San Francisco Shore Excursion: Napa & Sonoma Full-Day Wine Tour
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Is San Francisco Shore Excursion: Napa & Sonoma Full-Day Wine Tour worth booking?
San Francisco Shore Excursion: Napa & Sonoma Full-Day Wine Tour is a 9-hour experience in San Francisco, United States, from $140 per person. It scores 57 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.1/5 rating across 38 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 57 / 100
- Rating
- 4.1/5 (38)
- Duration
- 9 hours
- From
- $140 per person
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: Mad
What you get
About this experience
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.
What's included
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
Not included
- Gratuities
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
Madonna Estate
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.
60 minutes here · Admission included
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
Sutter Home Winery
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.
60 minutes here
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.)
60 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
San Francisco
Corner of Jefferson & Mason Streets (Fisherman's Wharf)
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Corner of Jefferson & Mason Streets (Fisherman's Wharf)
Options you can book
Wine Tour & 24hr Bus Tour
Save 15% when you bundle! Full-Day Wine Tour: Explore our favorite wineries with an expert guide 24-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Tour: Explore San Francisco with a hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour. Enjoy onboard commentary throughout the city. 1-hour Guided Chinatown Tour: Chinatown walking tour departs at 1PM daily from Stop #2 North Beach/Chinatown
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.
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 15 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
- 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
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 38 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
7 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
4 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Organization
2 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Good for families
2 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Traveler reviews
38 verified traveler reviews for San Francisco Shore Excursion: Napa & Sonoma Full-Day Wine Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Paid for a Wine Tour, Got a Glass of Water
Easily the most disappointing tour experience I've ever had. As someone visiting from out of town, I booked specifically to have everything organized and taken care of, including knowing what to prepare in advance. Unfortunately, the most critical detail was left completely off the website: a physical ID is required at every winery. My passport is my only form of ID, and since it wasn't mentioned anywhere in the tour materials, I made the reasonable decision to leave it at the hotel. The result? I was turned away from every single wine tasting and spent the entire tour drinking water while everyone else participated. On a wine tour. That I paid for. To make matters worse, the tour guide kept the microphone cranked to an uncomfortable volume the entire time, filling every moment with a stream of unrelated commentary that was hard to tune out. When I raised my concerns afterward, I was met with a complete refusal to offer even a partial refund, despite the fact that their own website failed to communicate a basic requirement. For a company that takes your money up front, that kind of response is simply unacceptable. A single line on the booking page, "Please bring a physical ID, as it is required at all venues", would have completely changed my experience. This was a failure of basic communication, and I'd caution anyone visiting from abroad to confirm these details directly before booking.
Response from the operator: Sorry to hear about your experience. We actually do list on our website that photo ID is required. We understand your frustration, though. Thank you for the feedback and safe travels.
via Tripadvisor
Awesome Day Trip from SF
I had an amazing time! Grady was our tour guide and driver and he killed it! He was very knowledgeable, charismatic, funny and simply amazing! We went to everything outlined on the itinerary. Thank you, Grady. You were so kind and had water for us throughout the whole ride and encouraged us to have fun and be safe. Would 100% do it again!
Response from the operator: Thank you for the kind words! We are so happy to hear that you had a great time on our tour with Grady. We take pride in our knowledgeable, charismatic, and fun tour guides who ensure our guests have a memorable experience. We look forward to having you back for another adventure soon!
via Tripadvisor
Nice wineries
We enjoyed the tour and our driver/guide. Steve was very nice and knowledgeable about San Francisco and Sonoma.
via Viator
Wine Tasting Tour
All the winery’s were lovely. I learned a lot about the wine making process. Each place was different. All the staff were friendly and helpful and easy to chat with. Our bus drive was sweet and friendly. Only problem was the bus was small for taller people and there was no storage above Or below for storing the wine we bought.
via Viator
Napa Valley Tour
We had a group of 5 friends, ladies aged 30's & 40's. This is a wonderful tour to take. We had so much fun! We realized the tour was a little too long for our taste and also there were some children on the bus, which we did not realize that children could attend this tour. Other than that, it was a beautiful day of touring the wine country!
via Viator
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
- 13
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 57
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
San Francisco Shore Excursion: Napa & Sonoma Full-Day Wine Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for San Francisco.
How much does San Francisco Shore Excursion: Napa & Sonoma Full-Day Wine Tour 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 San Francisco Shore Excursion: Napa & Sonoma Full-Day Wine Tour 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 San Francisco Shore Excursion: Napa & Sonoma Full-Day Wine Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 57 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.1/5 across 38 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 San Francisco Shore Excursion: Napa & Sonoma Full-Day Wine Tour?
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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 San Francisco Shore Excursion: Napa & Sonoma Full-Day Wine Tour 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 San Francisco Shore Excursion: Napa & Sonoma Full-Day Wine Tour?
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Around 13 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 San Francisco Shore Excursion: Napa & Sonoma Full-Day Wine Tour 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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