We had such a sweet experience at The Giraffe Winery at Grapetown Vineyard and Farm! The winery is…read morecute, aesthetic, and has a very chill vibe. Great for getting lovely photos, enjoying a glass of something you love, or trying a flight to find a new favorite wine. They offer wine, cocktails, beer and nonalcoholic drinks. My daughter and I experienced the Fredericksburg Giraffe Safari and Wine Dinner and stayed overnight at the winery property in the Barndo Suites. The suites are one bedroom and perfect for a couple to enjoy. Private shower, queen bed, small fridge and quiet rooms with chairs outside to look at the stars. First, we checked into our suite with the help of manager Dusty, who made sure we were well taken care of the entire time. Thanks, Dusty! Then we went to the winery for our 6 p.m. tour that included a petting zoo-type experience with sheep, goats, an alpaca, and capybaras. So cute! We were able to view kangaroos, lemurs, and unique types of deer. From there, it was the Safari tram tour, which helped us feed and look at more alpacas, zebra (which we fed!), and explore the property. When we returned, we met Geoffrey the Giraffe, fed him lettuce, and learned more about his rescue story. Super unique spot to take photos and relax with a drink. Our ticketed experience included a dinner at The Bankersmith Boil Shack, which is a short drive away. Bankersmith is a divey cool restaurant and bar that featured live music. Relaxed atmosphere, more animals and decor to explore, and good food. We had the burgers, which were grilled JUST right. The beignets were delicious, and if you like steak or seafood, you're in the right place! It's kid-friendly too. This is a great combo experience if you're not from Fredericksburg and want to enjoy your time at the winery without driving home. Lovely getaway for us big(ger) city folks. Give it a shot and get your camera ready for some precious moments!

Experience was great! The price was a bit high . ( $109 for infants & kids is a bit much ) but the…read moreoverall experience was nice. Loved the location and venue . The staff was all attentive and great! The walking tour first was nice and information filled. Our guide new a lot about the animals. The tram ride was relaxing and a nice way to let kids explore safely. I loved the ability to pet animals and feed the zebra along the way. The wine tasting after felt a little rushed on the wines and weren't all anything super special but were good and something catered to all. The set up of seating and decor was beautiful. We did not add giraffe feeding and being about to see the giraffe felt enough . They also had goods for sell that smelled lovely. I wish they offered small bites other than chips and nuts and if they did we didn't know. I loved the drink samples. Their cucumber cranberry smash was so refreshing. Would go gain to just enjoy the scenery and other wines

We booked this tour because it had a later start and we were driving in from houston the same…read moremorning. We were told we would be picked up between 12:55-1PM for the 1PM tour start time. The driver came at 12:49 and was rushing us to come out. We came out at 12:57 within the given window. The bus was packed and we still picked up one more couple to fill every seat. We went to 3 tasting rooms. Some with grapes growing, some not. We really liked 1 of the wineries (Bingham), disliked the first stop (pontotoc) and indifferent to the last stop (Ari's$. Our driver Barry played the piano the whole time we were at Bingham which was cool. Overall it's a solid option at a mid range price for the area.

We booked this tour several weeks in advance and got an email less than 24 hours before the tour…read morewas scheduled to start that it had been canceled with no explanation. We have tried calling the company several times and have been unable to get a response. Very unreliable and would not recommend booking with this company.

My husband and I decided to splurge and go for the Tanzanite Tour which turned out to be pretty…read moregreat! We went to two places, our first stop was Texas Wine Collective and The Edge. My favorite was TWC, they paid attention to us and were very helpful. The second location they were not so attentive and our tour guide was irritated and we could all tell. Our tour guide was Ron and he was wonderful. He made sure we were taken care of and helped. I would absolutely book this again when I come back. I will definitely request Ron because he was wonderful. Thank you Ron! You were not only a very knowledgeable tour guide but you also got us incredible service! He took us to Western Edge Restaurant at the end which was decent. I would do this all over again!

We paid for a diamond tour. We were picked up 1 1/5 hr late. We had to call at the original pick…read moreup time to ensure we were being picked up. The driver could not provide an accurate pick up time. The tour was rushed. The wineries and estates were great but the wine tour did not add any value to the experience and was extremely overpriced. Very nice town. Would love to come back but Majesty Tours was a disappointment. Lack of customer service. Poor communication. The driver spoke more about his personal interests than the tour itself and the driving was borderline unsafe. The lunch was boxes, not as described on the reservation. Love Texas but Majesty Tours was a big disappointment. Do not waste your money.

Took a trip to longneck manor for my birthday. My fiancé and I stayed in the giraffe suite. It was…read morephenomenal! There were nine giraffes, three rhinos, and a sloth! It was the most incredible experience. We learned a lot about the animals, the staff, and the owners. Our guide was Casey, she was amazing and provided us with a ton of information. Everything about our stay was wonderful. We would definitely love to come back.

Me and my family came here for a little getaway trip and let me just say, we had so much fun. This…read moreplace is such a vibe. Seeing the animals that close was honestly an experience I'll never forget. The rhinos were right outside our back patio area where we could watch them from a distance. Obviously there were safety barriers between our townhouse-style villa and another barrier around the animal enclosure itself, but it still felt amazing being able to see them so close. The place we stayed in was super spacious. It was more like a private little townhouse/villa setup rather than a regular hotel room. There are multiple villas throughout the property depending on the size of your group. Ours was a two-bedroom, three-bed villa with huge restrooms, amazing water pressure, and beautiful backyard views overlooking the rhino enclosure. My cousin mentioned that some of the other villas also overlook the giraffes, but ours mainly had views of the rhinos which was still such an amazing experience. One thing I really loved was how interactive and educational the experience was. The staff was very friendly, informative, and clearly cared a lot about the animals. They explained where many of the animals came from, safety precautions, and how to properly interact with them respectfully. For example, with the giraffes they explained not to stand too close to their neck or face while feeding them because if they turn suddenly you could fall over. With the rhinos, the staff explained that their eyesight is limited, so we had to approach them slowly and talk to them so they knew we were there. There's a barricade setup with small openings where the rhinos pop their heads through while eating. As guests, we slowly walked alongside the barricade while talking to them until we reached their forehead area where we were allowed to gently pet them. It was honestly such a cool and unique experience being able to interact with them that closely while still keeping everything safe for both the animals and guests. The animal activities were honestly one of the best parts. We got to feed the giraffes and even the sloth which was such a cool experience. The giraffes also got to "paint" on a canvas using this really interesting paintbrush contraption. One person would hold the canvas while another person held the paintbrush setup near the giraffe's face, and the giraffe would push and move the brush around the canvas creating its own little painting. It was definitely a two-person job and such a unique experience to watch. There was also another activity where the rhinos helped create paintings. They put non-toxic, animal-safe paint on the side of the rhino's leg and you press the canvas against it to create a little portrait to take home as a memory. Upon arrival they provided little breakfast/snack items for our stay like oatmeal, waffles, orange juice, and protein bars. They also let us choose between cider and bottled water which was a nice touch. The entire property feels peaceful, hidden, and perfect for a relaxing getaway. Just keep in mind that restaurants and stores are about 30 minutes away, and it gets VERY dark at night since the property is more secluded. We personally went out to eat and explore, but you could also order DoorDash if you wanted to stay in and relax at the property. Overall, my whole experience here was amazing. I love animals, so being able to enjoy something this unique with my mom, aunt, and cousin made it even more special. Definitely something different, relaxing, and memorable. I would absolutely recommend staying at Longneck Manor if you want a unique getaway experience in Texas.

Absolute goat-heaven! I've been here so many times, and it…read morenever disappoints. This is my go-to spot whenever out-of-state family and friends come to visit--it's always a huge hit. If you love goats, you have to come here. They have a massive pen where you can hang out with the cutest, friendliest goats for as long as you want. There's also a decent little gift shop to check out before you leave. A pro-tip from a regular: skip driving your own car through, especially if you want to keep your paint job clean! Hop on the trailer ride instead--that's truly where it's at. An amazing experience every single time!

My friends and I did the drive thru safari here and WOW, what a unique experience. I honestly…read moredidn't know something like this existed in the US but I'm so glad it does. I believe there's over 500 animals here, which is insane! For the drive thru safari specifically, the animals will come to your car and you have the opportunity to get up close and personal to them. If you have food, they are very assertive in getting some and may get food and spit in your car, so be prepared for that. The animals that came up to our car included deer, ostriches, alpacas, moose, and zebras. Outside of the drive thru safari, they also have a petting zoo. They have capybaras here (which I'm a big fan of) so we also paid to see and pet them! Overall, a super fun experience if you're an animal lover. The tickets are also pretty affordable which is another plus.

Had another great visit to Barons Creek Vineyards, and it continues to be one of our go-to spots…read morewhen we're in town. Always consistently good. The staff is knowledgeable and they do a great job walking you through the wines and making recommendations based on what you like. We had the Zinfandel and the Sauvignon Blanc--both were excellent. The Zinfandel was bold and smooth, and the Sauvignon Blanc was crisp and refreshing. Honestly, they never miss here. This place nails the Fredericksburg wine country vibe. Relaxed, clean, and just the right balance of upscale and comfortable. It's easy to settle in and lose track of time. We'll definitely be back--this is one of those spots that's reliably great every time.

Came for the traditional Spanish Seafood Paella the event was fun and the food was excellent and…read morethe wine was wonderfully paired. The service was evenly paced with the busy event. Set up with the beautiful backdrop of the Spanish villas out back. Loved every minute of my stay. Special thanks to the attentive staff and Deion for always checking in on me.

If you like oudoorsy, kid friendly, live local artists and great drinks this is the most…read morecomfortable place to hang out for the day . We went for chili and lobster fest , tickets consisted of one whole lobster w potatoes, corn and sausage and drink and the chili was samples and very delicious , we had so much fun ! It was a little chilly so they had Heaters and a fire was going outside or you could hang out inside the bar area w their very friendly bartenders . The decor inside of all the old collectibles was so interesting to see , we plan to be back for steak festival in May and can't wait

I came here for the "Fredericksburg Lobster Festival" This bar is kind of out in the middle of…read morenowhere. The goats were cute, the live music was good, and the beer was good. The food was just disappointing. I was expecting a couple of lobster options since it was a lobster festival, but they only had lobster tails. The snow crab and corn was mushy. I also wish the crab and lobster had been seasoned better. We tried the pulled pork nachos since it was their #1 seller. The pulled pork was underwhelming. The nachos didn't have much flavor. They offered free lobster tails in exchange for a 5 star Yelp review so it does seem like the good reviews are unreliable.

My husband and I had a wonderful time! We were the only ones on the tour that day (it was on a…read moreTuesday) so we felt like VIP! Our tour guide Randy was very knowledgeable and friendly and we enjoyed his company. This was our first wine tasting tour and we loved it. Our first stop was Texas Wine Collective which had exceptional service and a wonderful selection. The second stop was at William Chris Vineyards which was beautiful but did have good service and we did not like the selection. The last stop was Safari Winery which had good service and an international selection which was amazing. Overall, the tour was exceptional and we enjoyed ourselves!

Texas Wine Tours delivered to provide a personal experience. Steve, who was our driver/host did a…read morephenomenal job of making sure that we had a great time by taking excellent photos and being personable. He handled his role with respect and had a great relationship with the vendors that we stopped at. We were able to coordinate with the front office at T.W.T. as to 3 locations that were our preferred wineries - this was under the Three Winery Tour option (although options cannot be guaranteed, they will be considered).  We were able to stop at Wine Castle, Fat Ass, and TWC (highly recommend these choices - especially on a rainy day). Randy, the owner, met us at our final stop and was very hospitable because it was my fiance's birthday week. I would give this experience a 10/10 for their timeliness, options and hospitality.