San Diego Wine Tasting Tour: Vineyard Visit with Full Meal

San Diego's original wine country has ghost stories hiding in the cellars.

A fully guided San Diego wine tasting tour visits two local vineyard estates over 4.5 hours, with expert commentary, behind-the-scenes access, ample tastings, charcuterie and a full meal overlooking the vines. Transportation and meeting point are arranged. The guide has two decades of experience tasting across San Diego's 100 wineries, Napa and Europe. Minimum age is 21. Groups run from single travelers to 14 guests per departure.

Step-by-step itinerary

San Diego vineyard wine tasting tour

• Meet at designated location
• Travel to local vineyards
• Taste grapes in viticulture demo
• Take behind-the-scenes vineyard tours
• Enjoy ample local wine tastings
• Have full meal overlooking vineyards
• Explore vineyards and take photos
• Receive wine tote gift
• Return to drop-off location

The experience

You arrive at a meeting spot around 10am (customized locations available for groups of five or more), and a guide with over two decades of winery experience takes the wheel. No navigating, no deciding which of San Diego's hundred wineries to hit: the guide has tasted at most of them and knows the optimal route to fit the most into a morning. The tour runs 4.5 hours, which means you're back by 2:30pm with the rest of your day still open.

At the first estate, you taste grapes straight from the vines during a hands-on viticulture demo, then move into a behind-the-scenes tour of the winery itself: sometimes the guide shares the ghost stories that live in the cellars. The second stop follows the same rhythm: more tastings, more access to the working parts of the vineyard most visitors never see. Between the two estates, you get ample tastes of local wines paired with charcuterie and chocolate, then a full meal served on the vineyard grounds where you can sit with a glass and look out over the vines.

The tour is all-inclusive: transportation, the guide's expertise, all tastings, the meal, and a wine tote gift at the end. The only thing not covered is gratuity for the guide. Voted #1 for food and drink on review sites since 2010, the operation runs public tours and private ones. Single travelers are welcome, and groups up to 14 depart together. The tour stays in San Diego's original wine country, not Temecula or Riverside County, but the local vineyards the guide knows best.

What’s included

• Expert guide commentary on wine history and food pairing.
• behind-the-scenes winery tours with access to the cellars.
• hands-on viticulture demonstrations where you taste grapes from the vines.
• ample tastings at two custom-appointed San Diego vineyard estates.
• charcuterie, chocolate and a full meal served on the vineyard grounds.
• transportation with convenient meeting and drop-off locations.
• wine tasting appreciation presentation.
• fun facts on local history and culture.
• wine tote gift for everyone in the group.

Before you book

Days and timesWednesday to SundayDeparts at 10:00

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

GroupUp to 14

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.

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportPublic transport nearby

Operated by San Diego Beer, Wine & Spirits Tours

Is this one for you?The 4.5-hour window means you can fit a full vineyard morning into a free afternoon or a day between other plans: transportation and winery stops are arranged, so you're not building the schedule yourself. If you need the whole day for wine country, look for a longer tour. If you have just a couple of hours, this one won't fit.

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Top questions

What wineries do you visit on the San Diego wine tasting tour?

The specific estates vary based on availability and the guide's assessment of which two will give you the best tasting experience that day. The guide has tasted at roughly 100 San Diego wineries and chooses the stops to fit the optimal schedule into the 4.5-hour window.

Is this tour in San Diego wine country or Temecula?

This tour stays in San Diego's original wine country, not Temecula or Riverside County. The guide specializes in local San Diego vineyards and has extensive experience across the region's estates.

What does the full meal include?

The meal is served on the vineyard grounds and includes charcuterie, chocolate, and a full course. It's part of the all-inclusive price, along with ample wine tastings at both estates.

Can I do this tour if I'm traveling alone?

Yes, single travelers are welcome. Tours run with groups of 2 to 14 guests per departure, so you'll join other wine enthusiasts on the same route.

What time does the tour start and end?

The meeting time is approximately 10am, and drop-off is by 2:30pm. Customized meeting spots are available for groups of five or more.

Is transportation included in the price?

Yes, transportation is fully included, with convenient meeting and drop-off locations. The guide drives, so you can taste without worrying about the road.