Hop On Cville
Craft beverage tours · Charlottesville, VA
Charlottesville, Virginia · locally owned
Hop-on tours sold by the seat: six routes out of Charlottesville and 32 stops, from wineries, breweries, cideries and distilleries to a barbecue restaurant. On every leg you choose the stop, and the driver gets you there.
How a Hop On tour works
Pick a route below and book seats on FareHarbor. No group minimum on your side: tours are public, and you'll ride with an average of 6 to 8 others.
At Three Notch'd Brewing Company @ IX Art Park, or at one of ten listed hotels for the 11am tours. Bring a valid ID: every rider is 21 or older.
Each leg offers two to five stops; your group picks one. About an hour at each (longer on the 29 South and Evening tours), on a loop that keeps to time.
The public tours
Fares and days as Hop On's booking calendar showed them in October 2026; FareHarbor has the live seats. Every stop on every route.
Route 151, Nelson County
Four stops along the Nelson 151 trail, a quick 45-minute ride out from Charlottesville: cider, beer, wine and spirits, and you choose each one.
4 stops from 10 choices11am start6 to 7 hoursFridays, Saturdays and Sundays
Afton, Crozet & Route 151
The beer, wine and cider tour out toward Afton: three stops from nine choices, and the only route with a fare for your dog.
3 stops from 9 choices11am start6 hoursFridays and Sundays, and Saturdays from October 31
Crozet & Afton
Four stops west of town, from Pro Re Nata and King Family out to Brewing Tree and Flying Fox. Each group selects its own stops, not the bus as a whole.
4 stops from 9 choices11am start6 to 7 hoursSaturdays
Keswick, Gordonsville & Barboursville
Out Route 231 through Keswick, Gordonsville and Barboursville: three one-hour stops, mostly wineries. It used to be called the Barboursville Tour.
3 stops from 11 choices11am start6.5 hoursFridays, Saturdays and Sundays
South of Cville, toward Nelson County
Two extended stops at the cidery and vineyards south of town, then hard cider or bourbon to finish. Hop On's own name for it: the slow down and 'wine' tour.
3 stops from 5 choices11am start6 to 7 hoursSaturdays
Crozet, Afton & Waynesboro
The craft beer tour, starting at 5:30: two extended brewery stops, with complimentary water, snacks, and good vibes on the ride between. Minimum eight guests total for the bus to run.
2 stops from 5 choices5:30pm start5 hoursNo October to December dates
In riders' words
★★★★★
Cville Hop On Tours was the best transportation for my bachelorette weekend! My sister was able to easily book our day of winery hopping and it was perfect for a large group. Our driver Lewis was such a sweetheart and was so kind and accommodating. He even adjusted his schedule and we booked with him again the next night to go into town for dinner! Highly recommend Cville Hop On Tours and Lewis! Truly made our weekend!
★★★★★
We had a wonderful experience with C’ville Hop On! Everything was well organized, and the shuttle made it so easy to enjoy the wineries without worrying about driving.
A special thank you to our driver, Sharon. She was incredibly friendly, professional, and welcoming from the moment we boarded. Throughout the day, she pointed out interesting landmarks and shared information about the Charlottesville area, which made the ride even more enjoyable. She kept everything running smoothly while making everyone feel comfortable and relaxed.
★★★★★
Second time on the Hop On Cville tour. Never disappoints! Keith was a great driver. Loved his sense of humor and the way he helped celebrate our different events.
We’ll definitely be back!
The holiday tour
Two light shows on one bus: Best Lights of Christmas at Brewing Tree and Veritas Illuminated at Veritas, 5pm to about 10 on the 2024–25 listing, and kids ride too.
On October 5, 2026, Hop On's booking calendar listed January 1, 2 and 3, 2027, and no November or December dates yet. The footer sign-up is the way to hear when more go up.
Fares on the booking page, set for the 2024–25 season.
Private buses & weddings
Up to 14 riders, your stops, your pace: $120 an hour Monday to Thursday, $140 Friday to Sunday, five-hour minimum. Books online.
Executive buses for 18, 22 or 28, from $130 an hour, five-hour minimum. They book online; more than one bus is quoted by Hop On.
Refurbished school buses for 30 or 46 guests, $155 and $160 an hour, eight-hour minimum, almost anywhere in Virginia. Requests go to Hop On directly.
On the bus
Photos from Hop On's own site and booking pages.