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2 hours
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This is not your typical wine tasting. The Wine & True Crime Tour blends Solvang’s quirkiest tasting rooms with chilling tales of crime and the macabre. Think of it as a storytelling experience with drinks, not a guided lesson in wine.
Over two hours, you’ll join a small group of fellow true crime fans as we visit three unique spots, including a slasher-themed winery and offbeat wine bars. Along the way, your guide will share gripping stories of 70s serial killers, unsolved mysteries, and haunted mortuaries.
You’ll enjoy three generous pours: a wine flight, a wine-based tiki cocktail (no rum here), and a sparkling wine farewell toast.
Come ready for dark tales, bold pours, and a one-of-a-kind night out.
Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Age restricted: Must be 21+ with valid ID
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
We meet at the town's slasher-themed wine bar, and experience tastings from three delicious local wines.
Wine tiki cocktails?! Yep, and they're tasty too. Get ready for this funky spot to break up the creepiness.
Knowledgeable wine expert and storyteller guide
Tastings at three locations are included (3 wines, a wine cocktail and champagne toast)
Gratuities
76 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
X9214ZOjustinr,,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
John was an amazing host, he was funny and very detailed, he showed us so many things to learn about the small of Solvang. The wines that were offered were really delicious too!
KianaR15,,Dec 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
My friends booked this for my birthday and I had no clue what we were getting into. John (the tour guide) made the experience so much fun and the atmosphere of the wine bars we went into were unmatched! The group size wasn’t too big either. Definitely recommend for added fun, good true crime stores and a chance to try some great wines!
P7891TZashleyc,,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
John was a great guide! We learned so much and it was very interesting. Loved the true crime stories. Love the final girl.
M5343VRjanad,,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Very fun experience. Loved the tour and the stories and our tour guide made the night so much fun. The venues were fun to visit and it was fun learning different things about the area.
Tbonebourbonking,,Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Did the True Crime Tour with Ryan in Solvang. Ryan was a great guide made the tour fun and enjoyable. Would recommend. The drink stops were great also.
D592IPjasonr,,Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Great experience with this tour! Tons of fun, lots of laughs. Awesome guides and stories. Locations were a good choice, drinks were good and places were neat
H1902GTdestinyr,,Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
John was amazing! Very characteristic and made it very entertaining! 10/10 recommend. An experience i won't forget. Will be coming back again
cristianmZ139NN,,Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
So much fun, John was amazing and so knowledgeable about everything. He was also so funny and made it a very safe environment. Great price for the experience, would definitely recommend to anyone that visits Solvang
843kayleenl,,Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
John was so knowledgeable and friendly. The tour was so much fun and informational. He’s very charismatic and eacc place we went to was amazing.
michellemU9554KQ,,Sep 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
The tour was very entertaining and gave great knowledge into the history of the town. All three places that we visited were great and worthwhile. The cost of the tour is a bit costly, however, I dont regret doing it. Truly walked away with a different perspective of the town.

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