Napa and Sonoma Wine Country Full-Day Tour from San Francisco
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San Francisco, USA
- 8 to 9 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Savor the best of Napa and Sonoma wine country with ease on this full-day tour from San Francisco. Cross the Golden Gate Bridge, enjoy scenic photo stops, and visit renowned wineries in Napa and Sonoma. Taste award-winning wines, explore charming Sonoma Plaza, and discover gems that can include Artesa Winery and Madonna Estate. Enjoy guided commentary, round-trip transport, and tastings, making this tour a relaxing and memorable one.
- Cross the Golden Gate Bridge with stunning Bay Area photo stops
- Taste premium wines at boutique Napa and Sonoma wineries, all fees included
- Enjoy free time in Sonoma Plaza for lunch, shopping, and local charm
- Optional wine-and-food pairings at Castello di Amorosa and Artesa Winery
Why Travelers Choose This Tour
This tour lets you taste multiple wines without stressing over transportation.
What's Included
- Wine tasting at 3 boutique wineries (all tasting fees included – estimated value: $120)
- Free time for lunch, shopping, and exploring Sonoma Plaza
- Scenic photo stop at the Golden Gate Bridge
- Wine and food pairing at Castello di Amorosa and Artesa Winery (if you choose Wine & Food Tour)
- Round-trip transportation from San Francisco in a comfortable, air-conditioned coach
- Live commentary from a professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Choose from two departure locations in San Francisco: Fisherman's Wharf or Union Square
- GratuitiesNot included
- Additional food and drinks, unless specified
- Hotel pick-up or drop-off
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting points
Select a meeting point
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Operating hours.8:40 am
Itinerary
After leaving the city of San Francisco in the morning, settle into a luxury coach equipped with air-conditioning. Hear tales of Spanish missionaries and Gold Rush fortune seekers from your guide as you cruise across the Golden Gate Bridge and through the rolling green hills and pastures of Sonoma Valley.
Your first stop could be Roche Winery. Sip different varietals in the tasting plaza and enjoy a walking tour of the Roche family’s vineyards. Sample their latest vintage right from their barrel.
Next, you might enjoy a tasting at Artesa Vineyards & Winery, set amongst the rolling hills.
Indulge your appetite with a stop for lunch (own expense) at Sonoma Square Plaza or Napa Downtown, before continuing on your journey.
Afterwards, head to a leading Napa Valley winery, such as Madonna Estate, to taste a range of premium wines.
Or, if you’ve selected the food and wine tour, visit two wineries for food and wine pairings.
Back on the coach, savor the late afternoon sun on the return drive to San Francisco. Enjoy a quick photo stop at the Golden Gate Bridge before drop-off at Fisherman’s Wharf or Union Square.
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.
Your first stop could be Roche Winery. Sip different varietals in the tasting plaza and enjoy a walking tour of the Roche family’s vineyards. Sample their latest vintage right from their barrel.
Next, you might enjoy a tasting at Artesa Vineyards & Winery, set amongst the rolling hills.
Indulge your appetite with a stop for lunch (own expense) at Sonoma Square Plaza or Napa Downtown, before continuing on your journey.
Afterwards, head to a leading Napa Valley winery, such as Madonna Estate, to taste a range of premium wines.
Or, if you’ve selected the food and wine tour, visit two wineries for food and wine pairings.
Back on the coach, savor the late afternoon sun on the return drive to San Francisco. Enjoy a quick photo stop at the Golden Gate Bridge before drop-off at Fisherman’s Wharf or Union Square.
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.
San Francisco Bay (Pass By)
Sausalito (Pass By)
1
Artesa Vineyards & Winery
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
2
Sonoma Plaza
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Madonna Estate
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Golden Gate Bridge (Pass By)
4
Golden Gate Bridge
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Roche Winery
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- Minimum age for wine tasting is 21 years.
- If you choose the Napa and Sonoma Wine Country Tour, it will encompass visits and tastings at three (3) of the following wineries: Artesa Winery, Jacuzzi, Madonna State Winery, Roche Winery, BR Cohn Winery or Robledo.
- If you choose the Exclusive Wine & Food Tour, it will encompass visits and tastings at Castello di Amorosa and at Artesa Winery (total value $200).
- Please note that winery locations and the tour itinerary may be subject to change, possibly due to traffic conditions or prior special events booked at a specific location.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
vanessa_r
This was a great tour. Our stop took us to Artesa! I cannot say enough good things about this stop. Beautiful location, knowledgeable tour guide and of courses amazing wines! I will say do research on where to grab a bite to eat at Sanoma Square. The last winery was whatever but their wines were delicious. Would highly recommend if you’re in a pinch and want to go to some wineries !
Reviews
4.3
based on 4,497 reviews
Lisa_C, May 2026
Don was calm and sets the rules about being on time, etc, in a friendly manner at the start. He gave good information about the wine industry, the area, and the vineyards without being overly detailed. Only negative is the bus’s dirty trays, which had old coffee stains, the door cracked open while Don was driving, not to mention the big crack across the entire glass above the driver seat! Grayline should clean their buses and fix the broken door and cracked windshield! Finally, the Madonna vineyard is really a tired-looking establishment and should be skipped. The wine wasn’t anything great either.
Response from Host, May 2026
Hi Lisa! Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad you appreciated Don’s guiding and commentary, and we take your comments about the vehicle condition and winery selection seriously. We’ll share this with our operations team for review and improvement.
Angie_M, Apr 2026
Our tour guide George did a great job! He was friendly, knowledgeable and patient. We enjoyed each winery, however, Roche and Actr?(I can’t recall name at the moment) were our top two out of three. We had a beautiful clear day and a smooth ride. 8/10 experience😁
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you! Glad you had a great day and enjoyed the wineries—George will appreciate your kind words. Happy you had smooth travels and great weather
Bernard_O, Apr 2026
The tour from beginning to end was excellent. The driver and tour guide (George) was exceptional and made our journey very memorable.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you! We’re thrilled you had an excellent experience—George will be happy to hear your kind words. Hope to see you again!
Maddie_T, Apr 2026
We had a great time. The driver was friendly, knowledgeable and punctual, the wineries were espectacular and unique in their own way, the wine and experience were great. Also, Sonoma was a great place ro stop for lunch, full of history and good food options.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Hi Maddie! Thank you! We’re so glad you had a great time and enjoyed the wineries, Sonoma, and the experience overall.
Mark_M, Apr 2026
Beautiful way to spend a day. Great wine tasting and someone else does the driving and information giving.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Hi Mark! Thank you! We’re so glad you enjoyed a relaxing day with great wine tasting and a stress-free experience.
Alyson_W, Apr 2026
Beautiful locations, delicious wine. Our guide Don was very kind and shared great info on the drive. It was a small group which made it even better. Love it!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you! We’re so glad you enjoyed the beautiful stops, wine, and Don’s guidance—happy you loved the small group experience!
Nedra_C, Apr 2026
It was great that we did not have to drive the whole day. It was fun meeting the people from all over the world.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you! We’re glad you enjoyed a stress-free day and meeting people from around the world.
Dominic_L, Apr 2026
Daniello is awesome, knowledgeable and open. Well spaced tours for those who've never been, great place to meet people. Very good introductory tour.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you! We’re so glad you enjoyed the tour and Danilo’s guidance—it’s great to hear it was a perfect introduction and a fun experience meeting others.
Karla_T, Apr 2026
We wanted an introductory winery/vineyard tour experience and this outing delivered. Our driver and guide, Danilo, was very friendly and provided some relevant historical tidbits about San Francisco and Sonoma and Napa Valleys. Our first stop was at the vista point at the Golden Gate Bridge for a photo opportunity. We then visited Roche Winery, B.R. Cohn Winery and Madonna Estate. All different…we received some education and history and details of winemaking and tasted many delicious wines. Altogether, we enjoyed it and met some nice people from around the world. We stopped at Sonoma Plaza and had a wonderful Mexican lunch at La Casa. One suggestion would be to bring your own water and snacks. The tour motor coach left around 9:00 am and returned a little after 6:00 pm.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for your thoughtful review! We’re glad you enjoyed the tour, the wineries, and Danilo’s guidance. We appreciate your tip as well and hope to see you again soon!
Ambrocio_M, Mar 2026
Our guide was great! He was very fun and knowledgeable about the area. Our host at the wineries gave us many interesting facts about winemaking and the wines they produced. The host were also entertaining and very nice. Overall, our experience was excellent!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much! We’re thrilled you had such a fun and informative experience—hope to see you again soon!
Reyna_p, Mar 2026
Loved having George as our driver. He is so knowledgeable about everywhere we were going. Very polite and friendly. I would definitely recommend the trip it was so relaxing not to be worried about driving. The bus was very clean and comfortable.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Hi Reyna! Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so glad you enjoyed your trip with George and appreciated his knowledge and friendliness. Happy to hear you found the ride comfortable and relaxing—we hope to welcome you again soon!
TaFarra_H, Mar 2026
Arrive on time. Sky Line services provided good service. Our driver was friendly and sociable. Drives well.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for your kind words! We’re glad you had a great experience and enjoyed the service and your driver. We hope to see you again soon!
Peter_J, Mar 2026
Our meeting time on our ticket was 08.40. The coach did not arrive till 09.00. The coach driver was great, very friendly and informative. We went to 3 wineries and having done wine tours in a number of European vineyards, this was nothing like we had experienced previously. The 1st at Jacuzzi was a history lesson on the Jacuzzi family and no explanation on the wines. The wines we did taste were nice but we learnt nothing about them. The next 2 were better with a bit on production methods and terroir/climate etc. in summary if you want to party and have a load of wine this is your trip but if you are interested in learning about wine then maybe not. As said the driver was great and after asking which stop was best to get off for Chinatown, he advised he would drop us off on the way which was over and above.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Hi Peter! Thank you for your detailed feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed our driver’s guidance and friendliness. We appreciate your notes on the wineries and will use them to improve the experience for future guests.
Annalisa_T, Mar 2026
Great experience overall—highly recommend this Napa and Sonoma day trip. One small improvement would be to provide each guest with a water bottle and a light snack (like chips), since there’s a few hours before the lunch stop and staying hydrated is especially important with wine tastings.
The first stop (Jacuzzi) and the second (Artesa) were definitely the highlights—both were beautiful and offered a great experience. The third stop (Madonna), however, didn’t quite compare and could be skipped in favor of a stronger winery to round out the day.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for your thoughtful review! We’re glad you enjoyed Jacuzzi and Artesa and appreciate your suggestions about snacks, water, and the third stop—your feedback helps us improve the experience for future guests.
Cathy_H, Mar 2026
very nice..on time..lots of information
disappointed in last winery…Madonna…off a busy road..no atmosphere…etc
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Hi Cathy! Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed the tour overall and appreciate your comments about Madonna Winery—we’ll keep them in mind to improve the experience.
Enambir_J, Mar 2026
This was a great way to experience sonoma and Napa valleys. This is perfect if you are hoteling in downtown cos they have a pickup location there (as well as fisherman wharf). It was a comfy bus with abt 20 ppl. Stopped first at a view point of Golden gate for 10 mins. Then an hour drive to winery #1. We went to la Rosche, BR Cohn and maddona for an hour each. And spent about 1.5 hrs at sonoma square for lunch.
We travelled with kids 3.5 M and 2 F. The rosche and maddona were very kid friendly. Rosche had the best views with open sitting area with tastings happening in unrestricted outdoorsy environment. They also had the perfect amount of information to share on wine making (not too preachy). Mark led that and was awesome. They were also fairly generous with the variety and quantity of pours. BR cohn had a similar outdoory area but for some reason seated us in a small area near the parking lot for majority of the duration. They were also a bit restrictive.
We travelled in march so the vines were just starting to bud out. Not much foliage to see unfortunately. We only glimpsed napa valley (maddona). It seemed nicer than sonoma valley.
Tips - no food at any locations. Rosche had some snackers (cheese, pretzels, etc) for purchase. Plan accordingly.
Sonama square had a lot of food options.
Also a nice play ground for little ones.
One the way back- we hopped off at fischerman warf and took a cable car back to union square for the iconic views.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for such a detailed review! We’re so glad you and your family enjoyed the experience, especially the wineries and Sonoma Square. We appreciate your helpful tips and hope to welcome you again soon
vanessa_r, Mar 2026
This was a great tour. Our stop took us to Artesa! I cannot say enough good things about this stop. Beautiful location, knowledgeable tour guide and of courses amazing wines! I will say do research on where to grab a bite to eat at Sanoma Square. The last winery was whatever but their wines were delicious. Would highly recommend if you’re in a pinch and want to go to some wineries !
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re glad you enjoyed the stop at Artesa and the overall experience. We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you again on another tour soon!
Harriet_S, Mar 2026
Dress comfortably & wear comfortable shoes. Consider eating breakfast or bringing a snack with you because you won’t get to eat until lunch time. Debi the tour bus driver/guide is friendly, funny & knowledgeable.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thanks for the tips! We’re glad you enjoyed Debi’s friendly and knowledgeable guidance.
Steven_R, Feb 2026
Well worth it. Great experience, full day very smooth learned a lot met some interesting people. On time plenty of wine.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for your great review! We’re so glad you had a smooth, fun day and enjoyed the wine and the company. Hope to see you again soon!
Gregory_M, Feb 2026
Awesome experience. The people were awesome. The wines were exceptional. The tour was great and everything was setup and run professionally. Heavy pours and u learned a lot!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you! We’re glad you enjoyed the wines, the tour, and the team. So happy you had a great experience!
MissBeverleyJ_C, Feb 2026
The tour includes a stop off at a viewing point for the Golden Gate Bridge. You then visit 2 wineries before the lunch stop in Sonoma. There is a further winery visit after lunch.
Each of the wineries had a different vibe, all were small scale operations and all were passionate about their product. Plenty of wine was poured - particularly at the second winery!
Sonoma was well worth a visit. We were recommended a really good Mexican restaurant for lunch, I would recommend leaving yourselves enough time for a wander around the square though, it has a real old town ‘Back to the Future’ vibe.
A good trip to see the scenery further afield from San Francisco.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for such a detailed and thoughtful review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the variety of wineries. We appreciate the recommendation and hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon!
Cheryl_S, Feb 2026
Great day trip! Guided tour from San Francisco to Sonoma and information on the history of wine country. Visited 3 wineries with a stop in Sonoma for lunch on our own. Relaxed, not rushed. Small group.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Hi Cheryl! Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the relaxed pace, the wineries, and the time in Sonoma. Hope to welcome you back for another great day trip soon!
Katherine_C, Jan 2026
Learned A LOT. Tour guide Don was truly the best!!
Recommend this experience to everyone who loves wine and wants a learning experience!
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you so much! We’re thrilled you learned a lot and that Don made the experience special. We truly appreciate the recommendation and hope to see you again soon!
Yolanda_H, Jan 2026
This wine tour was phenomenal from start to finish! We went as a group to celebrate a friend’s birthday, and it exceeded every expectation. The three wineries were excellent, with generous tastings and beautiful experiences at each stop. Our tour guide, Thomas, was outstanding—professional, engaging, and incredibly knowledgeable about the wineries and their history. Everything was perfectly organized. This tour is an absolute must-do and worth every minute. Highly recommend! 🍷✨
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that your group had an exceptional time celebrating and enjoyed all three wineries. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words to Thomas—he’ll be delighted to hear your feedback. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable experience soon!
Debbiehall24, Jan 2026
Great day at three wineries- great to see the process and taste some fantastic wines. Excellent guides at each winery and great driver.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Hi Debbie! Thank you for the great review! We’re glad you enjoyed visiting the wineries, learning about the process, and tasting the wines. We’re happy to hear the guides and driver made it a fantastic day!
Darling_R, Dec 2025
It was our first time visiting and it was amazing
The host and tour driver experience was awesome 👏
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Hi Darling! Thank you for your review! We’re thrilled to hear your first visit was amazing and that you enjoyed the experience with our host and driver. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
sherrie_w, Dec 2025
Great winery choices. We missed the stop at golden gate but the rest of the tour was allot of fun...
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you for the review! We’re glad you enjoyed the winery selections and had a lot of fun on the tour. Sorry about missing the Golden Gate stop — we hope to welcome you back again soon!
Denise_C, Dec 2025
Have u tried gray line tours ..runs all the time ...bus tours ..tried all of them ..positive delightful ..hope to go again
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Hi Denise! Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re so glad you enjoyed the Gray Line tours and had a delightful experience. We look forward to welcoming you again soon!
tracybumila, Nov 2025
The tour driver has a lot to be desired as far as her professionalism. We returned two hours late, she came right out and asked for a tip when I asked if she could drive us three blocks up a steep hill, in SF, She wanted a $40 tip plus $10 each person for this task. We also fixed her radio/PA system because of the muffled voice through the system. Tour could have been better but very rude to ask for tips.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re very sorry to hear about your experience and the unprofessional behavior you encountered. This is not the standard we aim to provide, and we’ll be addressing it with our team. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention and hope to offer you a much better experience in the future
Alexandre_R, Nov 2025
Just perfect experience to know Napa Valley and Sonoma. We visited three wineries and tasted 3 to 4 wines per location.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you for the great review! We’re so glad you enjoyed exploring Napa Valley and Sonoma and had a wonderful time tasting at the three wineries. Hope to see you again!
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