easy
4–6 hours
Ideal for all fitness levels; minimal walking and no strenuous activity required.
Discover Charlottesville’s top breweries, wineries, and cideries on the flexible and fun Afton Hop On Tour — a perfect day trip for craft beverage lovers looking to explore with ease.
From $74.20 per person • Ages 21+ • 6 hours • 3 Stop Public Beverage Tour
Experience the ultimate brewery and winery adventure with the Beer, Wine, and Cider Hop On Tour in Charlottesville. Enjoy personalized stops at top local destinations, savoring unique flavors at each location. With convenient transportation and flexible choices, this six-hour tour promises a memorable day of exploration and indulgence for wine and beer enthusiasts.
The area's most affordable and flexible way to explore the best breweries and wineries on our doorstep. The tour begins in Charlottesville with a complimentary pickup from your pre-selected hotel or from Three Notch'd Brewing Company @ IX Art Park.
For your first stop you will have your personal choice of: Hazy Mountain Vineyards and Brewery Blue Mountain Brewery Flying Fox Vineyard Veritas Vineyards
After one hour of enjoying the first destination you selected, you’ll hop back on and ride to your choice of: Flying Fox Vineyard Veritas Vineyards Brewing Tree Beer Company Silverback Distillery
After one hour of enjoying your second stop, you’ll hop back on and ride to your final choice of: King Family Vineyards Starr Hill Brewery Pro Re Nata Brewery
After an hour at the final stop, you'll hop on and head back to Charlottesville where you'll hop off at Three Notch'd Brewing or your original pick up location.
$74.20 per person (Ages 21+) $31.80 per dog
For Three Notch'd pickups ONLY
Three Notch'd Brewing Company
We'll pick you up at the stop light behind Three Notch'd Brewery. Feel free to park anywhere suitable in the IX Complex.
11AM
6 hours (3 Stops)
One Hour
Round trip transportation to all destinations. Complimentary pick up at select hotels and anywhere within Charlottesville City limits for groups 6 or larger (Call 434-218-3565 to confirm).
ALL cancellations incur a $5 cancellation service fee per seat. If the cancellation is made 48 hours or more prior to the start of the tour, we encourage you to reschedule for another day or take a full refund (minus the cancellation service fee and online booking service fee). If its within 24-48 hours you'll have the option to re-book once for another date. If within 24 hours, it is nonrefundable nor re-bookable.
While not required, a minimum $5-$10 per person additional gratuity to the driver is suggested.
Activity takes place rain or shine. Be prepared for inclement weather. You WILL be outside.
All tour participants must be ages 21 and up with valid ID.
Tours are public and you will accompany an average of 6-8 other participants depending on your own party size. Groups of 6 or more are encouraged to reach out to each destination after they decide on their own itinerary. The bus runs on an hour loop and will not wait for participants past the scheduled departure time.
Food, tastings, and driver gratuities.
We require at least 6 total tour participants to operate. Not 6 in your group, just 6 total people to run the tour.
Due to operation limitations at select destinations, groups of 6 or more may not be able to be served tasting flights at all destinations. Bottle and by the glass sales are welcomed.
Open alcohol not permitted.
Don't be that guy or girl. Any bodily fluids will incur a $350 cleaning fee and any additional fees incurred for cleaning and/or repairs.
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Review the tour itinerary online to select venues that match your taste and schedule.
Drink water between tastings to stay refreshed throughout the tour.
You'll be hopping on and off the shuttle at various locations, so sturdy footwear is a must.
This is an alcohol tasting tour; be sure to carry valid identification to participate.
Charlottesville’s craft beverage scene grew out of its strong agricultural tradition, helped by the region’s temperate climate and fertile soil.
Many of the vineyards and breweries on the tour emphasize sustainable farming and environmentally conscious production methods to preserve Virginia’s natural resources.
Essential for safely navigating brewery and winery environments and walking between stops.
Spring weather can be variable; layering helps adapt to cool mornings and warmer afternoons.
spring specific
Protect your skin during outdoor wait times or shuttle rides in sunny conditions.
summer specific
Stay hydrated between alcoholic tastings with a personal water bottle.