#1 Sonoma Walking Food, Wine Tasting & History Tour (Public Tour)

5.0 (479 reviews) Napa & Sonoma, USA
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Group sizeUp to 10 travelers

Overview

Discover the best of Sonoma on this award-winning small-group food, wine, and history tour through the iconic Sonoma Plaza. Skip the crowded bus tours and experience Sonoma like a local as you explore the town’s vibrant culinary scene, historic landmarks, and charming architecture on a guided walking tour designed for food and wine lovers.

The Sonoma Food Tour is a 3-hour immersive tasting experience that combines local cuisine, wine tasting, cocktails, and Sonoma history into one unforgettable afternoon. Stroll approximately 1 mile through the historic Sonoma Plaza while enjoying a progressive lunch featuring hand-selected tastings from locally owned restaurants, specialty food shops, and artisan producers.

Enjoy California Mexican cuisine, artisan cheeses, olive oils, handcrafted chocolates, ice cream, one curated wine tasting, one seasonal cocktail. All food, beverages and guide services are included in the tour price — there are no hidden fees or additional tasting charges.

What's included

  • Shopportunities along the way!
  • Walking Tour - 1.25 mile with stops along the way
  • Friendly, local, experienced guide
  • Cheese Tasting, Olive Oil & Balsamic Tasting, Ice Cream
  • Fresh California Mexican Food Tasting
  • One Wine Tasting & One Margarita
  • All food, wine (1 wine tasting of 3-5 wines), cocktail (1 margarita) is included
  • Portions equivalent to a lunch with one wine tasting & one cocktail
  • Your guide will appreciate gratuity at the end of the tour! Cash or Venmo

What to expect

  1. Sonoma
    3h
    Come to Sonoma in the Wine Country to enjoy a Walking Food, Wine & History Tour
  2. Sonoma Food Tour
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    Enjoy our progressive lunch around the beautiful, historic Sonoma Plaza. All food, wine, cocktail and local guide are included. You will have so much fun on the tour and also meeting other guests who love food, wine & history!
  3. Depot Park Museum
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    Welcome guests and learn about the Italian & European immigration to Sonoma and the early wine industry
  4. Sonoma Plaza
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    Walk around the beautiful Sonoma Plaza while learning some history and architecture along the way
  5. Mission San Francisco Solano
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    Learn about the Spanish and Mexican heritage in Sonoma and the Missions in California
  6. Sonoma Barracks
    Pass by
    Historic Barracks
  7. Raising of the Bear Flag
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    Learn where and how California became a state, the raising of the Bear Flag and some more history about the town of Sonoma
  8. Figone Olive Oil Company
    Pass by
    Taste some amazing locally-made olive oils and balsamic vinegars
  9. Sebastiani Theatre
    Pass by
    Sonoma's Historic Theater founded by a local Italian
  10. Highwayman 12 Vineyards and Winery
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    We stop for a tasting at this locally owned winery
  11. Wine Country Chocolates
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    Stop by their local Sonoma Plaza tasting room for some delicious locally-made chocolate.
  12. Sonoma Valley
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    On the tour, your guide will give you recommendations of other things to do in the Sonoma Valley
  13. Williams-Sonoma
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    Learn more about Chuck William famous original, heritage Williams Sonoma store

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet at the DEPOT PARK MUSEUM (NOT THE DOWNTOWN PLAZA). Meet your tour guide at the steps of the train caboose between the Depot Museum Parking Lot (Free, All-Day Parking) and the Depot Museum. Please be there 5 minutes before the start of your tour.

End point

The tour ENDS in the Sonoma Plaza. The Tour STARTS @ 270 1st St West (see meeting point directions)

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Minimum drinking age is 21 years
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Gluten Free - We are not able to accommodate at all the stops
  • Lactose Intolerant - We are not able to accommodate at all the stops
  • Minimum of 4 guests needed to hold the tour. If there are less than 4 guests, the tour will have to be cancelled (sorry) and it will be cancelled "due to bad weather" since Viator does not provide an appropriate reason for the small tour operator to cancel the tour.
  • Must be able to walk a mile with stops along the way
  • Cork & Compass LLC dba Sonoma Food Tour
  • You must sign a waiver before the tour begins. There will be a link in the booking confirmation & reminder email.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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