Private Missouri Wine Country tour from St. Louis with guide

Build your own wine country day around the stops that matter to you

A private guided tour of Missouri Wine Country departing from St. Louis, customized to your interests and pace. Your guide handles the route and commentary while you choose which wineries and breweries to visit. Pickup is included. The Augusta region holds America's first recognized wine district, with vineyards dating to the 1800s and a revival that began in the 1970s after Prohibition halted production for decades.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Missouri Wine Country

• Visit Balducci Vineyard
• Tour Augusta Winery
• Stop at Good News Brewing Company in Augusta
• Visit Montelle Winery
• Explore Chandler Hill Winery
• Visit Good News Brewing Company in Defiance
• Tour Noboleis Vineyards

The experience

The tour starts from St. Louis and moves into Missouri Wine Country on a route your guide shapes based on what you want to explore. You're not locked into a fixed itinerary: the operator builds the day around your preferences, whether that means lingering at one winery, skipping ahead to a brewery, or spending extra time in a particular town. Balducci Vineyards, a 76-acre estate that has won the local readers' poll for favorite winery for 17 years, sits on rolling hills with views across the region. Augusta Winery, founded in 1988, overlooks the Missouri River Valley from the bluffs. The town itself holds the designation of America's first Viticultural Area, recognized in 1980 for its unique soil, climate and historical significance. Montelle and Chandler Hill are newer operations that rebuilt the winemaking tradition after decades of dormancy.

Good News Brewing Company operates two locations (one in Augusta just off the Katy Trail, the other in nearby Defiance) both known for seasonal craft brews and pizza. Noboleis, which opened in 2005 on 84 acres of planted Missouri grapes, has grown to over 30 wines in its portfolio and now cans wine for sangria. Your guide, who has worked in the St. Louis region since 2005, knows the wineries, the dining options and the social landscape well enough to adjust the day if you discover a place you want to spend more time in. The entire experience is built on guest input and host expertise rather than a preset schedule.

The tour runs between four and eight hours depending on how many stops you want and how long you linger at each one. Your guide provides transportation throughout, and all photos taken at the stops are yours to keep. This is a private booking, so the pace and the commentary stay focused on your group alone.

What’s included

• Private transportation throughout the region.
• a live guide in English who customizes the route to your interests.
• all photos taken at the stops you visit.

Before you book

Days and timesSaturday and SundayDeparts at 10:00

Book up to12h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight 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.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

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Is this one for you?The guide speaks English and shapes the commentary to your group's pace and interests, so couples and small groups can follow easily without a preset schedule forcing the timing. If you want to build the day around specific wineries or breweries rather than follow a fixed route, this private format lets you do that.

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Top questions

What makes Augusta, Missouri special for wine?

Augusta was designated America's first Wine District, or Viticultural Area, in 1980 because of its unique soils, climate, and historical significance. Vineyards in the region date back to the 1800s, and the area was nationally known for wine during the 19th century before Prohibition halted production for decades.

Can I choose which wineries and breweries to visit?

Yes. The entire excursion is customized to your interests and input. Your guide will suggest stops based on what you want to taste and explore, and you can adjust the route and timing as the day unfolds.

How long does the tour take?

The tour runs between four and eight hours, depending on how many stops you choose and how long you spend at each one. Your guide works with your schedule and preferences.

What's included in the price?

Private transportation throughout Missouri Wine Country, a guide who knows the region's wineries, breweries, dining and attractions, and all photos taken at the tour stops. Pickup from St. Louis is included.

Is there food or drink included?

Transportation and guiding are included. Tastings at the wineries and breweries, and any food or beverages you order, are separate. Good News Brewing Company serves pizza at both locations if you want to eat during the tour.