
Half-Day Wine Tour Plus Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Pass
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Based on 4 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Is Half-Day Wine Tour Plus Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Pass worth booking?
Half-Day Wine Tour Plus Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Pass is a 2-hour experience in San Francisco, United States, from $117 per person. It scores 36 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 3.5/5 rating across 4 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 36 / 100
- Rating
- 3.5/5 (4)
- Duration
- 2 hours
- From
- $117 per person
Go wine tasting in Sonoma and experience San Francisco on your own schedule with a 2 Day Official city hop-on hop-off bus pass. Taste the superb wineries of Sonoma Valley and the Carneros region on a 4-5 hour day trip fr
What you get
About this experience
Go wine tasting in Sonoma and experience San Francisco on your own schedule with a 2 Day Official city hop-on hop-off bus pass. Taste the superb wineries of Sonoma Valley and the Carneros region on a 4-5 hour day trip from the city, which includes a wine tasting fee. Plus, enjoy the flexibility of 20 stops along a route through Fisherman's Wharf, Golden Gate Bridge, Golden Gate Park, Haight & Ashbury, Union Square, Civic Center, Chinatown, Lombard Street, and Pier 39.
What's included
Included
- Explore the world-famous California Wine Country
- 2 day hop on hop off access to the Official City Tour
- Enjoy wine tastings at 2 wineries (tasting fees included)
- Cross the Golden Gate Bridge on an open top bus
Not included
- Tips and gratuities (recommended)
- Food and beverages
- Additional tasting fees for individual tastings
Before you book
- Cancellation
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Languages
- de, pt, en, it, fr, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 10 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- CS Global SF, dba Skyline Sightseeing
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Winery locations may vary by day and availability
- The tour route and some stops may vary due to the weather and traffic conditions
- Children are allowed on wine tasting tours, but you must be 21 or older to sample and drink wine
- Ticket can be used on the same day or two consecutive days.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 4 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
2 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Food and drink
2 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
1 mentionReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Value for money
1 mentionTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Traveler reviews
4 verified traveler reviews for Half-Day Wine Tour Plus Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Pass. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Great wines, not so great ride.
The wineries we visited were excellent and worth the trip but the van we rode in was uncomfortable. Narrow seats and no suspension. It was hard on the back.
via Viator
So so
Enjoyed Hop on Hop off bus. Half day wine tour not so much but the bus driver was excellent!! I had higher expectations of the chosen wineries.
via Tripadvisor
Once we were able to connect with...
<p>Once we were able to connect with the operator things went well. would of liked to have stopped at the deli the driver mentioned but that didn't happen. 5 tastings at Cline and 4 at Jazuzzi and no food inbetween. Hop off was good.</p>
via Viator
What a great time! Jerry was so...
<p>What a great time! Jerry was so knowledgeable and the wineries each offered a different experience. Cannot say enough positive things about Jerry, he really made the trip all the better.</p>
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $117 to $188
- Booked in 30 days
- 1
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 36
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Half-Day Wine Tour Plus Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Pass: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for San Francisco.
How much does Half-Day Wine Tour Plus Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Pass cost?
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Prices start at $117 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 Half-Day Wine Tour Plus Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Pass take?
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Plan for about 2 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 Half-Day Wine Tour Plus Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Pass worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 36 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (3.5/5 across 4 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable food & drink in San Francisco, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Half-Day Wine Tour Plus Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Pass?
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No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.
Is Half-Day Wine Tour Plus Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Pass suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Half-Day Wine Tour Plus Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Pass?
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Around 1 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 2-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Half-Day Wine Tour Plus Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Pass 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.
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