Temecula Wine Tour: 1914 Cable Car & Tastings

The Cable Car Bell Rings at 8am in Temecula Wine Country

You board an authentically restored 1914 cable car and spend five hours moving between three Temecula wineries, tasting at each stop with a trained host who explains the wines and the area's history. All tasting fees are covered, plus you get discounts if you want to buy. The itinerary is confirmed the day before based on availability, so you know which wineries you're visiting before you arrive.

Step-by-step itinerary

Wine tasting at Temecula wineries

• Board authentic 1914 Cable Car
• Travel to first boutique winery
• Enjoy tasting and explore Barrel Room
• Visit classic winery with valley views
• Wine tasting at second winery
• Stop at third winery with live music
• Enjoy wine tasting and music

The experience

You're standing next to an actual 1914 cable car (the kind that used to run through San Francisco), and it's parked in Temecula, California, waiting to take you through three wineries in five hours. The bell rings. That's the real sound, the one you've heard in old films, and it means the day is starting. The car moves slow enough that you can see the valley roll past, talk to the people next to you, and actually feel like you're traveling somewhere instead of being shuttled. Most wine tours around here run you through in a minibus with a script. This one is different because the cable car itself is the whole point. It's restored, it's working, and it changes how the day feels.

Your host stays with you the entire time. They know the wine, they know the history of Temecula's vineyards, and they're there to explain what you're tasting instead of just pouring it. The itinerary shifts based on what's available that day (you'll find out the stops the day before), so you might hit a boutique winery with an active vineyard and a barrel tasting room, then move to a classic property with valley views, then land somewhere with live music. All three tastings are included, and you get special discounts at each place if you want to buy. Five hours is long enough to actually taste and talk, not long enough to feel dragged out.

The cable car does the heavy lifting here. You're not navigating between stops, not figuring out parking, not wondering if you should drive after tasting. You step on, the bell rings again, and the day unfolds at the pace of the car itself. That's the difference between a tour that moves you through wineries and one that actually takes you somewhere.

What’s included

Your day includes the cable car ride between all three stops, wine tastings at each winery, all tasting fees, special purchase discounts at each location, and a trained host who stays with you throughout to explain the wines and local history.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 11:00

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (21 and older) · Under 21: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 28 · max 6 per booking

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 19 pickup points.

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 2 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical level

Operated by Temecula Cable Car Wine Tours

Is this one for you?Pick this if you want the wine tasting experience without driving between stops or managing your own logistics: the cable car and the included host handle both, which is what makes five hours feel unhurried instead of packed.

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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. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long is the Temecula cable car wine tour?

Five hours total, including travel time between the three wineries and tastings at each stop.

What's included in the tour price?

All wine tasting fees at three wineries, special discounts at each location, and a trained host for the full day.

How many wineries do you visit?

Three wineries. The specific stops are decided the day before based on availability.

Is the cable car actually from 1914?

Yes, it's an authentically restored 1914 cable car, the same style that ran through San Francisco.

Can the itinerary change?

Yes. The three stops are confirmed the day before your tour based on which wineries are available that day.

Do you need to drive between wineries?

No. The cable car takes you between all three stops, so you don't need to arrange your own transportation.

What if I want to buy wine?

You get special discounts at each winery if you choose to purchase.