San Francisco Shore Excursion: Napa & Sonoma Full-Day Wine Tour

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Duration9h
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 40 travelers

Overview

Journey north across the Golden Gate into Napa and Sonoma Valley for a wine tasting tour in California Wine Country. Your 9-hour itinerary from San Francisco includes exclusive estate tours of three popular wineries: Madonna Estate, Sutter Home, and Ru Vango Winery. Stop to purchase lunch at Downtown Sonoma Square, where you'll find various dining options and boutique shops. An option to include lunch is available.

NOTE - Winery venues are subject to change without notice based on availability and hours of operation; all wine tastings take place outdoors.

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Wine Tour & 24hr Bus Tour

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Full-Day Wine Tour

Wine Country Day Trip: Enjoy a visit to Napa & Sonoma Valley and explore 3 of our favorite wineries. Wine Tastings included in tour price.

What's included

  • Digital commentary aboard Hop-on Hop-off Tour
  • Expert Guide for Wine Tour
  • Comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach to wine country
  • 1-hour Self-guided Chinatown Walking Tour (if option selected)
  • Tour 3 wineries with 3-5 tastings per winery
  • 24-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Tour of San Francisco (if option selected)
  • 1-hour Panoramic Sunset Tour of San Francisco
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Fisherman's Wharf
    Pass by
    Starting and ending location

    Journey north across the Golden Gate into Napa and Sonoma Valley for a wine tasting tour in the California Wine Country. Your bus San Francisco includes exclusive estate tours of three popular wineries. Listen to stories of ancient wine-making techniques, along with learning basic wine education and tasting tips! Enjoy the scenery of the vine-covered hillsides as we escort you throughout Wine Country. During a lunch break, we’ll make a stop at Historic Downtown Sonoma Square or V Marketplace in Yountville where you will enjoy leisure time to explore. Both destinations afford a wonderful variety of eclectic dining options and one-of-a-kind boutique shops and local art galleries.
  2. Golden Gate Bridge
    Pass by
    Enjoy a scenic drive over the Golden Gate Bridge
  3. Madonna Estate
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Enjoy wine tasting and exclusive estate tour of Madonna Estate Winery located in the world-renowned Carneros region, an area known for its fertile lands and cool climate.
  4. Sonoma Plaza
    1h 30m
    During a lunch break, we’ll make a stop at Downtown Sonoma Square where you will enjoy leisure time to explore. This destination affords a wonderful variety of eclectic dining options and one-of-a-kind boutique shops and local art galleries.

    Optional Lunch Add-on: Save time on finding a restaurant during your lunch break; Add lunch to your tour. During a lunch break, we’ll make a stop at the Historic Downtown Sonoma Square where you will enjoy leisure time to explore. This destination affords a wonderful variety of eclectic dining options and one-of-a-kind boutique shops and local art galleries. (Additional $40.00/person)
  5. Sutter Home Winery
    1h
    Sutter Home Winery is one of the largest family-run independent wineries in the United States, and is the estate known for the creation of White Zinfandel.
    Majestic vineyard views, historic Victorian mansion, legendary rose gardens, and a unique wine tasting experience are great reasons to visit the Sutter Home Tasting Room and Visitor Center in the heart of Napa Valley.
  6. 1h
    Ru Vango Winery is a quiet, hidden gem nestled amid the well-traveled Carneros Valley and busy Napa Valley. Part of the magic of the property is the passionate and welcoming staff who are eager to share their enthusiasm and knowledge of each Ru Vango wine with guests.
    (Winery location subject to change without notice; All wine tastings will take place outdoors.)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Corner of Jefferson & Mason Streets (Fisherman's Wharf)

End point

Corner of Jefferson & Mason Streets (Fisherman's Wharf)

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum drinking age is 21 years
  • At each winery you will spend approximately 1 hour for tour and tasting
  • Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Tours may be taken on separate days
  • Hop-on hop-off tour commentary available in: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese and Korean

Cancellation policy

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

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