Breakaway Tours Wine and Events
Breakaway Tours Wine and Events
Breakaway Tours Wine and Events
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8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Breakaway Tours Wine and Events has been delivering Deliciously Fun, Educational Wine Tours, fresh daily since 1995! Our deep roots allow our guests unmatched access & privileges in Santa Barbara, Paso Robles & SLO Coast wine regions. Let us take you off the beaten path and beyond the tasting bar, all tours are private & crafted around your tastes & preferences. You can direct us, we can direct you, we can collaborate. We know these wine regions like our own backyard, wait, it is our own backyard! We are female and locally owned, serving locals, leisure visitors & corporate groups alike. With a full/varied fleet, we can handle any size group. Trust your wine country escape to the longest running, creative, trusted & respected operator in these neck of the vineyards!
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Carin R
1 contribution
Dec 2021
Jill planned the most incredible wine tasting/education experience for our corporate group. The barrel tasting at Margerum was the highlight, complete with a table of cheese & charcuterie under gorgeous chandeliers. We learned so much about wine and the SY valley, the group was engaged the entire time and are still talking about it weeks later. Our wine bus driver, Charlie, was super fun and accommodating as well. It was a day to be remembered and will certainly be using Breakaway Tours again!
Written December 17, 2021
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Wesley H
2 contributions
Aug 2023
Breakaway brings the amazing guests.
I do wine tours for private parties at Native9 Wine, and from the tour companies we've worked with, Breakaway is by far the best!
Book with confidence that they will take you to the great spots with amazing information, education, and the best wines out there.
I wish there were 6 stars to set them apart.
I do wine tours for private parties at Native9 Wine, and from the tour companies we've worked with, Breakaway is by far the best!
Book with confidence that they will take you to the great spots with amazing information, education, and the best wines out there.
I wish there were 6 stars to set them apart.
Written August 8, 2023
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traci_stanton
Chicago, IL16 contributions
Nov 2019
I worked with Jill on setting up our wine tour. It was my milestone birthday and I wanted to make sure we hit places that everyone in our group of 10 would enjoy. The day was perfect and our driver was extremely knowledge and fun. The 3 wineries they picked were perfect and the location for lunch was super cute. We had a great time and I would definitely recommend Breakaway Tours again.
Written November 11, 2019
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Julia R
Scottsdale, AZ8 contributions
Oct 2014 • Friends
We had a good experience on our wine trip to 3 wineries with a gourmet picnic lunch included. We could have visited more wineries but decided we'd like to head back home on the 1 to get a view of the ocean. Our driver, Ray, was very knowledgeable and accommodating.
We originally had a group of 6 and a van reserved, as it turned out 2 had to bow out, please know the price of the tour fluctuates with each 2 guests. They were clear to us about this in the beginning and since we lost 2 the price went up for the remaining 4 guests because we still had the van and full resources were reserved for 6. I would suggest having a contingency plan with your group members should 2+ people have to cancel.
Enjoy!
We originally had a group of 6 and a van reserved, as it turned out 2 had to bow out, please know the price of the tour fluctuates with each 2 guests. They were clear to us about this in the beginning and since we lost 2 the price went up for the remaining 4 guests because we still had the van and full resources were reserved for 6. I would suggest having a contingency plan with your group members should 2+ people have to cancel.
Enjoy!
Written November 12, 2014
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Hello Julia,
We're so glad you enjoyed your day in wine country and we love Ray as much as our guests do, a wealth of knowledge and fun to spend the day with. It is true that the price on the private charters fluctuate with the number of guests on board as your largest fixed cost is your transportation and the more people that share it, the less per person. It can be challenging when your numbers adjust on you.
Next time, you might consider joining one of our Scheduled Wine Tours available in San Luis Obispo and/or Paso Robles Wine Regions (currently not available in Santa Barbara), this tour is priced by the person and remains fixed whether you have 1 or 10 guests. We blend small(er) groups together w/ door-door service, you meet/make new friends, visit 4 wineries, it includes our gourmet picnic lunch as well as our signature Deliciously Fun Wine Education. These tours can be booked directly through our website at any time.
We thank you for choosing Breakaway Tours and we hope to have you on board again soon... Until then ~ Cheers!
Jill Tweedie & Team Breakaway
Written November 18, 2014
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Lynda A T
Buckeye, AZ10 contributions
Mar 2017 • Couples
BreakAway Tours gave 20 members of our Buckeye, AZ wine club quite the special tour of several wineries in the Santa Ynez Valley out of Solvang, CA. Our wine guides (Jill + Erik) took us to 6 wineries over 2 days with a delicious lunch mixed in each day and wonderful wines. We couldn't have asked for a more organized and fun 2-days. Highly recommend BreakAway Tours for any wine country tour.
Written March 22, 2017
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Hi Lynda,
Thank you for taking your time to share your experience with fellow wine lovers, or soon to be wine lovers! I had a great time with your group, we were excited for your ah-mazing itinerary! We look forward to next years! Thanks again for choosing Breakaway Tours! Take good care.
Jill and Team Breakaway
Written March 29, 2017
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Erika C
Aliso Viejo, California, United States1 contribution
Sep 2014 • Couples
We used Breakaway Tours in Santa Barbara/Santa Ynez for my husband's 40th birthday weekend! It was a wonderful experience from start to finish. Jill and Ali were SO helpful in planning the perfect afternoon for our group of 5 couples. They were flexible with our schedules which included picking our group up in 2 separate places....downtown Santa Barbara (for the girls) and the Sandpiper golf course (for the guys). Our driver and tour guide, Ray was the perfect fit for our group! He was informative and fun and made sure everything was ready for us at each winery we arrived at. Jill did an amazing job of selecting our wineries and we had a fabulous time. I would recommend this company to anyone doing wine tasting in Santa Ynez! Now we just need to plan our next trip back!
Written October 6, 2014
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Hi Erika,
So glad that a good time was had by all! What a great way to celebrate your hubby's 40th, I'm sure it's one he will remember for years, who remembers what birthday or Christmas gift that got last year? Experiences are something to treasure and relive on a regular basis... Thank you again for choosing Breakaway Tours. we hope to have the pleasure of you and yours on board again soon. Please keep in mind that we serve the San Luis Obispo & Paso Robles Wine Regions as well.
Until then ~ Cheers!
Jill & Team Breakaway
Written November 18, 2014
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kroozl
Los Angeles, CA2 contributions
Feb 2014 • Business
We had a corporate event and engaged Breakaway Tours to tour the Santa Ynez wine area. All of the participants on the tour had a really good time. Jill was fantastic during the planning stage, listening to my list of wants, and executing flawlessly. We had a mid-sized group which is sometimes difficult to find the right transportation for and still be cost-effective. Jill found the right vehicle to fit our group of 26 which was a black, sleek, executive-style coach, but it didn’t look like a bus. Our tour guide, Valorie, was perfect for our group. She was knowledgeable about the Santa Ynez region and not only filled us in on the wines, but also information about the area. She was very subtle about rounding up people at the winery when it was time to move on to the next one. I would recommend Breakaway Tours to anyone planning a corporate event and I would definitely use them again in future.
Written February 25, 2014
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2012Sb
Pismo Beach, CA1 contribution
May 2012 • Friends
It was a wonderful and informative day from beginning to end. From the time we left until we returned. At each venue we were greeted warmly and treated in a very special manner. Our driver was great, and Jill made the experience more than pleasant and enjoyable. It was truly a treat. Would certainly do it again!
Written June 6, 2012
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pmgc
San Luis Obispo, California, United States1 contribution
May 2012 • Friends
WOW!
From the moment we stepped on board the bus, the entire day was perfectly suited to our group! Wine tasting venues were exactly what we were looking for; lunch and dinner restaurants were excellent choices and our driver... Our driver was the master at temperature control in the bus, (very important with 9 women...) kept us on schedule and even carried our wine purchases to the bus! All of the wineries were ready for us and one even had a special line up of wines for us to taste!
Thanks to Jill for taking the time to figure out exactly what we were looking for on our Sunday wine outing! Can't wait for the next time!
From the moment we stepped on board the bus, the entire day was perfectly suited to our group! Wine tasting venues were exactly what we were looking for; lunch and dinner restaurants were excellent choices and our driver... Our driver was the master at temperature control in the bus, (very important with 9 women...) kept us on schedule and even carried our wine purchases to the bus! All of the wineries were ready for us and one even had a special line up of wines for us to taste!
Thanks to Jill for taking the time to figure out exactly what we were looking for on our Sunday wine outing! Can't wait for the next time!
Written June 6, 2012
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LOL about your comment on the temperature control on the bus, SO TRUE! I'll be sure to pass on your kind words to your driver Richard. It was a great day full of ah-mazing wine and food to go with it. We pride ourselves on being as much foodies as we are winos! We look forward to the pleasure of you and yours on board again soon...
Until then ~ Cheers!
Jill
Written June 18, 2012
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LeeAnne F
Pismo Beach, CA1 contribution
May 2012 • Friends
I'd read a review in Wine Spectator of the "Ghetto Wineries" but was unfamiliar with all that the Lompoc region held. Fantastic day orchastrated by Breakaway - super attentive guide and driver! Terrific wine tasting venues, appointments made all the difference! Thanks Jill for making the experience to great. Looking forward to the next one. LeeAnne Fisher
Written May 29, 2012
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LeeAnne, it was our sincere pleasure to take you slumming as well! Now you are in the know along with others who have ventured forward, looking for a unique, tasty wine experience such as the "Ghetto". We love making Spectator dreams come true and hope to have the pleasure of you and yours on board again soon... please keep in mind we also serve the remainder of Santa Barbara county, San Luis Obispo and Paso Robles. Until then ~ Cheers!
Written June 4, 2012
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