1-day Redwoods & Wine Country Escape from San Francisco
10 Hours
Nature & outdoors
15 people
English
About this experience
This wine country tour from San Francisco begins with convenient pickup at or near your downtown San Francisco hotel. From there, you will enjoy a scenic morning drive over the Bay across the Golden Gate Bridge. Along the way, you will meet your expert guide and be prepared for the exciting day ahead.
Begin your San Francisco wine tour with a walk among the tallest trees in the world
Your San Francisco to Napa Valley tour will begin with a morning stop in Muir Woods National Monument. Take a moment here to breathe in the earthy scent of the ancient redwood trees. Walk the trail to Cathedral Grove alongside the burbling Redwood Creek. Be sure to take lots of photos to remember these spectacular trees!
Toast the day on your Napa Valley wine tour
The second stop on your wine tasting tour from San Francisco will be at an elite Napa valley winery. A hand-picked flight of local wines awaits you here. Learn what makes Napa valley wine so special as each selection flows slowly across your tongue. Spend a moment on the wrap around porch with sweeping Napa valley vineyard views, or browse their fine art gallery.
Enjoy a classic wine country tour meal on historic Sonoma Plaza
Sonoma wine tours from San Francisco are not complete without a stop in beautiful Sonoma Plaza. This is the perfect place to wine and dine. Pick from several wonderful restaurants, or take a picnic lunch to the lawn for a casual meal closer to nature. To include a gourmet lunch and wine pairing, consider our Redwoods and California Wine Country Tour with Gourmet Lunch tour.
Spend the perfect afternoon on two Sonoma wine tastings
Your time in Sonoma has only just begun! Not one, but two Sonoma wine tasting tours await you in the second half of your San Francisco wine tour. Embrace the laid-back Sonoma vibe as you learn about the land and estate wines at our two favorite family-owned wineries. From a small production vineyard with a knack for storytelling, to a famous winery with extensive grounds and fascinating history, you are in for an unforgettable afternoon in Sonoma wine country. Don’t miss this chance to taste local oils + vinegars at the charming winery gift shop!
Immortalize your San Francisco wine tour with a photo op at the Golden Gate Bridge
Before your San Francisco wine tasting tour is over, take keepsake photos of your friends and family at the Golden Gate Bridge. Capture views of the San Francisco skyline, the Pacific Ocean, and the Golden Gate Bridge.
Itinerary:
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM San Francisco Hotel Pickup, Travel Across Golden Gate Bridge
- Cross the Golden Gate Bridge on your way to Muir Woods
- Learn the colourful history of Marin
- Learn why Coastal Redwoods are so rare and special
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM Morning in Muir Woods
- Walk in the shadow of the 200 feet ancient growth Redwoods
- Explore Nature trails as you observe giant ferns and moss lined creeks
10:15 AM – 11:30 AM Scenic Ride to Napa Valley Wine Tour
- Enjoy the stunning California Wine Country landscapes
- Get tips from your guide on how to taste wines like an expert
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM Napa Valley Wine Tour
- Stroll the grounds and take photos among the vines at the first winery
- Learn how wine is made by the winemaker
- Try several wines add the favorites to your collection
12:45 PM – 2:00 PM Wine Country Lunch on Sonoma Plaza
- Relax and enjoy lunch in the picturesque Sonoma wine country plaza
- If selected: enjoy optional gourmet food and wine pairing
- Browse dozens of quaint shops and historic buildings
2:00 PM – 4:30 PM Afternoon Sonoma Wine Tours
- Enjoy visits to two more family owned boutique wineries
- Tour their vineyards, taste their wines
- Select a bottle to uncork at dinner tonight
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM Return from Wine Country to San Francisco
- Begin the journey back to San Francisco.
- Photo stop at the foot of the iconicGolden Gate Bridge (weather permitting)
- Conclude the tour at your pickup location
Highlights
- Walk in awe among the ancient redwood trees of Muir Woods
- Sip local wines on a Napa Valley wine tour at an elite Napa winery
- Dine in and explore historic Sonoma Plaza (lunch not included)
- Savor the flavors of Sonoma on two afternoon Sonoma wine tours
- Top the day off with an iconic photo stop at the Golden Gate Bridge
Included/Excluded
- Pick up at downtown San Francisco hotels
- Tasting fees at 3 Sonoma and Napa wineries
- Local expert guide (English)
- Foreign language audios in 8 languages
- Muir Wood entry fee
- Meals (see tour with lunch option)
- Guide gratuity
Frequently asked questions
The price of this Napa and Sonoma wineries & Muir Woods tour does not include the Muir Wood entrance fee, which is $15 per person and must be paid when you reach the entrance of the park ( cash or card accepted) .
You will spend a bit over an hour exploring the ancient redwoods along the Redwood Creek Trail. Most guests find this is plenty of time to walk the just over 1 mile loop to the Cathedral and Bohemian Groves of Coast Redwoods.
Yes. This Napa & Sonoma Winery + Muir Woods Tour from San Francisco visits both Napa Valley and Sonoma.
Yes. You will need a valid ID showing that you are at least 21 years old if you would like to consume alcohol during the wine tasting tours from San Francisco.
Yes, All wine tasting tour fees at the wineries are included in the tour cost. Optional extra wine sampling or visits to wine tasting rooms at our lunch stop in Sonoma are not included, but you may purchase them a la carte on site, time permitting.
We discourage bringing children under 6 years old on this wine country tour from San Francisco. Some of our winery partners do not permit children in their tasting rooms
Yes, However, the pours provided during the wine tasting tours are generous, and our experience suggest that drinking between stops can become excessive.
We can make special arrangements and modify the cost if one or more in your party will not be tasting wine. Please connect with us through your account.
A full refund is available for tours canceled at least 48 hours prior to the tour date. No refunds will be issued for cancellations made within 48 hours of the tour.
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