Highly recommend taking a tour with Sidecar tours!! My husband had been looking at this activity for a long time. He had found it through Groupon. Riding a sidecar in the middle of Temecula while being dropped off at several wineries without having to drive sounded like a unique and fun activity. By the time he was able to purchase it, only the cocktail tour was available. While we usually prefer cocktails, we found out after the fact that those start at 4:00pm and only Mon-Thurs. It didn't sound too fun to drive an hour away on a weekday in traffic to begin and come home late, but we wanted to check it out. A few days before our event was going to take place, the business called me to inform me that they are no longer doing cocktail tours at this time and were trying to get it off Groupon until the businesses working with them were more cooperative with pricing. While I was not thrilled about the last minute change, I was relieved because a big storm was coming the next day (never fails) and it would have been canceled anyway. I also didn't know until after that you mainly ride through Old Town and would not get nearly the amount of sidecar riding. However, they offered to change it to the wine tour and were able to squeeze us in three days later on the weekend so it worked out perfectly. Weather was on our side this time. It was bright and sunny. Bryan, our tour guide and driver texted me the morning of and gave us instructions on where to meet, and the waiver to sign, and that he would also be our professional photographer this day. It turns out Bryan was juggling three parties that day and was constantly on the go moving each party to the next stop. He introduced himself and explained what we would be doing and which wineries we would be visiting. He took a few pictures in the beginning and his phone may as well have been a professional camera! We first started with a fun ride throughout parts of Temecula and through a vineyard (literally!) as well. We got on one main road and went very fast! He gave us a lot of facts about Temecula and the vineyards as we rode. Our first stop was at Chapin winery where we were provided with six tastings of our choosing. I loved every selection! The pizza they made there smelled amazing, but we were full from breakfast (another time for sure!) Bryan explained that if we did want to eat pizza, please order it right away so it had time to cook and be eaten before he came back. He left us to be to relax and enjoy our wine while he took the previous group he had dropped off to the second winery. He texted me when he was on his way back to us and so we could get ready and whatnot. Once he arrived, we hopped back into the sidecar and got an even longer tour of the city and areas and had a longer time to enjoy the next sidecar ride. We stopped by some of the nearby animals such as llamas and he told us facts about the trees in their yard and about them, followed by some facts of the mountains and nearby homes and stopped for those views. Next we were brought to Bella Vista winery and were provided a full bottle of wine! We sat and relaxed and had some more wine while enjoying the views. The party before us was brought back to the starting point. Bryan took some more pictures and we brought the remaining wine back with us. It ended up being a perfect, sunny, great weather day and the business was great the whole time. Bryan was an amazing tour guide and photographer and we highly recommend him. A number of our friends are already considering trying this tour out after hearing about it and seeing the pictures. read more

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This is a must! It was fun, informative, and a unique experience. The wine tasting at 1 winery and a bottle at another is all included, as well as professional looking photos from the driver which are shared to you before the tour even ends. The driver dropped us off at another winery once the tour concluded so they can be flexible. Will do it again! read more

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What a wonderful experience and overall fun way to experience Temecula, in a sidecar. Our driver was Bryan. He's extremely well-versed in the wine industry and also the city of Temecula. Bryan is also very attentive, reat conversationalist, and just an overall nice guy. If you're looking for a different way to experience Temecula, Sidecar Tours is the way to go. And make sure you ask for Bryan to be your driver. Just highly recommend! Cheers ! read more

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We had an amazing day with Bryan, our tour guide. He was so knowledgeable about the geography, the local ecosystems, and history; he used this knowledge to give us a deep understanding of all the factors that go into wine making and the Temecula valley as a whole. We had a great time at the wineries but more so on the road. Listening to all of his knowledge about the area was worth the trip. We recommend this tour to anyone looking for a bit more adventure than just standing around a wine tasting. We will absolutely be bringing back family and friends on this tour. Our guide was also able to recommend dinner spots in old town and, just as important, where not eat. By the end of the day, we were looking up available property to move to Temecula; one more glass of wine and we would have never gone home! read more

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I bought a voucher from Groupon in December in hopes that I can take my wife on a unique experience for our anniversary. I was very hopeful when I saw this business because it was local, it was original, and it had good reviews. Since December, this experience has been an absolute nightmare. When I try to reserve for my anniversary, I was met with minimal responses via email, and multiple outreach to the phone number provided with zero ability to leave a voicemail and zero callbacks since December. When the business disappointed me by not reserving things for my wife and I in December, I revisited the conversation in April before my voucher expired. I tried to get things reserved again and the inbox that was responding to me failed me multiple times. They offered a refund for my voucher because they never reserved me and I accepted their offer, but they stopped responding altogether. I don't know if this is a real business, and I don't know if any of these five star reviews are real, but I have had a horrible experience and I can't get somebody to help me over the phone, via email, or even through social media. When I didn't get any responses, I reached out on Instagram and hopes that somebody would at least see my message and respond. Unfortunately, they've been extremely consistent and consistently dark. I'm going to take the time to post this review and my screenshots on every review platform until I can get my money back. As much as I know, my wife would've loved the experience, even if they offered to give me a comp session, I would not take advantage because I can't rely on them following through. I'm embarrassed to have to write this review because I would much rather support a business like theirs, but I have tried my best and my business isn't wanted. read more

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Bryan and Hunter were kind, knowledgeable and get host as we explored Temecula. This is a 10/10 because of them!

Great communication leading up to the tour, very friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodating drivers, and quick access in and out of the wineries. read more

I don't typically leave negative reviews, but this experience deserves an exception. My wife and I booked a Sidecar Tour at their San Luis Obispo location for Sunday, May 18, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. We arrived early at Central Coast Brewing, only to find two covered motorcycles--and no drivers. After four unanswered calls, I finally reached a representative named Macie at 1:43 p.m., who confirmed that no drivers were scheduled and that our reservation didn't exist. The tour was officially canceled shortly after. We paid $430 through Travelocity on March 8. Despite providing extensive documentation--including call logs, Uber receipts, a time-stamped photo, and a chat transcript--neither Sidecar Tours nor Travelocity has issued a refund. Both companies have deflected responsibility, and Sidecar Tours has failed to return multiple calls and emails. I eventually filed a dispute with Discover, who contacted Travelocity--the booking agent--on my behalf. Travelocity refused to issue a refund, claiming they couldn't confirm the cancellation because Sidecar Tours wasn't responding to them either. This was a complete breakdown in service, communication, and accountability. I strongly encourage anyone considering this company to look elsewhere. read more

We had a blast getting to tour the wine country! Hunter did an amazing job showing us around. We got to stop at some beautiful spots for pictures. Thanks for making our trip special! read more

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This is as good as it gets. Bryan's local knowledge and amazing personality made for a perfect afternoon. And he is an amazing photographer.

Looking at all the 1 star reviews, they're pretty much Groupon related. We got ours through Groupon and yes, being a Groupon customer is 1 star. But we managed to contact them in the end and got ourselves connected with Bryan. (Just book through their site) Bryan Bryan Bryan... You magician of a tour guide. He said he likes to challenge his guests, wagering that if they don't learn anything new on his tour, he'd pay for their tour. YOU DON'T GOTTA DO THAT, BRYAN!! THEY PAID FOR IT. YOU BEING A GREAT GUIDE IS ENOUGH! Never have I met a tour guide so flexible, so mindful of every micro experience of their tour. With the candor of a relative and the knowledge of a sage, Bryan proved unexpected. Was he a tour guide? Was he an encyclopedia?? It was hard to tell after our second tasting. But he showed us more than we expected and for that, I'm up with my wife at 4:54 am sipping on the wine he got us. Because when you're up all night wishing the tour was longer, you drink to remember. read more

We had so much fun touring in a sidecar in the beautiful Temecula Wine Country! Thank you Hunter for an amazing adventure! Cannot wait to go again with a few girlfriends! read more

I've been to Temecula couple times, but this time we did the sidecar wine tour for my birthday and it was honestly such a fun experience. Riding through Temecula wine country in the sidecars was something different and made the whole day feel special. The crew was great and very attentive, making sure we were comfortable and having a good time the whole tour. The wineries we stopped at were beautiful and everything was really well organized. I would definitely recommend this if you're looking for a fun and unique way to do wine tasting in Temecula! read more

I bought the wine tour for two about a year ago but I didn't end up using it then. Fast forward to February of 2023, and it's my partner and my anniversary. We scheduled the tour which was pretty simple via phone. They booked us for 10am instead of 1pm. I didn't realize this until afterwards. I didn't call back to switch it. Just was hoping it wasn't too cold! The whole experience was 100% percent worth it!!! Hunter was our guide and he took us to two different wineries. We went to Somerset winery and Bella vista winery. Bella vista has arguably the best views in Temecula (you can see big bear mountain from here, snow capped and everything!) Somerset has a lovey causal ambiance which is my favorite and a lovely fireplace to sit by on chillier days. The whole experience was absolutely worth it and so unique! I'd highly recommend that you try it out. The tour gives you neat information about Temecula and it's history of wine and the ride from winery to winery is lovely. We spent about 45 minutes at each winery which was plenty! read more

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Our tour guides Bryan and Shawn were top notch. They made the experience fun, made sure we were taken care of, and shared their knowledge of Temecula. The winery stops were great with the right amount of time and wine at each. And the sidecar / motorcycle experience on the side/back roads was the best part. We were a party of 4 (two couples). Would book again and try the other tours they do. read more

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Everything and more. Wonderful ride around Temecula Valley, like being at Disneyland. Hunter was my tour guide and driver throughout the trip, making the experience memorable and enjoyable. So glad I did this! Rochelle read more

THIS COMPANY IS FRAUDULENT AND WILL TAKE YOUR MONEY AND GIVE YOU NOTHING. Just the facts: Wanted to book the tour for my brother in law's very special, 50th bday. Called them, no one answered the phone Found their company on groupon, bought the deal (close to $500!!!). Made an inquiry on their website, no response. Tried calling again, nothing. Direct messaged on IG, finally a response! They said someone would be in touch, nothing. Messaged them again, MACIE finally replied via text. She confirmed our date, and I even got a confirmation email! 2 days before our 'confirmed' date, Macie texts me that the bikes are to be maintenanced that very same day! obviously, im upset. This was the highlight for our trip and our main reason for going to Temecula to celebrate this special, 50th bday. She promises me a full refund. IT NEVER COMES. I contact groupon, they refuse to refund since the company has already eaten the money. I paid for a service, which was never received. I never even had a chance to try to receive this service. not only that, there was beyond horrendous service. will be reporting to the BBB also until they repay the $500 they stole from me. read more

Such a fun experience! The wineries we hit were so fun! Time seemed to slip away. We went to two wineries and it was just the right amount! The drivers were fun and made it a great experience. read more

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My Mother and I took a Paso Robles scenic sidecar tour, our driver was Jeff, he was really wonderful !!! We had a great time. We love backroads and countryside, Jeff provided this for our scenic tour, lots of vineyards, farmland and animals.The weather was on the cool side the day we went, but we would do this again when the weather is a little warmer. read more

We had a great time Fred was a great tour guide Would definitely recommend the experience read more

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THE MEANING OF LIFE ______________________ Life is a glorious journey full of deep and meaningful questions. For instance -- * What happens when an irresistible force meets an immovable object? * Which came first: the seed or the plant? * Is the Riemann Hypothesis true or false? * Do fish get thirsty? * Where do missing socks go? On this day, we will attempt to answer another of life's central questions -- * Is it possible for TWO DUDES to ride on ONE motorcycle without it looking/being romantic? This was a birthday gift from the wife who likes muscle and speed (obvs)... and so we rode separately with our guide "Todd" to get the full experience. After strapping in, we were ready to roll. My adventure started out slowly... but I knew this beast was capable of going much faster. And I wanted in. The rhythm of the wind sweeping over the vines, the steady howl of the wheels ripping through the burly terrain... suddenly we were defying the laws of mass and energy. Unleashed and free, this was a machine that could whisk away every trouble, if only for a little while. Pure adrenaline was pounding through my veins, and my face was frozen in a smiling position, but I didn't care. I had a sense of euphoria and liberation I had never felt before. Was it romantic? Well a lot of guys can GO GAY for a minute with the right amount of alcohol and adventure and Glee episodes in their watch-history. But not this guy. I would call it a "manly" type of romantic... MORE "OT-superbowl-victory" and LESS the "rainbow / unicorn / glitter-bomb" kind. It's only fair to admit, however... that when this onerous life gives me lemons, I make lemon meringue pie, because lemonade is for amateurs and I DO like to take it up a notch. read more

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The company is a scam and refuses to refund us for a tour they canceled. Avoid them at all costs. I booked for a tour in SLO in 2023 and the day before they text me and said the tour was canceled and that we would get a refund. However, since then, I have tried to contact them countless times over the past year (see photos for texts and I have placed many more calls) and have gotten no response and no refund. At this point it is clear they are intentionally withholding my refund with the hopes that I will forget. This has happened to multiple other user on both Yelp and TripAdvisor. Luckily for me, their HQ is local to me so I will be filing a small claims suit against the company to recover the amount they stole. read more

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I'd like to start by saying I would hands down give the drivers and our wine tasting experience 5 stars. All drivers were absolutely incredible. Great personalities, fun to hang with, overall good guys! The wine tour- amazing! However, with the customer service I received over the last few months, AS WELL as the day of, I can not possibly recommend this company to anyone else. And it's only right for me to share my experience with others. This really saddens me, because I used this company in January of this year, with just one other friend (needing only one bike) and fell in love with the experience so much, that we just returned with 16 girls. That's right- I had SIXTEEN girls on a wine tour this last week. And we are a FUN BUNCH, let me tell ya!!! Also very low maintenance. (All I ask for is communication). I originally had 12 girls, but as of about 2 months ago, it increased. Little by little. I COULD NOT for the life of me get a hold of a human being to update my reservation. I called and called and left message after message. I finally found a different phone number, simply by reviewing the photos from our first wine tour- the number on the bike we rode- I finally got a promising voicemail recording at least. After about a week of trying to get a hold of someone, we finally got Macy. I now had Macy's direct phone number and was able to text her. She was so helpful in the beginning. She helped with our Groupon purchase and I really felt good about our communication at the time. But she made quite a few empty promises. She mentioned she would send over a list of wineries we could possibly choose from- never happened. In fact we ended up doing the exact tour I did earlier this year (which is fine, but would have been fun to have the option to have a new experience). She also confirmed we had 8 bikes earlier in the week. Anyways- here we are about 5 days prior to our tour and I'm texting and calling and texting and calling. No response. (See photos). I was very clear that I wanted 2 people per bike, for everyone to be in a side car. I needed 8 bikes for the 16 of us. She confirmed that that's what they had down. Day of: they pull up with SIX BIKES. I call immediately. Nothing. She texts that she's on the other line. (Never tried calling me). Not even to this day. I immediately mentioned that we only have six bikes, when I asked for 8. Macy: "to my knowledge they were prepared for you. Not sure what had happened on their end. I had noted that you didn't want to 3up (3 people one bike) I hope you guys have a great time regardless. " That was the last I heard from her until I contacted her today about still being upset and wanting an explanation. She placed blame on someone else (not sure who) "on their end"???? With absolutely zero options to fix the problem or even a follow up to see how our tour turned out. Today we texted back and forth, until she just didn't respond anymore. Due to having less bikes, we had two girls that needed to ride behind a driver. Which sadly resulted in one of my friends burning her leg on an exhaust. (See photo). This is honestly such an incredible experience, being able to enjoy the beautiful scenery with great company of your friends... And with great tour guides. We continued to make the best of it, as we do. But I am just so disappointed with the lack of empathy and customer service for a group my size. I would expect them to really want to make it special for us, to be sure we shared our photos and videos and experience in a positive light. I wish I could speak highly of every bit of this experience, but sadly I can not. I just needed to inform people before they go and spend a pretty penny on this tour just to have communication issues and frustration all throughout. read more

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Definitely a unique experience and way to tour the beautiful wineries of Temecula. You get to visit two wineries - the first wineries offers 6 tastings per person, the second winery offers a full bottle of your choosing and for an extra $40 you can have another tasting at the sky lounge. Because My tolerance level is low, I was already feeling it by the first tasting, and riding in an open vehicle at 45 mph while buzzed felt liberating in the least! The only disappointment we had was that we assumed we could keep the bottle you get at the 2nd location (since you can drink it all then and there if anything), so we only took a small sip of it each and stored it in the back seat after the tasting, but when the tour was over, we didn't get it back (not sure if the drive took it or forgot to give it back?). Other than that, it was a relaxing drive, and the driver provided interesting facts and took pictures for us throughout the trip. Would want try this again at other locations too! read more

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Me and my cousin found this little adventure on Groupon and it was such a fun time! We were paired with Jose "Goose" and he was the perfect guide for us. He was friendly, fun and thorough with everything he informed us with. He arrived a little late due to a delay with the group ahead of us, but he reassured us that we wouldn't lose any of our time. The wineries that we visited were all so cute and nice, expect for the last one (which is also where we started, but it our last tasting...I will review each winery separately) Overall the tour is super cute for a little girls day out or a couples date. The sidecar itself felt safe and secure and helmets/goggles are provided. There are different kinds of tastings, full bottle and traditional glasses...both were great. If you're feeling adventurous but want to stay local, this is a great choice! read more

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Four of us went on a bike tour to celebrate my birthday and it was an AMAZING experience! This is the third time we use Sidecar Tours and every driver we have is professional and makes our tour one to remember! This time we had Bryan and Caleb as our drivers. They were knowledgeable with the area, stopping along the way to tell us more about the great vineyards that Temecula has. Bryan had fun facts of people that live in the area and we even got to see some longhorns along the way! Since it wasn't our first time on this tour, Bryan made sure he checked with us first to see if we wanted to go to different wineries. He ensured we had reservations and the customer service received by both Bryan and Caleb was top notch! read more

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Life is not all champagne and flowers... Instead sometimes you need to buckle up to feel the wind in your hair. Add a little masculine to the feminine. For my husband's birthday I put together a Sidecar adventure, including; birthday donuts from Sidecar Donuts (the coolest boxes) and birthday cocktails of Cognac and Orange Liquer (the original Sidecar). Then came the highlight: So-Cal Sidecars. An exhilarating mini tour in our backyard of Southern California wine country. "Hot Toddy" was our guide and view enthusiast. We started our journey at Akash Vineyards and you might say we hit the road to get the best view of the Temecula Valley from Mount Palomar Winery. Our fur babe joined us at the end for a photo shoot. Get out... Experience freedom. Bookmark this as one of the best experiences in SoCal because everyone needs a little adventure. #Temecula #SoCalSidcars #HotToddy #WineCountry #Adventure read more

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This was the highlight of our trip! Fred was amazing and had a great knowledge about the Temecula Valley and the history of growing wine in the area. I highly recommend this unique experience! read more

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What an awesome experience we had for our wedding anniversary! We booked scenic tour and it was so worth it! Bryan was extremely knowledgeable about the history of Temecula and went way above and beyond to drive us around lots of beautiful spots and cool places. We had a blast! Highly recommended! read more

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The trip was amazing in itself. Bryan has been a spectacular tour guide, driver, and resource for local recommendations. He tries to gauge his audience and tailor the experience to the party he is touring around Temecula. Communication-wise, he has followed-up with questions and concerns we had given a reasonable amount of time. He provided lots of opportunities to continue adjusting the experience throughout the tour. You can tell that he has great knowledge over the area, answering any and all questions pertaining to the tour. Lastly, he takes the time to take photos of us during the trip. He uses his phone and offers to airdrop it to those who have an iPhone but otherwise he still will have a way to send it. Would recommend. read more

So much fun! Highly recommend. Bryan was very knowledgeable about the history, landscape and wineries. We were able to customize to our taste as we went along. Excellent fun, wine, history and company. Very worth it! read more

The only way to do wine tasting! My girlfriends and I were looking to do something a little more exciting than your typical trip to Temecula, and Sidecar Tours was the perfect way to elevate the fun we had experienced before in Southern CA's wine country to a level we didn't know we needed! Angel and Will were our trusty tour guides, drivers, and hosts for our mid-morning/afternoon experience, and we felt like we had the VIP treatment! Your adventure through Sidecar tours not only includes some level of tasting at the select wineries, but VIP treatment- they knew we were coming, had a brief tour prepared, and accommodated us to a level beyond your typical walk-in tasting. We had so much fun that my husband and I returned 5 months later to celebrate our anniversary and were lucky enough to have Angel host us again! Top notch service, complete with air-dropping picture perfect snapshots, showing us the prime spots to enjoy our bevvies, and giving us the best time on 3 wheels! Too many smiles, screams, and good times. read more

We had such a great time on our wine tour! Our guide was great and made sure our tour included wineries we were interested in trying. It was a fun, unique way to see wine country. So much fun! read more

The for was absolutely fantastic! Our guide, Hunter, was amazing and made the whole experience really fun. Great information and conversation about the area and wineries. Thank you! read more

My husband and I had an amazing time!! Hunter was our guide and he was so knowledgeable and personable. Shared so much information about the area and the wine making process, he made the experience so wonderful. I would highly recommend this excursion! read more

DO NOT BOOK WITH THEM. THEY WILL NOT SHOW UP OR PICK UP THEIR EMAILS/CALLS. THEY WILL TAKE YOUR MONEY. I made this reservation for my fiance and I to celebrate our anniversary. We get to the meet up spot and NO ONE SHOWS UP. I've called them a million times and nobody responds. No refund, no sidecar experience. I don't usually leave reviews ever, however I figured I'd let you guys know NOT TO WASTE YOUR TIME AND MONEY. read more

After a bit of delay in re-scheduling our postponed trip - we got to have our tour with Bryan yesterday and it was AMAZING! Bryan was a great guide - he knows so much about the area and so was so happy to share the history and information. We enjoyed all of our tastings and had an absolutely beautiful day. Thanks, Bryan and Sidecar Tours! read more

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Bryan was en excellent tour guide ! He has a great attitude and very knowledgeable about Temecula and the history of wine country ! We felt safe and were well taken care of ! read more

I booked the sidecar reservation months ago and had confirmed it multiple times. The company was very hard to get in touch with and did not respond to multiple calls/emails. The day of reservation they did confirm and of course emailed me for payment. As our reservation time approached, no one was there and no one was in contact with us. I called and no one answered. I texted the numbers and someone finally responded that there was an issue with the bikes and a driver was on the way. When I asked a question about ETA I was told someone would reach out and then there was no further communication. The driver Dave called me and said he was just notified of the tour and there was no issue with the bikes. He said someone in scheduling messed up and he just found out about our tour. He also said that whoever was answering phones that day told him to call me because "that lady is blowing up my phone and I'm not answering" I cannot even begin to tell you how unprofessional all of this is. Dave was fortunately amazing and not at fault at all but we started the tour an hour late. Because of that we had to rush at each place because we had dinner reservations that evening. Dave was the saving grace in all of this but the rest of your company is terrible. This was a special weekend for my best friends birthday and we left our little babies at home for this weekend. Your company's lack of professionalism and customer service is appalling. Not sure if management or something has changed but these prior reviews do not reflect our experience at all. read more

So extremely disappointed, I purchased the Groupon Temecula wine tour as a gift for my mother's birthday. I called, emailed and texted every contact and number provided through the website as well as from Groupon and never got through to anyone. No return calls after half a dozen messages left trying to book the appointment over a couple of months. Finally the Groupon expired and I still wanted to at least put the money towards the tour to give the gift for my Mom but I still was unable to get through to anyone. Groupon refused to refund me the $200. I contested with my bank and they also declined reimbursement. Could have been a really cool experience if there was any professionalism or actual people to respond and take my business. Thanks for costing me $200 for nothing, enjoy my money. read more