
Napa & Sonoma Guided Wine Tour with Tastings from San Francisco
Traveler rating
4.2/5
Based on 81 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Napa & Sonoma Guided Wine Tour with Tastings from San Francisco worth booking?
Napa & Sonoma Guided Wine Tour with Tastings from San Francisco is a 6-hour experience in San Francisco, United States, from $110 per person. It scores 61 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.2/5 rating across 81 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 61 / 100
- Rating
- 4.2/5 (81)
- Duration
- 6 hours
- From
- $110 per person
During your Wine Country experience, you’ll visit a variety of winery estates from organic boutique wineries to famous mainstream wineries. Many of the wineries that will be visited are some of the oldest wine making families wine in the Napa and Sonoma Valley. You’ll learn of their family histories and first beginnings in California’s most famous Wine Country. Along with your exclusive wine tastings, you’ll learn about grape growing, and the natural farming methods, which combine traditional and modern wine making techniques. Each winery will include a flight of 3-5 tastings! During a lunch break on the full day tour, we’ll make a stop at Downtown Sonoma Square where you will enjoy leisure time to explore. The destination affords a wonderful variety of eclectic dining options and one-of-a-kind boutique shops and local art galleries.
What you get
About this experience
During your Wine Country experience, you’ll visit a variety of winery estates from organic boutique wineries to famous mainstream wineries. Many of the wineries that will be visited are some of the oldest wine making families wine in the Napa and Sonoma Valley. You’ll learn of their family histories and first beginnings in California’s most famous Wine Country. Along with your exclusive wine tastings, you’ll learn about grape growing, and the natural farming methods, which combine traditional and modern wine making techniques. Each winery will include a flight of 3-5 tastings! During a lunch break on the full day tour, we’ll make a stop at Downtown Sonoma Square where you will enjoy leisure time to explore. The destination affords a wonderful variety of eclectic dining options and one-of-a-kind boutique shops and local art galleries.
What's included
Included
- Tour up to 3 wineries with 3-5 wine tastings each (fees included)
- Comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach
- 24-hour Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour (if option selected)
- Full-Day or Half-Day Wine Country Tour of Napa and/or Sonoma Valley
- Digital audio commentary aboard hop-on hop-off tour
- Free time for lunch in Sonoma (Full-Day Tour only)
- 1-hour Digital Chinatown Walking Tour (if option selected)
Not included
- Hotel pick-up & Drop-off
- Lunch
What you'll see and do
Napa Valley
Napa Wine country Tour
240 minutes here
Golden Gate Bridge
The Golden Gate Bridge is a suspension bridge spanning the Golden Gate, the one-mile-wide strait connecting San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean.
Pass by without stopping
Sausalito
Sausalito is a city in Marin County, California, across the Golden Gate Strait from San Francisco. It’s known for its Richardson Bay houseboat enclaves, built by artist squatters after WWI
Pass by without stopping
Coach Transfer to Wine Country Tour
120 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
San Francisco
Please arrive 30 minutes in advance of your chosen departure time. After purchase, please contact us to confirm your booking at least 24 hours in advance of your chosen tour date.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Please arrive 30 minutes in advance of your chosen departure time. After purchase, please contact us to confirm your booking at least 24 hours in advance of your chosen tour date.
Options you can book
Full-Day Wine Tour
Duration: 9 hours Visit 3 wineries
Half-Day Tour & 24hr Bus Tour
Save 10% when you bundle! Half-Day Wine Tour: Visit 2 wineries - enjoy wine tasting and exclusive estate tours of our favorite wineries! Approx. 6 hours. 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. 1-hour Digital Chinatown Tour: Chinatown walking tour departs at 1PM daily from Stop #2 North Beach/Chinatown
Full-Day Tour & 24hr Bus Tour
Save 15% when you bundle! Full-Day Wine Tour: Visit 3 wineries - Enjoy wine tasting and exclusive estate tours of our favorite wineries! Approx. 9 hours. 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. 1-hour Digital Chinatown Tour: Chinatown walking tour departs at 1PM daily from Stop #2 North Beach/Chinatown
Half-Day Wine Tour
Duration: 6 hours Visit 2 wineries
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- de, ko, pt, en, it, fr, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 30 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Big Bus Tours - USA
Know before you go
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Chinatown walking tour departs at 1PM daily from Stop #2 North Beach/Chinatown (included with Hop-on Hop-off Tour option)
- Hop-on hop-off commentary available in: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese and Korean
- Wine Tour available in English only
- Half-Day Tour visits 2 wineries; Full-Day tour visits 3 wineries
- Free time in Sonoma during Full-Day Wine Tour only. Half-Day Tour does not stop in Sonoma.
- You must be at least 21 years old with a valid photo ID to participate in the wine tastings.
- Hop-on Hop-off tour ticket is valid for use during operating hours for 24 hours after first use. Tours may be taken on separate days.
- Guests without valid photo identification may still be able to join the tour, but wineries may refuse service for wine tastings. No refunds or compensation will be provided for missed tastings due to lack of ID.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 81 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
6 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Food and drink
6 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
3 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Value for money
3 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Good for families
2 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Traveler reviews
81 verified traveler reviews for Napa & Sonoma Guided Wine Tour with Tastings from San Francisco. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Wine Country with Grady !!
It was very informative! Grady was an excellent guide. Was over the top with information- delivered in a professional and entertaining manner. He’s a keeper.
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you found the tour so informative and enjoyable. It's especially fantastic to hear such high praise for Grady. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words to him and the local team. Providing informative, professional, and entertaining tours is exactly what we strive for, and it sounds like Grady delivered all of that and more! BigBusTours@VladL
via Viator
Wonderful experience!
The area is absolutely gorgeous and the venues were very warm and welcoming. It was fun to try different kinds of wine and learn more about how they are made and processed. Our driver was very engaging, kind, and professional. We would highly recommend this experience for the value.
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're delighted to hear that you had such a great experience. It’s fantastic to know that you enjoyed the beautiful surroundings, the welcoming venues, and the opportunity to sample different wines while learning more about the winemaking process. BigBusTours@VladL
via Viator
Driver and guide Grady of...
Driver and guide Grady of tower tours was warm and friendly , and very well informed. What amazed me is that he is youthful at 88 years age.
via Viator
Nice wine tour worth the money
Overall, the experience was a lot of fun, and the wine tastings at both vineyards were very enjoyable. After drinking a few glasses of wine, it would have been great to just relax but the tour guide talked way too much on the way back.
Response from the operator: Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the wine tastings at our partner vineyards. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the tour guide and will address this with our team. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for a more relaxing experience in the future. Cheers!
via Tripadvisor
Winery Visit
Great experience for the cost. The bus ride takes the risk out of the experience. I could see this being fun for larger groups of people as well (we were just 2, but with 30 others)
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your kind feedback! We're delighted to hear that you had a great experience and found the tour to be good value for money. It's wonderful to know that the bus ride helped you enjoy the experience with confidence and comfort while taking in the sights. We're also pleased that you found it enjoyable even as a smaller group, and we agree that it can be a fantastic activity for couples, families, and larger groups alike. Thank you again for taking the time to share your experience. We hope to welcome you on board again for another memorable adventure soon! Flavius@BigBusTours
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 6 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $110 to $199
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 28
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Who runs this experience
Operated by Big Bus Tours - USA, who run 43 experiences we rank across 8 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 59.5.
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Napa & Sonoma Guided Wine Tour with Tastings from San Francisco: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for San Francisco.
How much does Napa & Sonoma Guided Wine Tour with Tastings from San Francisco cost?
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Prices start at $110 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 Napa & Sonoma Guided Wine Tour with Tastings from San Francisco take?
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Plan for about 6 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 Napa & Sonoma Guided Wine Tour with Tastings from San Francisco worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 61 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.2/5 across 81 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 Napa & Sonoma Guided Wine Tour with Tastings 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 Napa & Sonoma Guided Wine Tour with Tastings from San Francisco suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 6-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Napa & Sonoma Guided Wine Tour with Tastings from San Francisco?
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Around 28 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 6-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Napa & Sonoma Guided Wine Tour with Tastings 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 Napa & Sonoma Guided Wine Tour with Tastings from San Francisco?
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Included: Tour up to 3 wineries with 3-5 wine tastings each (fees included); Comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach; 24-hour Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour (if option selected); Full-Day or Half-Day Wine Country Tour of Napa and/or Sonoma Valley; and Digital audio commentary aboard hop-on hop-off tour. Not included: Hotel pick-up & Drop-off; and Lunch. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for Napa & Sonoma Guided Wine Tour with Tastings from San Francisco?
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Please arrive 30 minutes in advance of your chosen departure time. After purchase, please contact us to confirm your booking at least 24 hours in advance of your chosen tour date. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
What languages is Napa & Sonoma Guided Wine Tour with Tastings from San Francisco offered in?
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It is offered in German, Korean, Portuguese, English, Italian, French and Spanish. 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 Napa & Sonoma Guided Wine Tour with Tastings 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 Napa & Sonoma Guided Wine Tour with Tastings from San Francisco wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap; and Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Napa & Sonoma Guided Wine Tour with Tastings 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 Napa & Sonoma Guided Wine Tour with Tastings from San Francisco?
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Across 81 reviews averaging 4.2 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 Napa & Sonoma Guided Wine Tour with Tastings from San Francisco?
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There are 4 options to choose from, including Full-Day Wine Tour, Half-Day Tour & 24hr Bus Tour, Full-Day Tour & 24hr Bus Tour, Half-Day Wine Tour. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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