Private Detours (Tastings Included)
$135 per person (Pre-selected Venues)* or $ Pricing Varies (Customized Detours)
*4-person minimum, upgrades available at additional cost
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Summary
Private detours are perfect for groups (up to 11) interested in a more intimate and customized experience.
Our private detours include tastings at 3 venues selected either by our team (Pre-selected) or by our guests (Customized). Pricing for tours where the venues have been Pre-selected are $135 per per person.
Detours where our guests select the venues do not have a minimum passenger requirement, but the pricing varies with the selected venues. Contact us with your requests and we will tailor an itinerary to your request.
Available upgrade options include additional stop(s) or enhanced experiences at select venues. Prices for these upgrades vary, so please contact us for additional information.
This detour operates 7 days per week.
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What's Included
The private detour includes:
Pickup/drop off at the location of your choosing (limitations apply. See FAQs and Policies for more information)
Transportation to 3 venues either Pre-selected by us or customized to our guests based on their preferences
Tasting fees included
Bottled water and snacks
Typically 5.5 hours in duration (though this may vary depending on additional stops)
Minimum 4 passengers required (for Pre-selected venue tours) and 11 person maximum
Pricing does not include tax or gratuity
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Booking and Cancellations
A $250 deposit is required at the time of booking.
Reservations may be cancelled with no penalty up to 2 days prior to the scheduled detour with a final guest count required at that time. Payment of the remaining balance will be due at this time.
Cancellation requests submitted less than 2 days prior to the scheduled detour will not be refunded the deposit.
Unfortunately, there are no refunds for guests that do not show up on the day of the tour.
Our goal is to provide you a fun and safe visit to each venue
With this in mind, we do require that our guests help us to ensure everyone has a pleasant experience. Please review the following list of our guest expectations.
Punctuality
For our detours, we reserve a specific time for our guests at each venue we visit. So as to not jeopardize the detour, we ask all our guests to be ready for pick-up at the designated time. To stay on schedule, our detours may be unable to wait for those guests that are not prepared to leave at the onset of the detour. Missing guests will still be charged according to our cancellation policy.
Once our tour commences, our guests should expect about an hour at each venue.
Golden Rule
Probably the best overall rule is to imagine if you were a winery owner or server - how you would like your guests to behave at your place. In some cases, they are inviting you to their home.
Outside Beverages
Absolutely NO alcoholic beverages are allowed at any venues OTHER THAN from that venue. This is a legal requirement that applies to “bonded facilities” and the entire group will be expelled if just one person violates this rule.
Public Intoxication
Public intoxication is a crime, regardless of whether you have a designated driver or are in a limo/bus/shuttle. It is unlawful to serve or sell alcohol to an intoxicated person. Servers cannot serve anyone they suspect is over or near the “legal limit” of alcohol. It is a judgement call and management will support their TABC trained employees, and if you are advised you cannot be served, please refrain from arguing and walk away. Additionally, the venues we visit, by law, will excuse the entire group if ONE person is considered “over the limit” of alcohol.
Legal Age
Servers may ask for IDs to confirm you are over 21. Obviously, this so they may verify that you are of legal age to consume alcohol. Please do not be offended if you are asked and be prepared to show it.
Bartending
Remember that only the employees at each venue are allowed to handle open bottles at the tasting bars. Please do not reach for a bottle to pour yourself.
Behavior
Please respect your fellow patrons at each venue. Disorderly, loud, groups are a distraction to fellow guests trying to enjoy their experience. Please be aware and considerate. Any disruptive guests may have their detour concluded and asked to find an alternative way to their drop off destination.
Patience
Saturdays and Holidays are the busiest days. Staff members are striving to serve everyone equally and ensure everyone has a good experience. They appreciate your patience you may experience a wait in line for an accessible place at the serving area.
FAQs
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We can pick up and drop off our guests at any hotel or residence in the Fredericksburg, San Antonio, Boerne, or Dripping Springs area. However, if more than one pick up or drop off location is required, an additional fee may apply. We offer pick up and drop off at the Fredericksburg visitor center and the Boerne visitor center for those guests that prefer these options (refer to maps below). When booking your tour, please specify your desired pick up and drop off locations and we will accept or modify as needed when we send your detour confirmation e-mail. Please contact us with any questions.
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As much as we would love to include our pets, we do not allow pets on board for any of our detours.
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For our private detours, our guests may elect to add a stop for lunch to their itinerary as part of the customization of their detour, though our guests will still be responsible for any food purchases.
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Depending on availability, we can customize a tour to your needs. The total price is dependent on the venues selected.
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Generally, private tours will last approximately 5.5 hours, though this will depend on the number of destinations, as well as the locations of the pick up and drop off stops and venues visited.
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We do not want to rush our guests at any stop along the way but must be mindful of the time for the next tasting reservation. Typically, we can give our guests about an hour at each venue.
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We accept credit and debit cards as well as payments made through Venmo and PayPal.
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We are willing to stop at any venue in the area that our guests want to visit, depending on their availability.
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You may bring food along but note that many venues do not allow outside food or drink. However, food is available for purchase at several venues, and snacks are provided on your detour as well.
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For private detours, there is a 4-person minimum and we can accommodate up to 11 guests
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Your ID, cash or cards to purchase wines to bring back or for the gratuity for your guide, comfortable clothes and shoes, and a fun attitude!
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Please check out the latest regarding our available vehicles on the “Our Vehicles” web page.
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We encourage you to book your detour as early as possible to ensure you get your desired date.
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No, we do not allow smoking in our vehicles.
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Gratuity is not included. Gratuity is at your discretion and the industry standard is 20%.
Optional pick up and drop off locations
Fredericksburg Convention and Visitor Bureau
302 E. Austin St.
Fredericksburg, TX. 78264
Boerne Convention and Visitors Bureau
282 N. Main St.
Boerne, TX. 78006