Update: Bruce fully…read morerefunded me shortly after I posted the above review. My review of his company remains at 1 star: - Cancelled late Friday afternoon for a Sunday tour - His reasoning was that he had not booked enough people. - He promised to refund me promptly but failed to do so. About a month after our tour was cancelled and three follow-up emails, Bruce partially refunded me. - After posting my review, Bruce fully refunded me and stated that he had made an error. My skepticism remains. I would caution to review his cancellation policies before you book a tour.

I bought a $250 gift certificate for this tour company in 2016 for my daughter and son-in-law. I…read morewas assured by Bruce that it would not expire, that the total value would be applied to any tour in the future if the prices went up. When my daughter attempted to use it in 2018, 2019, 2020, she was unable to remain in contact with Bruce (didn't return communications) to get a tour scheduled. After that, nothing. The company is apparently out of business as the website domain is up for grabs, the phone is disconnected, and no information is available anywhere. I did track down Bruce at a company called NewAgSchool, purportedly selling training on running a vineyard and have left to hear back regarding a refund or honoring the gift certificate.

This custom tailored trip created by Phyllis has been one of our "Best" trips in the 50yrs we have…read morebeen married in spite of Covid closing places down as we experienced South African life, safari,and wineries! Phyllis and our personal guide Sean kept adjusting as the conditioned changed ! The city was great, our safari and accommodations were superb, and the Richard Branson resort was spectacular even though we literally were their only guest due to countries closing down due to Covid. We were treated royally ! We would highly recommend this tour group for their outstanding personalized care!

Wild Life Wine Safaris allowed me to follow my lifelong dream of visiting South Africa and seeing…read moreexotic animals in their natural habitat. Because it is daunting to plan a trip half-way around the world when there is only limited travel information available, I decided to use experts who have actually lived in South Africa AND know what it is like to be a tourist there. They have test driven all their recommendations for safety, comfort, value, and reliability. I have to say that I hit a real home run by picking this company. Everything fell into place from the airport pickup clear though my airport drop-off. In the process, I experienced the trip of a lifetime that far exceeded my expectations which included terrific guided tours of major visitor destinations, scrumptious accommodations, horseback riding through wine country, and a safari experience that knocked my socks off. Plus they made me realize that luxury was not beyond my pocketbook! Using Wild Life Safaris was one of the best decisions I have ever made.

This experience was absolutely the best. A fun day packed with education, humor, good company, and…read moretime well spent. Christian was the best tour guide, checked us in timely, and just the most friendly person to help answer any questions you may have. And ensure you make it to the next stop. There was a total of 3 wineries we visited, and each was unique and so special. I highly recommend this experience, especially for large groups of friends.

My friends and I had a lovely time. The tour was very organized. I highly recommend buying the…read morepackage that includes the tasting at each winery so you can enjoy being pampered.

My family was in town and always wanted to go into the Virginia wine country, hence how we found…read moreVino Virginia. The company promised us a very interesting journey and I can tell you they 100% delivered! Our guide, Paul, was not only an extremely knowledgeable about Virginia history, but he's also a sommelier and thus was very well-versed in the wines. Paul showed up with a brand new, very comfortable sprinter van, and offered cold beverages for our trip to and from Middleburg. The tour stopped at two beautiful, well run, wineries for tastings and a third tasting stop which I will not reveal, but it was very fun! I can't recommend this tour enough, as it's truly a first class experience. I would (and very likely will) go again soon. Thanks for making this experience an awesome one for my family and I, Paul!

I highly recommend Vino Virginia. I had relatives from London and Boston visiting me and decided to…read moreshow them some Virginia wineries. Vino Virginia was the perfect way to do this! We had a blast! Paul took us to two wineries and one meadery. Based on a request I made prior to the day trip, Paul talked about the towns we were driving through and gave us interesting background on each winery prior to our arrival. The wine and food was delicious and the scenery was beautiful. The hosts/staff at each site were terrific. Without exaggeration, we laughed throughout the day, had so much fun, and felt thoroughly at ease because we didn't need to worry about driving. We could just sit back and enjoy the day, and we did just that. My book club is going to spend a day with Vino Virginia and I can't wait. Whether you go with your spouse, significant other, friends and/or family, you'll enjoy the experience, and the price is very reasonable. If you have specific requests, let Paul know in advance of your trip. Don't hesitate to see Virginia wineries with Vino Virginia.

We had the most incredible experience with Spirited Tours for a bachelorette/birthday party! Doni…read morewas absolutely incredible to work with during the planning stages. She made sure everything was in order and perfect for our day. Our guide Andy was phenomenal! He was very knowledgeable about the different wines and provided lots of great information and struck the perfect balance between amping up the party vibes and stepping back so we could have a little girl time. Everything about our tour was a great experience! You absolutely cannot beat the door to door service. I will definitely look to book with them again for future events or just for fun to see the other wineries/counties they partner with!

My husband and I had a blast on this tour. Beth our guide was so knowledgeable about the various…read morewines local to the region. It was so nice to get to explore virginia wine country and the local community. Recommend this to anyone looking for a fun date idea in the DMV area!

For a friend's bachelorette event, I booked a wine tour with Vino 301 Wine Concierge, and I'm so…read moreglad I did! What a great company! Booking was super easy and once that was done, I received regular emails from Vino 301 and texts until the day of the tour. We were picked up this past Saturday (4/20) at the appointed location and time. We boarded a very well appointed van with about 4 rows of seats that accommodated us all. I felt very safe on the rides to and from the wineries. Our host and driver were super friendly and treated us like royalty. Prior to arriving at each venue, we were provided some background and things we should know in advance. She more or less herded us from place to place, which was actually quite comforting. I felt very well taken care of AND seen as I was the only one on the tour not drinking, but I was provided water and other beverages over the course of the day. Oh, and the lunch we received was AMAZING. So much food! I had the roast beef BLT, which came with a bag of chips, pasta salad, and a dessert. Definitely recommend!

This tour does not disappoint! My gal pal booked Vino 301 for my bachelorette party for a group of…read moresix ladies. I had by far, the BEST time ever! Pro's -Transportation provided and your choice of music (Bluetooth connection to phone) -The girl's and I felt like royalty! -Carla our tour guide was amazing! She and our driver, Patrick, were on time, and very friendly when I first met them. Carla was very knowledgeable. She knew the history of the wines, taste, pairings, and the owners of each winery. -Carla and Patrick made us all feel like family -Each winery we visited didn't feel rushed and we were allotted plenty of time for tastings, enjoying the ambiance (live music), and purchases. -Each guest was gifted a wine holder bag, bottle of water, wine tumbler, and snacks. All the essentials!! -Got to tour three different wineries in the Chesapeake Beach area (Robin Hill, Romano, JaneMark) -All of us were wiped from the tours, tastings, and fun we had. We would definitely do another tour! Con's -I just didn't want the experience to end!

So glad we went with this company! Julissa was extremely…read more communicative throughout the process. She planned a beautiful trip for our group to some amazing wineries. Mike and Dave were five star drivers/helping hands. They took pictures of us, moved around seating to make sure we all fit, checked in to make sure we had what we needed, and were truly just so pleasant to have with us on the day of. Would absolutely book again with this company!

Cork & Keg is truly a world-class experience! They have the most incredible staff of folks who…read moretruly exhibit their passion when creating a tailored winery visit experience. From the personal interview process to the recommended wineries/cideries to the VIP service the day of, everything exceeded our expectations. A huge shout-out and thank you to Brittani, Julissa, and Dana for their responsiveness, friendliness, and expertise! We had the best day and created so many new memories.

We had a fabulous time on our Wine Tour with DiVine Wine Tours this weekend ! I found DiVine Wine…read moreTours online when planning my sister's Bachelorette weekend getaway in Leesburg. Booking the tour was easy, I did it all on their webpage. Communication prior to event with DiVine staff member Amy was clear and concise. I was confident in the plan , the lunch orders, the schedule etc. I love how the tour made the day easy and relaxing for us! Melissa picked us up promptly at our AirBnb Cottage. Our first stop was Zephaniah Winery. It is a sweet and gorgeous family operated business. The family is super friendly and amazing! We adored talking to Bonnie! She shared about the history and also we admired her colorful flowers she has planted all around. The wines at Zephaniah were exquisite! Our second stop was Williams Gap Vineyards. It was definitely a beautiful ambiance with friendly staff. We loved how cozy, innovative, and spacious the place is! Melissa was an amazing tour guide! She always checked in on us, made sure all was going great, she took great pictures of the special day! I highly recommend DiVine tours!

For my 40th Birthday, I booked DivVine Wine Tours and it was an amazing experience. First, the…read morebooking was easy and Amy was super responsive. We had some last minute additions and she was very accommodating and efficient. Once we were picked up by our driver, Natalie, we were on our way. She was timely and communicated with me ahead of time. Additionally, she was accommodating to my demanding group who needed temperatures adjusted (this was early August) and music selections (she asked if anyone had a playlist). All of the vineyards were immaculate. The last vineyard had not updated their records to reflect our late additions, but that was not on DiVine. Pictures were taken, Natalie engaged without being creepy and communicated throughout the tour. I honestly cannot wait to do this again.

My experience with Bottoms Up was incredible from start to finish. Communication and booking was…read moreeasy and the pricing was so reasonable! On the day of our tour, we had amazing service and a well-organized winery tour day. Our driver brought us so many snacks, we were full by the end of the day; the company is very generous. I entrusted my birthday celebration to Bottoms Up and they absolutely exceeded all expectations!

Would highly recommend Bottoms Up for a wine or beer tour!! The van was well equipped with snacks,…read morewater, etc. Our driver, Ched, was absolutely lovely!!

This was our first tour with Alexandria's Original Ghost and Graveyard Tour! We booked this for my…read morebirthday. We had an incredible time! Lennon, our guide, was enthusiastic, very informative and funny. This is such a beautiful, busy and old town with a fun modern flare. So much rich history here. We are "out of towner's" but when we return we will be booking another tour! Thank you for such an incredible experience.

I went there on a school trip and it was very fun and interesting. We learned about all the history…read moreof Alexandria that was very interesting and also learned about some ghost stories. Beware of Victor