Overview
Join us on a fun and relaxing Napa Valley Wine Tour with one of our luxury coaches. During our full-day tour from San Francisco, you will visit renowned Napa Valley and Sonoma Wineries for tasting, learn about winemaking techniques, and shop for wines and souvenirs in local shops.
Taste the finest wines of Napa Valley, have lunch and shop in Napa or Sonoma Square Plaza, and enjoy the picturesque drive over the Golden Gate Bridge through fantastic Napa Wine Country on our wine country tour.
Napa and Sonoma are world-famous for their fine wine and beautiful scenery. Learn about wine from our expert guides as you travel north to California’s Premiere wine country. Then tour wineries and see how grapes are picked, crushed, blended, and bottled; walk through beautiful vineyards with your tour guide and then taste the finished product.
There will also be time for lunch at Historical Sonoma Square or Vintage 1870 in the heart of Napa.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Transport by air-conditioned motor-coach
Wine-tastings fees at 3 wineries
Certified professional Driver Tour Guide
Choose from two departure locations in San Francisco: Fisherman's Wharf or Union Square
Winery and vineyard tours
Gratuities
Additional food and drinks, unless specified
No Hotel Pick-ups or Drop offs (Pick up from 2 departure zones only)
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Union Square Departure Location
478 Post St.
Arrive by 8:25 AM to check-in
Bus Departs at 8:40 AM
Although there is no physical location, you'll find Encore Café situated right next door. For boarding the bus, simply head across the street to meet our representative and board the bus.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
• We offer 2 departure locations to choose from for your pick-up. Please arrive at the one closest to your hotel/stay:
478 Post Street S.F. (Union Square Area - Downtown San Francisco)
Although there is no physical Gray Line storefront, you'll find Encore Café situated right next door. For boarding the bus, simply head across the street and our Gray Line representative will meet you at the designated time for the tour departure.
- Arrive by 8:25 AM to check-in
- Bus Departs at 8:40 AM
2805 Leavenworth St (Fisherman's Wharf Area)
Although there is no physical Gray Line storefront, you'll easily spot Pomegranate Café directly across the street. Simply wait there, and our Gray Line representative will meet you at the designated time for the tour departure.
- Arrive by 8:45 AM to check-in
- Bus Departs at 9:00 AM
• There will be a Gray Line San Francisco representative to assist with boarding the bus and check-in.
• Minimum age for wine tasting is 21 years.
• Winery locations and itinerary may change due to traffic or a previously booked special event at the location.
• Buses are air-conditioned and the size of the bus depends on the number of passengers booked for that particular day.
• You can reach us at tours@glnorcal.com or (415) 353-5310 between 7:00 AM to 18:00 PM. Please bring your paper or electronic voucher with you on the day of your tour to be redeemed upon check-in.
What to expect
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San Francisco Bay
San Francisco Bay with its stunning views from the Bay Bridge to the Golden Gate bridge offer the perfect beginning of your journey with Gray Line San Francisco. The infamous prison island Alcatraz is centered in the middle of the bay. A must do while visiting San Francisco.
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Golden Gate Bridge
15 min
The tour crosses the iconic Golden Gate Bridge with a photo stop. This will allow the opportunity to experience this historic structure from up-close and see the beauty of the San Francisco Bay. Once you disembark the coach, you will have plenty of time to take photos, and enjoy the panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay and San Francisco Skyline.
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Roche Winery
1 hour
Our first stop will take you to Roche family boutique winery. where they offer over 35 years of award-winning wine making experience, several vineyard designate wines, varietals, and blends, as well as their famous down-to-earth Irish hospitality. The Roche Family welcomes you to visit either our Sonoma winery tasting room where we offer daily barrel tastings, indoor and outdoor wine tasting bars, light bites, and a shaded outdoor tasting patio with fireplaces.
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Jacuzzi Family Vineyards
1 hour
The Jacuzzi Family Vineyard produces wines that are characteristically and traditionally Italian, with traces of Californian influences. Located in the beautiful Sonoma County, the vineyard sells award-winning wines such as the classic Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, but also features exciting varieties like Barbera and Sangiovese, among other vintages. Join our tour and try the delicious wines in a lavish, verdant setting.
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Sonoma Plaza
1 hour 30 min
Lunch Time! After all the wine tasting it is necessary to refuel with some unique culinary fare.
The quaint streets are filled with cafes, restaurants and shops with multiple options for your lunch experience.
Remember after lunch there is still another winery to end the day. -
Napa Valley
1 hour 30 min
No visit to northern California is complete without a trip to Napa Valley. We take you through the heart of wine country. It is known for hundreds of hillside vineyards, showing off some of the most reknowen and award winning wines of California.
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Madonna Estate
1 hour
Madonna Estate:
Their wines have been handcrafted and family owned in Napa Valley for nearly a century. They are created from 100 percent organically grown grapes, located in the Carneros region of the Napa Valley.
None of the wines available for purchase are found in any retail stores. -
Golden Gate Bridge
1 hour
On our way back to San Francisco, we will cross the iconic Golden Gate Bridge and once again, you will have the opportunity to admire the stunning views of the Bay Area as we drive you to your drop off location.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (America/Los Angeles).
Additional Information
- Please note: Depending on the day of your tour, the order of the wineries you visit, as well as which wineries you visit could change depending on availability and other determining factors. Please see tour description as an example of a typical itinerary, your wine tour will include a visit to 3 of the following wineries: Jacuzzi Family Vineyards, BR-Cohn, Roche, Madonna Estate, Robledo Family Winery, Ru-Vango or Muscardini
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
FAQs about Napa and Sonoma Wine Country Full-Day Tour from San Francisco
Can I cancel Napa and Sonoma Wine Country Full-Day Tour from San Francisco for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 9 hours.
Where does it start?
Union Square Departure Location 478 Post St.
What's included?
- Transport by air-conditioned motor-coach
- Wine-tastings fees at 3 wineries
- Certified professional Driver Tour Guide
- Choose from two departure locations in San Francisco: Fisherman's Wharf or Union Square
- Winery and vineyard tours
What's not included?
- Gratuities
- Additional food and drinks, unless specified
- No Hotel Pick-ups or Drop offs (Pick up from 2 departure zones only)
Which places does it visit?
It visits San Francisco Bay, Golden Gate Bridge, Roche Winery, Jacuzzi Family Vineyards, Sonoma Plaza, Napa Valley, Madonna Estate.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Operated by Gray Line San Francisco
