San Francisco Half-Day Wine Country Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Scenic drive across the Golden Gate Bridge with panoramic views of San Francisco's skyline
- Visit two renowned wineries in Napa Valley and Sonoma Valley for exclusive wine tastings
- Explore picturesque vineyards and learn about the winemaking process from knowledgeable guides
- Enjoy breathtaking vistas of rolling hills and lush landscapes in California's premier wine regions
- Experience the charm of historic towns like Sonoma Square Plaza during a leisurely stroll
Full description
Your tour departs from Fisherman's Wharf at midday and we head north, crossing San Francisco’s most iconic landmark - the Golden Gate Bridge. Take in the breathtaking views of the San Francisco skyline and Alcatraz Island while riding across the 1.7-mile span of the bridge. The tour continues through the charming seaside town of Sausalito and then passes through Marin County into the world famous wine regions Sonoma Valley and Napa Valley.
Enjoy the drive through the beautiful scenery with magnificent vineyards along the way, and visit two highly regarded wineries for delicious wine tastings and an exclusive estate tour. A wine expert will introduce the fermentation process, barrel aging, and bottling, and you will be able to taste some of the best wines yourself.
Towards the end of the day, enjoy the scenic drive back to San Francisco, crossing the Golden Gate Bridge once more as the sun slowly starts to set into the Pacific Ocean!
This fun and informative Wine Country Tour not only offers a taste of superb wineries in the region, but it also offers a chance to enjoy the splendor of the beautiful vineyards and picturesque Sonoma and Napa Valley as your guide escorts you from winery to winery.
Please note: All Wine tasting fees are included; winery locations are subject to change based on availability or private events
Meeting point
Start Location
Fisherman’s Wharf (exact departure point will be provided upon online check-in), San Francisco, US
Important information
Know before you book
- Wineries may vary by day and availability
- The tour route and some stops may vary due to weather and traffic conditions.
- Children are permitted on wine tasting tours, but you must be 21 or older to sample and drink wine
Know before you go
- Guest must reconfirm their tour by checking-in online
- Guest must arrive at the meeting point at least 30 minutes prior to departure
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 5 days prior to departure.
Reviews
The younger generation (from England) on our bus arrived drunk and was extremely loud and obnoxious. We could not even hear our tour guide speak. The tour guide did nothing to rectify the situation. After the wine tour, these same people were even drunker and one needed to get a garbage bag from the tour guide to throw up. It was the bus ride from hell. Other people on the bus had to tell this young crowd to quiet down. I would appreciate an allowance being made and charged back to my credit card. The bus driver should have intervened
Great way to see San Francisco! The hop-on hop-off bus made it easy to visit the main attractions, and the views were amazing. The staff were friendly and the whole experience was convenient and enjoyable. Definitely recommended for first-time visitors.
My friend and I had the best half day experience to Napa Valley with Big Bus Tour Company!! Big shout out to Patrick our driver for the day who was excellent with telling us different information about all the areas we drove though, and he was honestly such great fun for the entire trip which made it all the better! We only had a small group that day (2 Ireland and 2 Wales, Patrick will know) which meant Patrick also stopped at the most scenic location on the way home for some amazing views and photos and it was a great end to the trip!! We 100% recommend the trip and if you get Patrick as your driver you are in for a great trip and some great craic! Sincerely, The two girls from Ireland!