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GROUP TOUR

Overview

Our Group Tours are join-in style so you’ll be with other guests. However, we’re no party bus and do not take anymore than 10 guests per group.

The tours starts with us picking you up from wherever you’re staying in Fredericksburg. Throughout the day, you’ll be led by a personal Wine Guide who will have tasting appointments arranged at 3 wineries.

Our experience in winemaking and grape-growing combined with our wine-based certifications and established relationships is UNMATCHED in our area. We also focus and support wineries that are producing 100% Texas wines.

TIMEFRAME: 1pm – 6pm (Unless lunch is added, then the start time will be earlier.)

LUNCH: Options available. Subject to availability.

6 days/week, Wednesday – Monday, Closed Tuesdays

Inclusions & Exclusions

3 Winery Visits

Expert Guidance – Our local and industry insight in choosing the stops for the itinerary. Our experience in winemaking, grape-growing combined with our wine-based certifications and established relationships is UNMATCHED in our area.

All-inclusive Pricing – No need to worry about tasting fees at each venue, we’ve got you covered.

Lunch Option – If you’re the first to book our Group Tour you have the option to add on lunch. If you choose to add lunch, we will then provide lunch options based on our itinerary.

Reservations – Skip the lines. We make appointments and arrangements in advance that way we get the highest level of service everywhere we go.

Pickup and Drop-off Service – We will pick you up from wherever you’re staying in Fredericksburg, TX (5 mile maximum outside of town)

Transportation – We have Ford Transit passenger vans for the transportation portion of our tours.

Comfort – Depending on the weather, our vans are kept at comfortable temperatures. Onboard you’ll also find a cooler with bottled water, phone chargers, umbrellas and other amenities that might be needed during the tour.

Exclusions: Pricing does not include gratuity

WHAT TO EXPECT

Taste and tour some of the best wineries.
Custom itinerary based on your preferences and desired experience (depending on availability).
Explore behind-the-scenes production.
Learn about Texas viticulture and area aviations.
Schedules allow for time on your own for purchases and relaxing at at each stop.

Varying Temperatures

It is Texas, afterall. However, some tasting rooms are kept at cool temperatures throughout the year. We recommend wearing layers so you’re comfortable along the way.

Standing Tastings

Not all tasting experiences require guests to stand however, some are so we recommend wearing comfortable shoes, just in case.

Punctuality

Because we make appointments and arrangements in advance in order to receive the highest level of experience, we will adhere to a set schedule. Out of respect for the wineries and other guests, punctuality for your scheduled pickup time is paramount to keep us on track.

Behavior

We want to ensure your time with us is a great memory, not a fuzzy one. We also want to show the utmost respect to our friends at the places we visit. If anyone in your group is asked to leave, is cut-off or is disrupting our other tour guests we will conclude your time with us and you’ll be responsible for finding a ride to your pickup destination.

We’re not a party bus

We want to ensure everyone in the tour group gets the best experience possible. Although we take having fun very seriously, we will not allow any open alcohol in our vehicles.

PRICING

$190 per person

Lunch Option: +$20/person (subject to availability) 

Does not include gratuity. 

Full payment is required upfront. 

*Providing card info/payment you are confirming you agree and will adhere to all Cellar Rat policies. 

CANCELLATIONS

Applies to full or partial cancellations

  • If you cancel 6+ days before your tour you will receive a full refund.
  • If you cancel within 5 days of your tour or show up with less guests than you reserved space for, then your deposit is non-refundable or you will be charged for the missing guests.