Narrow the Valle de Guadalupe Wine Tours List to Your Tasting

Thirteen bookable tours cover this valley, and they split along a few simple lines: where you start from, what kind of day you want, and how much of the planning is done for you. Answer three quick questions and the list below rebuilds around your answers.

1. Where would you like the tour to start?
2. What are you comfortable paying per person?
3. Who are you traveling with?

All thirteen Valle de Guadalupe wine tours are shown below, from San Diego departures to Ensenada locals' favorites. Tap an answer above to start narrowing them down.

Quick Answer: Which of Our Valle de Guadalupe Wine Tours Fits You?

Departing San Diego and want the top-rated option: the Luxury Private Wine Tasting Tour from San Diego, rated 5.0 across 182 reviews, 10 hours, from $269 per person.

Watching the budget: the Premium Wine and Gourmet Food Tasting Tour and the San Diego Wine and Dine Day Trip both start from $34 per person, with the final price set by group size and options.

Based in Ensenada: the private Ansell Tours day starts from $275 per group with free cancellation, and the Valle de Guadalupe Couples Wine Tour runs a shorter 6-hour format for two.

Coming from Tijuana or Rosarito: the Baja Tour Guide Wine Tour is the highest-reviewed option at 5.0 across 62 reviews, from $169 per person.

Stopping on a cruise: the all-inclusive cruise-visitor tour is built for a short shore window, from $207.80 per person. See every tour by category.

Key Takeaways Before You Book Valle de Guadalupe Wine Tours

4 Kinds of Valle de Guadalupe Wine Tours, Compared

The formats are simple to tell apart. San Diego tours cross the border and run 7 to 10 hours, with a luxury private option at the top end. Ensenada departures include two Ansell Tours vehicles, a couples' itinerary and a cheese-and-wine day in the nearby Ojos Negros Valley. Tijuana and Rosarito tours suit travelers already in Baja or arriving overland. Cruise-port options are timed to the ship, one short and all-inclusive, one pairing the valley with the coast at La Bufadora and Puerto Nuevo.

CategoryBest forTypical lengthFromLead tourPickup
From San Diego Suited to visitors staying in San Diego who want the valley handled for them, from border paperwork to winery stops. $34 Luxury Private Wine Tasting Tour from San Diego Hotel pickup on all
From Ensenada Best for anyone already staying in Ensenada, since the vineyards sit a short drive inland. $150 Private Wine Tour by Ansell Tours Hotel pickup on all
From Tijuana & Rosarito Best suited to travelers already staying in Tijuana or Rosarito, or anyone crossing the border independently before the day begins. $140 Baja Tour Guide Wine Tour from Tijuana Hotel pickup on all
Cruise Port & Specialty Built for cruise passengers docking at Ensenada with a short window ashore, plus travelers who want vineyards, La Bufadora, and Puerto Nuevo in a single day. $207.80 All-Inclusive Wine Tasting Tour for Cruise Ship Visitors Hotel pickup on all

Why Book Valle de Guadalupe Wine Tours Instead of Driving to the Wineries Yourself?

The valley's wineries sit along narrow rural roads that most visitors have never driven, and a tasting day usually means several pours at more than one stop. That combination argues against a rental car. Operators here advertise transportation, an insured vehicle and a bilingual driver-guide, framed exactly around removing the need for anyone in your group to drive after tasting. The tours compared on this page put the driving, the route and the winery stops in one booking.

Driving yourself from the US side adds a second problem: Mexican federal law requires a Mexican-issued liability policy for any vehicle driven in Mexico, and US auto insurance is not valid for that coverage. Driving without it risks detention or impoundment after an incident. A tour with a driver removes the rental counter, the insurance purchase and the border-crossing logistics at once, since San Diego departures handle the crossing both ways and your only paperwork is the passport, passport card or SENTRI you need to re-enter the US.

Valle de Guadalupe Wine Tours from San Diego: Cross-Border Day Trips with a Driver, a Vehicle and the Paperwork Handled

Four tours cross the border and handle the driving both ways.

Highest review count here

Luxury Private Wine Tasting Tour from San Diego

Border crossing required: bring a passport book, passport card, or SENTRI for land re-entry into the US. · 10 hours · Private · Pickup included · Run by Baja California Wine Tours

5.0 182 verified reviews

A private 10-hour tasting day from San Diego into Valle de Guadalupe, run by Baja California Wine Tours.

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San Diego Wine and Dine Day Trip

Bring a passport, passport card, or SENTRI for the land crossing back into the US. · 8 to 10 hours · Pickup included · Run by Baja Wine And Dine

4.9 36 verified reviews

A full-day guided wine tour from San Diego into Valle de Guadalupe, with tastings and travel handled for you.

from $34per person, $34 to $126 depending on group size/options, live price on the listing Check Price & Availability →

Premium Wine and Gourmet Food Tasting Tour

From $34 per person, with group-size pricing up to $129. Rated 5 across 17 reviews. Bring a passport for the border crossing. · 10 hours · Pickup included

5.0 17 verified reviews

Premium wine and gourmet food tasting through Valle de Guadalupe, all-inclusive, departing San Diego. Runs 10 hours.

from $34per person, $34 to $129 depending on group size/options, live price on the listing Check Price & Availability →

Grand Mexico Wine Country Tour from San Diego

This tour crosses the U.S.-Mexico border. A passport book, passport card, or SENTRI is needed for re-entry. · 7 to 9 hours · Small group · Pickup included · Run by Border Tours

5.0 4 verified reviews

San Diego departure wine tour to Valle de Guadalupe, 7-9 hours. Winery visits and tastings. 5 stars (4 reviews).

from $323per person, live price on the listing Check Price & Availability →

Wine Days Departing from Ensenada: Private Vehicles, a Group Bus Option and a Couples' Tasting Itinerary

Ensenada sits at the valley's doorstep, and these four tours use it as their base.

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Private Wine Tour by Ansell Tours

From $275 per group, rated 4.9 across 176 reviews, with free cancellation. Price covers the whole vehicle, not each traveler. · 8 to 10 hours · Private group · Pickup included · Run by Ansell Wine Tours

4.9 176 verified reviews

A private Ensenada wine tour from $275 per group, 8 to 10 hours, rated 4.9 across 176 reviews. Free cancellation.

from $275per group, live price on the listing Check Price & Availability → Free cancellation

Bus Wine Tour by Ansell Tours

Rated 4.9 from 24 reviews. Check the live booking page for departure details and what the per-group price covers. · 8 to 10 hours · Private group · Pickup included · Run by Ansell Wine Tours

4.9 24 verified reviews

Bus wine tour for groups from Ensenada, 8-10 hours, rated 4.9 from 24 reviews. From $515 per group.

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Couples Wine Tour in Valle de Guadalupe

Departing from Ensenada, rated 4.6 across 22 reviews, priced per group of two, so no per-person math needed. · 6 hours · Private, up to 2 · Pickup included · Run by Calandria Experience

4.6 22 verified reviews

A six-hour couples tasting run through Valle de Guadalupe by Calandria Experience, from $165 per group for up to two people.

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Ojos Negros Valley Cheese and Wine Tasting Tour

Rated 5 out of 5 by a small pool of reviewers so far, with free cancellation and departure from Ensenada. · 6 hours · Private option available · Pickup included

5.0 2 verified reviews

A six-hour day out of Ensenada pairing Ojos Negros Valley cheeses with local wine, from $150 per person.

from $150per person, live price on the listing Check Price & Availability → Free cancellation

Valle de Guadalupe Wine Tours from Tijuana and Rosarito: Three Ways to Reach the Valley from the Border Coast

Three operators run the coastal route south, with private and shared formats both on offer.

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Baja Tour Guide Wine Tour from Tijuana

Transportation is included, so nobody in your group has to drive after a day of tasting in the valley. · 7 to 10 hours · Private · Pickup included · Run by Baja Tour Guide

5.0 62 verified reviews

A 7- to 10-hour wine tour from Tijuana, rated 5.0 (62 reviews), transport included. From $169 per person.

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Wine Tasting and Casa Frida Tour from Rosarito

Round-trip transport and a bilingual driver-guide are included, so no one in the group needs to drive after the tastings. · 8 hours · Shared, up to 28 · Pickup included · Run by Experiencias Baja Tours & Transportacion

4.5 36 verified reviews

An 8-hour tour from Rosarito/Tijuana to Valle de Guadalupe wineries and Casa Frida, with transport and bilingual guide.

from $140per person, live price on the listing Check Price & Availability →

Private Deluxe Wine Tour with Charcuterie

Runs 7 to 8 hours from Tijuana or Rosarito with Baja Sherpa Expeditions. The rate is from $209 per group, not per person. · 7 to 8 hours · Private · Pickup included · Run by Baja Sherpa Expeditions

5.0 14 verified reviews

A luxury private vehicle runs from Tijuana or Rosarito to Valle de Guadalupe wineries, with a driver-guide for 7 to 8 hours.

from $209per group, live price on the listing Check Price & Availability →

Cruise Port and Specialty Tours: Wine Days Built Around Limited Shore Time, Plus a Wine-and-Coast Combination Along the Baja Pacific

Two tours serve cruise passengers, one built for speed and one pairing the valley with the coast.

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All-Inclusive Wine Tasting Tour for Cruise Ship Visitors

All-inclusive experience with tastings, brunch, and round-trip transport from the Ensenada cruise terminal. · 4 to 5 hours · Private · Pickup included · Run by The Wine Route

5.0 1 verified review

A 4-5 hour all-inclusive wine tour for cruise passengers, with port pickup and visits to Valle de Guadalupe wineries.

from $207.80per person, live price on the listing Check Price & Availability →

Valle de Guadalupe, La Bufadora and Puerto Nuevo: Wine and Coast

From $447 per person. The tour runs 10 hours with Destinos Baja Tours, and free cancellation applies. · 10 hours · Private group · Pickup included · Run by Destinos Baja Tours

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A 10-hour day with Destinos Baja Tours: Valle de Guadalupe wineries, then the coast at La Bufadora and Puerto Nuevo.

from $447per person, live price on the listing Check Price & Availability → Free cancellation

What Every One of Our Valle de Guadalupe Wine Tours Includes

Inclusions vary from listing to listing, so check each tour's page before booking. Every tour here includes transport, and valley operators commonly advertise an insured vehicle and a bilingual driver-guide, which settles the question of who drives after the tastings. Where the formats differ is pace and scope. The cruise-visitor tour runs four to five hours to fit shore time, while the wine-and-coast combination stretches to a full ten-hour day. Three listings publish free cancellation: the private Ansell tour, the Ojos Negros cheese-and-wine day, and the coastal combination. Pricing splits between per-person rates, from $34, and per-group rates, from $165 for the Ensenada couples tour up to $515 for the Ansell bus.

TourTransportLunch or foodTastingsFree cancellationHotel pickupFrom
Luxury Private Wine Tasting Tour from San Diego hotel pickup lunch tastings included check the listing included $269
Grand Mexico Wine Country Tour from San Diego hotel pickup tastings only tastings included check the listing included $323
Premium Wine and Gourmet Food Tasting Tour hotel pickup food, not a full lunch tastings included check the listing included $34
San Diego Wine and Dine Day Trip hotel pickup lunch tastings included check the listing included $34
Private Wine Tour by Ansell Tours hotel pickup tastings only tastings included see the listing included $275
Bus Wine Tour by Ansell Tours hotel pickup tastings only tastings included check the listing included $515
Couples Wine Tour in Valle de Guadalupe hotel pickup tastings only tastings included check the listing included $165
Ojos Negros Valley Cheese and Wine Tasting Tour hotel pickup food, not a full lunch tastings included see the listing included $150
Baja Tour Guide Wine Tour from Tijuana hotel pickup tastings only tastings included check the listing included $169
Private Deluxe Wine Tour with Charcuterie hotel pickup food, not a full lunch tastings included check the listing included $209
Wine Tasting and Casa Frida Tour from Rosarito hotel pickup food, not a full lunch tastings included check the listing included $140
All-Inclusive Wine Tasting Tour for Cruise Ship Visitors hotel pickup food, not a full lunch tastings included check the listing included $207.80
Valle de Guadalupe, La Bufadora and Puerto Nuevo: Wine and Coast hotel pickup tastings only tastings included see the listing included $447

What Makes Valle de Guadalupe Worth a Trip

The valley sits inland from Ensenada in Baja California, a short drive from the coast but a different pace: dirt roads, hillside tasting rooms and restaurants built around open-fire cooking. Tours reach it from San Diego across the border, and from Ensenada, Rosarito and Tijuana.

2 hoursdrive south from San Diego, crossing the US-Mexico border
4departure gateways compared here: San Diego, Ensenada, Tijuana and Rosarito
13bookable tours across the four categories on this page
$34 to $515published from-price range across every listed tour
passport or SENTRIrequired by CBP for land re-entry to the US after a San Diego departure
Level 3US State Department travel advisory for Baja California, one level above Mexico's overall rating

Best Time of Year for Valle de Guadalupe Wine Tours

Harvest shapes the calendar. Grape picking runs through late summer and into autumn, the busiest and liveliest stretch for visits, when the valley hums and tables at the winery restaurants fill early. Spring brings mild weather and budding vines before the summer crowds arrive. Midsummer afternoons run hot, so morning departures and long shaded lunches are the norm. Winter is quiet: tasting rooms thin out, reservations loosen, and the pace slows across the whole region.

Winter

December to February

Winter is the valley's quietest stretch. Tasting rooms see far fewer visitors, drivers and guides have more time to talk, and the new vintage rests in barrel. Bring a layer, since evenings in the valley run cool even when afternoons stay mild.

Spring

March to May

Spring is the valley's quiet shoulder season. Vines are waking after winter, tasting rooms are calmer, and operators have more open dates than they will once summer weekends arrive.

Summer

June to August

Summer is peak season. Weekend crowds pour in from Tijuana, Rosarito and across the border from San Diego, heat builds through the afternoons, and the popular tours fill first. Book ahead and lean toward morning departures.

Autumn

September to November

Autumn is harvest time in the northern hemisphere, and this is when the valley is at its busiest and most atmospheric. Crush is underway at the wineries, restaurants along the wine route are full, and tour dates go fast. If you want to visit during harvest, lock in your day early.

What You Will Taste on Valle de Guadalupe Wine Tours

The valley's wineries are small and independent, and no two tours visit the same line-up of them. Most itineraries call at several estates between pick-ups, and the pours change with each stop. Expect a mix of reds, rosés and whites from cellar doors, plus, on the food-focused days, pairings drawn from the region's kitchens. The exact bottles depend on which wineries your operator works with that day.

Rosé and white wines

Rosé and Fresh Whites

Rosé pours freely across the region, and whites have a growing following too. Both show up on tasting flights year-round, and the hotter months are when most visitors want them. Ask your guide which stops pour the freshest examples.

Sparkling and dessert wine

Sparkling and Dessert Wines

Some valley producers make sparkling wine, and a few pour late-harvest or dessert styles at the end of a flight. Neither is guaranteed on any tour, since winery line-ups change, but they turn up often enough to ask about at the first stop.

Cheese and food pairing

Cheese and Food Pairings

Food is half the reason people come here. Several tours build pairings into the day, and one heads to the Ojos Negros valley for cheese and wine tasting away from the usual winery circuit, a slower-paced alternative to the main route.

Full-bodied red blends

Bordeaux-Style Reds

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc cover more of the valley than any other reds, and most wineries blend them rather than bottle them alone. Monte Xanic's Gran Ricardo is one of the better-known examples. There is no fixed formula behind these blends, so the ratio shifts from one cellar door to the next.

Warm-climate varietals

Nebbiolo, Tempranillo and Garnacha

Warm days and cool nights suit grapes that also do well around the Mediterranean, which is why Nebbiolo took root here decades before the valley's Bordeaux reds did. Tempranillo and Grenache, often poured under its Spanish name Garnacha, show up across many tasting flights as well. They taste nothing like the region's Cabernet-based blends.

Low-intervention wine

Natural Wines from Old Vines

A newer wave of small producers ferments with wild yeast in concrete tinajas instead of steel or oak barrels, working old, ungrafted vines and adding little to no sulfite. Bichi, working fruit from the valley out of a Tecate winery, is the name that comes up most when wine writers cover this side of Mexican wine. It is a rougher, funkier pour than a polished Bordeaux blend, and worth asking for by name.

Where Our Valle de Guadalupe Wine Tours Depart and Go

Picture Ensenada on the coast. The vineyards of Valle de Guadalupe sit inland to the northeast, and the Ojos Negros valley lies beyond them. Tijuana and Rosarito sit to the north on the border, and San Diego lies beyond the crossing, which is why passport rules matter on those departures. Tours set out from four gateways, and each listing states its meeting point.

Schematic of where valle de guadalupe wine tours go San Diego north of the US-Mexico border; Tijuana and Rosarito on the Baja coast just south of the crossing; Ensenada further south on the coast; Valle de Guadalupe inland between Ensenada and Tijuana; the Ojos Negros valley to the east; La Bufadora and Puerto Nuevo on the coast near Ensenada and Rosarito. Each pin links to the matching tour or category. Schematic only, not to scale. PACIFIC US / MEXICO BORDER VALLE DE GUADALUPE San Diego: departure city for four tours, crosses the US-Mexico borderSan Diego Tijuana: departure city for tours from Tijuana and RosaritoTijuana Rosarito: departure city for tours from Tijuana and RosaritoRosarito Ensenada: departure city for four tours and the cruise portEnsenada Valle de Guadalupe: the wine valley itself, where every tour ends upValle de Guadalupe Ojos Negros: cheese and wine tasting valley east of EnsenadaOjos Negros La Bufadora: coastal blowhole paired with a wine-and-coast tourLa Bufadora Ensenada cruise port: base for cruise-visitor wine toursCruise port

Schematic only, not to scale. Each pin opens the tour or category that serves that departure point.

What Travelers Say About Their Valle de Guadalupe Wine Tours

“Dale was our driver and he was great! Very friendly, knowledgeable and made good recommendations when plans changed a bit.”

Michael D., operator-listing review of Private Wine Tour by Ansell Tours

“Patrick our coordinator was great. He asked what type of wineries we wanted to visit, what we were looking for and was able to set up an itinerary that kept the day filled.”

Silvia A., operator-listing review of Private Wine Tour by Ansell Tours

“We enjoyed the variety of wines and wineries and thought the ones selected were great choices for us.”

Diana S., operator-listing review of Private Wine Tour by Ansell Tours

“Our driver Don Manuel was amazing!! He took us to 3 different wineries and the casa Frida restaurant and it was all great!”

Jennifer G., operator-listing review of Wine Tasting and Casa Frida Tour from Rosarito

“Patrick our tour planner and our driver Jayri were great! They were completely flexible with the planning and were able to come up with a great itinerary after just a few questions.”

Sabrina L., operator-listing review of Bus Wine Tour by Ansell Tours

“We had a blast with Andrea! We wanted to tequila taste and wine taste and she selected 2 outstanding places to visit.”

Jeff M., operator-listing review of Couples Wine Tour in Valle de Guadalupe

“If you want to experience some of Mexico's best wines with a private, knowledgeable, and flexible tour guide this is for you.”

Devon F., operator-listing review of Couples Wine Tour in Valle de Guadalupe

Quotes are copied as written from public the operators' own booking listings reviews of these operators' tours; we do not collect, select or edit them for tone.

Where to Stay Near Valle de Guadalupe

Four tours depart from Ensenada hotels and the cruise port, four from San Diego, and three from Tijuana or Rosarito. Staying in Ensenada keeps the morning pickup short, while a San Diego base suits travelers who want the border crossing handled for them.

Boutique

Hotel Boutique Valle de Guadalupe & Spa

Valle de Guadalupe, Baja California

★ 4.3 · 1,003 reviews

A boutique hotel inside the wine valley itself, with an onsite spa, a pool and garden terrace dining, so a tasting day can end without a long drive back.

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Resort

Ojo Azul Resort

Valle de Guadalupe, Baja California

★ 4.7 · 628 reviews

A 4-star resort in the valley with vineyard views, a poolside bar and its own wine tasting room on site.

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Design lofts

Encuentro Guadalupe

Valle de Guadalupe, Baja California

★ 4.4 · 299 reviews

Hillside lofts close to Monte Xanic winery, with garden and vineyard views across the valley.

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Valle de Guadalupe Wine Tours: Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Valle de Guadalupe from San Diego?

Tours leave from four gateways: San Diego, Tijuana, Rosarito, and Ensenada. The San Diego departures cross the US-Mexico border, so a passport book, passport card, or SENTRI is required for land re-entry into the United States. Departures from Ensenada, Tijuana, and Rosarito stay inside Mexico and need no border crossing. Every listing states its departure point, meeting arrangements, and duration, which ranges from four to ten hours across the roster, so the logistics are settled before you book.

Do you need a guide, or is self-driving an option?

You can drive yourself, but the valley roads are narrow, signage is sparse, and nobody in your group should be behind the wheel after a full day of tastings. Operators here advertise transportation included, an insured vehicle and a bilingual driver-guide, which removes the driving question entirely. Several tours also run as private bookings priced per group rather than per person, which splits well for parties of three or more. A guided day bundles the driver, the route and the winery stops into one price.

How much does a wine tour here cost?

All thirteen tours here publish a from-price, and they run from $34 to $515. The two San Diego days from Baja Wine And Dine and the all-inclusive premium tour start at $34 per person, with the price climbing to $126 or $129 depending on group size and options. Private days from Ensenada begin at $275 per group with Ansell Tours, the Tijuana and Rosarito departures range from $140 to $209, and the luxury San Diego private runs from $269 per person. Three tours carry free cancellation.

Which wineries and foods is the valley known for?

The valley is Baja California's wine heartland, often called Mexico's Napa Valley, and a day here usually mixes estate tastings with the region's food scene. One listed tour pairs its tastings with Casa Frida, another heads to the Ojos Negros Valley for cheese and wine, and the coastal specialty day adds La Bufadora and a lobster lunch in Puerto Nuevo. Nebbiolo, Tempranillo and Grenache-style reds dominate the tasting lists, though each winery pours its own take on the valley. The listings name the specific stops each itinerary includes.

When is the best season for Valle de Guadalupe wine tours?

Harvest season is the busiest and most atmospheric stretch, when the valley fills with visitors and wineries work the vines, and summer days run hot enough that morning departures are the comfortable choice. Spring and fall bring milder weather and thinner crowds. All thirteen listed tours run year-round, and three of them carry free cancellation if your plans shift. Check the live booking page for any seasonal schedule changes before you commit.

Can you do a wine tour from San Diego or Tijuana?

Yes, and this site covers both sides of the border. Four tours depart from San Diego, including a luxury private day from Baja California Wine Tours, a grand wine country day from Border Tours, and two shared options starting at $34. Three more depart from Tijuana or Rosarito, and four leave from Ensenada. For any San Diego departure, remember that the tour crosses the US-Mexico border, so a passport book, passport card or SENTRI is required for land re-entry into the United States.

Are transport and tastings included?

Transport is included on every tour listed here, with an insured vehicle and a bilingual driver-guide, so nobody in your group has to drive after tasting. The all-inclusive San Diego tour builds tastings and gourmet food into its name, the Ojos Negros day covers cheese and wine, and the cruise-visitor option is sold as fully all-inclusive. For the rest, each tour page spells out the exact inclusions taken from the live listing, so you know what is poured and what is paid before you book.

Can you join a Valle de Guadalupe wine tour without a car?

Yes, and most visitors do. The 13 tours compared here all include transportation, with an insured vehicle and a bilingual driver-guide, so nobody in your group has to drive after tasting. Departures run from San Diego, Ensenada, Tijuana or Rosarito, plus options built for cruise ship visitors stopping at port. Published from-prices span $34 to $515, covering shared small-group formats and fully private itineraries.

Valle de Guadalupe Wine Tours, Answered

Below the tour cards sit short answers to the questions planners actually ask, from border documents to departure points and what a from-price covers.

Reserving Valle de Guadalupe Wine Tours

Thirteen bookable tours across four departure categories, every one with a published from-price, and several with free cancellation before you travel.

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