Artisan Excursion Wine Tours - Solvang, California

Michelle Barker

Amazing Private Wine Tour with Tom – A Perfect Day in Solvang!

Our private wine tour with Tom from Artisan Excursion Wine Tours was absolutely fantastic! From start to finish, he provided an exceptional experience, making sure we visited some of the best wineries and hidden gems in the Solvang area. His knowledge, professionalism, and friendly personality truly made our day special.

We started at Brander Vineyard, where we enjoyed some beautifully balanced wines in a relaxed setting. Then, we had a delightful olive oil tasting at Rancho Olivos, which added a unique and flavorful touch to the tour. Next, we visited Imagine Winery, which was, without a doubt, my favorite stop of the day. The intimate setting, paired with the incredible knowledge of the owner, made for a truly special and personal tasting experience—we got to sit at the bar and learn so much about the wines in a way that felt both educational and welcoming. We ended the tour at Lafond Winery and Vineyard, where we not only tasted great wines but also got to enjoy the company of their friendly goats and adorable kitties!

The entire experience was smooth, relaxing, and so much fun, thanks to Tom’s expert guidance. He took care of everything, ensuring we had an unforgettable day without any worries. Plus, the small group setting (just us and one other couple) made it feel exclusive and personal. If you’re looking for an incredible wine tour in Solvang, I highly recommend booking with Tom—he knows all the best spots and truly makes the experience one to remember!

Morgan Davis

Tom was a great tour guide and had good conversation with us. He was a safe driver and was knowledgeable on where he was taking us. We enjoyed all of the wineries we went to and the olive oil farm we saw. Overall, we think this is a great way to spend some time during a trip in Solvang.

Nat M

I booked this tour for my friends for my birthday and had the best time! Tom was very knowledgeable of the area, he made the drive comfortable and enjoyable. I don’t drink wine often, and after this tour I am now a huge fan! 10/10 recommend this tour!

Ann S

Tom was our driver and he was very professional, on time, and easygoing. He took us to 4 places -- 3 winemakers and an olive oil farm.

Our group was fun and easygoing. Just the perfect size too. There were 8 of us, including me and my group.

I was glad we were able to stop at the olive oil farm because sometimes he isn't able to due to space and time. So you might be able to go or not. They sell lemon cucumbers, a variety of raw honey, balsamic vinegars, and olive oils. They had free samples of each.

I love that Tom picks small operated wine producers over big ones that mass produce their wines. We went to Brander, Tomi Cellars, and Lafond.

Lunch was a sandwich of your choosing, a bag of chips, and chocolate chip cookies. We had lunch around 2 pm at the second winemaker. So I strongly advise that you have a solid breakfast or you'll be hungry for a while.

I don't drink wine often or go on wine tastings often but I enjoyed the overall tour. It was a very scenic ride and each wine producer was quite different from the other. Learned a lot of new things too! I liked Brander's wines the most. Tomi Cellars was the most passionate and unique. And Lafond Vineyard was the most beautiful, picturesque vineyard we visited.

We drove from Los Angeles for this and it took about 2.5 hours with no traffic on a Saturday morning for anyone wanting to do a day trip from L.A. But spending the night is better if you want to explore the beautiful area.

Pamela Nardella

Tom was informative about the Ynez region. The wine tour was perfect visiting 3 smaller wineries/vineyards, each had a very personal touch.

Gwen Zimlin

What a great tour! We were picked up at our hotel on time. Tom explained where we would be going and that he likes to take people to smaller wineries and all over the Santa Ynez valley. Our favorite winer was Imagine Wines. We could have talked to the owner all day. Such an interesting man and what a life! There we had a very delicious lunch: sandwiches, chips, cookies, and water. Tom is very personable and we talked on the way to each one. I highly recommend this wine tour.

Russell Romo

It was a great experience. Variety of wineries were a great idea. The fact that you can come close to the barrels of wines and how it's being processed is a great deal. Tom was a very friendly accommodating as well. Lunch was very good, fresh too. I would recommend this tour to my family and friends.

Cinthia Inzunza

Had a wonderful time doing this winery tour with my boyfriend! Glad I read the reviews and opted to do this one instead! Felt very intimate, personalized, and special, all the more since it was just my boyfriend and I! The tour guide, Tom, made it more worthwhile by combining his amiable personality along with the winemakers' excellent expertise! The wine spots we hit were also like hidden gems as they aren't the big ones we're accustomed to doing on most tours. Sipping wine out on the country side and enjoying our time without being rushed is what created a cozy ambiance. I can't thank Tom enough for giving my boyfriend and I a pleasant mini vacation to "sit back and relax" in the moment. Book this tour and support this wonderful business! On another side note, lunch was delicious and you even taste wine straight from the barrel 👌🏼