Start with Metro
Ride the Orange Line from Metro Center to West Falls Church, about 22 minutes, and meet the tour at the Kiss & Ride.
Scheduled winery day trips from West Falls Church Metro
Washington DC wine tours, one easy Metro ride from the city.
Ride the Orange Line to West Falls Church, meet your Certified Tourism Ambassador host, and spend the day visiting three Loudoun County wineries without renting a car, coordinating rideshares, or choosing a designated driver.
Orange Line access
Three Loudoun County wineries
Explorer or tasting-inclusive Connoisseur
5.0on Google from 280+ reviews
2,000+guests welcomed in wine country
3winery stops on each scheduled route
1clear Metro-accessible meeting point
A practical escape from Washington
The hard part of a winery day from DC is usually getting everyone there.
Loudoun County wine country is close enough for a day trip, but a self-planned outing can involve a rental car, multiple reservations, changing drivers, and expensive rides between rural properties. Vineyard Voyages turns those moving parts into one arranged day.
Board Once
Settle into professional group transportation instead of coordinating separate cars or repeated rideshares.
Visit Three Wineries
Follow the published Loudoun County route for the date, with pacing and transitions handled by the team.
Return to the Same Place
Finish the day back at West Falls Church Metro so the trip home is straightforward.
Important pickup detail
The Loudoun County 3-Winery Day Trip does not begin in downtown Washington. It meets at West Falls Church Metro in Virginia, about 22 minutes from Metro Center on the Orange Line. Private experiences may be planned with custom pickup across the region when confirmed in the final proposal.
How a DC winery tour works
From city morning to wine-country afternoon.
This is an illustrative flow rather than a promise of exact times or wineries. The live booking calendar and published route provide the details for each departure.
9:30 AM
Leave the City
Take Metro toward West Falls Church or arrive at the Kiss & Ride by car.
10:00 AM
Meet Your Host
Check in, review the day, and board the vehicle with the rest of the group.
11:00 AM
Enjoy Three Stops
Visit three Loudoun County wineries with time for tastings, scenery, food purchases, and conversation.
6:00 PM
Return to Metro
Ride back to the original meeting point and continue into Washington without taking the wheel.
Times, wineries, food, tastings, and other inclusions depend on the selected date and ticket. Traffic and winery operations can affect the return time.
Choose how much is arranged
The transportation and route are handled either way.
Both scheduled-tour ticket types include round-trip transportation from West Falls Church, a three-winery route, and a Certified Tourism Ambassador host. The distinction is whether the winery tastings are included.
Explorer
Choose this ticket when you want to decide what to purchase at each winery.
- Scheduled three-winery route
- Round-trip professional transportation
- Certified Tourism Ambassador host
- Tastings, glasses, bottles, and lunch purchased separately
Connoisseur
Choose this ticket when you want one pre-selected tasting or flight arranged at each winery.
- Everything included with the scheduled route
- One pre-selected tasting or flight at each winery
- Fewer purchase decisions during the day
- Lunch remains available for separate purchase
Explorer is $99 per guest and the tasting-inclusive Connoisseur is $179 per guest, plus a 6% booking fee. Direct-booking benefits, availability, and complete inclusions are shown in Xola. Review the selected option before checkout.
A look beyond the city
A DC wine tour should feel like a real day away.
The setting changes quickly once the group reaches Loudoun County: vineyard rows, mountain views, welcoming tasting rooms, and enough time to enjoy each stop.
Scheduled or private
Choose the pickup structure that fits your group.
The scheduled winery tour is the simplest choice for individuals, couples, and smaller groups who can meet at Metro. A private experience is the better fit when the group needs a custom pickup, its own vehicle, or a personalized itinerary.
Loudoun County 3-Winery Day Trip
Choose a published date, meet at West Falls Church Metro, and join the route assigned to that departure.
- Individual seat booking
- Three-winery published route
- Explorer or Connoisseur ticket
- West Falls Church return
Private Wine-Country Experience
Start with the group size, occasion, preferred date, pickup location, and the atmosphere you want. Vineyard Voyages develops the transportation and itinerary through a customized proposal.
Options are confirmed through a customized proposal. Your proposal will clearly outline the experiences and options selected for your group.
Your hosts
Meet the hosts guests name in their reviews.
All three are Certified Tourism Ambassadors.
Guest feedback
A day trip that feels easy from the beginning.
★★★★★
“The ideal day trip for me and my friends.”Shannon C. · Tripadvisor review
★★★★★
“Customer service was top notch.”Kameron H. · Tripadvisor review
Before you book
A few details make the day easier to plan.
Adults 21+
Loudoun County 3-Winery Day Trips are strictly for guests age 21 and older.
Full-Day Experience
The scheduled day is approximately eight hours from West Falls Church. Traffic and winery operations can affect return time.
Rain or Shine
Tours operate in changing weather, and partner wineries have tasting rooms for indoor enjoyment.
Accessibility
The current executive bus is not wheelchair accessible. Contact Vineyard Voyages before booking with mobility questions.
Wine day trip from DC: the facts in one place
| Tour | Loudoun County 3-Winery Day Trip |
|---|---|
| Days | Saturday Day Trip: Saturdays, March through November, plus December 5 and 12, 2026. Sunday Funday: Sundays from October 25, 2026, 11 AM to 5 PM, Metro or Leesburg pickup, 2 wineries, lunch not included |
| Pickup, DC side | West Falls Church Metro Kiss & Ride, 7040 Haycock Road, Falls Church, VA 22043 (Orange Line) · map |
| Departs and returns, DC side | Saturday 10:00 AM, back about 6:00 PM (about 8 hours). Sunday 11:00 AM, back about 5:00 PM |
| Pickup, Leesburg | Market Station, 110 South Street SE, Leesburg, VA 20175 · map |
| Departs and returns, Leesburg | Saturday 11:15 AM, back about 5:15 PM (about 6 hours). Sunday 11:55 AM, back about 4:15 PM |
| Wineries | Saturday: 3 per day, from 13 Loudoun County partners on 4 rotating routes. Sunday Funday: 2 per day, from the same partners · see which date runs which route |
| Explorer ticket | Saturday $99 per guest plus 6% booking fee ($104.94); Sunday Funday $79 plus 6% ($83.74). Transportation, host and reserved winery seating. Tastings bought at each stop. |
| Connoisseur ticket | Saturday $179 per guest plus 6% booking fee ($189.74); Sunday Funday $139 plus 6% ($147.34). Everything in Explorer plus a tasting or flight arranged at every winery (3 on Saturday, 2 on Sunday), and a free tumbler when you book direct. |
| Lunch | Not included on either ticket. Bought at the winery; the second stop allows time to sit down and eat. |
| Who can come | Adults 21 and over. Solo guests, couples and small groups share the bus. |
| Minimum to run | 6 guests. Under 6, you choose another date or convert to a private tour. |
| Groups of 10 or more | Save $5 a ticket when booked direct, or go private (10 to 50 guests) from $150 per guest |
| Cancellation | Sales are final. Optional Trip Protection, $15 per guest, allows cancellation up to 24 hours before departure. |
| Weather | Rain or shine |
| Accessibility | The 27-passenger executive bus is not wheelchair accessible. Call before booking to talk through options. |
| Alcohol on board | Not permitted on scheduled tours |
| Rating | 5.0 on Google from 280+ reviews · read them on Google |
| Recognition | Visit Loudoun 2024 New Tourism Business of the Year · Top 5 Wine Tour, Best of Loudoun 2026 |
| Book direct | Our lowest price: $104.94 all-in for Explorer here, while booking sites list this tour from about $120. Booking direct also gets you a free tumbler with Connoisseur and $5 off each ticket for groups of 10 or more. |
| Book | Live dates, routes and seats · call or text 571-250-0827 |
Why it works this way
- Why a bus instead of driving. Loudoun County wineries sit on rural roads about 45 to 75 minutes from DC, with nothing walkable between them, and rideshare pickups from remote wineries are unreliable. On a bus, nobody in your group has to be the designated driver.
- Why we hold the reservations. Many wineries require reservations for weekend tastings and for groups. We book the seating at all three stops before you arrive.
- Why West Falls Church. It is on Metro's Orange Line, so you can ride in from the city instead of driving to wine country. WMATA says parking at its lots is free on weekends and federal holidays for Metro riders.
- Explorer or Connoisseur. Choose Explorer if someone in your group is not drinking or you want to pick tastings on the spot. Choose Connoisseur if you want a tasting ready at every stop without ordering or paying at each winery.
- Scheduled or private. Up to 9 guests, the scheduled tour is the simplest and lowest-cost option. At 10 or more, a private tour adds pickup at your door and your choice of wineries, from $150 per guest.
Which wineries each route visits
| Catoctin Heritage Excursion | Casanel Vineyards & Winery, Fleetwood Farm Winery, Firefly Cellars |
|---|---|
| Piedmont Country Journey | Good Spirit Farm, Williams Gap Vineyard, Carriage House Wineworks |
| Valley Vistas Excursion | 868 Estate Vineyards, 8 Chains North Winery, Fabbioli Cellars |
| Potomac Terroir Getaway | Tranquility Farm & Winery, Hillsborough Winery, and Domaine Fortier or Kalero Vineyard, depending on the date |
Common trips, priced
| 2 guests, Explorer | $209.88 including the booking fee |
|---|---|
| 2 guests, Connoisseur | $379.48 including the booking fee |
| 4 guests, Connoisseur | $758.96 including the booking fee |
Trip Protection ($15 per guest), lunch and gratuity are extra.
Check these facts yourself
- Award: Visit Loudoun names Vineyard Voyages its 2024 New Tourism Business of the Year (American Bus Association coverage)
- Award: Top 5, 2026 Wine Tour, Best of Loudoun (Loudoun Times-Mirror)
- Google reviews: Vineyard Voyages on Google Maps
- Tourism listing: Visit Loudoun
- Licensed passenger carrier: USDOT 4252616 on FMCSA SAFER
- Weekend parking: WMATA parking details
Facts checked September 30, 2026. Where this block and your booking confirmation differ, the confirmation controls.
Washington DC wine tour questions
What to know before leaving the city.
Does the scheduled wine tour pick up in downtown Washington DC?
No. The scheduled tour meets at West Falls Church Metro Kiss & Ride in Virginia. It is reached from Washington on the Orange Line. Private experiences may include custom pickup when confirmed in the proposal.
How do I reach the pickup point from Washington?
Take the Orange Line to West Falls Church and follow the trip-specific meeting instructions in your confirmation. Guests may also arrive by car.
How many wineries does the tour visit?
Each Loudoun County 3-Winery Day Trip is planned around three winery stops in Loudoun County. The route page shows the expected winery lineup for each date.
Are wine tastings included?
The Explorer ticket does not include tastings. The tasting-inclusive Connoisseur ticket includes one pre-selected tasting or flight at each of the three wineries. Review the current Xola option details before checkout.
Is lunch included?
No. Lunch is available for purchase at the second winery and is not included with either scheduled-tour ticket.
How long is a wine tour from DC?
The scheduled experience is approximately eight hours from West Falls Church. Add the Metro travel time needed to reach the pickup point from your starting location in Washington.
Can non-drinkers join a DC winery tour?
Yes. Guests can enjoy the transportation, scenery, company, food options, and winery atmosphere without drinking. Purchases and tasting participation depend on the ticket selected.
Can my group request specific wineries?
Not on the scheduled tour. Scheduled departures follow the published route for that date. A private experience is the better fit for groups seeking a customized itinerary.
Are scheduled-tour bookings refundable?
Scheduled-tour sales are final. Optional Trip Protection is available at checkout for $15 per person under the terms presented during booking.
Live dates and availability
Book your wine tour from Washington DC.
Use the live Xola calendar to compare dates, West Falls Church pickup, ticket options, current prices, and seat availability. A date is not reserved until checkout is completed and a confirmation is received.
- Select the West Falls Church pickup.
- Choose Explorer or tasting-inclusive Connoisseur.
- Review current fees, policies, and inclusions before payment.
Need a downtown hotel, office, or home pickup for a private group? Use the private-tour pathway instead of booking scheduled seats individually.
