San Francisco Napa and Sonoma Valley Wine Tour

Duration: 6, 9 hours
Overview
Escape San Francisco for a scenic Napa & Sonoma wine adventure. Choose a 6 or 9-hour tour with winery tastings, Golden Gate views, and expert live commentary.
Included
- Standard ticket for Wine Country Tour
- All wine tasting fees
- Live English-speaking tour guide
- Local taxes
Excluded
- Tour guide gratuities; recommended
- Food/beverages
- Lunch
Important information
Tour Location/Meeting Point:
Big Bus Tours Visitors' Center, 99 Jefferson St, Fisherman's Wharf, Please arrive at the Tower Tours Main Office at least 20 minutes prior to your scheduled tour departure.
Tour Confirmation:
Missed tours may not be rescheduled and are subject to availability and applicable fees. If you know in advance of a change needed, please contact Big Bus at least 48 hours in advance of your tour date via the Big Bus App or website to request any changes.
How can I request a refund?
If you booked directly with Big Bus Tours, please request your refund via the contact form on our website, or on live chat via the website or in-app. If you booked through a third-party partner, please contact the original provider to arrange your refund.
Do I need to bring identification on the wine tour?
Yes. All guests must bring a valid, government-issued photo ID (such as a passport, driver's licence, or national identity card) to participate in wine tastings during the tour.
What happens if I forget my ID?
Guests without valid photo identification may still be able to join the tour, but wineries may refuse service for wine tastings. No refunds or compensation will be provided for missed tastings due to lack of ID.
Full Day Tour
On the Full-Day Wine Tour you'll visit 3 winery partners, which include Madonna Estate, Ru Vango Winery, Sutter Home Winery, Cline Cellars, Jacuzzi Winery, or Napa Cellars. You'll spend about an hour at each winery. All wine tasting fees are included in the tour price. At lunch, you'll stop at Historic Downtown Sonoma Square where you'll have free time to explore. There are lots of wonderful dining options, one-of-a-kind boutique shops, and local art galleries.
Half Day Tour
The Half-Day Wine Tour begins just after midday. After journeying north across the Golden Gate Bridge and through Sausalito, you'll reach wine country, where you'll visit two different wineries. At each, you'll enjoy 3-5 tastings of their signature blends. All wine tasting fees are included in the tour price. This tour also includes an exclusive estate tour - you'll discover the inner workings of the wineries and their family history in Napa & Sonoma Valley, as an expert wine host walks you through the fermentation process, barrel aging, bottling, and of course tastings of some award-winning varietals!
Highlights
More information
Discover California's world-famous wine country on a relaxing guided tour from San Francisco. Travel across the iconic Golden Gate Bridge to Napa and Sonoma Valleys, where you'll enjoy premium winery visits, wine tastings, and beautiful vineyard scenery. Choose a 6-hour half-day escape or a 9-hour full-day experience with free time in historic Sonoma Plaza. Reserve your place for an unforgettable wine country journey.