Elegance and expedience. A truly memorable afternoon in the heart of the Wine Country.
You will be picked from your hotel in downtown San Francisco, Nob Hill, The Wharf, and after the tour, we will bring you back to the same location.
We always make a short stop on the other side of the Golden Gate Bridge to take pictures and to compare temperatures there and in Sonoma.
On the way to the wineries, you will hear about the history of San Francisco and California, as well as about the wine industry in Sonoma and Napa.
On your way, you will see St. Quintin, the Mission San Rafael, and Marin County Civic Center building by Frank Lloyd Wright.
We will visit 2 wineries in Sonoma. Both tastings are included.
After the tastings, or in between the first and second tastings, we will visit Sonoma Plaza, the largest public square in California, ex northernmost point of Mexico, home of the last 21st Californian Mission and about 40 different restaurants.
Tour Options
Half-Day Wine Country Tour
Elegance and expedience. A truly memorable afternoon in the heart of the Wine Country. Tour and taste the vintage at two highly regarded wineries in Sonoma Valley (wine tasting fees are included).
Pickup included
Itinerary
15 min
Make a short stop on the other side of the Golden Gate Bridge to take pictures of the Bay, Bridges and Downtown SF.
Admission included75 min
Visit First Winery, taste wine, take picrures, have fun!
Wine Tasting
Admission included60 min
Visit the Second winery. Taste Wine. Tour the Estate. Take pictures!
60 min
Learn the history of Sonoma. Quick lunch or coffee shop.
Pass by
Return to your hotels on Fisherman's Wharf and then downtown.
Highlights
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Tasting at BOTH wineries
Transportation in a comfortable vehicle offering vistas of scenic drive through Wine Country
What's included
Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Tasting at BOTH wineries
Transportation in a comfortable vehicle offering vistas of scenic drive through Wine Country
Not included
Gratuities
Pickup Locations & Times
We offer a few pick-up points in Downtown San Francisco, on Nob Hill, and Fisherman's Wharf. We start pickup from Union Square at 11.30.
If you are staying at the Fisherman's Wharf, please, expect us between 11.45 and 12.
Traveller Ratings
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Important Information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Must be 21 years of age to consume alcohol
A maximum of 14 people per booking
Wineries are subject to availability and can be replaced.
Frequently asked questions
How long does this tour take?
Sonoma Wine Tour with 2 Tastings Included Small-Group Half Day lasts about 6h 30min. The itinerary has 5 stops.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $189 per person for this San Francisco 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.
Can I cancel this tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. We offer a few pick-up points in Downtown San Francisco, on Nob Hill, and Fisherman's Wharf. We start pickup from Union Square at 11.30.
If you are staying at the Fisherman's Wharf, please, expect us between 11.45 and 12.
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What languages is this tour offered in?
The experience is available in RU, EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 14 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
Reviews(181)
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Larry_V
April 29, 2026
Tour expects 20% tip as a...
Tour expects 20% tip as a standard. Great guide and tour of Sonoma. Couldn’t expect more. Just don’t throw large placard on the front visor telling me what to tip before we even get underway. If it’s expected than build it into price and I’d probably tip anyway
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Timothy_S
March 22, 2026
The tour was great . ...
The tour was great . Randy the tour guide made it a great experience I would take the tour next time we’re in San Francisco
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Julie_G
October 24, 2025
The highlight of our visit to San Francisco!!!
Wonderful experience from the moment we started the tour! Randy was the ultimate tour guide, very informative and personable! He went above and beyond in making sure that our experience was memorable! It will definitely be a highlight of our visit to SF for many years! We will definitely visit the city again and book another tour, hoping with Randy as our guide!
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Pam_A
October 19, 2025
Fun afternoon in Sonoma!
Our driver, Jerry, made the trip interesting with the history & local knowledge. He was very kind & a very fun afternoon. Peter Cellars winery had the best wines & a very quaint atmosphere. The best was delicious wine with his 3 adorable & sweet dogs that weee happy to greet us. We also visited Roche Winery with breath taking views of the vineyards, beautiful patio, & surrounding mountains. Highly recommended this trip & would do it again.
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Kathleen_B
October 8, 2025
Jerry was a fabulous...
Jerry was a fabulous guide. Funny and factual stories were told along our drive to the first winery, Harwood. Dave , the owner, was a laid back interesting fellow, who we enjoyed his “coolness”. The wine was good also, we bought two bottles. The lunch stop in Sonoma gave us plenty of choices. We ate at the Irish Pub, Murphy’s , the owner came over to talk with us. The fish & chips was delicious. The next winery was Jacuzzi, an interesting story behind the name. The venue was beautiful, a tasting of 5 wines ended the day with a relaxing ride back to the ship(we were on a cruise). I highly recommend Jerry and Viator for those wanting a wine tour out of San Francisco.
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H3169KUkeithg
October 3, 2025
Sonoma wine tour experience
We had a great day out with Randy our guide and one other couple which made it a very personal experience. After a tour around Sausilito we headed for Peter Cellers small winery for our first tasting. Peter personally conducted the tasting (given that he does everything that was not surprising). A fine selection of 5 reds were tasted with a bit of background on both the wines and the processes to create them. I should also mention Peter’s 4 excitable companions (Golden Retrievers) who made us all feel very welcome - bad day to wear black denims.
Following a break for a bit of lunch in Sonoma we headed for the Jacuzzi Winery which is on a whole different scale (and yes this was the family who originally created the Jacuzzi bath). This was large scale and much busier. Again we were offered a range of tastings (white/red/fizzy) with bread and olive oil to help cleanse our palate.
From there we headed back to SF taking the scenic route around many of the SF landmarks all expertly described by Randy.
In summary a very enjoyable and personable day out thanks to Randy and his local knowledge and experience.
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Thomas_W
September 16, 2025
Great Time!
Randy was knowledgeable and a fun tour guide. He went above and beyond hosting us for the afternoon. I will recommend this tour to any of friends and family who might be visiting in the future.
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S3322XImarkr
July 26, 2025
Canceled wine tasting
It was canceled on us last minute. They said we didn't confirm......Funny they took my money and I had tickets. Was looking forward to the trip
Operator response
Yes, sometimes we have to cancel the tour, but we fully refunded you.
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Zulay_Q
June 3, 2025
Unprofessional service
Terrible experience. I booked this in advance and I received a confirmation a day before that it was all set, only to get a call at almost 10pm that night that they would not be able to honor the booking b/c they didn’t have enough people. It’s one thing they couldn’t make it work but it’s another that they decide to call me late at night to inform me not giving me enough time to make some alternate plans. Also the person who called was extremely rude and unpleasant to speak with. This is very unprofessional behavior and I would never plan something with this company again.
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Greg_T
March 11, 2025
Trustworthy
I did not actually go on the tour. It was cancelled the night before I was supposed to go. The company did a great job communicating and arranging a tour with another tour company. Getting a refund was no problem and it was quick.
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