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Your Premier Limousine Service in the Carolinas
Van in Black is a premier transportation service operating in Western North Carolina and the Upstate of South Carolina. Established with a commitment to safety, comfort, and exceptional customer experiences, we specialize in customized on-demand transportation for wine tours, beer tours, airport shuttles, corporate events, weddings, and more. Our fleet of Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans offers luxurious seating, advanced safety features, and cutting-edge amenities to accommodate groups of all sizes. With WSET-certified wine experts and certified tourism ambassadors on staff, we combine industry expertise with personalized service to ensure every journey exceeds expectations.

As the highest-rated transportation company in the region, we prioritize reliability, transparency, and client satisfaction while adhering to all federal and state regulations. Our dedication to continuous improvement and attention to detail have solidified our reputation as the leading choice for premium transportation solutions in the Carolinas.
Services
Limousine Service Passenger Van Service Wine Tours Airport Shuttles Corporate Travel Beer Tours Wedding Transportation City Tours Scenic Tours Prom Transportation
Served areas
  • Asheville NC, Charlotte NC, Greenville SC, Spartanburg SC
Details
  • Year established: 2018
Highlights and features
  • Wine Tours
  • 5-Star Service
  • Pub Crawls
  • Guided Scenic Tours
  • Available 24/7
Associations and certifications
  • DOT 3148254
Payment methods
  • Cash, Debit cards, Credit cards, Mobile payments
What people say
Highest rated transportation Spacious and comfortable Knowledgeable wine guides Safe and reliable Excellent customer service
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Services
Limousine Service
Our Mercedes-Benz Sprinter limousines offer premium transportation for special events, wine tours, and corporate outings. Featuring salon-style seating, onboard refrigerators, entertainment systems, and USB ports, these vehicles accommodate up to 12 passengers in comfort. The modern design includes privacy doors and safety-certified configurations for an unparalleled travel experience.
Wine Tours
Explore over 200 Carolinas wineries with expert-guided tours led by WSET-certified sommeliers. We provide customized itineraries visiting 4-6 wineries daily, including reservations and transportation between locations. Our service covers Asheville, Charlotte, Yadkin Valley, and other premier wine regions with flexible scheduling options.
Airport Shuttles
We offer reliable airport transportation to Charlotte-Douglas, Greenville-Spartanburg, and regional airports. Our vehicles accommodate groups up to 14 passengers with ample luggage space. This service includes door-to-door pickup/drop-off and real-time tracking for timely arrivals at major Carolinas airports.
Corporate Travel
Our corporate transportation solutions include executive shuttles, team-building outings, and event logistics. We provide consistent pricing, account management, and vehicle options from 11-14 passenger configurations. This service supports business needs with professional drivers and customizable scheduling for meetings or client events.
Wedding Transportation
We specialize in wedding transportation for parties and guests across Western North Carolina and Upstate South Carolina. Our fleet accommodates large groups with reliable service to venues including The Biltmore Estate and Castle LadyHawke. We offer flexible scheduling and experienced staff for seamless transportation on special days.
People
Ryan Watts
Founder
Certified wine expert (WSET 3, CMS 1) and tourism ambassador. Founded Van in Black to combine luxury transportation with wine education. Drives tours occasionally while managing operations.
Terri Watts
Owner
WSET 2 and CMS 1 certified owner managing daily operations. Focuses on maintaining service quality and customer satisfaction while overseeing the certified tourism ambassador team.
Christine Vincent
Driver/Guide
WSET 2-certified guide specializing in wine tours. Combines local winery knowledge with tourism ambassador training to deliver educational and entertaining experiences across Carolinas vineyards.
Doug Whiteside
Driver/Guide
Retired airline pilot bringing aviation precision to transportation services. Certified tourism ambassador with extensive local knowledge for scenic and event-based tours in the region.
Leon Godlock
Driver/Guide
Recognized for exceptional customer service and positive attitude. Certified tourism ambassador who creates welcoming experiences for wine tours, weddings, and special events across Western North Carolina.
Questions
What areas do you service for wine tours?
We cover Asheville, Charlotte, Yadkin Valley, Tryon, Hendersonville, and Appalachian High Country regions with flexible transportation to 200+ Carolinas wineries.
Can you help plan our wine tour itinerary?
Yes, we provide customized itineraries with winery recommendations and reservations based on group preferences, seasonality, and previous customer feedback.
Do you offer airport transportation?
We provide airport shuttle services to Charlotte-Douglas, Greenville-Spartanburg, and regional airports with vehicles accommodating up to 14 passengers and luggage.
Are open containers allowed in vehicles?
Yes, North Carolina permits open containers in our licensed 'For Hire' vehicles. We implement a $100 cleaning fee only for excessive messes.
What makes your vehicles unique?
Our Mercedes-Benz Sprinters feature salon seating, entertainment systems, refrigerators, USB ports, and 6.5ft clearance with safety-certified configurations for superior comfort.
Do you service remote wedding venues?
We access most venues accessible by car, including remote locations like Highlands and Sylva, with 10ft clearance requirements for vehicle access.
Reviews (19)
Brittney Giragosian
Apr 22, 2023 Report
I used Van in Black for a bachelorette party, taking us to different breweries! Leon was a fantastic driver and provided us with a great experience. Would absolutely use them again for another group trip! Thank you Leon and Van in Black team!
Betsy Shores
Nov 21, 2022 Report
Thank you again for assisting us with transportation on Friday, November 11 in Banner Elk. Sharon was AWESOME! We had so much fun with her and she was so flexible with us changing our plans due to the weather and heavy rain. Highly recommend your company and will keep you in mind for future transportation needs.
Natalie Jinks
Oct 20, 2022 Report
Great service and clean car! John was our driver for over 9 hours while we toured wineries in Asheville. He was a great driver, very polite, patient and got along well with our group. Would definitely recommend John and use the service again! Service: City tours
Fran Dunn
May 09, 2022 Report
Van in Black is first-class! Ryan Watts, owner, was our driver for a full day wine tour. A renaissance man, Ryan is a musician, photographer, and wine connoisseur. We had a wonderful, relaxing day thanks to Van in Black!
Odika Brown
Dec 08, 2021 Report
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!
Michael McGrath
Oct 24, 2021 Report
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.
Alyssa McDermott
Oct 22, 2021 Report
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.
Gregg Munn
Apr 04, 2021 Report
We used Ryan from Van in Black for a two day wine tour of the Yadkin Valley wine region. Ryan was friendly and knowledgeable of the area and many of the wineries we were visiting. I highly recommend Van in Black for his service.
Lauren Drake
Mar 11, 2021 Report
Great company and seamless booking process. They take care of the planning out the day at the winery so all you have to think about is enjoying your time! The owner and driver are wonderful and professional. Would definitely use again when we come back into town.
Anne Harmon
Feb 15, 2021 Report
We had a great time. Terri was on time and catered to our every need. I felt safe and we wore our masks in the van. I appreciated her following covid guidelines. She was kind and fun. We loved our trip. I would highly recommend this business!
Kegan English
Dec 28, 2020 Report
What an absolutely wonderful and professional experience! The van in black took our group on a wonderful wine tour in western North Carolina. Their service allowed us to enjoy an entire day full of fun and tastings while being responsible and not drinking and driving. We were so impressed by their service we have booked them for our upcoming fall wedding and winter corporate event.
Jordan Connelly
Dec 20, 2020 Report
We had the best day and our driver, Ryan was a large part of it! He was on time, made great recommendations of wineries to tour and even set us up with a private tour. It was obvious that everyone knows him and his company is well respected within the community. We will definitely hire Van in Black again!
Anna Wheeler
Dec 09, 2020 Report
The Van in Black is AWESOME! 10/10 would recommend! We used this service for a bachelorette party, touring 3 different wineries in the area. Ryan is super knowledgeable of the area, hiking nearby, winery fun facts, etc. and will work with you to design a super fun trip. He specifically took us to one of the busier places first so we could beat the crowd. He took photos for the group so we could all be in them (and they were GREAT pics too). Can't say enough good things about our experience. And who can beat not having to DD?
Ed Buckley
Nov 24, 2020 Report
This was a great find. We chose the Elkin NC area for a trip for my wife's birthday because of all the wineries in the area. While searching for which wineries we should choose I came across Ryan's listing for Van in Black and boy am I ever glad we did. We signed up for 4 hours but extended it by 2 more hours. We hit 6 wineries (as far as I can remember). No worries about drinking and driving. Ryan is exceptionally knowledgable about the wines and wineries in the area.

His vehicle was immaculate. He took some very nice pictures of us which he emailed to me later. I would highly recommend Van in Black and I have no doubt we'll be back in the area again (there's still a LOT of wineries to try out) and will definitely be calling on Ryan when we do.
Jennifer Day
Nov 14, 2020 Report
Ryan took us through a wine tour of the Yadkin Valley in his Mercedes van. It was an awesome day. I've been on several of these tours and truly believe that Ryan provided the best quality service for the best value. He knew all of the wineries, management and was able to call ahead for us for the tastings and for lunch. It was a perfectly enjoyable day. Thanks Ryan! We will be in touch again soon to re-book!
Amanda Flontek
Mar 13, 2020 Report
Ryan, the owner is a super guy who makes any day trip a blast! The vehicles in Van in Black's fleet are always clean, well maintained and ready for a great time! Book a NC winery tour today. You will not be disappointed!
L. Sarber
Feb 13, 2020 Report
Our driver, John, was fantastic. Our group of 6 did a wine tour in Tryon, NC. He had a great sense of humor and was very knowledgeable about the area and different wineries. He even took our picture at each venue. Would highly recommend hiring Van in Black.
Tonda Holland
Dec 12, 2019 Report
The Van in Black is a great idea for day trips to Vineyards. Ryan is very knowledgeable about the local Vineyards and is reasonably priced! Looking forward to our next adventure!
Eileen F.
Jan 01, 2019 Report
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!