The Route 231 Hop On Public Tour

The Route 231- Keswick, Gordonsville, and Barboursville Public Hop On Winery Tour

previously named The Barboursville Tour

The area's most affordable and flexible way to explore the best 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.

The group will ride as a whole to begin the route with your choice of Merrie Mill Farm & Vineyards, Keswick Vineyards, Patch Brewing Co, as your first destination.

Next, you'll have the option to pick Patch Brewing Co, Barbeque Exchange, Well Hung Vineyards, or Honah Lee Vineyard for your second destination.

Finally, Horton Vineyards, The Barn at 678 Vineyard, Barboursville Vineyards, Exchange Cafe and Virginia Foothills Distillery & Co, Chestnut Oak Vineyards are your last choices.

At the end of the last stop, you'll hop on and head back to Charlottesville where you'll hop off at Three Notch'd Brewery or your original pick up location.

Rates:

$74.20 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:

6.5 hours roundtrip- (3) 1-hour Stops

Time At Each Destination:

One Hour- stop order subject to change due to traffic, venue hours & capacity, etc.

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 $10 per person additional gratuity to the driver is suggested and greatly appreciated.

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:

PC 1457 SSC 76