Private Tour of Virginia's Wineries

Washington DC, District of Columbia

Private Tour of Virginia's Wineries

Washington DC, District of Columbia

Duration: 6 hours

Overview

Immerse yourself in a customized wine tasting experience, perfect for entertaining your group of friends, family, or co-workers. From being whisked away to the lush Virginia countryside from D.C. to discovering the region's rich history while savoring the best wines, beers, or spirits, create unforgettable memories during visits to two Virginia wineries/vineyards.

🎉 Entertain and impress your group with a customized wine tasting experience

🚌 Let us whisk you away from D.C. to the lush Virginia countryside

💫 Discover the region's rich history while sipping on the best wines, beers, or spirits

🍷🍺 Tailor your adventure with visits to two Virginia wineries/vineyards, indulging in delightful wine or beer tastings along the way

Availability

When do I choose a date?

After purchase, you can request your preferred dates and times by following the instructions in the email you receive. If it's a gift, the recipient will also get an email with booking instructions.

Year-Round,
Saturday & Sunday

Full description

Are you seeking to entertain and impress your group of friends, family, or co-workers? Whether it's a bachelorette party, birthday celebration, reunion, or any occasion, let us create a customized wine tasting experience just for you. From the moment we pick you up in D.C. and transport you to the scenic Virginia countryside, enjoy quality time with your loved ones while discovering the rich history and indulging in the finest wines, beers, or spirits of the region. With our tailored tours, we'll visit two Virginia wineries/vineyards, where you'll relish in delightful tastings of wine or beer.

Practical information

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.

Returns, exchanges and cancellation

Unused Experience Vouchers can be returned within 30 days for a full refund to the original purchaser, no questions asked.

If you have any unused Experience Vouchers, you can exchange them for anything else in our marketplace, no matter when. If you choose an experience that's more expensive, you'll need to pay the difference, but if you choose one that costs less, you'll receive a credit towards your next booking.

No refunds are allowed once the experience is booked, but you can reschedule up to 48 hours before your experience, for a date within a year of the original booking. To reschedule, contact the experience provider directly. No-shows or rescheduling less than 48 hours in advance means losing the value of your experience.