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Half Day Wine Country: Scenic Tasting Experience
4.1
192 Ratings
San Francisco
Escape to Wine Country on a half-day scenic tasting experience. Visit 2 wineries, enjoy exclusive estate tours, and savor award-winning varietals. Limited time? No problem!
Duration:
5 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Fisherman’s Wharf - Start your day at Fisherman’s Wharf just after lunch time!
- Golden Gate Bridge - We head North to the Golden Gate Bridge. Enjoy a scenic driver over the Golden Gate Bridge to catch the signature San Francisco skyline in the distance.
- Sausalito - Next, we drive through the beautiful seaside town of Sausalito, the Mediterranean-like village harbored across the San Francisco Bay and famous for its sweeping views on our way to Wine Country.
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Sonoma Valley - As the vine-covered hillsides come into view, you will visit 2 of our favorite wineries for wine tastings and an exclusive estate tour!
Experience the inner workings of the wineries and their family history in Napa & Sonoma Valley, as an expert wine host walks you through the fermentation process, barrel aging, bottling, and of course tastings of some award winning varietals! At each winery, enjoy up to 3-5 tastings of their signature blends.
⢠All Wine Tasting Fees included in price (2 Wineries)
⢠Winery estate tour included in price
**Winery locations are subject to change without notice based on private events and availability; All wine tastings will take place outdoors.
What's Included
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All wine tasting fees included
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Lunch
Additional Information
Escape the hustle and bustle of San Francisco by immersing yourself in a half-day retreat to the Wine Country! This tour is suitable for guests who do not wish to spend their whole day in the Wine Country or those who are on a brief visit. Begin the tour around midday, setting off towards the North to the iconic Golden Gate Bridge. As we make our way through Sausalito, a quaint seaside village situated across the San Francisco Bay, behold the picturesque San Francisco skyline gradually fading into the distance, and anticipate our arrival to the globally acclaimed Wine Country. As the vine-embellished landscapes emerge, we will introduce you to 2 of our most loved wineries for an exclusive property tour and enjoyable wine tastings! Witness the intricate processes within the wineries and their rich family histories, guided by a knowledgeable wine host who will take you on a journey understanding the fermentation process, barrel aging, bottling, and of course, samplings of some of our award-winning wines! NOTE: Winery venue locations are subject to change without prior notification; Wine tastings will be conducted in an outdoor setting.
Location
99 Jefferson St
Jefferson Street
Corner of Jefferson and Mason Street (Fisherman's Wharf)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(192 Ratings)
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Sunshine48215684562
Jun 3, 2024
Very informative - I've given this a five and this would have been for the driver/guide alone! He was a lot of fun and knew his stuff! Not about the wine tour exactly, but for his knowledge of the area, I think his name was James.
We visited two wineries, first was the Madonna - who grew grapes organically. This was a more professional presentation and a small family concern by some standards. We had about four samples of wine and it was very nice.
Second was the Ru Vango vineyard. Again we sampled four wines and this was a larger business, but not so much of a presentation as the former. The two hosts were really friendly and there was no pressure to buy!
The ambience and so relaxing in the terrace
A lovely couple of hours and the drive into Napa is lovely
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Phoebe_s
Jun 1, 2024
Incredible tour!! - Anthony was an amazing tour guide, and we had a wonderful day! A memory we will cherish forever. Each winery was a unique and intimate experience.
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Ivan_m
May 18, 2024
Amazing Half Day tour - Tour guide was very knowledgeable and wine tasting was delicious! Great half day tour for the price you pay and wineries you visit. Oh forgot to mention…we even stopped for picture by iconic Golden Gate Bridge.
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Phyllis_o
May 10, 2024
Don't drink and drive. Take a bus! - Loved the stories of how the wineries started. All about families. Highly recommend a visit to Napa. Our driver Steve was great.
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Judith_c
Apr 27, 2024
1/2 day wine experience - This was a great wine tasting experience. Our driver/ guide was very knowledgeable and made the trip extra special. He even dropped us off at the cruise ship when it ended. If you are looking for a half day trip to wine country this is a perfect choice.
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Glen_v
Apr 23, 2024
Local Wineries were a treat. - Going to small family wineries from the area that do not sell outside the USA was special. Marscadini winery was extra special as we sat in their grounds outside while tasting and learning from the hosts. Would definitely go back and taste more special wines in a special area.
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Photocreator49
May 4, 2024
4 hours of driving, 2 hours of wine - Six hours for two stops seemed fine. Six hours, only two of which are actually spent at a winery is ridiculous. The driver was difficult to understand and a terrible driver. We both got carsick. Some factoids he threw out on the drive were somewhat interesting. The music between informational segments was so loud we could barely hear each other talk. (It’s not a party bus). The 1st stop, the “tour” was basically a how to make wine while we’re standing in the room of barrels. We didn’t see much of anything else. The wines were varied, probably something for every taste, which is a good call. For the most part, the first stop was pretty boring, though the wine selection was good for people who enjoy California wines.
The second stop, an Italian-style winery, is the only reason the tour is getting an additional star. The stop itself gets 5 stars. A cheeseboard was available for an additional cost, and it was well worth it. Delicious! The guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and pleasant. She was able to pinpoint my tastes as well as my husband’s and give us advice on how to move forward with discovering new ones we enjoy. If we were to do it again, I’d save myself $100 and 3 hours and just go to Muscardini.
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Maite_s
Apr 15, 2024
A Visit to Napa - It was a beautiful drive and the first winery where we went was a great experience. The host provided a lot of good information on the wine making process. However, the second winery was not as good. And it would have been a better experience if we had stopped at the Golden Gate Bridge and/or Sausalito for a quick picture. Both wineries were far from each other. If the tour company had selected wineries near each other, they could have stoped at one or both of those attractions. I felt the advertisement was a little misleading.
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Bruce_f
May 21, 2024
contract agreement not honoured - Our tour guide James never stopped talking about the traffic as soon as we got on the bus and many many unrelated subjects that had nothing to do with Friscos history The bathroom was not working and the heat was on James did not know how to fix it so very little comfort. Someone finally asked him to stop talking and put on some quite music he said he had no music the speakers were not clear so it was just constant noise. No wine tours just the tasting so our contract wasn,t even fulfilled I was so hot and stressed after this tour where there was no escape Was in Frisco for 3 days from Vancouver to celebrate a 50th birthday with my daughters was just so disapointing to have wasted one of those days. I paid forluxury coach wine tour and tasting so the contract we made was not fulfilled
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Margarita_g
May 7, 2024
Boring - I thought it would be more interactive it was sort of boring, we drove to two winery and just sampled so short and nothing else to do, no tour no explanation of how wines are made…nada
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