Route 66 tastes better with a flight. This guided day trip strings together wine, spirits, and beer tastings with scenic desert views and real stops on the Mother Road. I love how it mixes places you can actually visit in northwest Arizona with the flavor of Kingman, not just a quick drive-by. The big bonus is hotel pickup and drop-off, so you can focus on the day.

I also like that you get multiple “liquid” stops without feeling rushed. You’ll sample a selection of wines at Little Old Wine Drinkers Vineyard (up to 7 tastings), then move to Desert Diamond Distillery for whiskey and spirits, and end with a brewery stop plus lunch delivered from Siren’s Cafe. One consideration: it’s built around alcohol, so it’s not suitable for people under 21 (and it isn’t set up for pregnant women).

Key Things I’d Pay Attention To Before You Go

• Up to 7 wine tastings at Little Old Wine Drinkers Vineyard, paired with scenic mountain views
• Desert Diamond Distillery with a guided tasting focused on small-batch spirits
• Route 66 history stops when available, including the Arizona Route 66 Museum or Powerhouse Visitor Center
• Black Bridge Brewery + lunch from Siren’s Cafe, with beer samples and food handled separately
• Small group up to 12 with a live English-speaking guide
• Hotel pickup from Las Vegas (tours from Vegas tend to start earlier and run longer)

A Short, Scenic Route 66 Tasting Day From Las Vegas

If you like Route 66 but you’re tired of doing it as only a photo mission, this tour is a smart twist. You spend time on the road, but you also stop at three drink-making spots that feel connected to the region around Kingman—high-desert surroundings, small-batch production, and local craft culture.

The day is structured for comfort. You start with hotel pickup in Las Vegas, then ride as a group in a van. In my book, that matters because Route 66 stops can be spread out, and finding parking and timing yourself can turn into work instead of fun.

The pacing is also set up for tasting. You’re not handed a long menu of choices with a confusing “do everything” pressure. Instead, you get guided stops and samples that make it easier to taste without turning the day into a full-time job.

The Van Ride: Time on the Road Without the Stress

Right away, you’re in transit. The schedule includes pickup in Las Vegas, then a van ride of about 2 hours before you really begin the first stop. After that, the tour keeps moving with short scenic drives—about 20 minutes at a couple points—so the day stays active.

Here’s the practical tip: since you’ll be riding for a bit before you taste anything, plan to be ready for a warmer afternoon and bring what you need for comfort (water, sunscreen, and something light for the air-conditioning in the van). If you’re prone to motion sickness, it’s worth planning for that too, because the experience is structured around road time.

Another thing I like: you’re not stuck trying to coordinate transportation at the end. The tour includes drop-off back at Las Vegas, so your evening plans don’t depend on you finding a ride.

Little Old Wine Drinkers Vineyard: High-Desert Wine With Mountain Views

Your first tasting stop is Little Old Wine Drinkers Vineyard, a boutique Arizona winery set among rolling vines and desert scenery. This is where the day gets its calm start. You’re not just tasting wine—you’re doing it with a sense of place: distant mountains, open sky, and the slow rhythm that fits the high desert.

You’ll sample a curated selection of locally crafted wines, and the tour notes that it can include up to 7 wine tastings. That’s a lot enough to learn your preferences, but still structured so you’re not stuck pouring yourself another one “just because.”

Expect variety. The examples include crisp wines like Pinot Grigio, plus a more playful fruit-forward option like the Clothing Optional grape-strawberry wine (yes, that name is exactly as fun as it sounds). Even if you’re not a deep wine nerd, this part is designed to be approachable: taste, compare, and get a little context on what the producer is making.

Possible drawback? Winery tasting rooms can run “by feel,” meaning some people will want to linger for photos and others will want to get back on the road. If you’re the first group, you’ll probably enjoy yourself here. If you’re rushing, this stop might feel a touch long compared to what you expected from a quick Route 66 stop.

Route 66 Scenic Drives and Museum Time When It’s Available

Route 66 is doing more than showing up in the background. The tour builds in scenic driving time, plus a chance to visit a history stop when it’s available—either the Arizona Route 66 Museum or the Powerhouse Visitor Center.

This matters because Route 66 isn’t just a road of neon signs. It’s a story about the American travel dream, and the notes here point to something specific: it was the first all-weather highway in the US. That’s the kind of fact that makes the drive feel less like a theme park and more like a living infrastructure of the past.

You’ll also get a chance to stretch your legs and look around, and this is where that “gift shop browsing” energy often shows up. In a group, it can be the part where people take their time—so if you’re the type who wants to move steadily, it helps to keep your pace in mind and stay ready when the group calls you back to the van.

One practical consideration: museum hours and access can affect what’s available on the day. Since the tour includes the history stop when available, you’ll want to keep expectations flexible—your guide will handle the flow.

Desert Diamond Distillery: Guided Spirits Tasting, Not Just a Pour

Next up is Desert Diamond Distillery, where you get about 1 hour for spirits and whiskey tasting. If wine isn’t your main event, this is usually the part that wins people over, because spirits tend to feel more “hands-on” and production-focused.

What I like about this stop is the structure. You’re not just sampling randomly. The tour is described as guided, with time to learn about production methods and the history behind each bottle. That’s important if you want more than sweet-and-sour sipping. You’ll likely come away understanding why a spirit tastes the way it does—especially since this is framed as small-batch work.

If you’re trying different spirits, pace yourself. With multiple tastings built into the day, your goal is to taste and enjoy, not to collect regrets. Also remember that the tour is not suitable for anyone under 21, which keeps the alcohol scene more comfortable for the whole group.

A small drawback to consider: some people love tasting rooms and shopping stops; others prefer getting back to views and open air. The distillery is a tasting-first stop, so if you want mostly outdoors, this may feel like more “indoor time” than you expected.

Black Bridge Brewery and Siren’s Cafe Lunch: Two Venues, One Easy Meal

Lunch is planned around a neat setup: Black Bridge Brewery handles the beer side, but it doesn’t serve food directly. Your food comes from Sirens Cafe, delivered fresh to keep you from waiting around hungry.

That split might sound complicated, but it’s actually a good way to get the best of both places. At Black Bridge Brewery, you’ll sample house-made beers—this stop focuses on the beer selection and taproom vibe (including outdoor patio space). The menu-style examples include hoppy IPAs and smooth stouts, which gives you a decent range even if you’re not sure what you like yet.

Then Sirens Cafe supplies the lunch. The kinds of choices mentioned include Euro-style paninis, signature salads, and hearty sandwiches. Importantly for many people, the description notes inclusive options with vegan and vegetarian choices. So this isn’t a “hope you like the one thing left” lunch.

Practical tip: if you’re pairing food with beer, don’t wait too long. Once you get served, eat a little first, then go back to your samples. It makes everything more comfortable—especially if you’ve already had wine earlier in the day.

One more thing I appreciate: this lunch stop is built for real conversation. Brewery settings make it easier to talk to your guide and your group, and because the day includes stories at the tastings, it doesn’t feel like you’re just collecting stops like stamps.

How the Tastings Fit Together (and How Not to Overdo It)

This tour is built around alcohol tastings, so the most useful “how to” is planning your pace. You may go through wine tastings first (up to 7), then spirits, then brewery samples. That’s a lot of flavor experiences in about half a day.

If you want to remember what you like, I suggest taking quick notes in your phone: what you liked and what you didn’t, and what kind of taste it was (crisp, fruity, smoky, hoppy, smooth, and so on). You’ll thank yourself later.

Also, lean on the guide. The day is designed to be guided, and one reason this tour earns high marks is the quality of the guiding. One highlight from an earlier experience was a guide named Bob (Robert)—described as attentive, engaging, and patient, especially with family members who wanted to linger around gift shops. That’s the kind of guiding you want when you’re balancing tastings, history stops, and a group with different paces.

If your group includes people who want to buy something at each stop, plan for that rhythm too. Some people take time at the wineries, distillery, and related shops, so it helps to go in ready for a few “look around” moments.

Who This Tour Is Best For (and Who Might Want Another Option)

This tour fits best if you want a Route 66 day with drink tastings and a guided structure, without needing to drive yourself.

It’s a good match for:

• Wine fans who also want variety (not just one pour)
• People who like craft spirits and want a guided explanation
• Beer drinkers who enjoy a brewery taproom atmosphere
• Groups who prefer a small group setting and don’t want to coordinate transport

It’s not a great fit for:

• Anyone who can’t or shouldn’t drink alcohol, because multiple tastings are the core of the itinerary
• People who strongly prefer fully food-centered stops (the brewery itself doesn’t serve food)
• Travelers who want a strictly outdoors-only Route 66 day, since there are indoor tasting room stops at the winery and distillery

And yes, there are specific suitability limits stated for the tour: it isn’t suitable for pregnant women and it’s not suitable for people under 21. That’s not a small note—it’s a core part of how the tour is designed.

What $189 Buys You in Real Value

At $189 per person for about 6.5 hours, the value comes from the mix: transportation, multiple guided tastings, admission/fees, and lunch.

Here’s what you’re effectively paying for beyond the drive:

• Guided wine tastings at the winery (up to 7)
• Distillery sampling with guided spirits tasting
• Brewery samples
• Lunch delivered from Sirens Cafe
• Hotel pickup and drop-off, which saves time and hassle

Would you spend less if you drove yourself? Maybe, depending on how many tastings you planned to do and whether you’d cover admissions. But the big “cost” you’d be taking on yourself is logistics—timing stops, finding parking, and managing the route while also trying to taste and enjoy.

So I see this price as fair when you want a curated Route 66 taste circuit with guided context, especially if you’re staying in Las Vegas and don’t want to handle the transportation problem.

One more note: extra wine or beer isn’t included, so if you plan to bring bottles home, budget for that separately. The included samples are the focus, not an all-you-can-drink deal.

Should You Book This Scenic Desert Wine, Distillery Tastings, Brewery and Route 66 Tour?

Book it if you want a guided Route 66 day that actually tastes like northwest Arizona—wine at Little Old Wine Drinkers Vineyard, spirits at Desert Diamond Distillery, beer sampling at Black Bridge Brewery, and lunch delivered from Sirens Cafe. The small group size (up to 12) and hotel pickup/drop-off make it easy, especially when you’re starting from Las Vegas.

Skip it or consider alternatives if you’re not interested in a tasting-heavy schedule, or if you’re looking for a mostly outdoor, long-stroll Route 66 experience. Also remember the tour includes multiple alcohol tastings, and it has stated age and pregnancy suitability limits.

FAQ

How long is the tour?

The tour duration is listed as 6.5 hours (starting times vary by availability).

Where is pickup included?

Pickup and drop-off are included from Las Vegas. You meet your guide at your hotel valet or the main office of your accommodation.

What’s the group size?

The tour is a small group limited to 12 participants.

Is it wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the tour is wheelchair accessible.

What language is the guide?

The live tour guide speaks English.

What tastings are included?

The tour includes wine tasting (up to 7 tastings), distillery samples, and brewery samples.

Is lunch included, and where does it come from?

Yes. Lunch is included and is delivered from Sirens Cafe while you’re at Black Bridge Brewery.

Will we visit the Arizona Route 66 Museum or Powerhouse Visitor Center?

A stop at the Arizona Route 66 Museum or Powerhouse Visitor Center is included when available.

What’s not included in the price?

Extra wine or beer is not included.

What should I bring, and do I need ID?

Bring a passport or ID card and a driver’s license.

What’s the cancellation policy?

Free cancellation is offered up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. Reserve now & pay later is also available.