JoyRidesAZ Scottsdale Tours offers several private tasting experiences that all sound amazing at first glance. Scottsdale Wine Tastings Tour, Fiesta Margarita and Taco Tour, Brew and Spirits Tour, and Sip and Shop Tour all include drinks, food or snacks, and a guided ride through Old Town in a clean open-air vehicle. The challenge is deciding which one fits your group best.
This comparison breaks down what each tasting tour includes based on JoyRidesAZ’s own tour pages, then helps you match the right experience to your group’s vibe, budget, and schedule. All of the details below are taken from the official descriptions, so you can feel confident that nothing is being added that is not listed on their site.
How JoyRidesAZ tasting tours work
Before you compare the individual tours, it helps to understand what they all have in common. These are private boutique experiences, not crowded group buses or public shuttles.
- All tasting tours are private, which means your group has the vehicle and guide to yourselves.
- Tours are hosted in open-air electric and gas vehicles with seatbelts and space for about six guests per cart.
- Most tasting tours run about 2.5 to 3 hours, which gives you time for multiple venues as well as a city overview on the way.
- Minimum booking for tasting tours is listed as four guests on the tour pages.
- Pricing is per person for Wine Tastings, Margarita and Taco, Brew and Spirits, and Sip and Shop tours, with tax and booking fee noted separately.
- Start times on the tasting tour pages are typically 11:00 am and 2:30 pm.
- Guests are reminded to bring a valid photo ID and that no one under 21 will be served at tasting rooms or bars.
Each tour also includes a city component. Guides point out restaurants, galleries, museums, and local hot spots while you ride, and many pages mention candid photos that are taken and then airdropped at the end of the experience.
Scottsdale Wine Tastings Tour: relaxed wine flights and charcuterie
The Scottsdale Wine Tastings Tour is built for groups who want a relaxed tasting room experience with a mix of wine, food, and city time. According to the tour page, it is a 2.5 to 3 hour private tour with a minimum booking of four guests and pricing listed per person, plus tax and booking fee.
During the Wine Tastings Tour, your group visits three local tasting rooms for three separate flights. A shared charcuterie board is included, along with an open-air city ride between stops. The tour description also mentions photos that are airdropped at the end, Bluetooth music, restaurant and hotspot recommendations, and time to learn about activities and events in the city.
This tasting tour usually fits couples, small friend groups, bachelorette parties that like wine, and teams that want a calmer evening option that still feels special.
Fiesta Margarita and Taco Tour: bold flavors and a festive route
If your group prefers margaritas and tacos to wine flights, the Scottsdale Fiesta Margarita and Taco Tour leans into Sonoran desert flavors and a more energetic route. The tour page lists this as a 2.5 to 3-hour private experience with a minimum of four guests, a per-person rate, and six seats per vehicle.
The Margarita and Taco Tour includes three chilly margaritas and three local tacos for each guest, along with a city tour component. While you travel between locations, your guide shares recommendations for restaurants, galleries, museums, shops, and current events. Photos are taken and airdropped at the end, and you are encouraged to bring your own playlist to stream over Bluetooth.
This experience tends to be a strong fit for bachelorette groups, adult friends celebrating a birthday, visitors who want to jump straight into local flavors, and corporate teams looking for a more upbeat outing.
Brew and Spirits Tour: craft beer, cocktails, and Old Town saloons
The Brew and Spirits Tour is described on the Scottsdale Tours page as a three-hour private experience hosted by a highly knowledgeable beer enthusiast guide.
According to the tour listing, the Brew and Spirits Tour includes two brew samplings, a cocktail, and an appetizer in the price per person, plus tax and booking fee. While exact stops can vary, the description highlights local breweries, saloons, and time on the cart to see more of Old Town Scottsdale between locations.
Groups who enjoy craft beer and cocktails, or who want to mix a little beer education into a social night out, often gravitate toward this tour. It works well for friends’ trips, bachelorette and bachelor groups that prefer beer and mixed drinks, and smaller corporate groups hosting clients.
Sip and Shop Tour: boutiques with a tasting room flight
The Sip and Shop Tour focuses on Scottsdale’s boutique shopping scene while still including a tasting room experience.
On the Scottsdale Tours page, the Sip and Shop Tour is described as a three hour VIP style experience. The listing notes that guests visit unique boutiques and a top wine tasting room for a holiday flight and shared charcuterie board. Pricing is per person with tax and booking fee noted separately, and the transportation is again in an open-air vehicle with a local guide, so you do not have to worry about parking or directions.
This tasting tour tends to appeal to groups who love shopping as much as sipping. It can work as a daytime option for bachelorette parties, a fun outing for friends, a special occasion with family members who enjoy boutiques, or a lighter style corporate activity.
Side-by-side comparison of Scottsdale tasting tours
Here is a glance comparison based on what JoyRidesAZ lists on each tasting tour page. Exact venues can change, but the structure and inclusions below come from their current descriptions.
| Tour | Drinks Included | Food Included | Main Focus | Best For |
| Scottsdale Wine Tastings Tour | Three tasting room flights | Shared charcuterie board | Wine tasting rooms and city overview | Couples, small friend groups, wine-loving bachelorettes, relaxed team outings |
| Fiesta Margarita and Taco Tour | Three margaritas | Three local tacos | Local tacos, margaritas, and a festive city route | Bachelorette groups, birthday groups, friends who want energy and flavor |
| Brew and Spirits Tour | One flight or pint at three venues | Shared bites | Craft beer, cocktails, and Old Town saloons | Beer and cocktail fans, mixed groups, small corporate groups |
| Sip and Shop Tour | Tastings (wine or brews) at a tasting room | Shared bites | Boutique shopping plus a tasting room stop | Shopping focused bachelorettes, friends, and families who like boutiques |
How to choose the right Scottsdale tasting tour for your group
If your group loves the idea of a private tasting experience but is not sure where to start, think about your priorities first, then match them to the tour that aligns with them on the site.
- For wine-focused evenings and a slightly more relaxed pace, the Wine Tastings Tour is the default starting point.
- For groups that want a lively, party-style route with classic Scottsdale flavors, the Margarita and Taco Tour usually fits best.
- For beer fans and people who enjoy breweries and saloons, the Brew and Spirits Tour is designed around craft beer and cocktails.
- For shoppers and groups that want photos, boutiques, and a bit of wine, the Sip and Shop Tour is the natural choice.
Bachelorette planners can also cross-check their ideas with the dedicated Bachelorette page, and corporate organizers can review the Scottsdale Corporate Experience page to see how tasting tours can be combined with other experiences or used as part of a larger event.
What to know before you book a tasting tour
Once you have a favorite picked out, it helps to review a few practical details from the JoyRidesAZ site so that booking feels smooth.
- Confirm the minimum number of guests and the current per-person rate on the specific tour page.
- Check the available start times for your chosen date, especially during busy seasons.
- Make sure everyone in the group brings a valid photo ID for tastings and bar service.
- Review the notes on vehicles, pick up location, and how many guests can sit in each cart.
- Look at the FAQ page for the latest information on weather, cancellation policies, and other common questions.
You can always go back to the main Scottsdale Tours page if you want to combine a tasting experience with other options like city, art, or holiday lights tours, or to see how tasting tours fit into a longer Scottsdale visit.
When you are ready to check availability or ask questions about how a tasting tour might work for your group, the easiest next step is to reach out directly.
To get started, reach out through the JoyRidesAZ Contact page to talk through the Scottsdale tasting tour that fits your group best.