Sonoma Valley Wine Trolley: Unique Vineyard Tours
4.6
714 Ratings
Sonoma
Experience the Sonoma wine region in a unique way on a San Francisco-style trolley. Visit 3 wineries, enjoy tastings, and explore historic landmarks. Must be 21+.
Duration:
6 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Sonoma Valley - Your day in California wine country starts as you hop aboard the Sonoma Wine Trolley, modeled after the famous historical cable cars of San Francisco. Enjoy the breeze as your knowledgeable tour guide whisks you off to four outstanding Sonoma-area wineries, known for both their wines and their hospitality.
Each wine tasting takes place at the winery and a representatives at each winery will explain the different varietals you’ll sample and the background of the wineries (wine tasting fees are not included and you can expect fees of $30 to $40).
There will be wonderful photo opportunities on this tour and your friendly guide will be happy to take a photo or two of your group so you can document your memorable day in wine country.
What's Included
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- Charter Fee includes taxes (Gratuity not included)
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- Lunch provided on tour
What's Not Included
- Pick-up from San Francisco is NOT included
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic drinks (Wine is available to purchase at each winery)
- Tasting fees are not included. Fees range from $30-$40 per person per stop.
Additional Information
Immerse yourself in the Sonoma wine territory with the unique Sonoma Valley Wine Trolley. Join the Original San Francisco Cable Car Wine Tour, which is a historic copy of a San Francisco cable car, and prepare for a memorable wine tasting journey. This distinctive open-air trolley offers you an unrivalled way to appreciate the beautiful vineyards. A friendly and informed guide will escort you to three different wineries for tastings during this tour. You’ll get to see Sonoma’s most significant historic landmarks and relish lunch at a scenic stop. The tour kicks off at 10:00 and wind up around 4:30.
Please be reminded that you must be at least 21 years of age to participate in this tour.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately. Jackets and rain protection are recommended in the winter months.
- Minimum age is 21 years
- MUST advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- No consumption of alcoholic beverage is allowed on the trolley
Location
453 1st St E
1st Street East
Meet at in the circular driveway in front of the Town Hall - Stone Building between 10:00 am and 10:15 am. Trolley Departs at 10:15 sharp. Parking can be found behind the Presidio of Sonoma at 98 E Spain St, Sonoma, CA 95476.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
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Ashley_s
Mar 24, 2024
Fun way to see Sonoma - We had a blast! It was raining a little during the morning so we had a bus but while we were at our first stop he went back and got the trolley for us! It was a great tour. We really enjoyed lunch and the different stops. We did 4 wineries so pace yourself because its a lot of wine to taste
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Coleenm658
Mar 21, 2024
Fantastic winery tour! - We had a fantastic time on the trolley winery tour. We saw 4 wineries and had a ton of fun. Our driver Paul was knowledgeable and kind. It was a great day!
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Kathy_g
Mar 14, 2024
Trolley- Paulie for the Win - Trolley-Paulie made this adventure a blast. Lots of great area history and information. We enjoyed the variety of wineries and scenery. Seamus Winery is a true gem.
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Leanderson3
Mar 5, 2024
6 hour Sonoma Tour with lunch. - Paul was a fun tour guide. He was knowledgeable and fun. We enjoyed our time on this tour. The weather was kind of crappy but we made the most of it!
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Pattymtravels
Mar 4, 2024
Fun and wine in any weather - We had a great time and found the trolley to be a perfect way to visit wineries during our first visit to Sonoma. Our driver/tour guide Paul was fun and shared a lot of information about the area. We visited 4 wineries, each with a different vibe and enjoyed them all. When it started raining Paul switched the trolley for a more weather appropriate van/bus. So I would recommend this in any weather! Also, the singalong on the way back was really fun!
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Jessica_w
Jan 21, 2024
Sonoma Valley Experience - I enjoyed learning the history given by Paul. Our group enjoyed Paul and the set up. One of the wineries wasn’t my favorite. Definitely would do it again! It was a pleasant experience.
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Kim_k
Jan 14, 2024
Girls weekend - Mike was awesome!! VJB cellars felt rushed, lunch was good. But eating food and pushing food at the same time.
Mayo wine wasn’t good wine, very sour.
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Bjbtexas
Jan 7, 2024
More Than a Feeling - There's Wine and Great Food! - Paul was an awesome guide. His knowledge of the wine country helped us understand the rich history of Early California and the variety of grapes grown here. Booking is easy. The trip through the rolling hills and vineyards north of Sonoma was a blast. After a delightful tasting and roll & rock memoirs at BR at The wineries BR Cohn Winery and Oil Oil Company, we enjoyed VJB, Mayo, & Séamas. We had a delightful light lunch and tasting at VJB Vineyard and Cellars in Kenwood. We enjoyed an insightful visit at the Mayo Family Winery and ended the day at the Séamas tasting lounge. Paul kept us moving with great stories, insightful history, and his mix of great music. We bought wines and gifts at most of the stops without any pressure to do so. All in all, it was a fabulous late December trip. Go arrive early and get some doughnuts at Harvey's Donut Bar for the crowd!
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Lori_c
Dec 31, 2023
Great time - We had such a great time. Our guide was excellent. The selection of stops was not the best but we were together.
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492ryanb
Dec 27, 2023
Terrible customer service and lack of planning - My wife and I were in Napa for only a couple of days and wanted to see Sonoma while we were there and this tour looked good. We were scheduled to take the Sonoma Trolley tour on a Monday morning and they seriously called us at 5pm on Sunday and said they didn't have enough people to fill the tour and cancelled on us! They called us literally the night before with less than 24 hours notice. We didn't rent a car and needed a tour that would drive us throughout the day, so their lack of planning really put us in a bind and there was no offer to help us, they really didn't care. Luckily for us we were on a Napa wine tour with Platypus when they cancelled on us and we spoke with our driver who contacted the Platypus office and they got us on their Sonoma tour the very next day. The trolley tour said we had to meet downtown Sonoma for pickup while Platypus actually came to our hotel to pick us up which was so much better. I would avoid this Trolley Tour for lack of customer service and go with Platypus who wont cancel even if there are only 2 of you!
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