Drive from San Francisco into the vine-lined hills of Napa and Sonoma on a small-group day tour. Enjoy curated tastings, a Golden Gate photo stop, and free time to explore historic Sonoma Plaza.
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You step off the coach as fog thins over the Bay and the Golden Gate’s towers appear like slow-moving sentinels. The road out of the city trades concrete for rolling rows of vines; the air shifts from salt to the almond-sweet scent of Napa Valley. On a small-group tour you move deliberately — a photo stop at the bridge, an hour at a family-run Napa tasting room, then a generous afternoon in Sonoma Square where tasting rooms and farm-to-table cafés invite slow exploration.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
9 hours
Fitness Level
Low-impact: suitable for most fitness levels; requires getting on/off a coach and standing for tastings
Wildlife
History
Sonoma and Napa were shaped by Coast Miwok and Wappo stewardship, Spanish mission-era agriculture, and 19th-century viticulture—Prohibition and phylloxera later reshaped vineyard ownership and practices.
Conservation
Many producers in the region embrace sustainable viticulture and water-conservation practices; support small wineries and follow posted trail and parking rules to minimize impact.
Reserve your spot on the Small Group: Ultimate Napa & Sonoma Wine Tour from San Francisco today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring valid photo ID
Tastings are for guests 21 and older — carry a government-issued ID to avoid being turned away.
Layer up for microclimates
Mornings near the Bay are cool while inland valleys warm quickly—pack a light jacket that you can stow.
Pace optional tastings
If you plan extra tastings in Sonoma Square, budget both cash and palate room — extra pours are at your expense.
Comfortable shoes for short walks
Tasting rooms and plazas involve uneven stone and gravel; flat, supportive shoes make exploring easier.
Valid government ID
Required for alcohol tastings — bring the physical ID that matches your booking name.
Layered clothing
Mornings and evenings can be cool while afternoons warm—layers keep you comfortable all day.
Reusable water bottle
Staying hydrated between tastings helps with comfort and tasting sensitivity.
summer
Comfortable walking shoes
Supportive, flat shoes are useful for gravel lots, plaza sidewalks, and cellar steps.