San Francisco: Muir Woods, Wine Country Tour with Lunch Option
10 hours
Group 1+
English, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, German, Italian, French
10 hours
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What you'll do
After hotel pickup in San Francisco, drive across the Golden Gate Bridge, meaning you’ll reach Muir Woods before many other tours arrive. Muir Woods National Monument is home to a pristine forest of California coastal redwoods, which are some of the planet’s tallest and oldest trees with heights that can reach 250 feet (76 meters). You have some time here to wander through the grove of giant sequoias and cross over mossy streams. Then return to the tour vehicle for the drive further north into wine country. When you reach your first winery in Sonoma County’s Carneros region, you can explore the grounds, enjoy photo ops of the vineyard and sample a variety of wines in a welcoming atmosphere. For lunch, guests can choose one of two lunch options. The first is to venture out on their own and the second option is to upgrade their wine country experience to the next level with a private seated gourmet food and wine pairing experience at a local restaurant. Enjoy delicious local food paired with a collection of California wines. Afterward, continue your tour to your second and third wineries in Sonoma County or Napa County for more tastings. Enjoy a leisurely stop at each winery, and you’ll have the chance to taste 3 to 5 wines of different varietals, from white to red to sparkling. Tasting fees are included, and you may purchase bottles not available in retail stores to take home. Your day trip ends with the drive back across the Golden Gate Bridge. Admire views of the vast Pacific and the rugged coastline before hotel drop-off.
Highlights
Explore the giant redwood sequoia trees in Muir Woods
Visit several top Napa or Sonoma wineries, with tastings included
Make a photo stop at the Golden Gate Bridge
Upgrade for a gourmet lunch to really complete the experinece
Itinerary
- 1Your San Francisco Wine Country Day Tour begins with a convenient pick-up from your San Francisco hotel. After a leisurely cruise through the City and across the Golden Gate Bridge on your way up to Napa and Sonoma Counties.
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Learn the colorful history of the Marin Headlands and hear from your guide why Coastal Redwoods are so special.
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You’ll enjoy an easy stroll through the ancient forest, filled with Coastal Redwoods, many as tall as 200 feet! After communing with nature on an unforgettable giant redwoods walk.
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You’ll hop back on board to finish your trip up the California coast to Napa County.
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Beginning the Wine Tasting Section of the Tour in Napa.
Your Wine Country tour begins with a Napa Valley wine tasting (subject to change based on availability). Here, you’ll be presented with a flight of wines hand-picked by the winemaker. You’ll learn about the winemaking process, and what makes the winery special as you sip and stroll through the vineyards. The wines you taste are generally not sold in stores, so be sure to stock up!
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Next, the tour brings you to Sonoma County.
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The historic Sonoma Plaza is filled with small, boutique shops and restaurants, catering to every taste. You can grab a bite in a restaurant, or take your food to go and enjoy your meal on the vast lawn surrounding the historic Sonoma City Hall.
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You also have the option of adding our gourmet lunch with a wine pairing at the Plaza Bistro, right there on the Sonoma Plaza.
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Drink in the stunning California Wine Country landscapes.
Get tips from your guide on how to taste wines like a real sommelier.
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Stroll the grounds and take photos among the vines, Learn how wine is made by industry experts, try several wines—add your favorites to your collection.
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Before rolling back into San Francisco, you’ll make one more photo stop (weather permitting).
What's Included
Local expert guide (English)
Hotel pickup and drop-off from most San Francisco hotels
Three wine tastings with engaging tours
One-hour stop in Muir Woods
Transportation by air-conditioned bus
Foreign language audios on demand
3-course lunch paired with wine at each course (if option selected)
What's not included
Muir Woods entrance fee ($15.00 per adult, ages 0-15 free)
Meals (unless lunch is selected)
Lunch for children is not included in rate and will need to be paid at restaurant. Children order a la carte. (Customer is responsible for payment on site)
Guide Gratuities
Notes
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
NOTE: Tastings are usually held at Ru Vango Winery, Mayo Family Winery and Jacuzzi Family Vineyard, but locations are subject to change, depending on availability.
You must have a valid ID showing you are 21 years old to participate in the wine tasting
If lunch upgrade is selected, your group will sit together for a table-side presentation of local wines paired with each expertly prepared course of California cuisine.
For hotel pickups, if your hotel is not listed, please select the Hilton Union Square at 333 O'Farrell Street (the meeting point is outside the Mason Street entrance).
Bring a child safety seat for kids under 8 or shorter than 4'9" (1.45m) for their safety
Exact destinations & itinerary may differ due to weather, road conditions, and the guide's discretion.
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Cancellation policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
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