Known for its German heritage and iconic historical sites, the small town of Fredericksburg is also right in the heart of Texas Hill Country. This can only mean one thing: phenomenal wine. As the third largest American Viticultural Areas (AVA) in the United States, you’ll have more than 100 vineyards from which to choose.
Our conveniently located vacation rentals can accommodate large groups and position you perfectly downtown to take advantage of these excellent wine tours. These are our eight favorite wineries and wine tours in Fredericksburg, Texas.
1. Becker Vineyards
- Website: beckervineyards.com
- Address: 464 Becker Farms Rd, Fredericksburg, TX
- Opening hours: 10 am to 5 pm Monday to Thursday/10 am to 6 pm Friday & Saturday/11 am to 6 pm Sunday
- Price Point: Starting at $40 per person
This breathtaking winery has both a main street tasting room and an estate tasting room. Guests interested in the Winery production area can tour the estate winery on various tours and marvel at the stunning hill country landscapes.
All tours require advance reservations and include a 6+ wine tasting and a souvenir Riedel wineglass. You can choose between:
- The Basic Small Group Tour and Tasting
- Private Tour, Tasting, & Charcuterie-Cheese Board,
- Reserve Library Tour and Tasting (only available one Saturday per month at noon.)
If you’re hoping to learn a little more about wine production and enjoy the idyllic scenery of Becker Vineyards. In that case, you can take a free general tour of the Estate winery production area from Monday through Thursday, 1 pm to 3 pm, and Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 1 pm to 4 pm.
2. Augusta Vin
- Website: augustavin.com
- Address: 140 Augusta Vin Ln, Fredericksburg, TX
- Opening hours: 12 pm – 6 pm Sunday to Friday / 11 am to 6 pm Saturday
- Price Point: $$$, Email vineyard for details
Crush pad, fermentation room, barrel aging—these are processes you will intimately understand after a VIP tour of Augusta Vin estate.
The one- to two-hour tours help you better get to know the Fredericksburg wine region and include professional tastings in the mezzanine overlooking the twisting vines and plump grapes. Augusta Vin offers a VIP tour, and a Grand Tour (includes food pairing). Book your tour in advance and inquire about tasting fees and tour fees on their website.
3. Grape Creek Vineyards
- Website: grapecreek.com
- Address: 10587 US-290, Fredericksburg, TX
- Opening hours: 11 am to 5.30 pm daily
- Price Point: Starting at $45 per person
Take a tram ride through Grape Creek Vineyards’ 290 Vineyards location to explore the winemaking process first-hand with a knowledgeable tour guide. While the exterior of the vineyard is straight out of Tuscany, the interior within the fermentation and aging rooms is state-of-the-art and high-tech.
The wine tour showcases both sides of this vineyard. This single tour is economical, offered daily, and includes a tasting. It also doesn’t require advance reservations unless you have a group of 6 or more people!
4. Pedernales Cellars
- Website: pedernalescellars.com
- Address: 2916 Upper Albert Rd, Stonewall, TX
- Opening hours: 10 am to 5 pm Monday to Thursday / 10 am to 6 pm Friday & Saturday / 12 pm to 5 pm Sunday
- Price Point: $$. Email the vineyard for details; special event tours start at $25 per person.
Pedernales is a family-owned and operated boutique winery in the heart of hill country on the Texas wine trail. Specializing in Spanish and Rhone-style wines made with sustainability in mind, this winery offers a tour, the Crush Pad and Cellar Tour, where guests can hone their palate with a blind taste test and explore the grounds.
This specific tour is only offered to the public on special event days, so making a private tour reservation is required.
5. Lost Draw Cellars
- Website: lostdraw.com
- Address: 113 E Park St, Fredericksburg, TX
- Opening hours: 11 am to 5 pm Sunday to Wednesday / 10 am to 6 pm Thursday to Saturday
- Price Point: Starting at $45 per person
Lost Draw Cellars takes a unique approach to winery tours. Rather than focus on the wine production, they hone in on the grape itself. The Grape to Glass Tour lasts about 1.5 hours and focuses on the agricultural practices of the Texas wine industry in Fredericksburg.
You will taste at least five different wines throughout the tour within the scenic landscape of the vines. This tour is only available on Saturdays in the summertime at two different times.
6. Fredericksburg Wine Trolley
- Website: fbgtours.com/product/fredericksburg-wine-trolley/
- Address: Fredericksburg Visitor Center 302 E Austin Street, Fredericksburg, TX
- Opening hours: Available Friday/Saturday/Sunday
- Price Point: $200 per person
If you’re looking for a 5 to 6 hour wine tour incorporating multiple Texas wineries on your next getaway, the Fredericksburg Wine Trolley is a great option for your group! Popular with bachelorette parties, this half-day tour is the only trolley tour in downtown Fredericksburg. You’ll visit three different wineries for exclusive tastings, private vineyard and production tours, and lunch along the way.
Expect to have a greater appreciation for Fredericksburg wineries in general rather than focus on one particular vino producer in Texas Hill Country after this experience.
7. 290 Wine Shuttle
- Website: 290wineshuttle.com
- Address: Inn on Baron’s Creek, 308 S Washington Street, Fredericksburg, TX
- Opening hours: Available Friday/Saturday/Sunday
- Price Point: Starting at $40 per person
This is the most popular wine shuttle tour in Hill Country, for good reason. You’ll spend a full day visiting 15 wineries on the 290 wine trail, including Heath Sparkling Wines, Grape Creek Vineyards, and even a few oddities like Fat Ass Ranch and Brewery and 1693 Distillery.
This is a very customizable tour for your whole group as it’s a hop-on, hop-off shuttle experience with shuttles passing every 15 minutes. This means you can visit as many wineries as you can pack into a 10 am to 6 pm day. This means that you aren’t at the mercy of any slow-pokes in your group and can go with the flow of your friends and family.
8. Texas Grapes Wine Tours
- Website: texasgrapeswinetours.com
- Address: Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel
- Opening hours: Available daily from 11 am to 4 am
- Price Point: Starting at $110 per person
Offering two separate tours (with lunch or without), these five-hour tours include transportation to three hill country wineries, a complimentary wine glass, bottled water, snacks, and free tastings at each winery.
These group tours require a reservation and are not private unless requested. Private tours choose from a 12-person limousine or a larger fort transit for up to 14 people. Gratuity for your drivers and guides is always appreciated.
Other Shuttle Services and Tour Operators
If you are looking for a more customized tour of the most prominent and highly-rated wineries in Fredericksburg, Texas, there is no shortage of shuttle tours and wine tour companies to fit your needs. Some of the biggest names in the business include:
- 19th Hole Wine Tours
- 830 Elevated Wine Tours
- Cowboy Tours
- The Black Sheep Tours
- Majesty Tours
- Peach Express
Stay Near Texas’ Best Hill Country Wineries!
Rather than staying in the bustling city of San Antonio, sleep in peace at our luxurious vacation homes in Fredericksburg, near the best hill country wineries. From here, you can enjoy a private wine experience or join a tour to meet other blossoming wine aficionados in the area. Any of these Texas Hill Country wine tours will leave your group more knowledgeable and comfortable tasting wine for the remainder of your vacation!
