Small-Group Wine Country Tour from San Francisco with Tastings
Description
Beautiful Sonoma Valley is your destination on this laid-back, fun-filled, all-day tour. You will learn much about the region from your friendly and knowledgeable guide and will have the opportunity to sample many of the delicious wines that have made Northern California a world-renowned wine producing region. You will travel with a small group (limited to 12 people) to three of Sonoma’s finest boutique wineries where you will spend approximately one hour at each winery. This journey also includes a stop in scenic Sausalito, a stop at the Golden Gate Bridge, and a lunch stop in the historic town of Sonoma where you can select from one of the many fantastic restaurants on the square. If you’re feeling adventurous you can even take a walk into the past at Mission San Francisco Solano. Tasting fees at all wineries are included!
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Itinerary
Your adventure begins with a pick up from your hotel/accommodation in downtown San Francisco at 9am. Get to know your travel companions for the day as you head out of town and across the Golden Gate Bridge. You will learn about San Francisco's fascinating history as you travel northward and take in the beautiful scenery on your way to Sonoma Valley. This small group tour is designed for travelers who seek an intimate experience where they can make new friends, learn a thing or two, and have fun in a very laid-back environment. Schedule: 8:30-9am: Hotel Pick-ups 10-Noon: Sonoma Valley Wine Tastings (fees included) Noon-1pm: Lunch stop in Historic Sonoma Square 1-3pm: More Wine Tasting (fees included) 4pm: Sausalito & Golden Gate Bridge 4:30-5pm: Hotel drop-offs
Once in Sonoma you will visit three carefully-selected boutique wineries, where you will experience excellent hospitality as you learn all about wine and what makes this area one of the premier wine-producing regions on the planet, all while sampling many delicious local wine varietals and blends. **Wineries may include Peter Cellars, Homewood Winery, Wellington Cellars, Seamus Wines, BR Cohn and Mayo Family Winery but are subject to change based on availability.
Your lunch stop (at your own expense) will be in downtown Sonoma where you can wander the beautiful plaza and select from one of the many fantastic restaurants on the square. You can have a look at one of California's oldest settlements at the historic mission, or you can check out the many boutiques and gourmet shops.
Once in Sonoma you will visit three carefully-selected boutique wineries, where you will experience excellent hospitality as you learn all about wine and what makes this area one of the premier wine-producing regions on the planet, all while sampling many delicious local wine varietals and blends. **Wineries may include Peter Cellars, Homewood Winery, Wellington Cellars, Seamus Wines, BR Cohn and Mayo Family Winery but are subject to change based on availability.
Once in Sonoma you will visit three carefully-selected boutique wineries, where you will experience excellent hospitality as you learn all about wine and what makes this area one of the premier wine-producing regions on the planet, all while sampling many delicious local wine varietals and blends. **Wineries may include Peter Cellars, Homewood Winery, Wellington Cellars, Seamus Wines, BR Cohn and Mayo Family Winery but are subject to change based on availability.
Your journey back to San Francisco will include a short stop in the scenic, seaside village of Sausalito, where you will have the option to stay and return to San Francisco via a cruise across the bay (the cost of the ferry is not included in the price of the tour). From Sausalito, the tour makes one final stop to take in majestic views of San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge, and then you will be dropped off back in San Francisco between 4:30-5pm.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
HOTEL PICK UPS BEGIN BEFORE 9AM TOUR START TIME (BETWEEN 8:10 AND 8:55AM) We pick up from most hotels in Downtown San Francisco (SOMA, Union Square, Civic Center, Nob Hill, Fisherman's Wharf and the Marina District). You will be informed of your pick up time (between 8:10am and 8:55am) prior to your tour date. Please be sure to confirm your pick up location and time ahead of the tour. We also can pick you up at several locations along our way in Southern Marin County. We will drop you off at your hotel at the end of the tour **IF YOU ARE STAYING WITH FRIENDS/FAMILY OR AT A VACATION RENTAL THAT IS NOT IN OUR PICK UP ZONE (DOWNTOWN SAN FRANCISCO) PLEASE CONTACT US ASAP WHEN YOU BOOK YOUR TOUR SO THAT WE CAN ARRANGE A PICK UP ALONG OUR ROUTE THAT IS CONVENIENT.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Pick up at other locations in San Francisco and Southern Marin County may be possible on special request
- Minimum drinking age is 21 years
- This tour operates in all weather conditions and the weather can vary dramatically in the Bay Area so please dress in layers
- Tour vehicles are not wheelchair accessible, if traveling with a wheelchair or any other mobility device please provide advanced notice to the tour operator
- **HOTEL PICK UPS BEGIN BEFORE THE TOUR START TIME, WE PICK UP BETWEEN 8:00-8:55AM DEPENDING ON WHERE YOUR HOTEL IS LOCATED
Reviews(1,625)
It's a good experience for wine -naives and connoisseurs. The atmosphere is light, informative, and fun in general. Anthony is hillarious and a great driver/ tour guide/ photographer. The choice of wineries are spot on. I took my aunt who had wine tasting in Italy, could not stop talking about how much she enjoyed this one way better. She was so happy. I would highly recommend.
Excellent day with Anthony. The drive to the vineyards was entertaining with lots of interesting facts and related stories along the way. Visiting the small boutique wineries was very informative as we met the owners and had a chance for detailed questions as well as sampling a great range of wines with lots of background and explanation. Lunch in Sonama was a nice break and an opportunity to see one of the areas of historic interest. Overall highly recommended.
We were collected at the arranged pick up point at exactly 9am. Our guide Anthony was exceptionally knowledgeable and had a wonderful sense of humour! His relaxed manner kept us engaged and a pleasure to listen to. The wineries visited were lovely and unique in their own right. It was a marvellous day and we learnt so much about wine making. Thoroughly recommend this tour.
Fun trip with Anthony, saw a few sites leaving City and then Sonoma small boutique wineries, educational and good wine. Small group was just right.
Anthony was a super guide and funny. He helped us navigate the whole day with excitement and fun. Anthony provided high-level description of each winery and what to expect. And he shared his stories and kept us amused during the travel. We had 5 total in our group so plenty of space.
Our tour guide Anthony was fantastic. He was knowledgeably, professional, and funny. He had great stories and we visited three different style wineries with excellent wines.
Marc and his team are amazing! Super responsive and incredibly knowledgeable about the San Fran area and wine country. Marc was not only entertaining, but also very friendly and went out of his way to accommodate us. I would absolutely use his tour company for all future trips to San Fran. You should too!
Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and created a joyful experience for all, we look forward to doing this tour again
This was a wonderful wine tour focusing on smaller wineries. Marc our tour guide was knowledgeable and funny! I enjoyed being his co-pilot for the day!
Katya was very knowledge person , we had very good time
