What is included in the booking rate?

A licensed driver and vehicle option if selected; itinerary planning is free. A $100 deposit is required; additional hours beyond the prepaid minimum are charged to the card on file.

How long are tours and is there a minimum?

Tours require a six-hour prepaid minimum. Additional hours can be added and will be billed accordingly.

Do you provide the vehicle or only the driver?

Both options are available: the operator can provide only a driver for your vehicle, or both a driver and a vehicle (sedan, SUV, or 12-passenger van) depending on group size.

Is gratuity included?

Gratuity is not included; groups of eight or more will automatically be charged 20%, and multi-day bookings may also incur the same automatic gratuity.

How do I cancel or change my reservation?

Cancellation and change policies are provided at booking; contact the operator through the booking link to confirm terms prior to payment.

Private Wine Tour in Napa and Sonoma: Custom Drivers for Greater Sacramento Wine Country

Q: Is the operator licensed and insured?

Yes. The operator is fully licensed through the California Public Utilities Commission (TCP #35816) and carries primary insurance.

Private Wine Tour: Greater Sacramento Area brings an easy, private way to explore California wine country. Based in Napa, California, this bookable experience runs custom private tours across Napa and Sonoma, with options to extend into the foothill AVAs that serve Greater Sacramento—Lincoln, Loomis, Amador and El Dorado Wine Country—depending on your itinerary. A driver-operated service, the company will either provide a licensed driver for your personal or rental vehicle or supply a vehicle and driver for groups. Tours start at a six-hour prepaid minimum; vehicle options include your own car (driver provided), a sedan for up to four guests, an SUV for up to six, and a 12-passenger van for larger groups. Rates and deposit requirements are transparent: a $100 deposit at booking, balance due a week before, with additional hours billed to the card on file. The operator is fully licensed through the California Public Utilities Commission (TCP #35816) and carries primary insurance, backed by more than a decade of experience. What makes this tour stand out is the zero-stress logistics: free itinerary planning tailored to palate and pace, local route knowledge that avoids backroads and bottlenecks, and vehicle flexibility that fits intimate tastings or celebratory groups. Expect vineyard-lined roads, oak-studded ridgelines, and tasting rooms housed in everything from modern barns to 19th-century stone cellars. Key features of the scene include rolling vineyard blocks, varietal diversity (cabernet sauvignon in Napa; chardonnay and pinot noir in Sonoma), and the foothill terroirs of Amador and El Dorado, known for zinfandel and warm-climate reds. Travelers will find practical value in a guided driving service: better time management so you can linger longer at standout wineries, a safer way to sample, and insider tips on reservation-only tastings. Bring curiosity for terroir and ask about winery history; many estates in these regions date to early 20th-century planting or Gold Rush-era orchards converted to vines. This operator fits both first-time visitors and repeat travelers who want a curated route without the navigation headaches. Gratuity is customary but not included; groups of eight or more will incur an automatic 20% gratuity, and multi-day bookings may also trigger the same. Whether you’re chasing a single famous cabernet or assembling a sampler of regional styles, a private driver frees you to read labels, compare tannins, and savor the landscape rather than the dashboard. Book with an eye to the six-hour minimum, choose the vehicle size that fits your group, and let local knowledge turn a day of tastings into a memorable, safe, and relaxed exploration of Northern California wine country. Plan ahead for reservations, hydrate between pours, and keep your camera ready—the region rewards slow afternoons and curious palates with unexpected discoveries and book early during harvest.

About Wine Tour Drivers

Wine Tour Drivers is a Napa, California based ground transportation specialist focused on private wine country experiences. The company connects licensed drivers and passenger vehicles to visitors seeking safe, relaxed transportation through Napa Valley, Sonoma County, Greater Sacramento, Lodi Wine Country and wine tours originating from San Francisco.

Services include a six-hour Concierge Booking with a licensed driver crafted for guests; private wine tours in Napa Valley or Sonoma County with expert planning and a dedicated vehicle; private tours serving the Greater Sacramento Area with itinerary planning included; private tours in Lodi Wine Country offering custom itineraries; and private wine tour transfers from San Francisco to Napa or Sonoma.

Drivers bring over 12 years of professional experience and prioritize safety, punctuality, and a comfortable ride. Wine Tour Drivers provides planning support for guests, including free itinerary planning for select tours, and arranges transportation so guests can taste wine worry-free. Vehicles and drivers are provided as part of each private tour offering, ensuring a personalized, stress-free wine country visit.

The company works with groups seeking tailored wine tasting days, events, and guest transportation. Reservations are organized per trip type and itinerary preferences. Wine Tour Drivers focuses on reliable logistics, local knowledge of Napa and Sonoma wineries, and experienced driving to make wine country visits seamless and memorable. Booking details, rates, and vehicle options are provided during reservation; availability varies by season and route. Guests are encouraged to confirm pickup locations, group size, and preferred wineries when requesting a tour for planning.