DRIPPING SPRINGS PRIVATE FIELD GUIDE
Six Hours of Hill Country Tastings: A Private Dripping Springs Wine Tour
A six-hour private outing from Austin that visits three customer-favorite Dripping Springs wineries with tastings and advance reservations handled by Texas Tipsy Tours.
Six Hours of Hill Country Tastings: A Private Dripping Springs Wine Tour.
Just 45 minutes from downtown Austin, the Private Dripping Springs Wine Tour threads through the rolling Hill Country to three well‑liked local wineries. Operated by Texas Tipsy Tours, the outing bundles tastings, bottle sharing and prearranged reservations into a six‑hour private experience so you can focus on the wines and the landscape rather than logistics.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Three local wineries, one private circuit
The itinerary visits three customer‑favorite Dripping Springs producers — Fall Creek, Duchman and Wimberley Valley — with tastings included at the named stops and the operator handling reservations in advance.
Private pickup and reservations taken care of
This is a private tour designed for comfort and convenience: tastings and reservations are prearranged so the group moves from stop to stop without fuss and can share bottles provided as part of the experience.
Six‑hour, full‑day drive with flexible options
The standard outing runs six hours from pickup to drop‑off in the Austin area; additional time can be purchased and the operator can accommodate requests for alternate wineries when possible.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
The tour is a private, six‑hour loop out of Austin into Dripping Springs: a relaxed sequence of short drives, cellar‑room or tasting‑bar stops, and shared bottles. With tastings and reservations handled in advance by Texas Tipsy Tours, the flow is focused on sampling regional wines and enjoying the Hill Country setting rather than coordinating logistics.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this private tour suits — and where the limits are.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Standard tours run six hours from pickup to drop‑off in the Austin area. Additional time can be purchased if you want a longer outing or extra time for lunch.
Tastings at the named wineries are included as noted; winery tours are not guaranteed at every stop and, where available, may carry an additional fee. A standard 20% gratuity for driver and tasting staff will be added to the total.
Meals are not included. If you want to add time specifically for lunch, request that at booking and the operator will advise on the additional charge.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The full‑day Dripping Springs tours include six hours from pick up to drop off in the Austin area.
Can I request specific wineries?
Yes — you can note preferred wineries in the 'Request for Changes' box at booking; when not specified, the Texas Tipsy Tours team will choose recommendations and may substitute venues if necessary.
Are tastings included?
Tastings are included at the listed stops (Fall Creek Winery, Duchman Winery and Wimberley Valley Winery) though some venues may not offer tours or may charge extra for a formal tour experience.
What is the policy for non‑drinkers?
Non‑drinkers are allowed but limited to two per group and are charged 50% of the ticket pricing.
Is gratuity included?
A standard 20% gratuity for the driver and tasting staff will be added to the tour total, with options to tip more.
What if my group is larger than ten people?
For Duchman Winery specifically, tastings are included for groups under 10; groups over 10 may be offered an alternate winery or distillery.