Driving in Delta’s Wine Country: Private Self-Guided Audio Tour

4.6 (9 reviews) Sacramento, USA
Duration2h - 3h
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Are you looking for a way to discover California's Delta without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this self-guided driving tour.

• Find out about the area’s rich history and its agriculture, and point out the towns, museums, restaurants, and wineries you’ll pass.
• Hear from producer Lynn Momboisse, a native of California with over 20 VoiceMap tours under her belt.
• Do it all in 120 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish.
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it.
• Use the virtual tour option at home.

Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under "Before You Go". Then simply install the Voice Map app and enter your code.

The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just tap Start. Voice Map has automatic GPS playback with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

What's included

  • Lifetime access to this tour in English
  • VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Food/Drink
  • Transportation

What to expect

  1. Pass by
    This tour starts in Freeport. From there, you'll discover that the California Delta’s numerous wineries, laid-back atmosphere, and rural charm draw plenty of visitors every year. But there is also a remoteness to Sacramento County’s quaint riverside towns, which have barely changed since the Gold Rush era.
  2. California Delta
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    On this tour, you'll have the opportunity to relive Delta stories of floods, fires, murder, prohibition, and steamboat racing.
  3. Scribner Bend Vineyards
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    On this tour, you'll have the opportunity to visit several of the Clarksburg Appellation’s wineries and tasting rooms, including Bogle Family Vineyards, Hemly Cider, and Scribner Bend Vineyards.
  4. Hood
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    On this driving tour through the Delta’s wine country, passing the historical towns of Hood, Locke, Walnut Grove, Ryde, and Clarksburg, I’ll share the stories that most travelers miss.
  5. Pass by
    Hear about Stone Lakes National Wildlife Refuge as you drive.
  6. Pass by
    Pass by Greene and Hemly, hearing about it while you drive.
  7. Courtland
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    Drive through Courtland, uncovering stories of floods, fires, murder, prohibition, and steamboat racing.
  8. Pass by
    You’ll hear stories about the area’s past, including forgotten hamlets like Paintersville and Vordon.
  9. Hemly Cider
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    On this tour, you'll have the opportunity to visit several of the Clarksburg Appellation’s wineries and tasting rooms, including Bogle Family Vineyards, Hemly Cider, and Scribner Bend Vineyards.
  10. Locke
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    On this self-guided driving tour, you'll explore the rustic towns of Locke and Walnut Grove and learn about the significant contributions made by the Chinese and Japanese.
  11. Walnut Grove
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    Explore the rustic towns of Locke and Walnut Grove and learn about the significant contributions made by the Chinese and Japanese.
  12. Isleton
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    Drive through Isleton, uncovering stories of floods, fires, murder, prohibition, and steamboat racing.
  13. Ryde
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    Drive through Ryde, uncovering stories of floods, fires, murder, prohibition, and steamboat racing.
  14. Grand Island Mansion
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    On this tour, you'll have the opportunity to view the opulent Grand Island Mansion.
  15. Pass by
    On this tour, you'll have the opportunity to visit several of the Clarksburg Appellation’s wineries and tasting rooms, including Bogle Family Vineyards, Hemly Cider, and Scribner Bend Vineyards.
  16. Clarksburg
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    On this tour, you'll have the opportunity to drive along Clarksburg Wine Country’s back roads.
  17. Old Sugar Mill
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    The tour ends in front of the Old Sugar Mill. Hear its history before ending the tour.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

The tour ends in front of the Old Sugar Mill.

Additional information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please note: You won't be guided through any museums or other attractions mentioned en route. If you choose to enter and visit such places, you'll need to pay for it independently of this tour.

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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