Sip through Verde Valley wineries with stops at Alcantara, Merkin, and Arizona Stronghold
4 Hours
Pickup/drop-off, local guide, water
Ride with a small, social group as you explore three Verde Valley wine stops with time for photos and scenic views along the way. Pay as you go for tastings and food, and enjoy a guided afternoon with built-in gratuity.
Wine tastings, glasses, bottles, and food are not included; you will pay as you go at each stop. Ages 21+.
Cancel at least 24 hours before the tour to receive a gift card for future use. Cancellations within 24 hours receive no gift card. No cash refunds for any reason. Removing a person: 75% refund for that person; 25% retained. If anyone arrives intoxicated, tour may be canceled with no refund or gift card.
Plan to pay as you go for wine tasting flights, glasses, bottles, and any food you order at the stops. You’ll also pay for any purchases you make at tasting rooms (such as wine, souvenirs, or snacks). An 18% gratuity for your guide is automatically added to all reservations.
Yes. You must be 21+ to join.
If any guest arrives intoxicated, the tour may be canceled with no refund or gift card issued.
We pick you up at any hotel or vacation rental within city limits. Meet at The Art of Wine if outside the city of Sedona.
Guides Ed and Juan are the real stars of this operation, and their names come up again and again for good reason. Both bring deep local knowledge, genuine warmth, and a knack for reading the group and adjusting on the fly. Reviewers frequently highlight how personalized the experience feels, with itineraries shaped around the group's preferences rather than a rigid script. The Verde Valley wine scene itself tends to surprise visitors who didn't know Arizona had a serious wine culture worth exploring. The tours visit smaller, charming wineries that most travelers wouldn't find independently, and the overall pacing feels relaxed and social rather than rushed. Solo travelers, couples, and groups all seem to leave feeling well looked after. One reviewer did note that a larger group setting fell short of expectations, with less individual attention and wine education than hoped for, so if that deeper learning experience matters to you, a smaller or private tour may be the better fit.
We loved our tour guide. He was very knowledgeable about the area, the wine and wineries he took us to. He was also very funny and FUN! His plan changed on the fly for our destinations after asking us all a few questions. It ended up being a perfect day! Beautiful settings, great wine and great company.
Sheryl Hulsey
May 21, 2026
We loved our tour guide. He was very knowledgeable about the area, the wine and wineries he took us to. He was also very funny and FUN! His plan changed on the fly for our destinations after asking us all a few questions. It ended up being a perfect day! Beautiful settings, great wine and great company.
Sheryl Hulsey
May 21, 2026