San Francisco Shore Excursion: Napa & Sonoma Ultimate Wine Tour
Journey north across the Golden Gate into Napa and Sonoma Valley for a wine tasting tour in California Wine Country. Your 9-hour itinerary from San Francisco includes exclusive estate tours of three popular wineries: Madonna Estate, Sutter Home, and Ru Vango Winery. Stop to purchase lunch at Downtown Sonoma Square, where you'll find various dining options and boutique shops. An option to include lunch is available.
NOTE - Winery venues are subject to change without notice based on availability and hours of operation; all wine tastings take place outdoors.
Options
Full-Day Wine Tour
Wine Country Day Trip: Enjoy a visit to Napa & Sonoma Valley and explore 3 of our favorite wineries. Wine Tastings included in tour price.
What's included in San Francisco Shore Excursion: Napa & Sonoma Ultimate Wine Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Fisherman's WharfPass-by Only
Starting and ending location Journey north across the Golden Gate into Napa and Sonoma Valley for a wine tasting tour in the California Wine Country. Your bus San Francisco includes exclusive estate tours of three popular wineries. Listen to stories of ancient wine-making techniques, along with learning basic wine education and tasting tips! Enjoy the scenery of the vine-covered hillsides as we escort you throughout Wine Country. During a lunch break, we’ll make a stop at Historic Downtown Sonoma Square or V Marketplace in Yountville where you will enjoy leisure time to explore. Both destinations afford a wonderful variety of eclectic dining options and one-of-a-kind boutique shops and local art galleries.
Golden Gate BridgePass-by Only
Enjoy a scenic drive over the Golden Gate Bridge
Madonna Estate
Enjoy wine tasting and exclusive estate tour of Madonna Estate Winery located in the world-renowned Carneros region, an area known for its fertile lands and cool climate.
Inclusions
- Digital commentary aboard hop-on hop-off tour
- Worry-free Shore Excursion Guarantee
- Expert Guide for Wine Tour
- 1-hour Guided Chinatown Walking Tour (if option selected)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Wine tastings
- 24-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Tour of San Francisco (if option selected)
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum drinking age is 21 years
- At each winery you will spend approximately 1 hour for tour and tasting
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Wine Tour narration operated in English by live guide
- Wine Tour and Hop-on Hop-off Tour may be taken on separate days
- Hop-on hop-off tour commentary available in: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese and Korean
- Chinatown walking tour departs at 1PM daily from Stop #2 North Beach/Chinatown
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Corner of Jefferson & Mason Streets (Fisherman's Wharf)
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
• TOUR CONFIRMATION REQUIRED - Please contact Tower Tours to confirm your tour, at least 24 hours prior to tour date by: 1.) Calling 1-415-716-1423; 2.) Email - [email protected] • MEETING INSTRUCTIONS FROM CRUISE TERMINAL - Upon disembarking the cruise ship, please make your way to the main road of the Cruise Terminals which is EMBARCADERO STREET. Walk along Embarcadero Street with the piers and waterfront to your right hand side. Make a left at BEACH STREET, walk 3 blocks and make a RIGHT on Mason Street. Our address is 99 Jefferson Street (Corner of Mason Street). Please arrive at the Tower Tours/Big Bus Tours Main Office 20 minutes prior to the scheduled tour departure for tour check in and boarding. 10 minute walk from Cruise Terminals. For any questions, please contact Tower Tours at 1-415-345-8687.
