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Discover Baja California’s oldest wineries on this exclusive 7-hour tour through the Santo Tomas Valley. Taste exceptional wines and learn about the region’s rich winemaking history near Ensenada.
Discover Baja California’s oldest wineries on this exclusive 7-hour tour through the Santo Tomas Valley. Taste exceptional wines and learn about the region’s rich winemaking history near Ensenada.
Book with The Wine Route
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Operated by The Wine Route · Ensenada, Baja California
easy.
7 hours.
No special fitness level needed; mostly seated travel and gentle walking around vineyards.
The private tour lasts approximately 7 hours, including visits to multiple wineries and tasting sessions.
Yes, all transportation within the valley is provided as part of the tour package.
Many wineries offer bottles for purchase; your guide can help facilitate orders to bring wine home legally.
Absolutely; the tour welcomes all experience levels, from first-time tasters to seasoned wine lovers.
Light regional snacks are included to complement the wine tastings, but full meals are not part of the tour.
Tours are typically offered in English and Spanish, but check availability when booking.
The Santo Tomas Valley established Mexico’s first official vineyard in the late 1800s, making it the cradle of Baja’s wine industry.
Wineries here promote sustainable practices, including water conservation and organic farming, to protect Baja’s fragile desert ecosystem.
The Wine Route is a boutique tour operator based in Ensenada, Baja California, specializing in curated wine and cultural excursions across Valle de Guadalupe, Ojos Negros Valley, the Santo Tomás area, and coastal highlights like La Bufadora. Drawing on over a decade of experience and hundreds of glowing reviews, The Wine Route arranges private transportation, guided tastings, and immersive vineyard visits that connect travelers directly with local winemakers and artisanal producers. Tours include flexible transportation services with a professional driver and customizable itineraries, a Cheese & Wine Route Tour in Ojos Negros Valley featuring a visit with winemaker Pepe Pedrosa at Infinito Winery and artisan cheese at La Cava de Marcelo, a Valle de Guadalupe wine tasting tour visiting three boutique wineries and concluding with a Baja‑Med meal, a full Old Wine Route experience through the historic Santo Tomás Valley including visits to Bodegas de Santo Tomás and Viñedos Aldo Palafox, and a short coastal excursion to La Bufadora with handicraft markets and seaside dining options. The Wine Route emphasizes small‑group and private experiences, respectful engagement with local producers, and logistical reliability, including top‑rated vehicles and seasoned drivers. Booking is designed to be straightforward for visitors arriving in Ensenada or nearby regions. Whether guests seek focused wine education, scenic drives, or culinary pairings, The Wine Route provides specialized, locally rooted excursions that showcase Baja California’s wine country and coastal attractions. Reservations are available for single travelers, couples, and small groups, with options for private tastings and custom itineraries upon request.
Book with The Wine Route