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Hill Country Wine Shuttle: Award-Winning Austin Tastings
4.9
156 Ratings
Austin
Experience the best of Austin's award-winning wineries on a half-day Hill Country Wine Shuttle. Enjoy tastings at three different wineries, stunning views, and comfortable transportation. Book now!
Duration:
4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Duchman Family Winery - Sip award-winning wines while soaking in those gorgeous Hill Country views! Tastings cost $17 + tax/tip. Winery subject to change based on availability.
- Wimberley Valley Winery - Wimberley Valley Winery is located in a beautiful spot nestled in the heart of the hill country! Tastings cost $18 + tax/tip. Onsite food truck offers pizza, burgers, and snacks for purchase. Winery subject to change based on availability.
- Limestone Terrace Vineyard - Limestone Terrace Vineyard features 100% Texas grown wines integrating old world processes with 21st century technology. Tastings cost $20 + tax/tip. Winery subject to change based on availability.
What's Included
- Comfortable transportation with in-vehicle air conditioning
- Expert guidance from a professional driver/guide
What's Not Included
- Wine tastings cost $20-25 USD each (payable directly at the wineries).
- Snacks
- Gratuities
- Hotel pick up/drop off - all guests must meet at Austin Visitor Center
Additional Information
Embark on the Half-Day Hill Country Wine Shuttle, leaving from the Austin Visitor Center at 1:30PM and journey to the Driftwood/Wimberley region of Texas Hill Country, located about 35-45 minutes southwest of Austin. Experience an afternoon of scenic routes, fantastic views, and, of course, exceptional wine! Comfortable transport in a Mercedes Sprinter van with a friendly local guide is provided for this intimate outing (maximum of 10 guests). Enjoy the idyllic country landscapes while making stops at three (3) renowned wineries for tasting sessions. All the wine tasting reservations are handled by us, allowing you to unwind and take in the experience without stress. Each winery stop lasts for 45-60 minutes. The tastings are priced at $17-20 USD plus tax/tip, which is not included in the shuttle fare (guests pay directly at the wineries). The shuttle returns to the Austin Visitor Center at 6:00PM. The complete trip duration is 4.5 hours. All age groups are welcome. But, you must be 21 or above to drink alcohol.
- Photo ID required for guests, must be 21+ to participate in this tour.
- Pets and emotional support animals are NOT permitted. Guests with a service dog MUST contact the local tour operator in advance to request approval.
- Guests are welcome to BYOB on the vehicle, but please avoid bringing glass.
Location
602 E 4th St
East 4th Street
Departs from the AUSTIN VISITOR CENTER
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(156 Ratings)
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483zalb
Jun 21, 2024
Well experience - Make sure to learn what to expect before going. The price is for transportation only. The driver Ike was amazing. Three different wineries: 2 of them were with views and the third one was more of a guesthouse. There are options of either tasting or glass/bottle one. Overall, it was a good experience.
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Zalina_b
Jun 21, 2024
Well experience - Make sure to learn what to expect before going. The price is for transportation only. The driver Ike was amazing. Three different wineries: 2 of them were with views and the third one was more of a guesthouse. There are option of either tasting or glass/bottle one. Overall, it was a good experience.
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Ashley_b
Jun 21, 2024
SO MUCH FUN - So much fun! Met some great people and learned a lot of Texas and the Texas wine region! Ike was super fun, knowledgeable and encouraged new friendships to be made! So glad I booked this tour while here, and will definitely book another if I visit the area again!
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221gennar
Jun 17, 2024
Super fun tour! - My friend and I went on this tour and had a great time! We want to specifically shout out Nick - he was a fantastic guide, knowledgeable, a great driver, and super personable! Our group was 8 people total and lasted about 5 hours. We visited 3 wineries and each one was stunning and had great staff. It was a really hot day- but the van had AC and each winery had indoor seating options with AC. Overall a great experience!
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Onair218867
Jun 14, 2024
Joey knocked it out of the park!!! - Joey was an amazing tour guide! He knew lots of local history, made a specific playlist for our group, and gave fabulous recommendations for places to visit and eat! His recommendation to go to Nori was spot on! Additionally, he gave us the secret downtown Austin info.
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Ed_d
Jun 11, 2024
Introduction to Texas Vineyards - Great Time - Max was an excellent tour guide. Extremely knowledgeable both about Wine and Austin surrounding area. He was extremely friendly and funny. All 3 Vineyards very good. All extremely friendly. Tasting pricing very reasonable. Great afternoon. Well worth it.
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M1563fkbridgeth
Jun 10, 2024
Great 1/2 day tour of wineries! - This was a great day trip. Brent was a wonderful host and gave us lots of interesting facts about the Hill Country and Austin area. We had an amazing group of people and had some nice conversations and plenty of laughs. Highly recommend this tour company and the fun tours they offer!
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Patrick_m
Jun 9, 2024
Evan the tour guide was... - Evan the tour guide was awesome and told us so many cool things about Austin and the vineyards and gave some great recommendations for the rest of our trip as well.
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Laurel_s
May 27, 2024
Wine Time - Max, our guide, was great. He brought knowledge, humor, and fun to the whole afternoon. The wineries selected were great as well!
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Cindih136
May 20, 2024
Highly Recommended. A great time!! - This trip was amazing. We were pleasantly surprised with the whole trip and what we learned and how much fun we had. Joey Z, our driver, was exceptional. Very knowledgable, friendly, entertaining, and charming. We were treated like VIPS at each winery. We highly recommend this tour.
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