and extra time to explore the vineyard and ranch at your own pace.