Do we need to make our own reservations?
No. We build the itinerary and arrange the winery reservations around your tastes, budget and the kind of El Dorado experience you want.
El Dorado Wine Tours
Gold Rush history, mountain scenery and relaxed Sierra foothill tasting rooms just east of Sacramento.
Starting at $249 / person.
El Dorado County, Sierra Foothills, CA
California’s Best-Kept Wine Country Secret
El Dorado County is one of California wine country’s best-kept secrets. Centered around Placerville and the surrounding Sierra foothills, it combines Gold Rush history, mountain scenery and seriously good wine without the crowds of better-known regions. Much like the gold once hidden in these hills, there is now a new treasure to discover.
Our private El Dorado wine tours from Sacramento showcase Rhône varietals, Zinfandel, Barbera and other mountain-grown wines alongside beautiful scenery and historic Gold Country character. It is the kind of place that still feels like a genuine discovery.
DepartureDoor-to-door from Sacramento
DurationFull day (approx. 8–9 hours)
Group Size1–5 guests • Groups up to 14
Experience3 winery visits & lunch
VarietalsRhône, Zinfandel, Barbera & mountain-grown reds
LunchPicnic at a winery
Your El Dorado Wine Tour Itinerary
1
Into Gold Country
We leave Sacramento behind and head east as the landscape begins to rise into the Sierra foothills. Historic Gold Rush towns, winding roads and changing elevation set the scene for a wine region that feels completely different from the valleys below.
2
A Taste at Altitude
Our first tasting introduces you to El Dorado’s mountain-grown style. Vineyards climb through the foothills at elevations far above the valley floor, creating distinctive wines alongside sweeping views and an easygoing welcome.
3
Picnic in the Foothills
By lunchtime, we slow the pace with a relaxed picnic at a winery. Surrounded by vines, pine-covered hills and fresh mountain air, it is exactly the kind of unhurried stop that makes El Dorado such an enjoyable day out.
4
History in Every Pour
The afternoon takes us deeper into the foothills, where old Gold Country character and modern winemaking sit comfortably side by side. A second estate might bring a higher elevation, a family story or a completely different expression of El Dorado’s mountain vineyards.
5
El Dorado at Its Best
The final tasting gives us a chance to slow down somewhere with real character — a vineyard view, a family estate or a laid-back tasting room that captures exactly why people fall for El Dorado.
6
The Journey Home
When the tastings are finished, your driver handles the journey back to Sacramento. Compare favorites, enjoy the scenery and relax after a full day in the foothills.
Plan Your Experience
Straightforward El Dorado pricing, with your per-person rate reducing as your group size increases.
Groups of TwoOur private El Dorado experience for couples.Total: $750
$375Per Guest
Groups of ThreeBetter value as your party grows.Total: $975
$325Per Guest
Groups of FourA great size for a relaxed foothills day.Total: $1,100
$275Per Guest
Group of FiveThe best per-person rate for a private tour.Total: $1,245
$249Per Guest
Looking after more than five guests? Our Large Group Wine Tours page covers the next step up in group size.
* Tasting Fees and Lunch not included *
El Dorado Tour FAQs
A Golden Nugget
This is where gold was first discovered in California. Not only is this a great way to enjoy a secret wine country, but there are plenty of treasures to discover! Unhurried, unassuming and unspoilt.
Can we have dinner after?
Absolutely! There are some great local restaurants and fine-dining options available for the complete experience. See for yourself with our
Wine & Dine Tour.
Ready for El Dorado?
Choose your date, tell us what kind of El Dorado day you have in mind, and we'll take care of the rest.
