Solvang Wine & True Crime Tour with 3 Drinks Included

Wine Tasting Meets True Crime in Solvang's Quirky Bars

You visit three wine bars in two hours, tasting three wines, a wine cocktail, and champagne, while your guide shares stories of crime and hauntings tied to Solvang's historic sites. You don't arrange transportation between stops or worry about what to order. The tastings and route are set, and you show up ready to listen and drink.

Step-by-step itinerary

Solvang wine tasting and true crime walk

• Meet at slasher-themed wine bar
• Taste three local wines
• Enjoy wine tiki cocktails
• Visit high-energy wine bar with karaoke
• Hear hauntings and wine stories at The Haunt
• Walk through historic Solvang village
• See creepy locations in town
• Walk near historic motorcycles
• View outdoor Shakespearean-style theater
• Take photos of Danish windmill
• Pass charming antique shop
• See Danish clog at shoe store

The experience

You don't expect a wine tour to open with a slasher-themed bar, but that's where this one starts. Solvang's Wine & True Crime Tour isn't trying to teach you about tannins or terroir. It's a two-hour blend of three generous pours and stories dark enough to make you grip your glass a little tighter. Your guide walks you through the Danish village's creepiest corners, past the historic windmill and the motorcycle collection, weaving in tales of 70s serial killers and unsolved mysteries while you taste local wines at spots most visitors never find.

The stops themselves are the draw. You'll start at a slasher-themed winery for a wine flight, then move to an offbeat wine bar for a wine-based tiki cocktail (no rum, just bold flavors), and finish at a high-energy karaoke bar with a sparkling wine toast. The guide knows both the wine and the stories, and the small group size means you're not shuffling through crowds or waiting for someone's phone to charge. It's the kind of night where you're half-listening to local lore and half-wondering what the person next to you is thinking about the haunted mortuary.

The whole thing moves at a pace that doesn't feel rushed. You walk through Solvang's historic core (past the Danish clog outside the shoe store, the outdoor theater modeled on a Shakespearean stage), and the guide fills the gaps with the kind of stories that stick with you. It's not a lecture. It's more like someone who knows the town's weird side decided to take you on a night out and happened to have a lot of unsettling facts to share.

What’s included

• Your two hours include a knowledgeable guide who shares wine and true crime stories, three tastings (a wine flight, a wine-based tiki cocktail, and a sparkling wine toast), and a walking route through Solvang's historic sites and quirky bars.
• You don't arrange your own transport between the three stops or decide what to order.
• Those are handled.

Before you book

Days and timesFriday and SaturdayDeparts at 18:00

Book up to1h before

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

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.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.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportPublic transport nearby

Operated by The Haunt Ghost Tours

Is this one for you?Pick this if you want a night out that's equal parts wine and storytelling, and you'd rather have someone else plan the route and pour the drinks. The small group and fixed itinerary mean you show up, listen, and move at a pace that lets the stories land.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. No refund if you cancel.

What's the age requirement?

You must be 21 or older with a valid ID.

How long does the tour last?

Two hours.

What exactly do I drink?

A wine flight at the first stop, a wine-based tiki cocktail at the second, and a sparkling wine toast at the third.

Is this wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all areas and surfaces in Solvang are wheelchair accessible, and the tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels.

Do I need to know anything about wine?

No. The guide is a wine expert and storyteller, but the focus is on the experience and stories, not wine education.

Can I get to Solvang by public transportation?

Yes, public transportation options are available nearby.

Will we spend time outside?

Yes, you'll walk through Solvang's historic village core, passing landmarks like the Danish windmill, historic theater, and antique shops.