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Woodinville Wine Tour by Private Van: Book 5 Hours, Get the 6th Hour Free

The easiest way for a group to spend a day in Washington wine country, with nobody behind the wheel.

Woodinville is Washington's best-known wine town close to Seattle. It is about 35–45 minutes from downtown, and it has well over 100 wineries and tasting rooms, many of them a few minutes apart. It is the perfect day out for birthdays, bachelorette parties, team outings and friends visiting from out of town.

Our offer: book 5 hours, get the 6th hour free. Reserve our 8-passenger Ford Transit or 14-passenger Mercedes Sprinter van for 5 hours, and we add a 6th hour at no charge. That is more time to taste, have lunch and enjoy the day without watching the clock. Mention the offer when you book online or call us at (206) 319-9196.

Why a private van for a wine tour?

  • Nobody has to drive. Everyone in the group can taste.
  • The whole group rides together. No meeting points, no lost cars, no one left behind.
  • Door to door. We pick you up at your home or Seattle hotel and drop you at each tasting room door.
  • Room for your wine. Bought a few cases? They ride in the back.
  • Your schedule. Stay longer where you like it, skip a stop, add a lunch.

The four wine areas of Woodinville

  • Hollywood District: the classic stop, with large estate wineries, gardens and many tasting rooms near each other.
  • Warehouse District: dozens of small, family-run tasting rooms in a business park. Great for trying many styles in one place.
  • West Valley: tasting rooms along the Sammamish River valley, a short drive from the Hollywood District.
  • Downtown Woodinville: newer tasting rooms near restaurants and shops.

A sample 6-hour van tour

  1. 11:00 Pickup at your Seattle hotel or home.
  2. 11:45 First tasting in the Hollywood District.
  3. 1:00 Lunch at a winery restaurant or a cafe nearby.
  4. 2:15 Second tasting in the Warehouse District.
  5. 3:30 Third tasting in West Valley or downtown.
  6. 4:15 Drive back to Seattle, arriving around 5:00.

With the 6th hour free, you can add a fourth winery or a longer lunch.

Tips for a great wine day

  • Book tastings ahead, especially on Friday and Saturday. Many wineries need a reservation for groups.
  • Plan for tasting fees. Most wineries charge for a tasting, and many waive it if you buy a bottle.
  • Eat a real lunch and drink plenty of water.
  • Three or four wineries is the right number for most groups.

Which van?

Our 8-passenger Ford Transit fits small groups. Our 14-passenger Mercedes Sprinter is perfect for bachelorette parties, birthdays and teams. Larger groups can book a second van. Book 5 hours in either van and the 6th hour is free.

Book your wine tour van Call (206) 319-9196

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Questions

Frequently asked questions

How does the 6th hour free offer work?

Book our 8-passenger Ford Transit or 14-passenger Mercedes Sprinter van for 5 hours, and we add a 6th hour at no charge. Mention the offer when you book online or call us at (206) 319-9196.

Does the free hour apply to sedans and SUVs?

No. The offer is for our 8-passenger and 14-passenger vans only. Sedans and SUVs are booked at the normal hourly price.

How far is Woodinville from Seattle?

About 35–45 minutes from downtown Seattle without heavy traffic.

How many wineries can we visit in 6 hours?

Most groups visit three or four wineries and have lunch. With 6 hours, you can relax at each stop.

Can you pick us up at our hotel or home?

Yes. We pick up anywhere in the Seattle area, including Bellevue, SeaTac and the cruise piers, and drop everyone off at the end of the day.

Do we need to book wine tastings ahead?

Yes, for groups and on weekends. Many Woodinville wineries need a reservation. We can suggest wineries that fit your group.

Are tasting fees included?

No. Tasting fees are paid to each winery. Many wineries waive the fee if you buy wine.

Can we bring our wine purchases in the van?

Yes. There is room for bottles and cases in the van.

How many people fit in the van?

Up to 8 in the Ford Transit and up to 14 in the Mercedes Sprinter. Larger groups can book a second van.

Is it safe to tour wineries with a chauffeur?

Yes. That is the main reason groups book us: nobody in your group has to drive after tasting. Our chauffeurs are professional, licensed and insured.

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