Napa and Sonoma Wine Country Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Napa Valley's renowned vineyards
- Visit Sonoma's historic wineries
- Enjoy scenic drives through California's wine country
- Learn about winemaking processes from experts
- Taste a variety of award-winning wines
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Transportation from San Francisco
- Guided visits to select wineries
- Wine tastings at each winery
- Meals and snacks
Itinerary
Pass by: San Francisco Bay with its stunning views from the Bay Bridge to the Golden Gate bridge offer the perfect beginning of your journey with Gray Line San Francisco. The infamous prison island Alcatraz is centered in the middle of the bay. A must do while visiting San Francisco.
Pass by: Pass the Mediterranean-style hillside homes of this famous seaside town shortly after crossing the bridge.
Artesa Winery has been recognized as "One of the Best Napa Valley Wineries to Visit Right Now" by industry insiders. Nestled in the stunning Napa Valley, this avant-garde winery is situated on over 150 acres of picturesque hills, where you’ll find meticulously cultivated vines of the finest Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Join our tour to sample exceptional wines and take advantage of numerous photo opportunities featuring breathtaking views of the valley.
Only included in the Napa and Sonoma Wine Country Tour, free time for lunch amidst charming streets lined with cafés, restaurants, and shops offering a variety of dining options. Remember, after lunch, there’s still one more winery visit to conclude the day.
Their wines have been handcrafted and family owned in Napa Valley for nearly a century. They are created from 100 percent organically grown grapes, located in the Carneros region of the Napa Valley. None of their wines available for purchase are found in any retail stores. Not included in the Exclusive Wine & Food Tour.
Pass by: On our way back to San Francisco, we will cross the iconic Golden Gate Bridge and once again, you will have the opportunity to admire the stunning views of the Bay Area as we drive you to your drop off location.
After crossing the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, you'll have the opportunity to stop for photos at the Golden Gate North Vista Point. This viewpoint offers breathtaking views of the Bridge, Alcatraz Island, and the stunning San Francisco skyline.
Our first stop will take you to Roche family boutique winery. where they offer over 35 years of award-winning wine making experience, several vineyard designate wines, varietals, and blends, as well as their famous down-to-earth Irish hospitality. The Roche Family welcomes you to visit either our Sonoma winery tasting room where we offer daily barrel tastings, indoor and outdoor wine tasting bars, light bites, and a shaded outdoor tasting patio with fireplaces. Not included in the Exclusive Wine & Food Tour.
Meeting point
Start Location
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Important information
Know before you book
- Tour operates rain or shine; dress accordingly.
- Gratuity for the guide is appreciated but not included in the tour price.
- Please inform the tour operator of any dietary restrictions or preferences in advance.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable clothing and shoes suitable for walking and winery tours.
- Bring a valid ID for wine tastings.
- Consider bringing a light jacket, as temperatures can vary throughout the day.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
- Infants Required On Laps
Good to know
- Minimum age for wine tasting is 21 years.
- If you choose the Napa and Sonoma Wine Country Tour, it will encompass visits and tastings at three (3) of the following wineries: Artesa Winery, Jacuzzi, Madonna State Winery, Roche Winery, BR Cohn Winery or Robledo.
- If you choose the Exclusive Wine & Food Tour, it will encompass visits and tastings at Castello di Amorosa and at Artesa Winery (total value $200).
- Please note that winery locations and the tour itinerary may be subject to change, possibly due to traffic conditions or prior special events booked at a specific location.
Traveler reviews
Great Tour Overall!
Overall our driver Judith was so sweet and we had a good time. However the first winery we went to was Jacuzzi and while the estate was beautiful, the olive oil was delicous and our tour guide there was great, the wine pours were so tiny and we only had 3 tastings compared to the other wineries that had 5-6. I think we were suppose to go to Artesa but something happened and this got switched in. The other two we went to was Roche (which was great and our favorite) and Madonna (while the estate is more bare bones, the wines were delicious.) the stop in Sonoma plaza was great we had 2 hours which was the perfect amount of time. We did wish we had a bit more time at the wineries. The tour itself was perfect, a reminder to those booking this..this is a GROUP tour. When you are asked to be on the bus at a certain time you should be there. If you struggle with being on time this might not be the tour for you!
The Price is Right
Our Driver Danielo was awesome. Very energetic and knowledgeable about the city and our stops. The wineries we visited were very friendly and gave good pours. All in all this was a very good tour and priced just right.
The tour guide, Cristin,...
The tour guide, Cristin, was very knowledgeable! We went from San Francisco to Napa/ Sonoma, and the ride was smooth. Three wineries were the perfect amount for the day.
Exciting experience!
Tour guide/driver Cristin was excellent, provided details on our way to the wineries. We had a great experience, the group had people from various parts of the world and the host at each winery explained in detail hiw the wines are produced. Recommending this tour, the scenery on site is beautiful!
Exceptional experience
Perfect schedules of a full day of fun. We visited three vineyards and had lunch at La Casa in Sonoma. Danilo, our driver was phenomenal. He imparted information about the area throughout the trip and even helped with my injury. I would highly recommend and will come again on a different day of the week as they do different vineyards different days.