Tour Overview
About the tour
The Old Wine Route is located south of Ensenada approximately 40 km (25 miles). It is made up of the 3 oldest valleys in the region: La Grulla, Santo Tomas and San Vicente Ferrer.
On this route you will find the first wineries and the oldest vineyards where wine was made for the first time in Baja California.
This route has spaces where you can taste incredible wines and find unique landscapes.
Places to visit
Santo Tomas de Aquino Valley, Ancient Wine Route
Wineries of Santo Tomas
Casa Zamora & Zarcillo Restaurant
Highlights
- Small Groups
- Pickup option at hotels and BandB
- All inclusive
- Wine Pairing
- Tour BC's First Wine Valleys
Itinerary
You will be picked up from your hotel or Airbnb in Ensenada, Valle de Guadalupe between 9:45 AM and 10:00 AM. During this 7-hour excursion you will be transferred to the Santo Tomas Valley on the Old Wine Route.
Travel along Baja California's oldest wine route, located an hour south of Ensenada.
Our first (1 hour) stop will be at Bodegas de Santo Tomas, you will have the opportunity to taste the labels of the Mexico line (included in the price) and learn more about the first wine producers in the region. Santo Tomas Winery founded in 1888 is the oldest in Baja California recognized internationally for its excellent wines. The winery where they produce the wine is off limits (it is the round building in the middle of the vineyards, designed by Alejandro D'Acosta.
Then we will visit the renowned Casa Zamora winery of the first Mexican winemaker Laura Zamora with more than 45 years of experience making wines in Baja California and advises other wineries in Mexico. There you will have the opportunity to make a tasting of 5 wines accompanied by canapés (included in the price) of the gourmet cuisine of Chef Pedro Gómez de Zarcillo Restaurant with a style of cuisine "Mix", stands out between the Mediterranean, Mexican and artistic.
You will be taken back to your hotel around 5:00 p.m. You will have bottled water and snacks during the tour.
Pickup details:
Any hotel in Ensenada City.
Any hotel in Guadalupe Valley.
B&B in Ensenada City and/or Guadalupe Valley.
Vacational rentals.
Note:
Not available for cruise ship visitors
Trip includes
Included
- Experienced local guide/driver.
Guiding Method
Self drive
Appetizers / Light snacks.
Bottled water/ice.
Pioneer tasting (5 wines line Mexico) Bodegas de Santo Tomas.
Tasting of 5 wines accompanied by canapés Casa Zamora & Zarcillo Restaurant.
Passenger insurance
Bus/Tourist Bus, Car, Minivan
- Hotel or Airbnb pickup and drop-off in Ensenada or Valle de Guadalupe at no additional cost.
- Pet friendly
Additional Information
Tour recommended for adults 18 years old & up, if you are bringing kids, please specify in comments.
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Minimum drinking age is 18 years
Not wheelchair accessible vehicles
Stroller accessible
Dress code is casual
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
Children must be accompanied by an adult
We recommend to have breakfast before the tour
Don’t forget to call your bank to tell them you will be in Mexico, in order to avoid being blocked
You can pay with credit/debit card everywhere, but bring some cash for tipping and souvenirs.
Don’t need to exchange Us Dollars to Mexican Pesos, Us Dollars cash accepted everywhere
Few ATM machines available
Excluded
- Purchase of wines and other beverages.
- Gratuities
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Book the tour by paying only 25% upfront, and settle the remaining amount 30 days before the tour departure.
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