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Temecula wine tours

The best way to taste at several wineries is to let someone else do the driving. Here are the kinds of tours, what's usually included, and how to pick one.

Types of wine tours

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Shared

Shared tours

Join other guests in a van or bus on a set route, usually with several wineries and sometimes lunch. The cheapest way to tour without driving.

Groups

Private driver or limo

Your group, your wineries, your schedule. Great for birthdays, bachelorettes and groups of 6+, where the per-person cost drops fast.

Fun

Specialty tours

Temecula has some fun options: a tour in an open-air vintage cable car, convertible vans, sunset tours and party buses.

Day trip

Tours from San Diego or OC

Round-trip pickup from San Diego or Orange County, so nobody has to drive the I-15 after tasting.

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What to ask before you book

Are tasting fees included? Some tours include them, others only cover transportation.
Is lunch included, and where?
Which wineries, and can you choose?
Pickup location: your hotel, a central meeting spot, or San Diego?
How many wineries and how long at each? Three or four stops is plenty.
Gratuity: is it included or expected?

Local tour companies

The Temecula Valley Winegrowers Association lists local tour and transportation companies, including shared van tours, a 1914 open-air cable car, limo and Sprinter van services, and party buses for groups. Contact them directly for private group pricing.

Local tip: for groups of 6 or more, get a quote for a private driver. It often costs about the same per person as a shared tour, and you pick the wineries.

Need a ride rather than a full tour? See limos, drivers & rideshare.

Keep planning

Common questions

How much does a Temecula wine tour cost?

Prices vary by type. Shared tours are usually the least expensive per person, while private limos cost more overall but can be competitive when split across a group. Check whether tasting fees and lunch are included before comparing prices.

Do Temecula wine tours include tastings?

Some do and some don't. Many packages include tasting fees at each stop, while transportation-only services leave the tasting fees to you. Ask before booking.

Can I do a Temecula wine tour from San Diego?

Yes. Several companies offer day tours with round-trip transportation from San Diego. See our San Diego wine tour guide.