Best-Selling Wine Country Experience
What Makes This Tour Special?
Pricing & Logistics
PRICE
- Weekdays: from $139 per person
- Saturdays: from $189 per person
- Sundays & Holidays: from $179 per person
AVAILABILITY
- Daily
DEPARTURE TIME
- 10:30 AM pick up from your accommodation. Time may vary depending on your location.
MEETING POINT
- Your hotel or accommodation in the local area. Out-of-area pickups may be available for an additional charge. See available pickup location upon booking.
DURATION
- 6 hours approx, including 5 hours in wine country, and 1 hour for the roundtrip transport to and from your accommodations in the local area.
INCLUDED
- Wine tasting flights at three handpicked wineries
- Catered picnic lunch (with dessert and bottled water)
- Hosted transportation aboard a deluxe touring vehicle
- A driver/host who manages timing, reservations, and stores wine purchases
- Round-trip service from most local Paso Robles hotels
NOT INCLUDED
- Gratuities
WHAT TO BRING
- Your ID
- A reusable water bottle (hydration is everything when you’re sipping all day)
- A camera or fully charged phone for vineyard shots that double as souvenirs
- A notebook or wine app if you like jotting down tasting notes
- Cash for tips–always appreciated by your host or driver
WHO LEADS YOUR TOUR?
- Drivers and/or hosts lead the tour. They are very knowledgeable, friendly, and give the best information about wine country.
Lunch Options
Lunch is included as part of your Vineyard Picnic Tour, giving you a chance to pause between tastings and enjoy something freshly prepared. You can select your preferred option when booking, with meals made by Red Scooter Deli.
Lunch options:
1. Chicken Pesto Wrap
2. The “ROO” Roast Beef Sandwich
3. Chicken Salad Croissant Sandwich
4. The Turkey Club Sandwich
5. The Natural Veggie Wrap
6. Chicken Caesar Salad
7. The “Italian Scooter” Sandwich
To see more details, CLICK HERE for our Lunch Options page.
What to Expect
The Vineyard Picnic Tour is a relaxed, social way to enjoy Paso Robles wine tasting with the key pieces already arranged for you. Your day begins with pickup from your hotel or nearby accommodation, followed by a scenic ride into wine country with fellow wine lovers.
You’ll visit three wineries, with tasting flights arranged at each stop and comfortable travel time between visits. Read more...
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FAQs: Helpful Details
Yes. Grapeline offers scheduled pickups only, so reservations are required. Please book online or contact a reservations agent at +1-805-286-3978 as soon as you have determined your tour date and pick-up location.
For the Vineyard Picnic Tour, Grapeline offers pickups from most local hotels and select out-of-area pickups for an additional charge. Please contact Grapeline’s friendly reservation staff at +1-805-286-3978 for help determining your pickup location.
Upon booking, you’ll be presented with a list of lunch options to choose from. You can check the Menu tab to take a look at options available prior to booking.
Most tours can accommodate a variety of dietary restrictions, including vegetarian/vegan and gluten-free options. It’s best to confirm your preferences when booking your tour.
The Grapeline Vineyard Picnic Tour in Paso Robles lasts approximately six hours, including pickup and drop-off from many local hotels. Guests typically spend about five hours in wine country visiting three wineries, enjoying guided tastings, and relaxing over a vineyard picnic lunch. Pickup generally begins around 10:30 AM, with the full experience concluding around 4:30 PM.
Grapeline works with many area wineries and chooses an itinerary for the day that considers entertainment and tour offerings, expected crowding, and several other factors that can affect the guest experience at each winery. Ultimately, your host will provide an itinerary that’s sure to take advantage of the best wine country has to offer and will make your day memorable. If you’re interested in visiting specific wineries in Paso Robles, take a look at our Private Tour options and request a personalized, all inclusive wine tasting tour to suit your schedule and group size.
Most wineries serve 4 to 6 one ounce pours of different wines you select from their menu. After visiting a few wineries, these seemingly small tastings begin to add up, making it very important to have a designated driver.
Customers often provide gratuities at their discretion to their host at the end of the tour as a personal “thank you” for a job well-done. Typically, it’s about 20% pp. All private wine tour bookings require a 20% service charge (this includes gratuities) when you make your reservations.
Absolutely. The best way to support local wineries is to take home a few bottles. If traveling, the winery may be able to ship your order to you.
Cancellations must be made at least 48 hours prior to the tour date in order to receive a gift certificate or refund.
A gift certificate for the full value can be e-mailed to be used toward any future Grapeline services (no expiration) OR a refund can be issued, minus a 5% cancellation fee. Grapeline charges full fare for no-shows or cancellations made within 48 hours of a scheduled tour. We know this can be tough, but our team needs time to communicate with many different sources already committed.
Yes, Grapeline offers private wine tours for any size group. We have several popular packages to choose from, or you can customize your day. You can fill out a tour request form to request more information, or call Grapeline on +1-805-286-3978 and ask for “Private Tours”.
Have more questions? Visit our general FAQs page or contact us!
