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(1,629)
Amazing experience. Our tour guide had a huge amount of knowledge about San Francisco and Napa/Sonoma and loved the smaller wineries we visited. The smaller group experience made it feel more intimate and loved getting to know the others in our group. I would absolutely recommend this tour.
August 10, 2026 my daughter and I took the Sonoma wine tour. Anthony was our guide and he was fantastic. He was personable, upbeat, knowledgeable and a delight to be with. The tour went to 3 wineries and each one was unique. The wine tastings were great and the 'teachers' of each were so knowledgeable. I learned alot. It is great value for the money. Anthony was so genuine and kind and catered to each one of us. A true professional.
Great experience: delicious, informative and fun! Guide Marc was knowledgeable, humorous and thoughtful. The schedule was well paced and relaxing while still moving along to cover so much in one day. Peter Cellars was a definite highlight!!! Do it!!!
Thank you for reviewing your day, I’m so happy you had good time! Marc
Anthony was an excellent tour guide. He gave us anecdotes and fun facts about everything we drove by. Also encouraged a social and bonding vibe with our group without making things awkward. He was super knowledgeable about San Francisco, Sausalito, and Sonoma valley. The wineries were such unique choices with great variety and we enjoyed all three so much. Our tour was framed as a kind of past, present, and future of vineyards which was super cool. Tried some of the best wines I ever had, and learned a lot about the process of winemaking and lots about grapes! Anthony also made sure we ate at great restaurants and had really cool experiences when we stopped in downtown Sonoma, and always told us where bathrooms were so we didn’t waste our time searching around. The option to end in Sausalito was sooo fun, a nice dinner and ferry ride to end the day. This tour was full of laughs and great wine! 10/10 recommend.
We’re thrilled you enjoyed the day, thank you for the review! Marc
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.
Thanks for touring with us Tanya, and for taking the time to offer your feedback! Marc
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’re so happy you had a good day, thanks for taking the time to write a review! Marc
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.
