North Georgia Wine Country Tour from Atlanta: 3 Wineries

Thirteen tastings across three wineries, then a Bavarian village for lunch.

A full-day wine tour from Downtown Atlanta visits three North Georgia wineries for approximately 13 tastings, then stops in Helen, a Bavarian Alpine village recreation with cobblestone streets and over 200 specialty shops. The 23-passenger shuttle includes reclining seats and large windows; a live English-speaking guide leads the route. Lunch is on your own in Helen.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit wineries and explore Helen

• Travel from Atlanta to wine country
• Visit first winery for tasting
• Visit second winery for tasting
• Visit third winery for tasting
• Drive to Helen, GA
• Have lunch in Helen
• Explore shops in Helen

The Experience

The day starts in Downtown Atlanta and runs 10.5 hours through North Georgia's rolling hills and vineyards. You'll visit three celebrated wineries—locations may shift based on availability—and taste through roughly 13 wines across the stops. The shuttle holds 23 passengers with reclining seats and large windows, so you're not crammed in; the guide narrates the route in English and handles the logistics of where you go and what you taste.

After the tastings, the tour moves to Helen, a re-creation of a Bavarian Alpine village complete with cobblestone streets. This is where you break for lunch on your own—over 200 specialty and import shops line the streets, from candle making and glass blowing studios to cuckoo clock vendors and quilt shops. It's a sharp shift from the vineyard stops, and the village itself is the draw; most people spend an hour or two here before heading back to Atlanta.

The tour suits anyone 21 or older who wants to taste through a region without driving or arranging the stops themselves. Children can come along if accompanied by an adult, though they won't participate in the tastings. The shuttle's reclining seats and size mean the ride itself is comfortable, and the full day—tasting, travel, and the village—fits into one departure from the city.

What’s included

• Approximately 13 wine tastings across three North Georgia wineries.
• transportation in a 23-passenger shuttle with reclining seats and large windows.
• a live English-speaking guide for the full route.
• entry to Helen and time to explore its 200+ specialty shops.

Good to know

Easy physical level

Operated by Atlanta Sightseeing Bus Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to taste at three wineries without navigating or driving yourself—the shuttle handles logistics while you focus on the wine, and the Helen lunch break gives you a shopping and sightseeing pause between tastings.

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Top questions

How many wineries do we visit on the North Georgia wine tour from Atlanta?

The tour stops at three celebrated wineries in North Georgia's wine country, where you taste approximately 13 wines across all three locations. The specific wineries may change based on availability.

What is Helen, Georgia, and what do we do there?

Helen is a re-creation of a Bavarian Alpine village with cobblestone streets, located in North Georgia. After the winery tastings, the tour stops there for lunch (which you arrange on your own) and time to explore over 200 specialty shops selling everything from candles and glass-blown art to cuckoo clocks and quilts.

How long is the full-day wine tour from Atlanta?

The tour runs 10.5 hours total, departing from Downtown Atlanta and returning after the Helen stop.

What kind of vehicle is used for this tour?

A 23-passenger shuttle with large windows and reclining seats transports the group. The operator reserves the right to substitute vehicles depending on demand and service schedule.

Is lunch included in the wine country tour price?

Lunch is not included; you choose where and what to eat during the Helen stop. The village has many dining options along its cobblestone streets.

Do I need to be a certain age to join this tour?

You must be at least 21 years old to participate in the wine tastings. Children can join if accompanied by an adult, but they won't taste the wines.