The Great Wine Tour of Sonoma from San Francisco

After some free time to grab a local lunch in the historic town of Sonoma, you'll head to your final winery of the day for one last delicious wine tasting before heading back to your hotel in the city. You'll make a stop along the way in the quaint seaside town of Sausalito, where you're welcome to hang around a while and take the ferry back to San Francisco whenever you choose.

Sonoma Wine Tasting Tour Description

Your 10-hour day trip includes:

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off in San Francisco

• Modern luxury minibus transportation for the day

• Tastings and tours at three excellent local vineyards

• Free time for lunch in historic Sonoma town

• Incredible views of the Golden Gate Bridge

• Visit picturesque Sausalito

• Fun local driver-guide throughout

• Maximum group size of 13

Door-to-Door Service from San Francisco

Your adventure begins with hotel pickup in downtown San Francisco and also includes drop-off back at your hotel after the tour, so you can relax without the worry of taxis and meeting points. Firstly, you'll head over the Golden Gate Bridge as you leave the city to head north, and along the way your wine-loving local driver-guide will get to know the group and explain what's in store on your California wine day.

Visit Three Hand-Picked Boutique Wineries

Sonoma County is one of the best wine growing regions in all of California, and today you'll visit three carefully-selected boutique wineries in the heart of the county—the Sonoma Valley. Experience the warm Californian hospitality and learn about the wine making process from a true expert, then stroll through the vineyards and see the local grapes up close.

You'll visit two wineries in the morning and the final one after lunch. At each winery, you'll experience a curated wine tasting with delicious varietals and blends. Learn about the amazing wines that truly represent one of the world's premier wine regions!

Lunch and Free Time in Historic Sonoma

In the afternoon you'll have some free time to grab lunch in historic Sonoma town. The area is famous for it's farm-to-table mentality and there are plenty of fantastic local restaurants to try out. Your local driver-guide will have plenty of recommendations to offer too.

You can also enjoy the chance to wander through the town's beautiful plaza, check out the many artisan boutiques and shops, and visit the historic Mission—the symbol of one of California's oldest settlements.

Sausalito and Golden Gate Bridge Views

After visiting your final winery of the day, you'll begin your journey back to San Francisco in the afternoon. The final stop of the day is in Sausalito, where you'll have time for a quick stroll around this pretty coastal town just north of the Golden Gate Bridge.

If you'd like to, then you're welcome to stay in Sausalito for longer and then take the ferry back to San Francisco at your leisure (ferry price not included). Otherwise, your guide will be waiting to take you back you San Francisco hotel with a short stop at a stunning overlook with wonderful views of the Golden Gate Bridge. With the bridge and San Francisco in the background, it's a great opportunity to get that perfect vacation photo!