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The only winery tour business in North Texas Wine Country. Private, customized shuttle experiences through Texoma's finest wineries, breweries, and distilleries.

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Hire a Private Driver to Tour the Best Christmas Lights in North Texas

Neighborhood showstoppers, glowing small-town squares, and the back-road drive-thru displays that do it best, from the DFW suburbs up to Texoma. Pile in with your people, keep your hands around a warm cup, and let Josey handle the driving, the parking, and the route. You pick the stops, or we'll map the night for you.

  • 4+ hoursOf lights, start to finish
  • Up to 14Guests, private to your party
  • Hot cocoaWe bring it, you bring the fun
  • DFW & TexomaPickup where you are
String lights and a lit Christmas tree glowing over a small-town Texas courthouse square at night, with friends walking past holding cups of hot cocoa
Annual · Starts December 1st
  1. For the whole team

    Office Holiday Outings

    Skip another conference-room potluck. Load the crew onto one bus, cruise the brightest streets around, and pick the stops that suit your crew. Nobody draws the short straw as designated driver, and the holiday party finally has a story people tell in January.

    Book the office night
  2. For the December birthday

    December Birthday Celebrations

    Born in December and tired of your birthday getting lost in the holiday rush? Make the lights the party. Gather up to 14 friends, roll from one glowing block to the next, and make a cake stop somewhere along the route. It’s the one December birthday that never feels like an afterthought.

    Plan the birthday ride
  3. For date night or double dates

    Dinner & Lights Nights

    Book a table at your favorite spot and let the lights be dessert. Build the night around dinner and the displays you’ve been meaning to see: you pick the locations, or we help map the route. Four or more hours, one private ride, and hot chocolate on board for the drive home.

    Reserve dinner & lights
  4. For all ages, pajamas welcome

    Cozy Family Trips with Hot Cocoa

    We bring the hot chocolate; you bring the blankets and the kids who swear they aren't sleepy. Little noses pressed to the windows, no fighting over the good seat, and nobody circling for parking at the drive-thru displays. Grandparents get a night off from driving, too.

    Book the family trip

Pick a night, gather your people. We’ll bring the cocoa.

Your Wine Country,
Your Way.

We don't operate party buses with 30 strangers. Every Red River Rides experience is customized to you, your group, and your tastes. Whether you love dry reds, sweet whites, craft spirits, or local brews — we know exactly where to take you.

20+
Partner Venues
6
Curated Routes
100%
Customizable
4-6
Hours Per Tour

Choose Your Adventure

Six curated routes through the wineries, breweries, and distilleries of North Texas. Each one tailored to your group.

MKT East — North Texas wine country tasting

MKT East

Trace the tracks of the historic Missouri-Kansas-Texas railroad through downtown Denison's revived wine scene. Three handpicked stops, small-batch pours, and flavors you won't find anywhere else.

Thursday–Sunday Five to Seven Hours 3 Wineries
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Devil's Backbone — wine glass overlooking vineyard

Devil's Backbone

Follow the Red River through legendary Comanche and Wichita country to three award-winning wineries carved out of the North Texas wild. Rugged views, refined pours, and one unforgettable afternoon.

Thursday–Sunday Five to Seven Hours 3 Wineries
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Valley's Edge — rolling vineyard at golden hour

Valley's Edge

Rolling hills, family-owned vineyards, and the kind of wine you brag about back home. Three celebrated Red River Valley stops where every bottle tells a story — and you'll remember every sip.

Thursday–Sunday Five to Seven Hours 3 Wineries
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Sunset Views — wine glass at golden hour over the lake

Sunset Views

Chase golden hour across three of North Texas's most scenic vineyards. The light hits different out here — and with a glass in hand and the valley stretching out below, so does everything else.

Thursday–Sunday Five to Seven Hours 3 Wineries
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Whiskey Runners — cheers with glasses of whiskey

Whiskey Runners

From moonshine legend to award-winning craft, North Texas spirits hit harder than the stereotype. Tour the stills, meet the makers, and taste the bourbons and vodkas putting Texas on the whiskey map.

Thursday–Sunday Five to Seven Hours Distilleries
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Brews on 82 — craft beer pouring from tap

Brews on 82

A craft beer crawl down Highway 82 where every stop serves something you can't buy at the store. Taproom pours, brewer chats, killer kitchen food, and none of the party-bus nonsense.

Thursday–Sunday Five to Seven Hours Breweries
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What draws you to wine country?

Plan the Day

The Red River
Wine Route

Six towns, one unhurried day. We trace the Red River and Highway 82 corridor from the vineyards around Grapevine, north through Denton and Gainesville, west to the stone square at Saint Jo, then east along the river into Sherman and Denison. You ride, we drive, and the road unspools behind you.

North Texas & Texoma Wine Country

Map of the North Texas and Texoma wine route A continuous route connecting six stops in tour order: Grapevine, Denton, Gainesville, Saint Jo, Sherman, and Denison. Red River Grapevine Urban Wine Trail Denton Courthouse Square Gainesville Highway 82 Hub Saint Jo Historic Stone Square Sherman Texoma Crossroads Denison Red River Finish

The full route, stop by stop

  1. GrapevineUrban Wine Trail
  2. DentonCourthouse Square
  3. GainesvilleHighway 82 Hub
  4. Saint JoHistoric Stone Square
  5. ShermanTexoma Crossroads
  6. DenisonRed River Finish

Our Destinations

Over 20 partner wineries, breweries, and distilleries across the Texoma region. Each handpicked for quality and hospitality.

Don't see your favorite? We custom-build every tour.

Build My Custom Tour
The Red River Rides family

Local. Curated.
Customized.

Red River Rides is the only winery tour business in North Texas Wine Country. No party buses, no strangers on the shuttle — just you, your group, and the finest wineries, breweries, and distilleries the region has to offer.

Under new ownership since late 2025, we're building on a foundation of local relationships and 100% recommended reviews to bring you tours that feel handcrafted from the first pour to the last stop.

100% Recommended

Every Facebook review rates us top-tier.

On-Call Service

Flexible scheduling for groups of any size.

Local Experts

We know every winemaker by name.

Safe & Sober

Professional drivers, always.

100% Recommended

Real reviews from real guests — straight from Facebook.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything about our North Texas winery tours, wedding shuttles, and group transportation — all in one place.

Tours

What winery tours do you offer?

Fully private tours for groups up to 14 — bachelorettes, birthdays, anniversaries, and corporate outings. Choose from 20+ North Texas wineries, breweries, and distilleries across Muenster, Whitesboro, Gainesville, Saint Jo, and Texoma. Build your own route or let us tailor one to your group.

What's included and how much does it cost?

Private transport to and from DFW, pre-arranged tastings, complimentary water and ice, and a custom itinerary. Tasting fees and food are paid at each venue. Share your date and group size for a detailed quote — usually within 24 hours.

Why choose Red River Rides?

We're the only locally owned winery tour operator based inside North Texas wine country — not a party-bus company adding wine stops on the side. We know every venue owner personally and keep groups small, so your day feels curated, not crowded.

Planning & Logistics

Can we bring drinks?

Absolutely — bring your own beverages and we'll have complimentary water and ice waiting.

How far in advance should we book?

2–3 weeks ahead for most weekend tours, 4–6 weeks during peak spring and fall. Last-minute weekday bookings are often possible — give us a call.

Can you plan our itinerary and book the tastings?

Yes — itinerary planning is included free and we handle reservation calls at every stop. We'll build a route that fits your group's pace and leaves room for lunch or photo stops.

How many guests can join?

Our vehicles seat up to 14 comfortably with room for coolers and luggage — from two-person dates to bridal parties and corporate outings.

Where do you pick up and what areas do you serve?

DFW metroplex (Dallas, Fort Worth, Frisco, Plano, McKinney, Denton) plus Gainesville, Saint Jo, Muenster, Whitesboro, Sherman, Sanger, and Pilot Point. If you're within two hours of DFW, we can get you there.

Is the service private?

100% private — you book the whole vehicle, no strangers, no shared routes. Just you and your group.

Beyond Wine Tours & Policies

Do you offer wedding shuttles, events, and other group transportation?

Yes — wedding shuttles, bachelorette and bachelor parties, concert and festival rides, casino trips to WinStar and Choctaw, quinceañeras, and corporate events. For weddings we handle hotel-to-venue loops and the late-night run home — book 2–3 months ahead.

What's your cancellation and weather policy?

Plans change — reach out early to cancel or reschedule and we'll work with you. Full terms are confirmed at booking. For severe weather, safety comes first and we'll reschedule at no cost.

Still have questions?

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Book Your Ride

Contact us to customize your perfect North Texas tour. We welcome pricing inquiries and are happy to discuss your group's needs.

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