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Valle de Guadalupe Wine Tasting Tour

1. Valle de Guadalupe Wine Tasting Tour

You will be picked up from your hotel or accommodation in Ensenada or the cruise ship dock between 9:45 AM and 10:00 AM, at which point you'll be taken to Valle de Guadalupe, where you will visit 4 spectacular wineries and a gourmet restaurant. Beginning at the oldest winery, you'll get to taste wine from a 90 year-old vineyard, surrounded by the most beautiful landscapes of Valle de Guadalupe. Afterwards, you will be transferred to 3 boutique wineries, all of them producing internationally acclaimed wines. You'll have the opportunity to meet the owners and wine makers, and to take a short tour in an underground cellar to learn about the wine making process. At the end of your tour, make a stop in a gourmet restaurant to have a late lunch, where you will enjoy the famous flavors of the Baja-Med cuisine of Baja, California. All wineries offer plates of cheese and appetizers, at an additional cost. Around 5:30 PM you will be safely transported back to your hotel or accommodation.

From Ensenada: La Bufadora Geyser Tour

2. From Ensenada: La Bufadora Geyser Tour

Experience a magical sight as you watch La Bufadora, North America's largest sea geyser, spraying water more than 100 feet into the air from a sea cave. Listen to the thunderous noise as the water explodes upward from the cave, and learn about this incredible natural phenomenon from a knowledgeable guide. Enjoy the thrill of seeing this colossal geyser spurting, on average once a minute, depending on the strength of the waves. Savor the stunning views across the mountainous landscape and Pacific Ocean as you travel from Ensenada to La Bufadora. Relax and try authentic Mexican dishes at a variety of seafront restaurants, while you soak in breathtaking views across the ocean.

From Tijuana: Valle de Guadalupe Private Winery Tour

3. From Tijuana: Valle de Guadalupe Private Winery Tour

Begin your day by meeting your tour guide at your hotel in Tijuana and enjoy the panoramic views of the highway to Valle de Guadalupe. Once in the valley, stop at LA Cetto winery where you will enjoy a delicious wine tasting.  Next, head to Baron Balche winery where you will also have a wine tasting. After the wineries, visit a local shop named "Los Globos." Taste local, homemade products such as different kinds of cheese, olive oils, homemade jam, bread, olives, and more.  Have lunch at your own expense and choose from a few options such as La Esperanza, Finca Altozano, or Malva. Finish your tour by getting dropped off back in Tijuana.

Guadalupe Valley: Complete Wine Route

4. Guadalupe Valley: Complete Wine Route

Find out about the processes of making a good wine on a dynamic tour guided by an expert guide. Visit winemakers and taste different varieties of wines as you explore 3 beautiful vineyards in the Guadalupe Valley. Gain a real understanding of the local culture as you enjoy meals in Finca Altozano by the famous Chef Javier Plascencia. Taste a delicious breakfast in the traditional Doña Esthela Kitchen.

From Ensenada: Ojos Negros Valley Cheese & Wine Tasting Tour

5. From Ensenada: Ojos Negros Valley Cheese & Wine Tasting Tour

Travel through the countryside cheese and wine route on a tour of the Ojos Negros Valley, located one hour east of Ensenada. Visit a winery, discover a local lavender farm, and enjoy various tastings of local products. Your first stop will be at Infinito Winery, where you will be attended to by Pepe Pedrosa, owner and winemaker of the winery. Enjoy a tour of the vineyard and learn more about the world of wine. Next, make your way to Rancho La Campana, where you can taste artisan cheeses paired with quality wines and other craft products in the underground cellar at La Cava de Marcelo. At Rancho La Campana, learn about the Ramonetti family, who have produced cheese and dairy products since 1911. Get an inside look at the cheese-making process on a guided tour of their facilities. Later, head to the only lavender farm in Baja California, Aleyha Lavender Farm (available Friday, Saturday, and Sunday). Once there, enjoy the heathland field with its beautiful colors and lagoons with ducks. Stop at the farm's store to shop artisanal and organic lavender-based items. Before the end of your visit, have time for a meal at the Grosso restaurant, offering gourmet cuisine based on lavender (at your own expense).

Basic Wine Route: Guadalupe Valley, Baja California

6. Basic Wine Route: Guadalupe Valley, Baja California

Follow the wine route to enter the Guadalupe Valley and taste the best in Mexican wine. Enjoy wines, hand-made snacks and excellent cuisine, in addition to the beautiful landscapes of the vineyards. Delight in and taste the exquisite wines of the Guadalupe Valley in Tijuana, Baja California on the La Ruta del Vino Tour. Learn about the process of making a good wine on a dynamic tour guided by an expert. Do not miss the opportunity to learn about an innovative culture through the tour and delicious lobster lunch.

Ensenada: Tacos Bike Fun Ride

7. Ensenada: Tacos Bike Fun Ride

Let's face it and try the best taco experience in the port of Ensenada! Whatever: fish, shrimp, barbacoa, carnitas… they can all be on the menu. Last but not least, try a specialty coffee or a genuine cup of chocolate, a great espresso or a better-than-Seattle flatwhite. This experience is unique because you will go to places outside the tourist realm: street stalls and food trucks… maybe even one or two historical sites along with a glass of wine or a margarita in the place where it was invented. What's not to like!

Valle de Guadalupe: Wine & Cheese Tour

8. Valle de Guadalupe: Wine & Cheese Tour

Discover Mexico's Baja California wine country on this wine and cheese tasting tour. Learn about the wine making process of this region and explore the famous wine and cheese route. Valle de Guadalupe is recognized internationally for the high quality of its wines and cheeses. In the Ojos Negros Valley, you'll visit and tour Cava de Marcelo winery, Ramonetti Cheeses and the San Rafael Vineyards.  At each stop, you can enjoy sampling some of the regional wines and cheeses. You'll also get to visit a surprise winery or craft brewery on your tour and have the opportunity to purchase locally-produced goods to take home with you.

Ensenada: Mezcal, Tequila, & Ceviches Guided Tasting Tour

9. Ensenada: Mezcal, Tequila, & Ceviches Guided Tasting Tour

Discover the traditional flavors of Mexican liquor with a tasting of three different mezcal and tequila varieties. Enjoy hotel pickup and drop-off, try different drinks and learn about their production processes, and finish with some authentic ceviche samples. Start with pickup from your accommodation in Ensenada before embarking on your tasting tour with a guide. Sample three different mezcal and tequila where we will taste one by one to distinguish the difference of types of agaves in Mezcal (same type of agave: Espadin) and types of reposados in Tequila (blanco, reposado and añejo) same label. This magical journey also ends with some locally made ceviches, typical of our Bajamed food considered the best in Mexico A personalized way to explore the scenic beauty and cultural diversity of Ensenada with a glass of tequila in hand! Finally, enjoy a tasting of traditional Baja-Ensenadense fish ceviches, with flavors such as chocolate and white clam. Finish with convenient drop-off at your hotel. and we will leave with a broad knowledge of our emblematic beverages that very few have mastered.

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Overall rating

4.9 / 5

based on 42 reviews

We really enjoyed our tour! We had 14 seats booked (the max was 15) so I assumed it would be private. Turns out the guide made us wait half an hour for another group that ultimately didn't show. That delay was disappointing and moderately frustrating but overall we enjoyed the tour a lot and recommend it when in Ensenada.

We visited 4 different locations in Valle.our tour guide Gina was so wonderful and great. She made extra special. I enjoyed the personalized pictures our tour guide took of us throughout our tour. Will definitely be booking them in the future for future trips and recommending.

The experience of this tour was excellent, we visited four boutiques, wines and food in a gourmet restaurant. All the attention in each of the places was very good. Our guide Luigi was excellent, the tour was really wonderful, we enjoyed it a lot

We loved exploring the great variety of vineyards that are in the Valle de Guadelupe! Eugenia was very knowledgeable and friendly, our group had a great time!

The scarf is worth it and the people in the market are very friendly! Luigi's service was excellent!