The 151 Hop On Public Tour

The Beer, Wine, and Cider Hop On Tour

This four stop tour is the area's most affordable and flexible way to explore the best breweries and wineries on our doorstep. The tour begins in Charlottesville with a complimentary pickup from your pre-selected hotel or from Three Notch'd Brewing Company @ IX Art Park.

Once we've gone over the safety spiel and general route orientation, the group will ride as a whole to begin the route. After a quick 45 minute ride out to Rt. 151, you have your personal choice of Blue Toad Hard Cider, Devils Backbone Brewing Company, [Bold Rock Hard Cider] or (https://boldrock.com/visit/nellysford-cidery/), for the first destination.

Afterwards, you'll be free to select Bold Rock Hard Cider, or Three Notch'd Brewing Company, or Hill Top Berry Farm and Winery for your second destination.

Then, Veritas Vineyards, Brewing Tree Beer Company, or Silverback Distillery, are your third stop choices.

Finally, Brewing Tree Beer Company, Silverback Distillery, Flying Fox Vineyards, or Blue Mountain Brewery are your fourth and last stop choices.

After the final stop, you'll hop on and head back to Charlottesville where you'll hop off at Three Notch'd Brewing or your original pick up location.

Rates:

$79.50 per person (Ages 21+)

Meeting Location:

For Three Notch'd pickups ONLY
Three Notch'd Brewing Company
We'll pick you up at the stop light behind Three Notch'd Brewery. Feel free to park anywhere suitable in the IX Complex.

Start Time:

11AM

Tour Duration:

6 hours (4 Stops)

Time At Each Destination:

One Hour

Transportation Included:

Round trip transportation to all destinations. Complimentary pick up at select hotels and anywhere within Charlottesville City limits for groups 6 or larger (Call 434-218-3565 to confirm).

Rescheduling/Refund Policy:

ALL cancellations incur a $5 cancellation service fee per seat. If the cancellation is made 48 hours or more prior to the start of the tour, we encourage you to reschedule for another day or take a full refund (minus the cancellation service fee and online booking service fee). If its within 24-48 hours you'll have the option to re-book once for another date. If within 24 hours, it is nonrefundable nor re-bookable.

Tipping the Driver:

While not required, a minimum $5-$10 per person additional gratuity to the driver is suggested.

Weather Policy:

Activity takes place rain or shine. Be prepared for inclement weather. You WILL be outside.

Age Restrictions:

All tour participants must be ages 21 and up with valid ID.

Participants:

Tours are public and you will accompany an average of 6-8 other participants depending on your own party size. Groups of 6 or more are encouraged to reach out to each destination after they decide on their own itinerary. The bus runs on an hour loop and will not wait for participants past the scheduled departure time.

Not Included:

Food, tastings, and driver gratuities.

Minimum Amount of Participants:

We require at least 6 total tour participants to operate. Not 6 in your group, just 6 total people to run the tour.

Maximum Amount of Participants:

Due to operation limitations at select destinations, groups of 6 or more may not be able to be served tasting flights at all destinations. Bottle and by the glass sales are welcomed.

Outside Alcohol:

Open alcohol not permitted.

Cleaning Fees:

Don't be that guy or girl. Any bodily fluids will incur a $350 cleaning fee and any additional fees incurred for cleaning and/or repairs.

License:

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