12 San Francisco Vineyard Tours to Build a Day Around

1.Napa and Sonoma Wine Country Full-Day Tour from San Francisco

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,455 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $165Our pick

Spend 8 to 9 hours crossing the Golden Gate Bridge, tasting at three changing Napa and Sonoma wineries, and enjoying free time in Sonoma Plaza. Guides such as Don, Debbie, Thomas, and Rick are noted for strong commentary, though the full-size coach and changing winery schedule require some flexibility.

“Enjoyable tour visiting 3 wineries. Understand that this tour is on a full sized coach with the driver giving commentary along the way. No problem with that but you don’t get the more personal experience that you do on a smaller bus. That said, our driver was very good.”

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2.San Francisco Super Saver: Muir Woods & Wine Country w/ optional Gourmet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,352 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $179

Spend about 11 hours with Extranomical Tours visiting Muir Woods, three Napa or Sonoma wineries, Sonoma Plaza, and the Golden Gate Bridge. Guides such as Dustin, Mark, Ben, and Alberto are known for lively local commentary. Tastings are included, while Muir Woods admission and gourmet lunch depend on your selected option.

“It was nice. We went to Muir Woods. Then we visited three vineyards from Sonoma to Napa Valley. In the middle of the trip we stopped at Sonoma for lunch. We stopped by the Golden gate bridge.”

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3.Small-Group Wine Country Tour from San Francisco with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,543 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $179Top rated

Spend about nine and a half hours touring Sonoma in a van limited to 13 people. Visit three boutique wineries, taste local wines, stop for lunch in Sonoma Plaza, and finish in Sausalito. Guides such as Anthony, Marc, Paul, and Nino add local stories and plenty of humor.

“The trip was a small group - the perfect size! We were able to visit a few smaller wineries off the beaten path that we may not otherwise have stumbled upon. Antoni was so much fun and a great guide with years of experience and obviously great relationships with each winery we visited. Highly recommend!”

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4.Half-Day Wine Country Excursion with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 409 reviews · 330 minutes - 1 day · from $109Best value

Leave Fisherman’s Wharf in the afternoon for a coach trip over the Golden Gate Bridge, through Sausalito, and into Napa or Sonoma wine country. Visit two wineries, taste 3 to 5 wines at each, and tour a working estate. Guides such as James, Grady, and George have added lively local stories.

“Good tour of two sonoma wineries alongside a scenic ride through the San Francisco bridge. Good value for money.”

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5.Painted Ladies Wine Country Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 372 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $129

Spend 7 to 8 hours with Painted Ladies Tour Company in a vintage VW bus, visiting Roche, VJB Cellars, and Deerfield Ranch Winery. Guides such as Caio and Jim add local stories, music, and wine know-how. Expect a small group, Golden Gate photos, mimosas, and extra costs for tastings and lunch.

“Amazing experience from the beginning. Jim was an excellent guide and even messaged the night before to confirm pick up details. Great bus too. We were in Buttercup which was charming. Great wineries and lunch. Highly recommended”

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6.Muir Woods & Wine Tour: Redwoods & Tastings at 3 Wineries

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 278 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $199

You’ll cross the Golden Gate Bridge, walk beneath 250-foot redwoods at Muir Woods, stop for lunch in Sonoma, and visit Napa and Sonoma wineries with a guide such as Sam, Lisa, Noah, or Jed. Pickup is offered at select San Francisco hotels, and the day runs about 10 hours.

“Sam Jacob was our guide .. he picked us up at said time .. he showed us a wonderful time the Golden Gate Bridge from two view points.. then off to Muir Woods for a wonderful hike in the most beautiful forest with red woods and we did as he said unconnected and took in the smells and beautiful trees.. then off too wine country for a wonderful after touring .. we were sad we had to say goodbye we had the best time of our lives best tour and best day ever .. love all the history he was so knowledgeable of all”

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7.Small Group Napa and Sonoma Half-Day Wine Tour from San Francisco

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 276 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $129

Ride from Fisherman’s Wharf across the Golden Gate Bridge to Wine Country, stopping at two wineries for estate tours and up to five tastings each. Guides such as Grady, Debi, and Patrick have earned warm praise for their local stories and care. Bring food, wear comfortable shoes, and expect winery stops to vary.

“Grady was an awesome tour guide with so much knowledge of San Francisco and the surrounding areas. We had a pleasant trip to and from the wineries and enjoyed our experience.”

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8.Small Group Napa and Sonoma Full-Day Wine Tour from San Francisco

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 260 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $140

Travel from San Francisco across the Golden Gate to Napa and Sonoma with an English-speaking guide. Visit three wineries, enjoy 3 to 5 tastings at each, learn about winemaking, and take lunch time in Sonoma Square. Guides such as Patrick, Grady, James, Steve, and Vlad have made the day especially engaging.

“This was a great introduction to the Napa/Sonoma area. There are hundreds of vineyards to choose from, and this tour has selected three great ones. There are plenty of tastes to be had, with ample time for lunch in the middle of the day. Driver was great and offered some insight to the San Francisco area as we drove north at the start of the tour.”

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9.Sonoma Wine Country Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 218 reviews · 9 hours · from $189

Join Anthony, Marc, Paul, Nick, or another English-speaking guide for a nine-hour small-group trip from San Francisco to three Sonoma wineries. Tastings, hotel pickup, a Golden Gate Bridge photo stop, Sonoma free time, and Sausalito are included. Lunch and the optional ferry are extra.

“Antoni was an amazing guide. He’s very insightful throughout the tour, sharing fun facts and tidbits about the SanFran area and Sonoma Valley. The timing of everything was well spaced and it felt like overall great value considering 3 tastings are included with each ticket. Overall, definitely recommend to anyone trying to visit Sonoma!”

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10.Small-Group Giant Redwoods and Russian River Wine Country Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 205 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $189

Spend about 10 hours traveling from San Francisco to Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve and Sonoma’s Russian River Valley. You’ll visit two distinct wineries, enjoy lunch, and stop for Golden Gate Bridge views. Guides have included David, Kurt, Don, Phil, Steven, and Brian.

“Strange the way things work out. This was a surprise trip for my wife's birthday and we had an amazing time. We met a great group of people (there were 10 total on our trip) and got along so well with them that we are even planning to visit them in Canada later in the year (we are form Alabama)! The tour guide, Kurt, was the perfect guide. Being from the area, he had many historical stories and facts to share and he was very prompt at all stops. I highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting to see the tall trees and drink some great wine.”

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11.Muir Woods & 3 Wineries in Napa & Sonoma

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 193 reviews · 10 hours · from $199

Spend 10 hours with a small group of up to 13, starting with an hour in Muir Woods, then lunch in Sonoma and tastings at three Napa and Sonoma wineries. Guides such as Lawton, Jay, Mitch, Eileen, and James add local stories, while the biofueled mini-coach handles the driving.

“We had an fabulous day at two wineries and a brewery. Mitch was Amazing! I word definitely recommend this trip with Incredible Adventures!”

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12.Redwood & Wine Country Tour with Lunch & Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 69 reviews · 11 hours · from $259

Pair a quiet morning walk through Muir Woods with three winery tastings in Sonoma and Napa. Your English-speaking guide, sometimes guides such as Kimmy, Roman, or Jason, handles the long day from San Francisco, with hotel pickup, Wi-Fi, audio guides, and an optional set lunch.

“Great for a quick weekend trip and or if first time to Napa.”

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