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Great for bachelor parties

Great for bachelor parties

All inclusive

All inclusive

Discover hidden gems

Discover hidden gems

Great for bachelor parties

Great for bachelor parties

All inclusive

All inclusive

Discover hidden gems

Discover hidden gems

Great for bachelor parties

Great for bachelor parties

Description

Enjoy a great boutique wine taste through the Valle de Guadalupe. About the tour Perfect for cruise ship visitors with limited time in Ensenada. Discover the Premium Mexican boutique wines from Valle de Guadalupe, located only 25 minutes from Ensenada, and classic flavors from the local cuisine. Enjoy a relaxed time with the tranquility that a private tour can offer you, and the security of arriving with enough time to return to your cruise ship. From 9:30 am to 3:15 pm

Itinerary

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Meet your guide at 9:30 am at The Riviera Cultural Center. It is an easy 15-minute walk from the cruise ship dock, (directions on your voucher). Antes de partir hacia el Valle de Guadalupe, tendrás un mini tour en el Centro Cultural Riviera, el edificio histórico más importante de Ensenada y donde se inventó el famoso cóctel “margarita”.
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At 10:00 am you will be leaving Ensenada towards Valle de Guadalupe.
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Our first stop is Clos de Tres Cantos winery, a sustainable boutique winery with great wines and beautiful unique architecture designed by the renamed Mexican Arch. Alejandro D’Acosta. There you will taste 4 wines that are included with the tour. You will have enough time to taste your wines and walk around the vineyard, the perfect place to take many pictures. (from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm)
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At 12:00 we will move to your second stop, Bodega Sol y Barro. It is a very cozy boutique winery that owner Aimee Deponds from Switzerland built with her own hands, and where you will be hard-pressed to find grape varietals like Graciano or Malvasía. This is a hidden gem in the Valle de Guadalupe. You will taste 4 wines, also included, and if you are lucky, you will be able to meet the owner/winemaker and have a nice conversation with him. (from 12:15 pm to 1:30 pm) .
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- At 1:30 pm we will be heading back to Ensenada.
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At 2:00 pm, we will stop at Transpeninsular Brewery, a local brewery recognized as one of the strongest in the north of Mexico. There you will enjoy an ice-cold glass of beer from your preference (choose between their varities of Largers, Ales, or Ipas), with a delicious and very fresh traditional dish from Ensenada of your choice: ceviche, fish tacos, shirmp tacos, or beef (carnitas) tacos. If you are vegan, vegetarian, or allergic to fish, don’t worry, we have other options for you. A (1) plate of food and a (1) glass of beer are included in the price
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From there we will be heading to the cruise ship dock at 3:00 pm.

Tour Info

Duration
5 hours 30 minutes
Group Size
2 to 15 people
Price starts at
$170
Languages
English, Spanish
Meeting Point
Boulevard Lázaro Cárdenas, Club Rotario 1421, Zona Centro
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Why take this tour?

Skip the crowded cruise buses for an exclusive, private wine tour curated for American travelers. Experience an authentic, all-inclusive Ensenada shore excursion with hand-crafted tastings, bilingual guides, and a 100% Ship-Time Guarantee to get you back to the pier by 3:00 PM.

  • 100% Ship-Time Guaranteed: Perfectly timed with your cruise schedule. Relax knowing you will be back at the pier by 3:00 PM.
  • 100% Private Experience: Skip the crowded 50-passenger cruise buses. Enjoy a private, modern vehicle exclusively for your group.
  • Authentic Boutique Wineries: Skip the tourist traps. Visit Clos de Tres Cantos and Sol y Barro for 8 premium, hand-crafted wine tastings.
  • Seamless & Stress-Free: Easy 15-minute walk from the pier to our meeting point. Fully bilingual guides, with US Dollars and credit cards widely accepted.

Discover hidden gems

Discover hidden gems

Discover the best boutique wines of the Guadalupe Valley.

Special for cruise visitors

Special for cruise visitors

Easy and safe for cruise visitors.

Discover the authentic local flavours

Discover the authentic local flavours

At the end of the tour you will be able to try authentic Ensenada food.

Included

  • Experienced local guide
  • Transportation by private vehicle (sedan, minivan or van)
  • Bottled water/ice
  • Wine tasting at Clos de Tres Cantos winery (4 wines)
  • Wine tasting at Sol y Barro winery (4 wines)
  • Fish taco service (3) and 1 glass of craft beer at Cervecería Transpeninsular

Excluded

  • Additional food
  • Purchase of wine bottles or other beverages
  • Gratuities

Things to know

Duration

The tour lasts approximately 6 hours.

Age Requirement

All ages are welcome.

Weather

Tours operate rain or shine.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations must be made 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

Dress Code

Comfortable clothing and shoes are recommended. In summer, use sunscreen, a cap or hat, and sunglasses.

Important Information

A minimum of 2 people per booking is required. Minimum drinking age is 18 years. Not wheelchair accessible vehicles. Stroller accessible. You can pay with credit/debit card everywhere, but bring some cash for tipping and souvenirs. Don’t need to exchange Us Dollars to Mexican Pesos, Us Dollars cash accepted everywhere. Few ATMs available.

Recommendations

Tour recommended for adults 18 years old & up, if you are bringing kids, please specify in comments. Children must be accompanied by an adult. We recommend to have breakfast before the tour Don’t forget to call your bank to tell them you will be in Mexico, in order to avoid being blocked.

Pickup location

Directions to the Riviera Cultural Center. Exit the cruise ship dock passing the last control booth, turn right and walk 1 block till the end of the street (you don’t need to cross any bridge). From there you will see a 7-11 Store at a few meters. Walk to there. From there you will see the Riviera Cultural Center just in front of you. It is a large Spanish-colonial style building. Cross the avenue, and your guide will be waiting for you by the main door (big wooden door) inside the building.

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