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Very interesting & approachable!
Very interesting and approachable! Andy was great. We enjoyed the entire experience. Can't wait to read his book! I'd recommend this experience.
Snob Free Sonoma Plaza Walking Experience
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At a glance
- Duration
- 3–4 hours
- Price from
- $115 / person
- Location
- Napa and Sonoma
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 · 5 reviews
- Languages
- EN, EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 10
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Sonoma Plaza Experience
- Meeting point
- We will meet in front of the flag pole at the City Hall of Sonoma Plaza.
Description
Enjoy a taste of Sonoma’s celebrated olive oils, cheeses, and wine, with nuggets of local history, as author and wine-tour guide extraordinaire, Andy Hyman, leads you on a stroll through the charming and historic Sonoma Plaza. Andy is the author of “Snob Free Wine Tasking Companion: Wine Smart in a Day” and has led over 1,900 wine tours, receiving hundreds of five-star reviews. Now he lends his panache to sharing his love of the Sonoma Plaza, and reveals hidden gems of fascinating history. This fun and intimate walking tour offers a memorable experience!
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Mon, Tue, Wed, and Sun
- Start times
- 10:00 AM
- Next available
- Sun, Oct 18
- Adult (ages 21–75)
- $115
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 14.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Sonoma Plaza
Enjoy a taste of Sonoma's celebrated olive oils, cheeses, and wine with nuggets of local history, as we stroll historic Sonoma Plaza and enjoy the lush and beautiful park.
WALT Wines Sonoma
Guests will taste fabulous wines from local vineyards. Wine tasting at a discounted rate will apply.
What's included
Included
Chocolate truffle tasting
Fruit platter and other nibbles served in the plaza's charming park.
Guests will receive booklets about Olive Oil, and Wine tasting.
Map of Sonoma Valley Wineries, Map of California Cheese Trail
Cheese tasting and olive oil tasting are included in the tour price
Complimentary book: Snob Free Wine Tasting Companion; Wine Smart in a Day
Details of the plaza and regions's history and plaza architecture.
Not included
Wine Tasting fee at a discounted rate at a winery near the Plaza
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.8
5 reviews
How it compares in Napa & Sonoma
- Starting price $115 is 26% below the typical $156 for tours of similar length in Napa & Sonoma
Excurgo comparison of 222 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Snob Free Sonoma Plaza Walking Experience take?
Snob Free Sonoma Plaza Walking Experience lasts about 3–4 hours. The itinerary has 2 stops.
How much does Snob Free Sonoma Plaza Walking Experience cost?
Prices start at $115 per person for this Napa and Sonoma experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Snob Free Sonoma Plaza Walking Experience run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Sundays, starting at 10:00 AM.
Can I cancel Snob Free Sonoma Plaza Walking Experience for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is We will meet in front of the flag pole at the City Hall of Sonoma Plaza. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Snob Free Sonoma Plaza Walking Experience offered in?
The experience is available in EN, EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 10 participants.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Snob Free Sonoma Plaza Walking Experience worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 5 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Sonoma Plaza Experience.
Reviews(5)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
P
Great day
Awesome morning, had a great time. Andy is very knowledgeable! I would highly recommend it is worth the visit. Will go again.
K
Enjoyable social and learning experience in Town of Sonoma!
Andy and his wife are a great team hosting a group of us around the square. We got to learn how to taste olive oil, enjoy some delicious cheeses while socializing and experienced a charming, super fun wine tasting with delictable chocolates!
K
Sonoma Plaza Experience - Olive Oil Tasting, Historical Walk-through, and Wine Tasting!
This was the most amazing and informative experience! Andy and his wife, Marla, were such wonderful hosts. They gave us an informative and fun experience. It was an absolute blast learning all about Sonoma and enjoy some absolutely phenomenal wine and bites.
1 people found this helpful
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Sonoma Square Walking Tour
Andy is a delightful story teller and has a good knowledge of the area. He had set up a wonderful picnic in the square where we enjoyed fruit, cheese, crackers and nuts hearing about the local history. The olive oil stop was a surprise - really enjoyed it. The one surprise was wine tasting - where we were asked to pay half the cost. Highly recommend the tour. It was very reasonably priced for what we got.
1 people found this helpful
Operator response
Thank you for your kind words about the tour. The website is explicit in noting that the wine tasting is an extra expense of the tour. We'll make it clear at the beginning of every tour.
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