Private Wine Tasting Tour Sedona: Verde Valley Wineries

Five wineries in one afternoon, tailored to what you want to taste.

A private wine tasting tour in Sedona takes you to five Verde Valley vineyards with a guide and dedicated vehicle for up to five, twelve or fourteen people depending on the option you choose. The itinerary is flexible—you set the pace at each tasting room, and you can add stops like Jerome or the Chapel of the Holy Cross instead of a winery if the mood shifts. Private transportation, bottled water and snacks are included; the tour runs five hours.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sedona Wine Trail Private Luxury Tour

• Visit family-owned vineyard in Cornville
• Stop at Brewha for craft cocktail or espresso
• Enjoy Dancing Apache Ranch with live entertainment
• Relax on patio or Arizona room tasting wines
• Explore Alcantara vineyard at Verde River confluence
• Experience relaxed tasting room atmosphere

The Experience

Verde Valley sits just outside Sedona, and the wineries there have spent decades building a reputation for varietals that reflect the region's unique terroir. You'll start at a family-owned tasting room in Cornville that won best in 2023, then move through four more stops—each one different in what it pours and how it feels. Dancing Apache Ranch sits by a lake with live entertainment on weekends and lawn games on the veranda. Alcantara stands at the confluence of the Verde River and Oak Creek, surrounded by vineyards. The tasting rooms themselves range from outdoor patios to a newer Arizona room, and the atmosphere is built around leisure, not rushing—you taste at your own pace and move on when you're ready.

Because this is a private tour, the schedule bends to what you want. If you'd rather spend an extra hour at one vineyard or skip one entirely to visit Jerome—the old mining town perched in the hills—you can. The Chapel of the Holy Cross, a modernist structure built into red rock, is another option if you want a break from wine. Your guide knows the area and can suggest what fits the day you're having. The vehicle is yours alone, which means no waiting for other groups and no fixed departure times between stops.

Pickup is included, bottled water and snacks travel with you, and the whole tour takes five hours. Wine tastings themselves are not included in the price—you pay for what you taste at each room—and gratuities are separate. The tour works for groups up to five, twelve or fourteen people depending on which vehicle option you book at checkout.

What’s included

• Private transportation in a dedicated vehicle.
• bottled water and snacks.
• a live English-speaking guide.
• pickup included.
• the flexibility to customize stops and timing throughout the five-hour tour.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyNot for pregnant travelers

Operated by Sedona Tours and Transportation

Is this one for you?Book the five-person option if your group is small and you want the most intimate setting; the twelve or fourteen-person vehicle works for larger groups or families who want to split the cost per person while keeping the tour private and the itinerary yours to shape.

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Top questions

Can I add Jerome or the Chapel of the Holy Cross instead of visiting all five wineries?

Yes. Because this is a private tour, the itinerary is customizable—you and your guide can adjust the stops to match what you want to see. Jerome and the Chapel of the Holy Cross are both nearby and can replace a winery stop or add to the day if time allows.

What happens at each winery stop—do I have to buy wine?

Each tasting room has its own style: some have outdoor patios, others have covered Arizona rooms, and a few sit on grounds with lake views or lawn games. You taste at your own pace and decide what to order; tastings are not included in the tour price, so you pay only for what you choose to drink.

How many people can book this tour together?

The private tour accommodates up to five, twelve or fourteen people depending on which vehicle option you select at checkout. Each option has its own price and vehicle size.

Is the tour guide included, and what language do they speak?

Yes, a live guide in English is included with the tour. They know the Verde Valley wineries and the Sedona area and can answer questions about the wines, the region and any stops you want to add.

What's included in the tour price, and what do I pay for separately?

Private transportation, bottled water and snacks are included. Wine tastings at each vineyard are not included—you pay for those at each stop. Gratuities are also separate.

Does this tour work for families with young children?

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. The tour is not recommended for pregnant travelers. It suits all fitness levels, though the day involves moving between tasting rooms and some walking at each stop.