cellar rat tours

• Places To Stay
• Group Dining
• Group Activities
• Request Assistance
• Travel Trade Guide
• Itineraries
• Step-On Guides
• Press Visit Guidelines
• Press Releases
• Media Resources
• Request Media Assistance

• All Hotels & Lodging
• Bed & Breakfasts / Guesthouses
• Hotels & Motels
• RV Parks & Camping
• Pet-Friendly
• All Restaurants
• Tex-Mex / Mexican
• Breakfast / Brunch
• Coffee Shops
• Fine Dining
• Dog Friendly
• Kid Friendly
• Wineries & Vineyards
• Breweries & Distilleries
• Today's Events
• This Month's Events
• Concerts & Live Music
• Major Events & Festivals
• Food & Wine
• July Fourth
• Oktoberfest
• Christmas & The Holidays
• Enchanted Rock
• Wildflowers
• Parks & Nature
• Main Street
• Warehouse District
• Farmers Market
• Fredericksburg Trade Days
• Locally-Made Products
• National Museum of the Pacific War
• Lyndon B. Johnson State Park and Historic Site
• Pioneer Museum
• Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park
• Fredericksburg's Story
• Farms & Ranches
• Art Galleries
• Performing Arts/Theater
• Restaurants Open Late
• Breweries & Brewpubs
• Distilleries
• Things To Do With Kids
• Celebrate Special Occasions
• Spas & Wellness
• Free Visitor Info
• Reasons to Visit
• Visitor Center
• 2024 Eclipse
• Family Getaway
• Romantic Getaway
• 7-Day Getaway
• 5-Day Getaway
• 3-Day Getaway
• Girlfriends' Getaway
• Transportation
• International Traveler Information
• Community Services

Cellar Rat Wine Tours

• (325) 374-8921
• Additional Info: By Reservation.

• The premier website for Texas wine news and information

Member Login

• Get Listed Today!
• Plan Your Trip
• TWL Mobile App
• Events Calendar
• How To Create An Event
• Member Coupons
• Member Videos
• Member Photo Albums
• Member Articles
• Member Job Listings
• Texas Wineries Map
• Texas Wineries List
• Show Regions in Texas
• High Plains
• Southeastern
• Texas Wine FAQ
• Pet Friendly Texas Wineries
• Kid Friendly Wineries
• Texas Wineries with Lodging
• All Wines are 100% Texas Wine
• Winemaker Profiles
• Winery Visits Posts
• Wine Trails
• Search Services
• Tour Companies
• Texas Vineyards Map
• Texas Vineyards List
• Available Texas Fruit
• Wineries vs. Vineyards
• Grower Profiles
• Eat - Texas Wines Sold
• Search Drink/Nightlife
• Drink/Nightlife - Texas Wines Sold
• Search Stay
• Search Shop
• Shop - Texas Wines Sold
• Website TWL Shop
• Amazon TWL Shop
• Texas Wine Festivals
• Spread the Word about Texas Wine!
• Wine Podcasts
• Wine Websites
• National and International Wine Days
• Stuff We Like
• Meet Our Team
• Our Partners
• Want to Advertise?
• Donate to Support Us
• United States Of America
• Fredericksburg
• Texas Wineries

Cellar Rat Wine Tours

Texas Wineries Fredericksburg, Texas, 78624

Contact Information

• Visit Website
• Online Social Profiles

Winery Details

Texas wine lover blog posts.

• Cellar Rat Sangiovese 2015 Wine Review
• TWL032 - Clint Thomas of Cellar Rat Wine Tours

Related Searches

Get more information.

• Blog Post Categories
• Advertise With Us
• Terms & Conditions
• Texas Wineries
• Drink/Nightlife
• All Categories
• Texas Winery
• Wine Consumer
• List Your Business
• Password Retrieval

Copyright © 2024 Texas Wine Lover, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

• Not a Registered User? Create Free User Account
• Are You a Local Business? List Your Company Now

Join Our Newsletter

Protect Your Trip »

The 7 best fredericksburg, texas, wine tours.

Sample some of Texas' finest vino on one of these trips.

The Best Fredericksburg Wine Tours

Getty Images

If a trip to Texas Hill Country is on your itinerary, you won't want to miss the opportunity to explore some of the area's excellent wineries. Numerous companies offer outings to explore the many diverse offerings.

U.S. News has compiled this list of the best Fredericksburg, Texas, wine tours using both traveler opinion and expert sentiment. Choose from full- or half-day tours and perhaps discover a new favorite wine.

Cellar Rat Wine Tours – Group Tour

Price: From $210 Duration: About 6.5 hours

On this tour, which is limited to 10 people, guides will pick you up in a passenger van from your lodging in Fredericksburg and will stop at three local wineries. You'll have lunch at a local restaurant along the way. At the conclusion of your tour, Cellar Rat will drop you back off at your Fredericksburg hotel . Travelers highly praise their tour guide, who they describe as very knowledgeable and able to tailor the tour based on wine-tasting preferences.

Tours start at 10:30 a.m. and are available daily. Tickets include tasting fees and lunch. Cellar Rat also offers private tours.

Check prices & availability on:

290 Wine Shuttle

Price: From $39.99 Duration: Varies

The 290 Wine Shuttle service allows groups to hop on and hop off at 17 different wineries (and one distillery) in the Texas Hill Country throughout the span of one day. You can stay as long as you like at each stop and catch the next available shuttle to go to the next winery. Tours start at the Inn on Barons Creek and visit several local favorites, including Grape Creek Vineyards, Safari Winery and Texas Wine Collective. Tourgoers say the shuttles are on time and they appreciate the convenience.

Air-conditioned shuttles run Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. every 15 minutes. You'll purchase a daylong pass, but no tasting fees are included (which cost about $22 per location, on average). Children 10 and older may ride the shuttle, though they will need to pay the per person fee. The company also runs Friday and Sunday shuttles, each of which will take you to three wineries of your choice.

Majesty Tours – Sapphire Tour

Price: From $152 Duration: 5 to 6 hours

On this tour, participants will stop by three different wineries and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in Fredericksburg. The tour picks up travelers from their hotels or bed-and-breakfasts around 11:30 a.m., and then allows them to taste five or six wines at each venue. You'll have time to enjoy a glass of wine, purchase bottles and enjoy your surroundings at each stop as well. Tours end between 4:30 and 5:30 p.m. Travelers praise this tour's drivers, describe the lunch as excellent and highly recommend the tour to future visitors.

Tours depart every day except Wednesday. The price includes tasting fees, bottles of water and lunch. The company offers a variety of other winery tours, too.

Creekstreet Wine Tours – Gold Wine Tour

Price: From $165 Duration: 5 hours

On this tour, travelers will visit three Hill Country wineries and enjoy a boxed lunch, bottled water and snacks. The tour picks travelers up at Fredericksburg hotels, and guides share information about each winery along the way. Reviewers highly recommend both the guide and the tour, saying they experienced great service and enjoyed the food.

Tours are available most days and depart at 11 a.m. If you want a more luxurious experience, you can pay a bit extra for a tour in a white limo. Creekstreet also offers a less expensive Silver Wine Tour along with a Platinum Wine Tour and a Starlight Wine Tour in the evening.

Cottonwood Wine Tours – Hill Country Aficionado

Price: From $189 Duration: 8.5 hours

If you're staying in San Antonio and want to explore the Texas wine country, this tour is for you. This tour takes travelers to four Hill Country wineries and stops for 90 minutes in Fredericksburg so guests can enjoy shopping and lunch (at your expense). Participants say they really enjoy this tour. Many comment that the guide is super knowledgeable and the wines are excellent.

Tours depart at 10 a.m., returning to San Antonio at 6:30 p.m. Tours are available daily and have a maximum of about 10 participants. Cottonwood Wine Tours has other offerings as well, including a tour that visits reservation-only establishments.

Texas Grapes Wine Tours

Price: From $110 per person Duration: 5 hours

If you'd like a customized tour of Hill Country wineries, consider Texas Grapes Wine Tours. This company personalizes your tour to three local wineries with a knowledgeable guide to accompany you aboard a stretch limousine. Reviewers highly recommend this tour, praising the guides, the wines and the service.

Tours run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. You can book them daily, and guides pick you up from your accommodation. Tickets include a wine glass, bottled water and snacks. Lunch and tasting fees cost extra.

Texas Wine Tours – 3 Winery Tour

Price: From $179 Duration: 3 to 4 hours

Texas Wine Tours will pick you up at your Fredericksburg accommodation or the city's visitor center and take you to three local wineries in a comfortable coach. Reviewers recommend this tour, citing great guides, top-notch service and a varied winery selection.

Trips depart about 1 p.m. daily. Taxes and a 20% gratuity for your guide are included in your ticket fee. The company also offers a tour of breweries and a winery tour with lunch, as well as a bachelorette tour.

Frequently Asked Questions

Tempranillo, viognier, mourvèdre (aka mataro), sangiovese and merlot are just a few of the varietals grown in Fredericksburg.

When participating in a wine tour, wear something comfortable and casual. You'll want to bring layers (some wineries keep their tasting rooms chilly) and wear supportive shoes.

You might also be interested in:

• The Most Romantic Getaways in Texas
• The Best Weekend Getaways in the South
• The Top Gulf Coast Beaches

15 Top Texas Wineries to Visit

Tags: Tours , Travel , Vacations , Texas

World's Best Places To Visit

• # 1 South Island, New Zealand
• # 4 Bora Bora

If you make a purchase from our site, we may earn a commission. This does not affect the quality or independence of our editorial content.

You May Also Like

Top things to do in new hampshire.

Timothy J. Forster and Mariya Greeley June 14, 2024

The Best Scotland Tours

Marisa Méndez June 13, 2024

Flight Canceled or Delayed? What to Do

Amanda Norcross June 13, 2024

How to Renew a Passport Online

The Best Small Group Tours of Italy

John Rodwan and Ann Henson June 12, 2024

Crystal Symphony Review

Jill Schildhouse June 12, 2024

Fall in New England

Amanda Norcross June 11, 2024

Fun Things to Do in New Mexico

Alissa Grisler and Ashley M. Biggers June 11, 2024

Travel During Hurricane Season

Top Orlando Theme Parks

Lyn Mettler and Timothy J. Forster June 11, 2024

• Group Tours
• Private Tours
• Private Transportation
• In-Home Wine Experience
• Clint Thomas
• Chris Black
• Clem Villars
• Contact Our Concierge
• Local Recommendations
• Testimonials
• Gift  Cards

IN-HOME WINE EXPERIENCE

Evenings & late night only.

Stay in and we’ll bring the wine to you.

Clint Thomas, our OG Cellar Rat, winemaker and sommelier comes to your place for a personalized 1 – 2 hour tasting experience. He will bring 7 wines from various wineries in our area. Each wine will be presented individually accompanied with info about the wine and the associated winery. The presentational insight can be at the depth best suited to your group or occasion. At the end of the tasting, you keep all of the remaining wine and glasses.

• Play with Pairings: If you would like to have some snacks during your wine experience, there are local charcuterie designers that thoughtfully build tasty edible playgrounds. Here are a couple of our favorites:
• Hill Country Cravings
• Our local HEB also has a great selection if you want to build your own!

Customized menus are available upon request. Custom menus may affect pricing.

Includes wine, wine glasses and taxes.

1 – 10 guests: $550

10+ guests: Contact us for pricing

Extra travel fees will apply to any locations outside the city limits of Fredericksburg. 

Full payment is due upfront. Gratuity is up to your discretion. 

Tell Us More

Choose your preferred date and any other details that might help us accommodate you. Our Guest Concierge will then review your submission, check our availability and will connect with you as soon as possible (completing this form does not = a reservation).

You can also reach us via email at [email protected] or call us at 325-374-8921 .

PLEASE NOTE: Our office is closed on Tuesdays.

Error: Contact form not found.