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Explore the San Diego wine scene with us!
San Diego is known for its beaches and sunshine, but many visitors are surprised to discover that the region also has a growing wine scene. From urban wineries near the coast to scenic vineyards in the countryside, Southern California offers unique wine tasting experiences that combine local agriculture, craftsmanship, and beautiful landscapes.
Our guided wine tours introduce you to passionate vintners, award-winning wines, and neighborhoods you may not have discovered on your own.
What to Expect on a San Diego Wine Tour
- Visit 3–4 wineries or tasting locations depending on the tour
- Taste a curated selection of locally produced wines
- Learn about wine production and the region’s growing wine culture
- Meet winery owners or staff who share their stories and expertise
- Enjoy a small snack during the tour (not a full meal)
About San Diego Wine Tours:
So Diego loves sharing the many sides of San Diego, and the local wine community is one of our favorites. Our wine tours combine beautiful scenery, local stories, and exceptional wines, creating an experience that is both relaxing and informative.
Private wine tours are fully coordinated by our team. We handle reservations, logistics, and timing so you can focus on enjoying the San Diego private tours experience.
During the tour, your guide will share:
- How San Diego’s wine regions developed
- Why some wineries choose urban production spaces
- The connection between wine, farming, and local culture
- Stories behind the people producing the wines
One of the highlights of our wine tours is meeting the people who make the wines and/or owners of the best San Diego wineries. Depending on the tour, you may have the opportunity to:
- Speak with winery owners or vintners
- Learn about their winemaking philosophy
- Hear the story behind how the winery began
Getting Around on Wine Tours
Depending on the tour you choose:
- Some wine tours involve short walks between tasting rooms
- Others include transportation to winery locations
Check the specific tour page for full details.
Urban Wine Tasting Tour
Urban wine makers purchase fruit from various vineyards throughout California, and set up their production in the middle of a bustling neighborhood. Don’t expect to see vineyards or wine country on this tour, but get to know various neighborhoods of the city, ranging from Solana Beach to Downtown San Diego. On this adventure, you’ll see daily life throughout the city, and learn about the process of making wine as you taste award winning wine created from quality grapes sourced from the best vineyards.
Vino Vino Little Italy
Explore one of San Diego’s amazing neighborhoods for dining and strolling on a great wine tour! Learn about the history of the Italians who flocked to San Diego, and how they shaped the fishing industry in the region. Visit an urban winery and tasting rooms, and taste wine from California, Italy and small production wineries from around the world. If your group is less than 10 people, this walking tour is readily available and can be booked Friday through Sunday. Groups greater than 10 will need to book a private tour. Groups like yours can have a customized adventure to suit your preferences.
Escondido Winery Tour
Step away from the city life, and into an oasis of greenery, rolling hills, and farms just 45 minutes from Downtown, San Diego. Just a stone’s throw away from Temecula wine country are the incredible vineyards in Escondido. Escondido offers diverse wine tasting experiences from over 20 wineries. We enjoy introducing guests to the vintners and give ample time to relax and enjoy the grounds while they taste award winning wines. We highly recommend our guests enjoy meeting vintners and allow ample time to relax and savor the wines while overlooking the amazing views.
La Jolla Art and Wine
Enjoy exploring this great seaside neighborhood and its art culture on a tour with us. Visit 3 diverse art galleries where you will speak to a representative about some of the works and artists that are showcased. Learn about collecting and appreciating the different art forms represented, and taste 3 locally produced wines at one of the galleries.
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Our San Diego Tour Guides
Our San Diego Tour Guides
Kaylee Killebrew - Tour Guide
I’ve lived in San Diego for: 5 years, I quickly fell in love with this city.
My favorite thing about being a tour guide is: Meeting people from all over the world, making them laugh, showing them some of my favorite spots and creating meaningful memories.
My favorite San Diego neighborhood is: Hillcrest or Old Town. Both are walkable and friendly places with endless restaurants, bars, coffee shops etc. You can find me in Old Town most weekends.
My favorite restaurant in San Diego is: This is a tough choice, for atmosphere and cocktails probably InsideOUT or Coasterra. For Breakfast…Morning Glory or Great Maple. For Dinner, Queenstown, Underbelly or Bronx Pizza. There are way too many options to choose from!
My favorite thing to do in San Diego is: To Read on the beach, host dinner parties with friends or scope out new happy hour spots.
Kaylee Killebrew
Kaylee Killebrew - Tour Guide
Read BioMagdalene Medofer - Tour Guide
I’ve lived in San Diego for: my whole life, I was born here.
My favorite thing about being a tour guide is: meeting new folks and sharing San Diego with them.
My favorite San Diego neighborhood is: Barrio Logan, I love the history of Chicano Park, the eclectic artisan shops, and extensive food scene. The weekend is the best time to explore and watch the lowrider car clubs cruise the neighborhood and visit the shops.
My favorite restaurant in San Diego is: Artifact at the Mingei in Balboa Park. Any dish off their international food menu will blow your mind. They also host monthly themed dinners that highlight a particular cuisine and region.
My favorite thing to do in San Diego is: Go for a hike at Cuyamaca State Park and swim at Green Valley Falls.
Magdalene Medofer
Tour Guide
Read BioAparna Thakur - Tour Guide
I’ve lived in San Diego for: 1 ½ years!
My favorite thing about being a tour guide is: Meeting new people, showing them around and telling stories and history of the city.
My favorite San Diego neighborhood is: La Jolla because of its beautiful beaches, great restaurants and shopping as well as abundance of sea life.
My favorite restaurant in San Diego is: Brigantine
My favorite thing to do in San Diego is: Watching sunset in point loma Ocean Beach
Aparna Thakur
Tour Guide
Read BioRaul Torres Valadez - Tour Guide
I’ve lived in San Diego for: One year recently and also when I was a teenager.
My favorite thing about being a tour guide is: Meeting new people.
My favorite San Diego neighborhood is: Pacific Beach and Coronado.
My favorite restaurant in San Diego is: Oscar’s Mexican seafood and Birrieria la Huasteca.
My favorite thing to do in San Diego is: Hike in the canyons.
Raul Torres Valadez
Tour Guide
Read BioBen Schorr - Tour Guide
I’ve lived in San Diego for: 5 years, I quickly fell in love with this city.
My favorite thing about being a tour guide is: Meeting people from all over the world, making them laugh, showing them some of my favorite spots and creating meaningful memories.
My favorite San Diego neighborhood is: Hillcrest or Old Town. Both are walkable and friendly places with endless restaurants, bars, coffee shops etc. You can find me in Old Town most weekends.
My favorite restaurant in San Diego is: This is a tough choice, for atmosphere and cocktails probably InsideOUT or Coasterra. For Breakfast…Morning Glory or Great Maple. For Dinner, Queenstown, Underbelly or Bronx Pizza. There are way too many options to choose from!
My favorite thing to do in San Diego is: To Read on the beach, host dinner parties with friends or scope out new happy hour spots.
Ben Schorr
Tour Guide
Read BioBleu Ford - Tour Guide
I’ve lived in San Diego for: A long time! I moved to San Diego in 1986 so I have lived here for most of my life. I consider it my adopted home town.
My favorite thing about being a tour guide is: I love both meeting new people and sharing knowledge about this beautiful city. After retiring from USPS I wanted to do work that brings me joy and I have found that being a guide. I love getting a laugh from a group or seeing the spark of excitement when I share a bit of San Diego’s colorful history.
My favorite San Diego neighborhood is: I am partial to my own hood, North Park. I love living here! We lost so many great places due to Covid but it warms my heart to see that this neighborhood is returning to being a vibrant and fun place. It always seems like there is something new or some fun event happening.
My favorite restaurant in San Diego is: A few of my go-to favs are Buona Forchetta in South Park for relaxed patio dining with great food Jimmy Carter’s in Hillcrest for the comfortable and colorful ambiance and great Mexican comfort food and Shwarma Guys food truck (which parks regularly at 30th and Grape in South Park). It is my go-to “I’m super hungry and too tired to cook” take home. It always hits the spot.
My favorite thing to do in San Diego is: I recently got an e-bike and my new love is re-discovering the uptown area on two wheels. It is pretty amazing how differently you see the city on a bike. I love strolling through Balboa Park with my wife. We are so lucky to have this awesome park with such a rich history so close to our home. Finally, you can’t beat an early morning walk along the harbor. The waterfront is beautiful in the morning quiet with a bit of fog hanging in the air.
Bleu Ford
Tour Guide
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