Muir Woods & Wine Country: Award-Winning Combo Tour
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3,158 Ratings
San Francisco
Experience the best of California with a morning stroll through Muir Woods and an afternoon of exclusive winery experiences in Napa and Sonoma Valleys. Indulge in a three-course food experience on historic Sonoma plaza.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- San Francisco Bay - Your San Francisco Wine Country Day Tour begins with a convenient pick-up from your San Francisco hotel. After a leisurely cruise through the City and across the Golden Gate Bridge on your way up to Napa and Sonoma Counties.
- Marin Headlands - Learn the colorful history of the Marin Headlands and hear from your guide why Coastal Redwoods are so special.
- Muir Woods National Monument - You’ll enjoy an easy stroll through the ancient forest, filled with Coastal Redwoods, many as tall as 200 feet! After communing with nature on an unforgettable giant redwoods walk.
- Napa Valley - You’ll hop back on board to finish your trip up the California coast to Napa County.
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Ru Vango Winery - Beginning the Wine Tasting Section of the Tour in Napa.
Your Wine Country tour begins with a Napa Valley wine tasting (subject to change based on availability). Here, you’ll be presented with a flight of wines hand-picked by the winemaker. You’ll learn about the winemaking process, and what makes the winery special as you sip and stroll through the vineyards. The wines you taste are generally not sold in stores, so be sure to stock up! - Sonoma Valley - Next, the tour brings you to Sonoma County.
- Sonoma Plaza - The historic Sonoma Plaza is filled with small, boutique shops and restaurants, catering to every taste. You can grab a bite in a restaurant, or take your food to go and enjoy your meal on the vast lawn surrounding the historic Sonoma City Hall.
- The Plaza Bistro - You also have the option of adding our gourmet lunch with a wine pairing at the Plaza Bistro, right there on the Sonoma Plaza.
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Mayo Family Winery - Drink in the stunning California Wine Country landscapes.
Get tips from your guide on how to taste wines like a real sommelier. - Jacuzzi Family Vineyards - Stroll the grounds and take photos among the vines, Learn how wine is made by industry experts, try several wines—add your favorites to your collection.
- Golden Gate Bridge - Before rolling back into San Francisco, you’ll make one more photo stop (weather permitting).
What's Included
- Expert guided tour with insightful commentary
- Complimentary hotel pickup and drop-off from downtown San Francisco/Fisherman’s Wharf
- Exclusive wine tasting experiences at three selected wineries
- Optional gourmet lunch upgrade available at checkout
- Personalized guide gratuities included with Private tour option
What's Not Included
- Muir Woods entrance fee ($15.00 per adult, ages 0-15 free)
- Meals (unless lunch is selected)
- Lunch for children is not included in rate and will need to be paid at restaurant. Children order a la carte. (Customer is responsible for payment on site)
- Guide Gratuities
Additional Information
Experience double the pleasure with this prized combination tour that starts with a morning walk through an age-old redwood forest followed by an afternoon of unique vineyard adventures in California’s Napa and Sonoma Valleys. Sit back, relax and take in lively lessons and live demonstrations by wine connoisseurs. This is the only Forest & Wine journey that includes all wine tasting charges. Confirmed departures all year round, welcoming participants of all ages.
The tour gives you the choice of enhancing your Wine Country and Redwoods Tour experience by treating yourself to a special three-course culinary experience at the historic Sonoma plaza.
- NOTE: Tastings are usually held at Ru Vango Winery, Mayo Family Winery and Jacuzzi Family Vineyard, but locations are subject to change, depending on availability.
- You must have a valid ID showing you are 21 years old to participate in the wine tasting
- If lunch upgrade is selected, your group will sit together for a table-side presentation of local wines paired with each expertly prepared course of California cuisine.
- For hotel pickups, if your hotel is not listed, please select the Hilton Union Square at 333 O’Farrell Street (the meeting point is outside the Mason Street entrance).
- Bring a child safety seat for kids under 8 or shorter than 4’9” (1.45m) for their safety
- Exact destinations & itinerary may differ due to weather, road conditions, and the guide’s discretion.
Location
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
O'Farrell Street
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(3158 Ratings)
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D4208tbjasong
Mar 17, 2024
Book it !! Well worth it. - Great tour to finale’ our trip to USA, saw a wide range of wineries and the pre-booked lunch was amazing. Tour Guide Don was excellent hence the 5 star review, great experience, highly recommend.
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Smjacobs33
Mar 7, 2024
Woods and Wine! - This was an amazing trip! There was so much packed in, but we didn't feel rushed at all. The walk at Muir Woods in the morning was a perfect start to the day while the afternoon was filled with lovely views of these iconic wine regions and delicious wine. It couldn't have been better!
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Caitlin_m
Mar 6, 2024
Fun day exploring - Great experience! Our tour guide Randall was so informative and went above and beyond every chance he got! The wineries were all unique and a fun experience! It was rainy the day we went but still was a great time!
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Robin_v
Mar 3, 2024
Great tour - Dustin was the perfect tour guide; laidback, knowledgeable about SF and the surrounding regions as well as knowledgeable about wine and food. We highly recommend this tour!
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Martin_m
Feb 23, 2024
Full day wine tour - The tour was really good but the vehicle provided was not suitable for an excursion of this type, it was too small and not very good, the tour guide was very good and overall the experience was great
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Martin
Feb 23, 2024
Full day tour - Wine region tour was great and our driver Dustin was so informative throughout, I was very disappointed with the vehicle that was provided for the tour and felt it was too small and not suitable for this type of excursion, overall though I highly recommend the tour
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Brandace_s
Feb 20, 2024
Great experience! - Kimmy our guide was great. She was upbeat, knowledgeable and fun. The wineries we visited were great and even though we couldn’t visit Muir Woods due to flooding, the Golden Gate Bridge stop at the end was amazing.
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Ian_h
Mar 14, 2024
Fantastic Scenery and Wine - The scenery and a brief stop to get a view of the Golden Gate was fantastic. The vineyards were stunning. Muir woods were more beautiful than we ever imagined. The wine at the vineyards was very expensive and the cost to get into Muir Woods is not included in the price.
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Kevin_m
Mar 19, 2024
Good value, but more of a rushed tour than a relaxing day wine tasting - The good parts:
- You get to see so many things in one day
- The price is great for what you get
The not so good parts:
- This is more of a tour than a wine tasting bus. I was expecting more of a relaxed vibe, but it felt a little rushed with the addition of the tour guide narrating for about 75% of the driving. It felt at times the tour guide was trying to just fill up time with talking.
- The wine venues you visit are very small, so don't assume you are going to visiting any of the bigger/more expensive vineyards.
Note:
For anyone that gets nauseous easily, make sure to account for the fact that you will be on a bus on windy bumpy roads. I felt very nauseous for part of it and another person actually threw up.
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Shane_p
Mar 11, 2024
Fun Day Activity But a Little Rushed - (Recommend with *)
Overall the experience was great. We got to try different varieties of wine in both Napa/Sonoma Valley. The only things to be aware of is:
1. If you don't buy the optional lunch you'll likely be pressed for time on the lunch break (only an hour to walk to, view menu/order, wait on food, then eat)
2. It isn't as relaxed as drinking wine should be
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