
Full Day Tour: Napa and Sonoma Winery Tour from San Francisco
Traveler rating
4.3/5
Based on 271 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Full Day Tour: Napa and Sonoma Winery Tour from San Francisco worth booking?
Full Day Tour: Napa and Sonoma Winery Tour from San Francisco is a 9-hour experience in San Francisco, United States, from $140 per person. It scores 68 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.3/5 rating across 271 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 68 / 100
- Rating
- 4.3/5 (271)
- Duration
- 9 hours
- From
- $140 per person
Leave San Francisco behind for a day of wine, scenery, and discovery. Cross the Golden Gate Bridge and journey north to two of the world’s most famous wine regions. At each winery, enjoy included tastings and insights from knowledgeable hosts who bring the history and flavors of California wine to life. In Napa, experience bold reds and refined whites while surrounded by rolling vineyards. In Sonoma, enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of family-run estates with plenty of character and charm. Between stops, admire breathtaking landscapes and capture unforgettable photos. Stop for lunch in Downtown Sonoma Square, where you'll find a variety of dining options and boutique shops. Lunch not included in tour cost. With all transportation and tastings included, this tour offers excellent value, convenience, and a true taste of California culture. NOTE: Winery venues subject to change without notice based on availability and hours of operation; All wine tastings take place outdoors.
What you get
About this experience
Leave San Francisco behind for a day of wine, scenery, and discovery. Cross the Golden Gate Bridge and journey north to two of the world’s most famous wine regions. At each winery, enjoy included tastings and insights from knowledgeable hosts who bring the history and flavors of California wine to life. In Napa, experience bold reds and refined whites while surrounded by rolling vineyards. In Sonoma, enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of family-run estates with plenty of character and charm. Between stops, admire breathtaking landscapes and capture unforgettable photos. Stop for lunch in Downtown Sonoma Square, where you'll find a variety of dining options and boutique shops. Lunch not included in tour cost. With all transportation and tastings included, this tour offers excellent value, convenience, and a true taste of California culture. NOTE: Winery venues subject to change without notice based on availability and hours of operation; All wine tastings take place outdoors.
What's included
Included
- All tasting fees included
- Comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach
- Optional Add-on: 48-hour Hop-on Hop-off ticket plus Sunset Tour
- Stop in Downtown Sonoma
- Tour 3 wineries with 3-5 tastings per winery
Not included
- Gratuities
- Hotel Pick Up and Drop Off
- Lunch
What you'll see and do
Fisherman’s Wharf
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.
Pass by without stopping
Golden Gate Bridge
Enjoy a scenic drive over the Golden Gate Bridge
Pass by without stopping
Sonoma Valley
Continue your journey through California's best wineries
60 minutes here
Sonoma Plaza
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)
90 minutes here
Napa Valley
Enjoy California's best wineries with an expert guide
60 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
San Francisco
Corner of Jefferson Street & Mason Street (Fisherman's Wharf)
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Corner of Jefferson Street & Mason Street (Fisherman's Wharf)
Options you can book
Wine Tour & Hop-on Hop-off Bus
Save 15% when you bundle! Full-Day Wine Tour: Enjoy a visit to Napa & Sonoma Valley and explore 3 of our favorite wineries. Wine Tastings included in tour price. 24-hour Hop-on Hop-off Tour: Hop on and off at 16 convenient stops around San Francisco and enjoy digital audio commentary while aboard. Panoramic Sunset Tour: Enjoy a 1-hour tour of San Francisco illuminated at night 1-hour Digital Chinatown Tour
Wine Tour
Full-Day Wine Tour: Enjoy a visit to Napa & Sonoma Valley and explore 3 of our favorite wineries. Wine Tastings included in tour price.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 30 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Tower Tours - San Francisco's Sightseeing Specialist
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum drinking age is 21 years. Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Tours are small to mid-size groups aboard air-conditioned motorcoach
- 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
- Winery locations subject to change based on private events, and holidays.
- Wine Tour hosted by an English-speaking guide
- Hop-on hop-off tour commentary available in: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese and Korean
- Wine Tour and Hop-on Hop-off Tour may be taken on separate days
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 271 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
8 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Food and drink
5 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
4 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Traveler reviews
271 verified traveler reviews for Full Day Tour: Napa and Sonoma Winery Tour from San Francisco. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Don't use
Don't book with this company. Told us the wrong time. Took my money and the Big Bus people were nasty
via Viator
Wine stop good guide bad
The wine stops were good but the tour guide was very rude to people. Make sure you don’t get Lester his was horrible
via Viator
Wine tour
Going to napa was so nice but the selection of wineries was not good. The stop to shop was nice and tour guide was good. Loong day. I did love napa winery.
via Viator
Laid back fun
Fun laid back time! All staff are super helpful and knowledgeable! Small wineries give the best experience of small family feel
Response from the operator: Thank you for your kind review! We are thrilled to hear that you had a fun and laid back time at our winery. Our team takes pride in providing knowledgeable and helpful service. We strive to give our customers the best experience of a small family feel. Cheers to more great memories at our winery!
via Tripadvisor
AhhMazin San Fran
Marco was our driver and tour guide and he was AhhMazin. His energy was infectious and loved the knowledge he provided. I would def book this tour again. Signing off...Ms LC from Tha Lonestar State 🥰
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your kind words! We are thrilled to hear that Marco was able to make your tour experience unforgettable. We can't wait to have you back again for another amazing adventure. Cheers from our team at Big Bus/Tower Tours San Francisco!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 9 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $140 to $199
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 95
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Who runs this experience
Operated by Tower Tours - San Francisco's Sightseeing Specialist, who run 9 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 61.7.
See everything Tower Tours - San Francisco's Sightseeing Specialist runsWhy this scores 68
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Full Day Tour: Napa and Sonoma Winery Tour from San Francisco: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for San Francisco.
How much does Full Day Tour: Napa and Sonoma Winery Tour from San Francisco cost?
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Prices start at $140 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in San Francisco usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Full Day Tour: Napa and Sonoma Winery Tour from San Francisco take?
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Plan for about 9 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in San Francisco is not rushed.
Is Full Day Tour: Napa and Sonoma Winery Tour from San Francisco worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 68 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.3/5 across 271 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in San Francisco, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Full Day Tour: Napa and Sonoma Winery Tour from San Francisco?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Full Day Tour: Napa and Sonoma Winery Tour from San Francisco suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 9-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Full Day Tour: Napa and Sonoma Winery Tour from San Francisco?
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Around 95 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in San Francisco can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in San Francisco and add a light layer if any part of the 9-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Full Day Tour: Napa and Sonoma Winery Tour from San Francisco start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central San Francisco within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in San Francisco?
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San Francisco packs Alcatraz, Muir Woods, Napa and the bay into day-trip range, which makes booking order matter more than anywhere else in the US. Alcatraz sells out weeks ahead, wine-country vans fill on weekends, and the best food walks in the Mission and Chinatown cap at a dozen people. Our ranking favours small groups and guides who live in the neighbourhood they walk. On Outty we rank every San Francisco experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Small Group Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Day Trip from San Francisco, Golden Gate Bridge Muir Woods Sausalito with Optional Alcatraz, Chinatown, North Beach, Little Italy: 7 Tastings & History. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit San Francisco?
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September and October, the city's real summer, once the fog season breaks. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in San Francisco?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Full Day Tour: Napa and Sonoma Winery Tour from San Francisco?
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Included: All tasting fees included; Comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach; Optional Add-on: 48-hour Hop-on Hop-off ticket plus Sunset Tour; Stop in Downtown Sonoma; and Tour 3 wineries with 3-5 tastings per winery. Not included: Gratuities; Hotel Pick Up and Drop Off; and Lunch. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for Full Day Tour: Napa and Sonoma Winery Tour from San Francisco?
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Corner of Jefferson Street & Mason Street (Fisherman's Wharf) Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
What languages is Full Day Tour: Napa and Sonoma Winery Tour from San Francisco offered in?
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It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Full Day Tour: Napa and Sonoma Winery Tour from San Francisco?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Full Day Tour: Napa and Sonoma Winery Tour from San Francisco wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; Specialized infant seats are available; and Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Full Day Tour: Napa and Sonoma Winery Tour from San Francisco if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in San Francisco. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about Full Day Tour: Napa and Sonoma Winery Tour from San Francisco?
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Across 271 reviews averaging 4.3 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, food and drink, knowledge and storytelling. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
What booking options are available for Full Day Tour: Napa and Sonoma Winery Tour from San Francisco?
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There are 2 options to choose from, including Wine Tour & Hop-on Hop-off Bus, Wine Tour. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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