Any restrictions to participate?

• Age: This experience is for ages 21+

What to expect on the day of the experience?

• Duration: Tours are all full day excursions (around 6 hours) unless otherwise planned. The scheduled tour picks up guests from D.C. around 10am and drops off around 4/5 pm. Private tours start and end times can be tailored depending on the itinerary. Additional hours on a tour (beyond the 6 hours included) are charged at a rate of $100/hour.
• What’s included: 
  • We will visit two Virginia wineries/vineyards/ or breweries, where you'll enjoy wine or beer tastings
  • Pick-up at 10am from Washington, D.C. - Convention Center (Washington, D.C. 20001), unless alternate arrangements have been made
  • Behind the scenes access and insights
  • Free water and snacks (you are welcome to bring your lunch or purchase one during our stops. Boxed lunch is available for additional fee)
  • Drop-off around 4/5pm back in Washington, D.C. - Convention Center (unless alternate arrangements have been made)
• Who will be present: This kind of tour is just for you and your group with the tour guide for the day. Private tours require 6/7 (minivan/SUV) or 12 or more guests (sprinter van or executive coach).
• Photo/ video: You are welcome and encouraged to take photos and videos.

How to prepare?

• Weather dependency: Most of the tasting rooms visited have fire places and other indoor comforts and accommodations. So, rain, snow, or shine, unless there is a major regional climactic event, we will be touring. In the event of inclement weather, the decision to cancel will be made by the partner at least 12 hours before the start of the tour. If roads are fair and our partners are open, we make every effort to run our tours as scheduled.
• Arrival: Plan to arrive 15 minutes in advance
• Parking: There is parking available at the meeting spot.
• What to wear: There is no dress code. Just look presentable and wear something comfortable. You might want to take pictures, so plan ahead. Preferably no open-toe shoes or flip-flops.
• What to bring: Feel free to bring sun hat (in the summer) and sunscreen, warm jacket or jersey (in the fall/winter/spring), comfortable shoes, extra cash if you would like to make any purchases (most locations have card facilities), camera, and your adventurous and happy self!
• Restrooms/ lockers/ changing rooms: No changing rooms but we will stop for bathroom breaks

Anything else I should know before going on this experience?

• Where do tours depart from? We offer free pick-up and drop off from Washington, D.C.: Convention Center - (901 L St NW, Washington, DC 20001). Private tours offer more flexibility and alternate pick-up and drop-off can be arranged.
• Which wineries do we visit on the tour? We curate an unforgettable experience, we mix it up now and then depending on the day of the week and time of year, but generally we will pick 2 amazing stops. An emphasis is put on spending quality time at the local businesses rather than driving long distances.
• Can we choose the stops? Wineries, breweries, or distilleries, we can tailor the experience you seek. 
• Is drinking alcohol allowed on the vehicle? No. Absolutely Not. Sorry! You'll be able to enjoy wine at the wineries. And please note that no outside alcohol is allowed at the wineries.
• What if I make a mess or damage the van during the tour? In the event of guest sickness, damage to the van, or mess requiring professional cleaning, the card used to pay for the booking will be charged a minimum of $300 unless the responsible party can be charged on site. Should the damages exceed $300, or Spirited Tours is unable to fulfill another tour commitment due to damage caused, the person making the booking and/or responsible party will cover the repair/cleaning and lost income costs incurred.