Guadalupe Valley Wine Tasting Tour: 3 Wineries & Lunch

Taste three wineries in a single afternoon without arranging the drive or the stops

A private wine tasting tour from San Diego to Guadalupe Valley visits three artisan wineries over a full day, with wine tastings at each stop, a cheese platter at the second winery, and a four-course farm-to-table lunch by Michelin-starred chef Javier Plascencia at Finca Altozano. The van picks up your group at home or hotel (minimum six passengers), includes a live guide in English, Spanish or Italian, and returns by 7:30pm. Wineries are selected based on availability and your preferences.

Step-by-step itinerary

Wine tasting tour in Guadalupe Valley

• Meet at Oldtown trolley station
• Restroom break at El Mirador viewpoint
• Visit first winery for wine tastings
• Visit second winery with wine tour and cheese platter
• Enjoy BajaMed lunch at Finca Altozano
• Visit third winery for wine tastings and relaxation

The experience

If you have a free day in San Diego and want to taste wine without driving, this tour handles the route and the timing. A private van picks up your group at your hotel or home (anywhere south of Mission Valley) at 9:00am and heads south toward Guadalupe Valley. On the way, you stop at El Mirador for a view of the bay and a chance to pick up traditional Mexican candy from vendors before reaching the first winery at 11:00am.

The three wineries rotate based on what's open that day, so you'll taste reds, whites and rosés at each stop. At the second winery around 12:30pm, you get a cheese platter alongside the tastings and a tour of the wine-making process itself. The equipment, the fermentation setup, how the bottles move through the cellar. By 2:00pm you're at Finca Altozano for a four-course lunch built on BajaMed cuisine (farm-to-table cooking that blends Baja California ingredients with Mediterranean technique), prepared by chef Javier Plascencia, who holds a Michelin star. The final winery visit happens at 4:00pm for more tastings and time to sit with what you've learned before the drive back to San Diego.

This is a private tour, meaning your group travels alone in an air-conditioned van with no strangers. A live guide speaks English, Spanish or Italian throughout the day. If you have a particular winery in mind, let the operator know and they'll try to work it into the itinerary. The tour runs about ten hours total. Children are welcome from age 4.

What’s included

• Wine tastings at three artisan wineries.
• a cheese platter at the second winery.
• a tour of the wine-making process.
• a four-course farm-to-table lunch by Michelin-starred chef Javier Plascencia at Finca Altozano.
• an air-conditioned private van for your group.
• a live guide in English, Spanish or Italian.
• hotel or home pickup for groups of six or more.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (15 to 95 years) · Child (4 to 14 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Italian

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.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.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Baja California Wine Tours

Is this one for you?Book this tour if your group has at least six people and wants to taste multiple wineries without managing the drive or coordinating stops. The private van and fixed itinerary mean the day holds together without anyone building it. You arrive at your hotel, get picked up, and taste your way through the valley while someone else handles the route and the timing.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 14 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

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's the difference between the public and private versions of this tour?

The private tour picks up your group at your hotel or home and travels in a dedicated van with no other passengers. Public tours depart at 9:00am from Old Town Trolley Station in San Diego or E Street Trolley Station in Chula Vista, and you travel with other groups. Both visit three wineries and include the same lunch at Finca Altozano.

Can I request a specific winery to visit?

Yes. If you have a particular winery in mind, let the operator know when you book and they'll try to include it in your itinerary. The three wineries visited may change based on availability and weather conditions.

What exactly happens at Finca Altozano?

Finca Altozano is where you have a four-course farm-to-table lunch prepared by Michelin-starred chef Javier Plascencia. The meal features BajaMed cuisine, which combines Baja California ingredients with Mediterranean cooking techniques. This stop is the main meal of the day and happens around 2:00pm.

Is there a minimum group size for the private tour?

Yes, the private tour requires a minimum of six passengers per booking. If your group meets that size, the van will pick you up at your hotel or home (as long as you're south of Mission Valley).

What's included in the wine tastings?

Wine tastings at all three wineries are included, along with a cheese platter at the second winery. You'll also get a tour of the wine-making process at that stop. Drinks during the lunch at Finca Altozano and gratuities are not included but can be added at checkout.

How long is the full tour?

The tour runs approximately ten hours, departing at 9:00am and returning to San Diego by 7:30pm. Times are approximations and may shift based on winery availability and weather conditions.