Overview
This small group Napa Valley wine tour from San Francisco features seated tastings at 3 or Napa’s best-loved wineries, including the 13th century-style castle at Castello di Amorosa.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Photo stop at Welcome to Napa sign and Golden Gate Bridge
All wine-tasting and touring fees at three Napa Wineries (value $125) subject to changes
Guided by a knowledgeable wine enthusiast
Complimentary SF hotel pickup & drop off
Tour Castello di Amorosa’s medieval castle
Gratuities
Meals
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Meet at the Mason street entrance (Eastern entrance).
Please check your email confirmation from Extranomical Tours or contact the provider to confirm your pick-up details and time
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
• If your booking is less than 24hrs in advance please contact us immediately to re-confirm and schedule your pickup
• Pickup time ranges between 8:10am-8:40am
• As a courtesy to fellow passengers, it is important to be on time. If you are late or miss a scheduled pickup time for the tour please contact our office IMMEDIATELY at +1 415-357-0700. An alternative pick up location may be arranged at your expense, subject to availability. Any guest who misses their tour entirely will forfeit their seat on the tour. No refunds will be issued.
• Exact destinations & itinerary may differ due to weather, road conditions, and the guide's discretion.
What to expect
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San Francisco Bay
On this Napa Valley wine tasting tour from San Francisco, be delighted with the history, architecture, gardens, and memorable toasts. Your wine enthusiast guide will prepare you for touring and tasting reserve wines at the Castello di Amorosa and two other celebrated Napa Valley wineries.
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San Francisco Bay Bridge
Your San Francisco wine tour to Napa Valley begins enjoying the views from the Bay Bridge
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Napa Valley
4 hours
As you travel, learn how Napa’s microclimates and soil types combine to produce the world’s best winemaking grapes – Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Zinfandel, Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc.
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Rutherford
4 hours
Home of famous "Rutherford Dust" Cabernet wineries
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Yountville
4 hours
Pass by award winning vineyards, Michelin-starred restaurants
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St. Helena
4 hours
This town can be described as quaint, old school and relaxed. As we pass the main street you will see why
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Castello di Amorosa
1 hour
Corks pop first at Castello di Amorosa, a medieval-styled Tuscan castle winery constructed with authentic 13th-century European materials and furnishings. On your way to vaulted wine cellars, check out the moat, drawbridge, towers, courtyards, and armory. Thankfully, Castello di Amorosa puts the same love and attention into its elegant, intensely flavored, and well-balanced wines.
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Welcome to Napa Valley Sign (South)
10 min
Next, your Napa wine tasting tour makes a fun photo stop at the Napa Valley Welcome Sign.
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Calistoga
1 hour
Your lunch break is in charming Calistoga, California. Among its hot springs, elegant spas and yoga studios, you’ll have no trouble finding the perfect lunch spot and perhaps sampling another locally crafted wine with your meal.
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V. Sattui Winery
1 hour
V. Sattui is a family-owned business started by Vittorio Sattui in 1885. Nationally acclaimed winemaker, Brooks Painter, oversees a “vine to cork” blend of artistry, time-honored traditions, and innovation to consistently produce award-winning, small lot 90+ point wines for a wide range of tastes.
The sprawling estate in St. Helena has beautiful manicured gardens and an underground wine cave for tastings by a friendly, knowledgeable staff. -
Ru Vango Winery
1 hour
This quintessential Carneros AVA property, once cultivated by the Michael Mondavi Family Estate, is surrounded by rolling hills of planted vineyards. Ru Vango loosely translates to “Road to Art”. Fittingly, the winery’s tasting salon features a collection of Winn Slavin Fine Art.
From a wrap-around porch overlooking a sun-soaked vineyard, enjoy a reserve flight of three complex wines made from grapes grown 2000 feet above sea level and in the pathway of cool San Pablo Bay breezes. -
Golden Gate Bridge
15 min
On the journey back to San Francisco, we’ll make one last stop (weather permitting) at a scenic look-out point with sweeping views of the Golden Gate Bridge for you to capture some keepsake photos of Marin Headlands, San Francisco skyline, and Alcatraz Island.
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Presidio of San Francisco
15 min
The Presidio, a 1,500-acre park on a former military post, is a major outdoor recreation hub. It has forested areas, miles of trails, a golf course and scenic overlooks.
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Palace of Fine Arts Theatre
15 min
The Palace of Fine Arts in the Marina District of San Francisco, California, is a monumental structure originally constructed for the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition in order to exhibit works of art presented there.
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
- Exact destinations & itinerary may differ due to weather, road conditions, and the guide's discretion.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
FAQs about Small Group Napa Valley Tour for Wine Lovers
Can I cancel Small Group Napa Valley Tour for Wine Lovers for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 9–10 hours.
Where does it start, and is pickup offered?
Meet at the Mason street entrance (Eastern entrance). Please check your email confirmation from Extranomical Tours or contact the provider to confirm your pick-up details and time Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What's included?
- Photo stop at Welcome to Napa sign and Golden Gate Bridge
- All wine-tasting and touring fees at three Napa Wineries (value $125) subject to changes
- Guided by a knowledgeable wine enthusiast
- Complimentary SF hotel pickup & drop off
- Tour Castello di Amorosa’s medieval castle
What's not included?
- Gratuities
- Meals
Which places does it visit?
It visits San Francisco Bay, San Francisco Bay Bridge, Napa Valley, Rutherford, Yountville, St. Helena, Castello di Amorosa, Welcome to Napa Valley Sign (South).
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Operated by Extranomical Tours
