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Wine Trolley Tours


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 74 attractions in Monterey
Traveler Description:
Experience an unforgettable journey wine tasting in the aesthetic beauty of Carmel Valley aboard "Hattie the Magnificent Trolley". We will pick you...... more » Experience an unforgettable journey wine tasting in the aesthetic beauty of Carmel Valley aboard "Hattie the Magnificent Trolley". We will pick you up at the Portola Plaza-Downtown Monterey at 11:00 AM and trolley you to Ventana Vinyards out at Tarpy's Flat. We then travel over the Salinas Mountains to visit the many tasting rooms in the Carmel Valley Village including: Bernardus Vineyards, Parsonage Vineyards, Chateau Sinnet, Heller Estate Organic Vineyards, Joullian Vineyards and Georis Winery. Our last stop is Mid Valley where we can visit Boete Winery and Chateau Julien. You will then be returned to Portola Plaza with all the wonderful memories, new friends and wines you have collected. « less
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Attraction type: Tour, Winery
Address: P.O. Box 1201 Monterey, CA 93942
Tel: 831 624-1700

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5 of 5 stars
TenderloinJoe   1 contribution
San Francisco
Dec 1, 2009

We had a great time on the wine trolley. Gary is a great tour guide. It was a beautiful November day and we had a great group. We started at Ventana, where Richard told us all about how to appreciate wines and really learn how to find the ones you like. He is a very good teacher. After that, we... more

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5 of 5 stars
bamolito   1 contribution
Monterey
Nov 23, 2009

This was the first time I had been on the wine trolley and I had a great time! It was very well organized and took me to many parts of Monterey I had never been to. Gary did an excellent job! He pointed out many interesting facts about Monterey. I would definitely recommend this trip to anyone who enjoys wine!! more

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5 of 5 stars
Jillian1982   1 contribution
Big Sur California
Nov 6, 2009

I would recommend this to EVERYONE (over the age of 21 of course) It is a fantastic way to experience the beauty of the Carmel Valley, get a chance to truly enjoy your friends and family, And to taste some of the best wines california vineyards have to offer. The cherry on top is the the Trolly Driver. He is... more

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5 of 5 stars
ratherbgardning   2 contributions
Santa Cruz, CA
Oct 29, 2009

What fun we had! We did this for our anniversary celebration (22 years). Enjoyed some great wine and the company of some FUN people... including our host and Trolley chauffeur, Gary. He plays some great tunes, is a fun tour guide and has great energy and a great sense of humor. You will NOT be disappointed! more

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5 of 5 stars
Howard-CA   2 contributions
Santa Cruz, CA
Oct 27, 2009

We wanted to go wine tasting, learn about local wines and not drive. We were successful on all counts. What we did not expect was such a fun time on the trolley. Gary, our host and driver, is a fun person; his great attitude became infectious. We met lots of good people while having a wonderful afternoon. more

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4 of 5 stars
whitetrashtraveler   7 contributions
Prescott, Az
Oct 17, 2009

This was a 10th anniversary present for my wife , and she loved it. I paid 189.00 for the couples package which includes a corkscrew, 2 souvenir wine glasses, lunch,wine tasting tickets, and a bottle of wine. Oh yea plus being chauffeured around for 5hrs. The guide Gary is very entertaining, although I suspect some of his facts about the... more

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WineTrolley, Owner

The Wine Trolley Tour from Monterey to Carmel Valley takes us through areas of fascinating historical sites and stories, some of which we share during our wine tour.

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5 of 5 stars
mother56   2 contributions
Salinas, California
Oct 12, 2009

Goes to the better wineries in Carmel Valley- Fun, easy, care-free time. Much cheaper than a limo and you make new friends. Enjoy the stops in Carmel Valley.... with a good variety of different wineries. One of the best ways to spend and afternoon in the Monterey Peninsula. I'd rather do this than shop in Carmel all afternoon. more

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5 of 5 stars
TonyaDC   1 contribution
Washington, DC
Oct 11, 2009

The Wine Trolley tour is great! We visited numerous tasting rooms and the personnel at the tasting rooms were patient, informative, and fun! It wasn't overcrowded, industrial-sized, touristy, or commercialized as some other wine/vineyard tours in more frequently visited areas might be. The driver (Gary?) was a great tour guide as well. more

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5 of 5 stars
Enjoyyourlife01   3 contributions
Rocklin
Oct 8, 2009

I highly recommend taking the wine trolly tour in Monterey/ Carmel. Gary your tour guide and driver has an awesome sense of humor and knows just about everything and everyone in Monterey and in Carmel. He will keep you entertained by telling stories about Monterey, pointing out different scenic sights and introduce you to a few of local winery owners.... more

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5 of 5 stars
cotterpf   29 contributions
tampa
Jul 14, 2009

My GF and I took Gary's Wine Van (Not Trolley). This was on a weekday and the tour only had 5. We stayed at Fisherman's Warf and at the Portoloa Plaza which BTW is an awesome hotel! Gary picks up in front of the hotel. We were taken to Ventana which was only 10 minutes from Downtown. We were then... more

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P.O. Box 1201, Monterey, CA 93942
Tel: 831 624-1700