Branson VIP Wine Tasting and Dinner Tour

Ozarks wineries, three courses, no driving

⏱ About 5 hours👤 All ages$$$

A food-and-wine tour solves two Branson problems at once: it takes care of driving after tastings and it adds an evening plan that is not a show. For couples and small groups who want a grown-up evening, that combination is the point. The winery stops give a taste of Missouri wine country, and the dinner at the end turns the outing into a complete night.

Practical preparation matters. Tell the operator about allergies directly, because one reviewer reported that the host did not pass the information to the restaurant. Reviewers recommend the salmon entree and note that the lake view from the restaurant is limited. The host states that 15 percent is the standard gratuity for the driver-guide. Do not book this if you also have an 8 o'clock show reservation, since the evening runs long, and call the number in your confirmation the day before to confirm the tour's status.

Practicals: the cancellation policy is a full refund at least 24 hours in advance, and if the tour is canceled for low numbers you get an alternate date or a refund. Guests who are intoxicated may be refused service without a refund. The tour is not wheelchair accessible and is not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with serious heart problems. The booking page does not state a season, with reviews from spring through fall, and bookings are typically made about 42 days ahead, so plan early for a weekend.