Top Ensenada Food & Drink Classes in 2026

Embark on a foodie adventure of Ensenada—and head to locals-loved spots you might miss if exploring alone—on this small-group tasting tour. With your guide in the lead, enjoy bites everywhere from a street-food cart beloved by Anthony Bourdain to the taqueria credited with inventing Baja fish and shrimp tacos. To accompany the food, sample craft beer at local breweries, and admire ocean views along the way.

Take a guided tour of the Rondo del Valle winery on this wine tasting tour in the Valle de Guadalupe. You’ll try five wines, including three reds, one rose, and one white. A guide will explain all about the wines, which are specially made on the land. You can learn how these wines are made and explore the differences while you relax and enjoy.

Get off road on an ATV guided tour of the Valle de Guadalupe. You’ll be taught how to ride your ATV, learn all the safety precautions, and then all you need to do is ride or drive your ATV and enjoy the experience. You’ll explore the backcountry, visit scenic outlooks, and stop at a winery and a lunch spot (lunch and wine are additional costs).

With the help of your host and teacher Betty, you'll discover the unique flavors of local traditional Mexican cooking while learning about the traditional ways of cooking, culture and life in Mexico. As part of this class, you will visit our Hacienda Eco-Dome gardens, pick fresh herbs and vegetables to use for our dishes, and learn to cook the Mexican way.

Participate in a different kind of wine tasting during this sensory experience at the Rondo del Valle winery, near Ensenada. This private experience takes you on a tour of the vineyard and its facilities, where you can learn about the wine-making process. Next, sit back and enjoy an authentic blind wine tasting accompanied by artisan chocolates that will stimulate all your senses.

Picnic in our lavender field, accompanied by a tasting of wine, desserts and lavender liqueur.

Meet at Rondo del Valle for this VIP wine tasting experience in the wonderful wine growing region of Valle de Guadalupe. You'll be guided by your sommelier who will take you into the barrel room and explain the production process, and how the wine is stored in tanks. You'll finish in a private tasting area where you'll be given 5 wines to sip and a gourmet cheese platter.

Tour of the vineyard and tasting in our private gardens accompanied by a cheese board.

Explore the wineries of Mexico's premiere wine region, Valle de Guadalupe. This private tour is just for your group and takes you to at least four different wineries and a restaurant. If you would like to visit a particular winery, just let your hosts know: the itinerary can be tailored to your own preferences.

Learn how to pair wines, in a workshop taught by one of our wine professionals, and delight your guests at your next meeting.

Visit one of Mexico’s premium wineries located in the Guadalupe Valley of Baja. You’ll have a wine tasting and carriage tour at the award-winning winery, where you will enjoy a tasting of three wines. You’ll then have a private tour of the wine cellar by a certified sommelier and be treated to a tasting of five more types of wine.

Discover a different matcha experience in the heart of Valle de Guadalupe. This practical workshop is held in the gardens of Aires de Lavender, surrounded by nature and views of the countryside. Learn the right matcha whipping technique, prepare compote with seasonal fruit and create a creamy lather. Then make your own personalized drink with compote, milk, matcha and foam. The experience includes welcome tea, all ingredients and utensils, step-by-step guide and a dessert to enjoy alongside your matcha. It is a relaxed, sensory activity suitable for beginners that combines learning, artisan flavors and one of the most special spaces of the Wine Route.

Cruise Passengers’ Peace of Mind Is Our Top Priority. We manage every detail of the itinerary with strict precision to guarantee a smooth, worry-free return to the port. You will arrive back with more than enough time before your ship departs—giving you a generous buffer to stroll through local shops, pick up souvenirs, or comfortably walk back onto your cruise ship with zero rush or stress. Discover the region’s rich culinary scene on a route designed to savor every glass and bite with absolute peace of mind. We’ll begin our journey in the picturesque Valle de Guadalupe, enjoying a selected glass of wine surrounded by vineyards. Heading toward the coast, we’ll stop at the iconic Wendlandt Brewery to toast with their award-winning craft beers, followed by the unique atmosphere of El Guajolote de Oro for a tasting of artisanal mezcals crafted to awaken your senses. To cap off the experience, we’ll enjoy a fresh seafood lunch at an emblematic La Cevichería.

Personalized service to guarantee you the best experience in "the capital of Mexican wine." Where you can visit 4 of the main winemakers (those included in the tour are suggested, itinerary is open to modifications) we have the experience and ability to guide you through the extensive Wine Route. Described by Anthony Bourdain as "A Little Tuscan". Delight your senses with world-class award-winning wines, delicious cuisine, all this framed by the beautiful landscapes and wonderful views that the Valley offers you. You will be able to experience, see, smell and taste wine directly from the fermentation tanks which is close to being bottled in the same way, you will bottle your own bottle of wine, sign, cork and label taking you a unique piece of this wine and the Guadalupe Valley.