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Van in Black Van in Black is a luxury transportation provider that services Western North Carolina and the Upstate of South Carolina. Using our fleet of luxury SUVs and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans we provide safe, quality, and affordable tours and transportation services for airport shuttles, pub crawls, wine tours, guided scenic drives, wedding transportation, or corporate outings.

Van in Black maintains an active federal DOT/MC number and can legally operate across state lines. Van in Black is also the highest rated transportation company in the area (Google it!).
Served areas
  • Asheville NC, Charlotte NC, Greenville SC, Spartanburg SC
Highlights and features
  • Wine Tours
  • 5-Star Service
  • Pub Crawls
  • Guided Scenic Tours
  • Available 24/7
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Working hours
Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours
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Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours
Services
Wine Tours North Carolina currently has over 200 active wineries; many of which are absolutely stunning in their beauty. Van in Black is the highest rated provider of wine tours in Western North Carolina. Our knowledge of the area, wine, and relationship with the vineyards is unmatched and translates to an epic experience for our clients. Experience the difference of what a guided wine tour can be when you book with the Van in Black!
Whether you are seeking a wine tour, pub crawl, guided scenic ride, or cider experience, Van in Black delivers with the highest rated tours and exclusive VIP options that nobody else can deliver. Our stylish, comfortable, and spacious vehicles are the perfect complement to your next adventure. Proms, corporate outings, bachelorette parties, weddings, or even your next lift to the airport, we have you covered! Life is more than just the destination. Relax, get comfortable, and enjoy the ride to your favorite destinations while we handle the driving.
Van in Black is a North Carolina transportation company that services Western North Carolina (Asheville and Charlotte) as well as the Upstate of South Carolina (Greenville/Spartanburg). All of our services are customized for each client on-demand to meet your schedule and preferences. Maybe you need something simple like a drop-off at the airport for a large group that wants to fit in a single-vehicle (with all of your luggage) or something more involved like a North Carolina winery tour, pub crawl, wedding transportation, corporate event, or a guided scenic drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway.
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Ryan Watts
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Myra Cowan
Jun 20, 2022
Van in Black provided transportation / shuttle service for my daughter's wedding weekend. It was a wonderful experience for all involved! Ryan and his crew are friendly, organized, professional; everything was spot-on.
Bobby Jersey
Apr 28, 2022
Van in Black planned an AMAZING day for us. Christine was our driver and made sure we had a good time! If you are thinking about using them, please let this serve as a raving review for their Wine Country tour. P.s. Don't forget to buy some art while on the tour!;
Leslie Luzar
Apr 04, 2022
I highly recommend going with Van in Black. Ryan was great both for when I initially booked - providing detailed information and options for stops, etc - and then also during the tour - giving us information about the wineries we went to as he drove us. He even took group photos with his professional camera so we could have nice quality pictures to document our trip! Van in black also planned our route and made the reservations.

The van itself was a lot of fun and a really cool experience for our bachelorette party. The time went by way too quickly, and it's safe to say it was the highlight of the weekend!
Alyssa McDermott
Mar 21, 2022
We booked Van in Black for transport to wineries for a bachelorette party and had a great experience with them from start to finish! Brianna reached out to me to ask what we were looking for and provided an itinerary for us, which was perfect. Terri was our driver and she was amazing, we really couldn't have had a better driver for us. She went above and beyond our expectations and walked us in to each winery, explained to us what the wineries were known for, took pictures of our group, and so much more! We will definitely be using Van in Black again in the future.
Odika Brown
Feb 27, 2022
Asheville is awesome for a girls trip. Our driver, John was just as Awesome. John was very professional, punctual and the music was on point. We never had to wait on him. John assisted us getting on and off the Van with heels. On our last night out on the town. John was sure to encourage us to use up our paid time but the yawns overpowered us. Girls night out. REQUEST JOHN You will be safe, have loads of fun and not be disappointed!
Brianna Buck
Jan 31, 2022
The folks at Van in Black were WONDERFUL to work with. Knowledgeable, punctual, friendly and so very helpful. They created our itinerary and contacted all the wineries we were going to go to. Cannot recommend enough! Service: City tours
Michael McGrath
Jan 01, 2022
We had a great experience using Van in Black! Terri was an amazing tour guide, and far surpassed our expectations. She was very professional and accommodating. She even went to pick food for us while we enjoyed a local winery. Brianna gave great recommendations for us, and was very prompt with anything we needed while booking our tour. Would recommend to any family member or friend! Will be booking another tour in the future.
Kirsten Erickson
Dec 17, 2021
Christine was incredible! She picked us up on time, was very personable and passionate. She took us to some incredible wineries and even went out of her way to recommend restaurants and places to stay next time we came back to experience even more wineries in North Carolina. On our way to the wineries she even talked about the area and was just a wonderful person to be around.

I will definitely be requesting her when we come back! I wish I could give it more than 5 stars! It was the highlight of our girls weekend! Christine, if you see this.thank you so much!
Schorr Taylor
Dec 13, 2021
We had such a blast with Van in Black! Ryan took such great care of us! The van was beautiful and comfortable! We never wanted for anything! Will definitely give them a call in the future! It's the only way to go!
Cindy Pawlowski
Oct 21, 2021
I was searching for a transportation company to take our corporate group on a winery tour. I came across Van in Black and it had all great ratings. Working with Ryan, he helped plan 3 different wineries with wine tastings, meeting the winemaker at one and dinner in the vineyard at the last winery. I was not on the tour, but everyone on the tour loved the wineries and had a great time!

He even recommended and assisted with helping us get to go lunches for the van on the way to the wineries. Ryan was very easy to work with and quick to respond to my questions and requests. He even took pictures of our group and shared them after the trip. I would highly recommend Van in Black! Everything about them is top notch!
Andrea G.
Sep 28, 2021
Despite having a flat tire during our planned trip, I would recommend anad book through Van in Black again. They were sincerely sorry for the inconvenience and made it up to us.
Amanda Rickher
Sep 03, 2021
I highly recommend Van in Black! We rented the 14 passenger van for a bachelorette party for a tour of the wineries in Hendersonville and Tryon. We had Frankie as our driver and he was awesome! Very prompt and accommodating throughout the day. I would love to have him again. Also, Ryan was awesome in the preparation of our day. He gave a list of wineries to try and then coordinated times for us to be there so the wineries were prepared for us! I can't wait to do it again!
Dan McLaughlin
Aug 28, 2021
We conducted a tour of vineyards around the Tryon and Hendersonville area of North Carolina. Instead of risking anyone having to drive, we added the services of Van in Black to pick us up and deliver us to all the places we wanted to go. One of the best decisions we made. We dropped off the worries when we got on the Van - which was state of the art and clean as whistle.

Our driver took us safely through the trip and also worked with us as we adjusted our times as things progressed. I would hire them again without hesitation. Because of their knowledge, I would go to them to help book a successful tour - from restaurants, lodging and sites to visit - they've already been to so many, they could give you good insight into what places would fit your agenda. Well Done!
Linda Manfull
Aug 19, 2021
We cannot say enough about our winery tour guide Christine! We not only enjoyed each winery picked by Ryan of Van-in-black, but also our conversations with Christine as we were driving to each one! Highly recommend this business and Christine!
Lane Page
Jul 19, 2021
We hired Van in Black to drive us around the Black Mountain and Asheville areas for a bachelor party weekend (a Friday and Saturday) in July and it was the best decision we made for the entire trip. Ryan drove us all over the place, from our house to restaurants to breweries to a river float and even to the grocery store. He was always on time and willing to take us wherever we requested.

He was totally fine with a somewhat rowdy bachelor party crowd and provided a great contribution to our weekend. The Mercedes vans we rode around in were incredibly nice and perfect for our group of 14. They had great sound systems and really added style to our trip. I can't state enough how lucky we were to find Van in Black and have Ryan as our drive. I highly recommend for any transportation needs.
Phillip U.
Jun 03, 2021
Ryan and his team were simply outstanding. Timely, flexible, and very professional. Highly recommend Van In Black!
Amber True Marshall
Apr 26, 2021
Ryan and The Van in Black are fantastic!! Absolutely top notch winery tour driver. Ryan helped us plan the day ahead of time, arrived on time, opened doors and carried bags for us and even took excellent pictures! Could not have had a better day.
Taryn Scher
Mar 22, 2021
If you are looking for the perfect way to experience the Tryon Foothills Wine Region, this is it. The Van in Black allows you to enjoy the experience as much as you want- literally sit back, relax and go from winery to winery sampling as much as you want. This is the only way to do it!
Desmond Wilson
Jan 27, 2021
Ryan was awesome. Picked us up on top of the mountain where we were staying and took us to some great breweries and wineries. Would definitely recommend if you are needing transportation.
Emily V.
Jan 17, 2021
Ryan took our bachelorette group of 7 on a winery tour and he was beyond amazing! He helped set out our timeline and which wineries to go to (all were amazing). You could tell he had a good relationship with these wineries, it certainly felt like we got the VIP treatment at each place! Ryan had a lot of great knowledge about the wineries which we all enjoyed.

On top of everything else he is also a photographer and brought his professional camera and took pictures of the group all day (pictures turned out amazing!). At the end of the day we could not have asked for a better experience; Ryan was fun, kind, knowledgeable and professional and we had the most perfect day. I would highly recommend him!
Emily V.
Jan 17, 2021
Ryan took our bachelorette group of 7 on a winery tour and he was beyond amazing! He helped set out our timeline and which wineries to go to (all were amazing). You could tell he had a good relationship with these wineries, it certainly felt like we got the VIP treatment at each place! Ryan had a lot of great knowledge about the wineries which we all enjoyed.

On top of everything else he is also a photographer and brought his professional camera and took pictures of the group all day (pictures turned out amazing!). At the end of the day we could not have asked for a better experience; Ryan was fun, kind, knowledgeable and professional and we had the most perfect day. I would highly recommend him!
Linda Murphy
Aug 16, 2020
Ryan was a wonderful host/driver!He was quite knowledgeable about the area as well as the wineries. Our group of 6 had two great days of visiting wineries with no worries about who was driving! I would not hesitate to recommend Ryan Watts and The Van in Black!
Joe Kersey
Jun 21, 2020
My wife and I, along with two other couples, decided to tour several (okay, actually 4) NC wineries last weekend (6/13/20). We asked one of the winery owners if he could recommend someone to drive us around for the day. Without hesitation, he recommended Ryan and his company, Van in Black.
Ryan arrived at our cabin in Saluda, NC 5 minutes ahead of time.

He was very accommodating and his Cadillac Escalade was perfect for our group. It was a great day, thanks to Ryan. He took pictures and was on standby and ready for us each time we said “let’s go visit the next winery!”
I would highly recommend Ryan’s service. If you want a hassle-free experience, give him a call!
Lisa Mathley Schloeder
Jun 10, 2020
Ryan and John were outstanding from
start to finish! Very professional! Many thanks to John for “allowing” the girls to have some much needed fun!
Rachel Metzger
Jun 09, 2020
My husband and I had a great day with Ryan and the VIB on a wine tour. He was extremely knowledgeable and his insight on both the vineyards and the Asheville area was much appreciated. We are happy to recommend the VIB to anyone looking for excellent service from a true professional. We had a great time and will definitely be back!
Stefanie DeCillis
Mar 13, 2020
So incredibly glad that we went with Ryan and the Van in Black for our bachelorette party wine tour! Ryan was an expert on the best wineries to visit based on our group's preferences and timeline and was wonderful to communicate with before and during our trip. I had no idea such beautiful vineyards even existed so close to Charlotte, but I will definitely be going back and booking with the Van in Black!
Sarah Whitaker Wetherbee
Nov 05, 2019
Our experience with Van in Black was top-notch! We went on the Tryon Winery trail and Ryan's knowledge of the area, relationships with each winery (and willingness to be a stand in photographer all day for 8 ladies) was beyond wonderful service. At each winery we arrived at Ryan had called ahead and made sure they were ready for our group - which was not something requested or discussed - he just did it and it was an awesome surprise. I would recommend Van in Black to anyone!
Jessica Nash
Oct 16, 2019
Took a tour of the Yadkin Valley with the Van in black. They answered all the questions I had and provided a wonderful experience. I would definitely recommend using them again.
Tammy C.
Mar 22, 2019
Great wine tour experience to Yadkin Valley! Ryan is very professional and accommodating. The van is exceptionally nice! We will definitely be using him again.
Tammy C.
Mar 22, 2019
Great wine tour experience to Yadkin Valley! Ryan is very professional and accommodating. The van is exceptionally nice! We will definitely be using him again.
Cameron Watson
Mar 21, 2019
Ryan is a class act and I recommend him and his business 100% He was on time to pick us up, provided easy transparent billing, had great communication throughout our adventures the entire day/night (little brother's bachelor weekend outing) and delivered top notch service the entire way! I would HIGHLY recommend him for any group larger than what can fit in a tiny car for transportation in and around Black Mountain and Asheville!

Just the convenience and time saved being able to ride together everywhere we went that Saturday (10 passengers) in addition to the camaraderie we were able to share during transit were worth every penny! Don't leave your next trip in this area up to chance with ride sharing services; hire Van in Black and you can thank me later!
Michael J.
Jan 04, 2019
From the first communication via email to the drop off at the end of the day, Ryan was excellent. Great communication, excellent transportation, and a wealth of knowledge on the area and activities. Ryan recommended three fantastic wineries in the Tryon area that we thoroughly enjoyed. He let us play our music in the van and provided a waterfall side trip.

We all especially appreciate the great photos he took of us at each spot. Not having to worry about driving when wine tasting is always of great comfort, and we never felt rushed by him. We would recommend this to everyone whether you are wine tasting or just need a big van to move your family around town.
Eileen F.
Jan 01, 2019
Ryan was right on time for our 10:30am departure from just outside of Charlotte. He was bringing us to some wineries near lake James. He had a hook up for us to play our music too! He got us there right as the first one opened. He had some great trivia about some areas on the way that made out trip fun.
Ryan Surprised us and by taking pictures of us with his camera! His services were special, personal and affordable. I cannot wait to book him again!
Eileen F.
Jan 01, 2019
Ryan was right on time for our 10:30am departure from just outside of Charlotte. He was bringing us to some wineries near lake James. He had a hook up for us to play our music too! He got us there right as the first one opened. He had some great trivia about some areas on the way that made out trip fun. Ryan Surprised us and by taking pictures of us with his camera! His services were special, personal and affordable. I cannot wait to book him again!
Frank R.
Dec 04, 2018
I recently booked the Van in Black for a wine tour. Ryan, the owner went above and beyond accommodating our group. The Mercedes Van was clean and in very good condition. He responded in a very timely manner too all my inquiries. He comes prepared with a cooler with water, attachments for music. He is also very knowledgable about the various wineries in the area.

An added bonus feature is the professional camera he has taking pictures along the stops for everyone to have and download for free off his website.

A jacket and bracelet was left on the Van. Ryan went above and beyond to mail these back. Overall a great time and a great price. You will not be disappointed. I look forward to using the Van in Black again for other events.
Elizabeth T.
Oct 13, 2018
Van in Black exceeded our expectations in every way. Ryan arrived early and had made our reservations ahead of time for the vineyards as we were a large group. He had music playlists at the ready, pillows and blankets in the van if we got chilly and waters (still AND sparkling) in a cooler. He even took pictures for us throughout the day, which were the best photos of the trip. I looked like a hero to my group for finding him. We all came from out of state and he provided a ton of information for us. We all highly recommend using Van in Black!
Stacey Norris Gilstrap
Sep 26, 2018
The Van In Black presented the perfect opportunity for an outing with friends. We were all able to ride together and take in the sights together. Not having to drive made the wineries even more enjoyable. The owner was very friendly and knowledgeable. I would definitely do it again!
Samantha Misle Shad
Sep 12, 2018
What an amazing day! Ryan was punctual, friendly, knowledgeable and polite. We had 8 ladies on the van (which was nice, clean and plenty of room) and he drove us safely from Rock Hill SC to 3 separate vineyards in NC. The minute we arrived home at the end of the day, we were already planning our next trip with him. Through the day, he took photos of us at each location with his professional camera and was very patient with us as we were wanting different photos. Hands down, an amazing day! We are looking forward to another adventure with Van in Black!!!