Valle de Guadalupe Wine Tours
Delight your palate and immerse yourself in the rich traditions of Valle de Guadalupe with a half-day wine tour from Cruiseport or full day Baja Wine Tour from San Diego or Tijuana
Discover Wine Country
Tour Overview
Private 6-hour tours, perfect for shore excursions below or full day Baja Wine Tours.
Includes round-trip transportation in a clean, air-conditioned vehicle.
Explore Mexico’s famous Ruta del Vino with guided tastings included.
Tour Options
Local Boutique – 10 tastings of sweeter, local wines + jams at 3 venues.
Transportation Only – Private driver lets you design your own route with tastings or lunch on your own.
Details
Pickup included: Cruise port, Valle de Guadalupe, or downtown Ensenada. (San Diego & Tijuana tours to Baja.)
Private for your group, no waiting on others!
Duration: 6 hours
1/2 day Valle wine Not combinable with tours to Bufadora, Zipline, or UTV. (Downtown Wine Tasting Here Near Port)
Free Cancellation & Back to Ship Guarantee for cruisers!
See also San Diego to Valle de Guadalupe, Rosarito to Valle de Guadalupe, and Tijuana to Valle de Guadalupe.
Extras & Flexibility
Stops for olive oil, souvenirs, or photos along the way.
Add-ons: massage (+$54), shopping,tequila tasting, horseback.
Our Wine Tour
Discover the charm of Valle de Guadalupe’s Ruta del Vino with two great vineyards with tasting, with time for lunch or a 3rd tasting. Perfect for a cruise shore excursion or a relaxing half-day getaway, this tour highlights the authentic, family-owned side of wine country.
Current Wineries Visited
Don Tomas
Xecue
included with option for
Rondo or Decantos
Indulge in boutique tastings, explore hidden gems, and create unforgettable memories in Mexico’s wine country.
What’s Included
2 locally owned wineries in Valle de Guadalupe.
10 tastings featuring sweeter wines, classic reds, and unique liqueurs.
Pairings with fruit jams, artisan cheeses, breads, olive pâté, cream liqueurs, and dips.
Unlike large vineyards, these boutique stops showcase the relaxed, traditional flavors of the region — ideal for travelers who want to experience authentic local wines.
Why Choose This Tour
A more laid-back, intimate experience.
Customizable — swap a winery visit for a cheese shop, roadside olive oil stop, or even a coffee with a vineyard view.
Great value for 10 tastings plus local pairings.
Valle de Guadalupe Wine Tours
Private, curated experiences on Mexico’s Ruta del Vino — elegant, easy, and customizable.
Scenic Route
Experience Wine Tour
2 wineries • ~8 pours • ~6 hours
Reserve/premium tastings may be requested at the winery for an additional fee. Venues may vary based on availability. Access to production areas or vineyard rows isn’t guaranteed.
Upscale Wine Tasting
Visit three wineries in Valle de Guadalupe for guided tastings (about 12 pours across different styles). When available, one stop includes a short look at the production area at a long-running estate. There’s light walking in the vineyard rows as time allows. The day is flexible—swap a winery for a cheese stop, sample local olive oils and jams, or take a coffee break with a view.
Driver Cruiseport to Valle de Guadalupe
Transportation only • up to 7 hours
Available from Ensenada cruise port or dow
Enjoy massage after Tastings!
(+54$)
Wine Tour Reviews
“We had a fantastic time. Our driver was super helpful, patient, and accommodating. Jesse’s team at the spa did a great job—my husband and son said it was the best massage they’ve ever had...” The facials were wonderful for my daughter and me. Everyone agrees the excursion, as a whole, was the highlight of the trip! We’ll definitely be back!
“We chose Ensenada Excursions because we were arriving on a cruise ship and wanted a company used to cruise passengers. Oscar was a fantastic guide—professional, knowledgeable, funny...” He made sure we had a great time. One winery was closed last minute, and Ena quickly arranged an excellent alternative. The tastings were fantastic and very reasonably priced in Valle de Guadalupe. Oscar had us back near the ship right on schedule.
“My wife & I were on a weekend cruise. We booked a couple’s massage along with a wine tour with Ensenada Excursions. We were picked up at the port, then taken to the spa. After the massage we did a private tour...” It was just us and the guide. At two wineries we were the only guests and were given the tastings by the owners—VIP treatment (with winery mascots Lucky & Diego!). So much personal attention. On the way back, our guide let us stop for a little shopping downtown at no extra charge. We’d do it again for sure!
FAQ Valle de Guadalupe Wine Tours
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Yes! With the Transportation Only option (private car + driver, $47 per person for a 6-hour port day), you can select your favorite vineyards to visit.
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Yes, we can! Just request a custom quote for pickups outside Ensenada.
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We usually visit Decantos, Xecue, and Don Tomas. These vineyards produce export-quality wines that satisfy wine lovers looking for polished experiences.
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We rotate between Sol de Media Noche, Don Raul, and Don Victor. These charming local wineries feature sweeter wines, liqueur-style tastings, and snacks. Choose this tour for fun, scenery, and local flair—not necessarily for wine quality.
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Yes! You can replace a vineyard stop with lunch, as long as time allows. We’ll wait for you and can recommend great local spots. Lunch is not included.
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Any three wineries within Valle de Guadalupe, keeping in mind cruise day timing. Or let us curate your route with either the Boutique or Upscale Tour. Research your favorites and we’ll make it happen!
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Due to time limits, we cannot combine wine tours with:
Surf Lessons
Pai Pai Zoo
Kayaking
Horseback Riding on the Beach
Zipline
Bufadora Blowhole
UTV tours
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About 40 minutes northeast of town — usually with smooth driving and less traffic than Bufadora. (Cannot be combined with Bufadora on a cruise day.)
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9:30 am – Private pick-up
10:15 am – First vineyard & tasting (Don Tomas)
11:30 am – Second vineyard & tasting (Xecue)
1:00 pm – Third vineyard & tasting (Decantos)
Alternative: With a 9:00 am pick-up, a 2:00 pm massage makes a perfect combo!
3:30 pm – Return to ship
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Yes! Santo Tomas has a bodega downtown, only 6 blocks from the port and spa. This is a great choice if you’d like to avoid the 40-minute drive to Valle. Request a custom quote and pair it with a massage or tequila tasting at Doña Engracia.