Temecula Wine Tour: Luxury Trolley & 3 Boutique Wineries

Three Wineries, One Trolley, Four and a Half Hours in Temecula Wine Country

You board a luxury trolley in Old Town Temecula and spend four and a half hours visiting three handpicked boutique wineries, tasting five to six wines at each stop with a knowledgeable host. The trolley converts from open-air to climate-controlled depending on the weather, bottled water is provided throughout, and you get a professional video of the day. No driving yourself, no planning which wineries to hit. Just show up and taste.

Step-by-step itinerary

Luxury trolley wine tasting tour

• Start in Old Town Temecula
• Drive 15 minutes to wine country
• Visit first winery for wine tasting
• Drive 15 minutes to second winery
• Visit second winery for wine tasting
• Drive 15 minutes to third winery
• Visit third winery for wine tasting
• Drive 15 minutes back to Old Town Temecula

The experience

"You're going to taste what these winemakers actually care about," our host said as the trolley pulled out of Old Town Temecula, and that turned out to be the whole thing right there. The Temecula wine tour runs on a luxury trolley (the only one of its kind in the region) that shifts between open-air on clear days and fully enclosed with AC or heat when the weather turns. You spend about 15 minutes rolling through the historic downtown, past the old storefronts and galleries, then head out into the vineyards where the real work happens.

Each of the three boutique wineries gets roughly an hour of your time, and in that hour you'll taste five or six wines: sparkling blends, crisp whites, bold reds, whatever the vintner has decided to pour that day. The hosts know the wines and know how to talk about them without making you feel like you're back in school. Between stops there's another 15 minutes of drive time, which gives you a chance to settle, talk to the people next to you, or just watch the landscape change. The whole thing (from the moment you leave Old Town until you're back there) takes about four and a half hours, which is long enough to feel like a real day but short enough that you're not exhausted by the end.

Bottled water is included, and so is an Instagram video the company shoots during your tour, which is a small detail that matters more than it sounds when you're trying to remember the afternoon later. The trolley itself is the draw. It's not a coach bus or a van, and it's not a stuffy wine-bar experience either. It's something in between, which is exactly what makes a Temecula wine tour feel different from the usual.

What’s included

• Your day includes hotel pickup is not mentioned, so plan to meet the trolley in Old Town Temecula.
• You get bottled water throughout the four and a half hours, wine tastings at three distinct boutique wineries (five to six pours per stop), a knowledgeable and energetic host, climate control in the trolley regardless of season, and a professional Instagram video of your tour to take home.
• Alcoholic beverages are included in the tastings.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except Tuesday and WednesdayDepartures at 12:00 and 13:00

Book up to1h before

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

GroupUp to 20

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.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 effortPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Temecula Wine Trolley

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to taste real Temecula wines without navigating between wineries or worrying about driving: the trolley and the host handle the route and the pacing, leaving you free to focus on the wine and the people you're with.

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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 wine tour?

Approximately four and a half hours total, including 15 minutes through Old Town, about one hour at each of the three wineries, and 15-minute drive intervals between stops.

How many wines do you taste on this tour?

Five to six tastings at each winery, across three wineries, for a total of 15 to 18 tastings depending on the venues.

What happens if the weather is bad?

The trolley has panoramic window panels that close and air conditioning or heat activates, so the tour runs in any season.

Is food included?

No, food is not mentioned as part of the tour. Bottled water and wine tastings are included.

Where does the tour start and end?

Both the start and finish are in historic Old Town Temecula.

Can I bring a service animal?

Yes, service animals are allowed on the tour.

Do I get anything to remember the day?

Yes, the company provides an Instagram video of your tour captured during the day.

Is this tour suitable for people with mobility issues?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels, though you will be boarding and exiting the trolley at each winery.