Top 6 Vineyard Picnics in the USA

1.3-Winery Paso Robles Tour with Picnic Lunch & Tasting Fees

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 144 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $149Our pick

Spend about five hours visiting three Paso Robles wineries with Grapeline Wine Tours. Your driver-host handles the roads and reservations while you enjoy included tastings, a seven-choice deli lunch, and stops ranging from family-run tasting rooms to larger estates.

“It was a delightful day of wine tasting and winery visits. Not having to drive was a plus, and Michael got us around quickly and efficiently. The winery selection was excellent, showcasing a whole new range of Paso wines.”

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2.3-Winery Santa Ynez Tour with Picnic Lunch & Tasting Fees

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 103 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $149

Spend about five hours on Santa Ynez Valley’s wine trail with Grapeline Wine Tours, visiting three wineries, tasting fees included. Your driver-host handles the route and purchases, while you enjoy a picnic lunch, bottled water, vineyard views, and stops that may include Vega, Fess Parker, Gainey, or Buttonwood.

“I loved my tour group. So much fun! Beautiful scenery and delicious wines. My mom and I came here for a mother daughter trip and met fun people on our tour group. Would do this again!”

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3.3-Winery Santa Ynez Tour with Picnic Lunch & Tastings from City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 89 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $179

Spend about 6.5 hours visiting three Santa Ynez Valley wineries with a host such as Cary, Anthony, Kris, or Steve. Tastings, a seven-choice deli picnic, bottled water, hotel pickup, and transport for up to 18 people are included. Winery choices vary by day.

“Steve was an excellent guide for the day! Very knowledgeable and personable. I enjoyed the pace of the day and variety of wineries.”

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4.3-Winery Paso Robles Tour with Picnic Lunch from Paso Robles

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $89Best value

Spend five hours visiting three distinct Paso Robles wineries with Grapeline, a picnic lunch, bottled water, and a driver-host such as Rod, Michael, Jeff, or Hank. You’ll visit boutique and larger estates, avoid driving, and may recover tasting fees when you buy wine.

“The price you pay for the tour is worth it. The guide was exceptional, and the experience unforgettable.”

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5.Sonoma Valley: Guided Winery Tour with Picnic Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 32 reviews · 7 hours · from $147

Join Platypus Tours for a seven-hour, small-group trip through Sonoma Valley. Your guide may be Casey, Rob, Tess, Andy, or another local host, taking you to three smaller wineries, including possible family-run estates such as Loxton, with a boxed picnic lunch and winery visits focused on wine, place, and production.

“Our trip was excellent! We highly recommend Tess. She is thoughtful and knowledgeable. Thanks for a great day!”

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6.Calistoga: Napa Valley Cycling and Winery Tour with Picnic

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 3 reviews · from $275

Ride 10 to 15 mostly flat miles through Calistoga with a local English-speaking guide, stopping at two wineries and a country picnic. Your guide handles the bikes, water, wine education, and route. Joe is one guide associated with this experience.

“We were in Napa for a girls weekend so we wanted to try something a little different. When we met at the park Joe had our bikes ready and gave us the run down of everything we needed to know for our tour. The ride was smooth, Joe's knowledge of the area was great and lunch was perfect. It was a great experience and we would do it again.”

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