Half-Day Hill Country Wine Shuttle From Austin
Overview
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4 hours 30 minutes
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Love wine but don’t want to pay high prices for a private wine tour? This is the one for you! Our Austin/Hill Country Wine Shuttle takes you on a journey to see the beautiful variety Austin has to offer, both geographically and of course, in our amazing wine.
Ride comfortably in our luxury Mercedes Sprinter van with a knowledgeable and friendly local guide. Cruise through the scenic Texas Hill Country and stop at two (2) different award-winning wineries for tastings, then finish up back in Austin proper at your final winery in the St. Elmo Arts District. We’ll take care of the reservations at the wineries, you take care of the tastings. We can lead you to our wineries, but we can't make you drink. Tastings at any of our wineries is completely optional but highly recommended. Please note that each tasting costs $20-25 plus tax/gratuity (paid directly at the wineries).
* Mondays, am I right? … Route may vary to accommodate our local wineries and their hours.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Photo ID required for guests, must be 21+ to participate in this tour.
Due to vendor regulations, pets and emotional support animals are generally NOT permitted. Guests with a service dog MUST contact the local tour operator in advance to request approval.
Guests are welcome to BYOB on the vehicle, but please avoid bringing glass.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Driftwood Estate Winery
The best views in the Hill Country, and excellent wines too! Tastings cost $25/person + tax. The winery is subject to availability and subject to change
Duchman Family Winery
Sip award-winning wines while soaking in those gorgeous Hill Country views! Tastings cost $17 + tax/tip. The winery is subject to change based on availability.
What‘s Included
Air-conditioned vehicle
Professional driver/guide
Wine tastings cost $20-25 USD each (payable directly at the wineries).
Available for purchase
Gratuities
Hotel pick up/drop off - all guests must meet at Austin Visitor Center
Options
Half-Day Hill Country Wine Shuttle From Austin
Reviews
305 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour guide-...
Ginger W,,Feb 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour guide- different experience than Fredericksburg in that it was much less crowded- great half day activity!
Excellent fun trip
Mobile32758452786,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Luke was awesome!! I enjoyed this tour so much. It was so fun. The ride was entertaining and the people were great to enjoy wine with in the hill country. I highly highly recommend!
Wineries close to Austin
Renee P,,Jan 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Ike our tour guide was very knowledgeable and a lot of fun. Loved that he created a play list of our go to songs for the ride back.
Wine tour
Larry E,,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fun trip. Really enjoyed Driftwood for wine and tbe Yard for beer n Spicy Boys! Chicken was like crack.. Kelty was fantastic!
This tour really exceeded...
stephen c,,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour really exceeded all our expectations having been on several other wine tours in various countries. Our guide Kelty was the best. She was extremely knowledgeable about wine and Austin of course, but she also made the tour lots of fun. Don’t miss this one if you’re visiting Austin.
Great half day outing to visit wonderful wineries.
SLKspingirl,,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide David was very engaging and set a great tone to start the tour. Three stops, two wineries in Driftwood and one back in Austin. A very fun way to get out of the city and enjoy an afternoon in beautiful scenery. Staff at both wineries very friendly and welcoming. Good options for tastings or enjoying a glass of wine.
I recommend this wine tour!
Susan M,,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00If you like wine, I highly recommend this tour. We had a fun day with David, our excellent tour guide! He took us to two wineries outside of the city and a wine tasting room that was in a cute area with other restaurants, breweries, and food trucks. David not only gave general recommendations to our group but he wrote down personal recommendations for each individual - a very nice touch. He’s great at his job and will make sure you enjoy your time on the tour.
Half Day Hill Country Wine Tour exceeded expectations
Neisha R,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I had such a great time on the Half Day Hill Country Wine Tour. The tour was way more fun than I expected and felt relaxed, engaging, and well organized. Our guide, Evan Ford, was outstanding. He masterfully managed a group of complete strangers, and by the end of the tour we felt like family, complete with our own inside jokes. Evan’s enthusiasm really stood out, and he came across as genuine and authentic. It never felt like he was trying to sell us on anything. He took the time to get to know each of us, remembered everyone’s names, offered snacks and water, and shared personalized suggestions for other things to do in Austin. Each winery was unique and memorable. One offered a great view of the Hill Country, while another included a mini tour of the wine making process, which added a great educational touch. As a fun bonus, we even got to see a longhorn along the way. Overall, this tour exceeded my expectations, and I would absolutely recommend it to anyone visiting the area.
A great tour through...
Chris S,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A great tour through Austin's nearby wineries. The guide, Joey, was super knowledgeable and gave everyone individual recommendations on what to check out in the city based on our personality. Wineries had pretty decent wines - based on the ones we went to, I'd recommend sticking to drier whites. If you like bold reds, it might be a pass. If you're just looking for some fun and drinks (with a DD) this would be perfect.
good tour guide , beautiful wineries ,
lauragA9178XL,,Dec 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00this experience was amazing !! ike was the best tour guide and did everything to make the tour the best possible !! the wineries were beautiful and the wine was amazing !!
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