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Sonoma Walking Food, Wine & History Tour
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419 Ratings
Sonoma
Embark on the #1 TripAdvisor rated Sonoma Food Tour and indulge in a culinary journey through the charming streets of Sonoma Plaza. Taste local cuisine, fine wines, and learn about Sonoma’s rich history and culture.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Sonoma - Come to Sonoma in the Wine Country to enjoy a Walking Food, Wine & History Tour
- Sonoma Food Tour - Enjoy our progressive lunch around the beautiful, historic Sonoma Plaza. All food, wine, cocktail and local guide are included. You will have so much fun on the tour and also meeting other guests who love food, wine & history!
- Depot Park Museum - Welcome guests and learn about the Italian & European immigration to Sonoma and the early wine industry
- Sonoma Plaza - Walk around the beautiful Sonoma Plaza while learning some history and architecture along the way
- Vella Cheese Company - Taste amazing locally-made cheeses and learn about the process of making the cheese
- Mission San Francisco Solano - Learn about the Spanish and Mexican heritage in Sonoma and the Missions in California
- Sonoma Barracks - Historic Barracks
- Raising of the Bear Flag - Learn where and how California became a state, the raising of the Bear Flag and some more history about the town of Sonoma
- Figone Olive Oil Company - Taste some amazing locally-made olive oils and balsamic vinegars
- Sebastiani Theatre - Sonoma’s Historic Theater founded by a local Italian
- Williams-Sonoma - Learn more about Chuck William famous original, heritage Williams Sonoma store
- Wine Country Chocolates - Stop by their local Sonoma Plaza tasting room for some delicious locally-made chocolate.
- Sonoma Valley - On the tour, your guide will give you recommendations of other things to do in the Sonoma Valley
What's Included
- All food, wine, and cocktail tastings included
- No additional wine tasting fees
- Wine Tasting & Wine Country Margarita
- 1.25-mile walking tour with stops
- Lunch included
- Friendly, local, experienced guide
- Portions equivalent to a lunch
- Enjoy Sonoma and California history
- Shopportunities along the way
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Additional Information
#1 TripAdvisor Rated Food Tour in Sonoma, California! See Sonoma Food Tour website for tickets and more available dates and times & DISCOUNTED PRICE
The Sonoma Food Tour is an immersive “lunch” journey through the charming streets of Sonoma Plaza. You’ll savor a diverse array of delights, from regional cuisine and California Mexican dishes to local favorites, cheeses, olive oil, chocolates, and fine wines. These delectable tastings are thoughtfully sourced from locally-owned establishments, providing a true taste of Sonoma’s culinary scene. As you explore Sonoma, you’ll also gain insights into its rich history, culture, and architecture, all while indulging in these mouthwatering selections. This 3-hour tour spans approximately 1.25 miles and offers tastings that constitute a satisfying lunch, and you’ll learn some interesting tidbits along the way.
NOTE: ALL FOOD, WINE, COCKTAIL, LOCAL GUIDE IS INCLUDED. There are not additional tasting fees.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Minimum drinking age is 21 years
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Gluten Free - We are not able to accommodate at all the stops
- Lactose Intolerant - We are not able to accommodate at all the stops
- Minimum of 4 guests needed to hold the tour. If there are less than 4 guests, the tour will have to be cancelled (sorry) and it will be cancelled “due to bad weather” since Viator does not provide an appropriate reason for the small tour operator to cancel the tour.
- Must be able to walk a mile with stops along the way
- Cork & Compass LLC dba Sonoma Food Tour
Location
270 1st St W
1st Street West
Meet at the DEPOT PARK MUSEUM (NOT THE DOWNTOWN PLAZA). Meet your tour guide at the steps of the train caboose between the Depot Museum Parking Lot (Free, All-Day Parking) and the Depot Museum. Please be there 5 minutes before the start of your tour.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(419 Ratings)
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B6370velisad
Sep 28, 2024
Great tour - We spent a wonderful day in Sonoma with the tour guide, Caroline. She was personable, attentive and knowledgeable. She provided a great mix of historical information, wine tasting and delicious foods. We had cheeses, wines, Mexican food and margaritas, ice cream and chocolates. We would (and will) highly recommend this tour to anyone coming to anyone coming to Sonoma.
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Arielrk7138sp
Sep 21, 2024
Sonoma Pride! - Caroline was a great tour guide! She shared her pride and love of all things Sonoma! History, Art, food, and wine! Most of all she genuinely cared about finding places for her group to check out on their own time. Great tour!
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Monkey
Sep 21, 2024
Great way to experience Sonoma! - The tour was great led by our tour guide Abby. A great way to experience Sonoma. There was a nice variety of food, drinking, history, and walking.
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Alieve58
Sep 15, 2024
Great tour! - Tour was great. Caroline was fantastic and our group of five couples meshed very well together. Highly recommend the tour and especially Caroline.
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Christian_b
Sep 15, 2024
A must do in Sonoma! - Our tour guide was amazing. She took us to great locations and shared plenty of additional recommendations.
It was a leisurely paced tour that covered a lot of history of the area and she answered so many extra questions. We all loved our tour!
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Jessica_g
Aug 27, 2024
Amazing experience with Caroline! - This was an absolutely awesome tour! We had a fantastic time and loved ALL the stops. It was wonderful to hear the history of Sonoma, taste local treats, and even visit a winery. We especially loved going to the Olive oil shop for a tasting! Caroline was a perfect tour guide!
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Annalucia_z
Aug 18, 2024
Must Do Tour! - Caroline was the most amazing tour guide, taking us through Sonoma and telling us history and fun facts of the area. I was impressed by the fun stops like cheese tasting, wine tasting, pastries and chocolate, and a restaurant stop with flavorful food and drinks. I would recommend this tour so much my mom, sister, and I enjoyed ourselves. As well as getting specific treatment for my mother’s dietary restrictions. Caroline made sure she was good to go!
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Emilie_a
Aug 13, 2024
Family! Fun! Fantastic Host - Caroline was a wonderful host and tour guide. The tour was educational. We learned about the history and gastronomy of Sonoma. The food and drinks we sampled were delicious. We were all full after.
Caroline was able to insert an extra stopping point: Figone Olive Oil. We sampled different olive oils and balsamic vinegar.
This is a must-do! Be camera ready!
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Davlon
Jul 29, 2024
Fun, informative and tasty! - My wife and I didn't quite know what to expect ahead of the tour, but upon our arrival we were greeted warmly by Caroline, a warm, smart and well informed tour guide that made Sonoma come to life in so many ways.
This is probably my 6th trip to Sonoma (we live 90 minutes away in San Mateo) and I had no idea there were so many layers to the history of the town and it's agricultural growth. Caroline shared stories of Sonoma's founders and the key individuals who oversaw it's growth going back to Spanish and Mexican and finally American oversight. We stopped for great food tastings and one wine tasting - all were delicious and contributed to our understanding of Sonoma.
Most of all, Caroline was someone we wished lived next door to us. She is kind, patient, thorough and she remains curious about all aspects of this city and region - the best kind of tour guide! Highly recommend this tour.
Pro tips: Be sure to get restaurant and shopping recommendations since they really know the ins and outs of the area. And arrive hungry since there will be ample sampling of food and drink along the way.
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Jill_g
Jul 27, 2024
Fall in love with Sonoma - Abby was a great guide! Met an amazing couple. So enjoyed the food, history and especially the company.
Thank you for making the trip very memorable
Tony and Jill
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