If you’ve ever dismissed the idea of a group tour because it didn’t seem like your style, what you may really be craving is a private small group tour—and that’s where Taste Vacations truly shines.
Private tours are not the big, impersonal bus tours you might imagine. Instead, they are crafted around you and your favorite people, filled with authentic food, wine, and beer experiences, and designed with flexibility and fun in mind.
Let’s clear up a few common misconceptions—and show you how a private group tour might be your dream vacation after all.
1. “The timing never works out for me.”
With a private tour, YOU pick the dates.
Stop waiting for someone else’s schedule to match yours. Whether it’s a milestone birthday, an anniversary trip, or just a long-overdue getaway with friends, we work around your calendar to build the trip you want, when you want it.
2. “I prefer small groups—and definitely not tourist-packed places.”
Your group size is up to you, and your experiences are anything but touristy.
Private tours are perfect for small, intimate groups—whether that’s four friends, two couples, or a family gathering. Small groups mean you’ll enjoy hyper-local restaurants, boutique wineries, and authentic food experiences off the beaten tourist path.
3. “I like quieter, local places—not the typical tourist stops.”
That’s our specialty.
At Taste Vacations, we design our tours around the kinds of experiences that big tour groups can’t access—small family-owned wineries, off-the-map culinary gems, and hands-on local activities. Your private group gets to dive deep into a destination’s true culture.
4. “I don’t want to travel with strangers—or worse, that one annoying person who ruins the vibe.”
On a private tour, you choose your travel crew.
Your private tour is all about traveling with the people you know and love. Whether that’s family, friends, or a group of your favorite foodie co-workers, the experience—and the energy—comes from the group you bring together.
5. “A group tour sounds too rigid—I want to be able to do my own thing sometimes.”
Private tours give you options—and flexibility.
Our private tours come with thoughtfully planned itineraries—but what you do each day is up to you. Want to add an afternoon wine tasting or skip a morning activity for a little downtime? No problem. Your guide will help make it happen.
6. “I’ve already been to most of these places.”
But you haven’t been there like this.
Even if you’ve visited a destination before, you haven’t experienced it the Taste Vacations way: through in-depth culinary adventures, wine tastings with local producers, and meaningful experiences that most travelers never uncover on their own.
7. “Private tours sound expensive—and I like to plan vacations myself anyway.”
Yes, there’s a cost—but the value is huge.
With over 50 years of combined experience, our team curates tours filled with access and insight you can’t easily plan on your own. Plus, we handle all the logistics, bookings, and behind-the-scenes work—so you can simply enjoy the moment instead of managing the details.
And for those who love to plan? Great! We’ll collaborate with you to shape the perfect itinerary—and then we’ll take it from there.
Ready to Plan a Trip That Fits YOU and your travel interests?
At Taste Vacations, we believe travel should be delicious, meaningful, and most of all, yours. A private group tour gives you the flexibility, personal connections, and incredible experiences that turn a trip into a lifelong memory.
Curious about what’s possible? We’re always we’re always happy to chat about destinations, trip ideas, and ways to make your next vacation truly unforgettable.
