Create your perfect wine country day with an entirely customizable private tour in Santa Rosa. Enjoy exclusive tastings, brewery visits, and more for up to 8 guests.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
3–6 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels as there is minimal physical exertion involved.
Wildlife
History
Santa Rosa is part of Sonoma County, a historically rich wine region that has been producing exceptional wines since the 19th century.
Conservation
Many vineyards in Sonoma actively practice sustainable farming, focusing on water conservation and habitat preservation to protect the region's natural beauty.
Sonoma Wine Rides
Create your perfect wine country day with an entirely customizable private tour in Santa Rosa. Enjoy exclusive tastings, brewery visits, and more for up to 8 guests.
Sonoma Wine Rides is a Santa Rosa-based transportation and tour company specializing in curated wine country experiences throughout Sonoma Wine Country. The company arranges private and small-group wine tasting tours, full-day and half-day join-in tours, and customizable outings for both small and large groups. Each experience focuses on safe, comfortable transportation to multiple tasting rooms and wineries, with options that include curated food-and-wine pairings, charcuterie, and curated visits to well-known estates and boutique wineries.
Private offerings include a Kendall-Jackson Food and Wine Pairing Experience — a five-hour private tour featuring a five-course pairing at Kendall-Jackson Estate and an intimate tasting at La Crema Winery with vineyard views. Small group private tours and large group customizable tours provide flexible itineraries that can include wine tasting, brewery visits, or special events, with capacity for up to eight or fourteen guests respectively. Half-day and full-day join-in group wine tasting tours take guests to three wineries, include a charcuterie lunch, and provide round-trip pick-up and drop-off.
The operator emphasizes reservation management, on-time pickups, and handling logistics so guests can relax and enjoy tastings without worrying about driving. Sonoma Wine Rides serves visitors staying in and around Santa Rosa and the greater Sonoma Valley, offering regional knowledge and locally focused experiences. All descriptions above reflect the company’s current public offerings, trip formats, and on-tour inclusions as provided in the listed itineraries. Pickup and drop-off locations vary by tour and are coordinated at booking to match guest lodging and convenience within the Santa Rosa service area.
Location
Santa Rosa, CA
Central to Sonoma Wine Country
Tours Offered
5 Experiences
Private and group formats available
Max Capacity
14 passengers
Large group transportation available
Private Option
5-hour private tour
Custom itineraries and tastings
Book private, small-group, or large-group transportation and tasting experiences with flexible itineraries, optional charcuterie, and coordinated pickups.
Stay Hydrated
Complimentary water is provided, but bring a refillable bottle to stay refreshed throughout the day.
Dress in Layers
California weather can shift quickly, so wear layers to stay comfortable during afternoon tours or cooler evenings.
Plan Your Tastings
Communicate your preferences ahead of time to create the perfect mix of wineries and breweries for your group.
Arrange Transportation
Ensure safe travel by confirming your private vehicle arrangements; avoid driving if sampling multiple beverages.
Comfortable walking shoes
Supportive footwear is key for walking between wineries and breweries.
Sunscreen
Protect your skin from strong California sun during outdoor stops.
summer
Light jacket or sweater
Useful for cooler mornings and evenings especially in spring or fall.
spring
Reusable water bottle
Stay hydrated throughout your tour, even with provided bottled water.