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Muir Woods & Wine Country: Award-Winning Combo Tour
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3,210 Ratings
San Francisco
Experience the best of California with a morning stroll through Muir Woods and an afternoon of exclusive winery experiences in Napa and Sonoma Valleys. Indulge in a three-course food experience on historic Sonoma plaza.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- San Francisco Bay - Your 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.
- Marin Headlands - Learn the colorful history of the Marin Headlands and hear from your guide why Coastal Redwoods are so special.
- Muir Woods National Monument - 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.
- Napa Valley - You’ll hop back on board to finish your trip up the California coast to Napa County.
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Ru Vango Winery - 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! - Sonoma Valley - Next, the tour brings you to Sonoma County.
- Sonoma Plaza - 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.
- The Plaza Bistro - 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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Mayo Family Winery - Drink in the stunning California Wine Country landscapes.
Get tips from your guide on how to taste wines like a real sommelier. - Jacuzzi Family Vineyards - 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.
- Golden Gate Bridge - 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
- Free unique geo-based audio guides in 8 languages
- 3-course lunch paired with wine at each course (if option selected)
What's Not Included
- Muir Woods Admission (if option selected)
- 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)
Additional Information
Be doubly delighted in this award-winning combo tour by a morning stroll through an ancient redwood forest and an afternoon of exclusive winery experiences in California’s Napa and Sonoma Valleys. Relax and enjoy spirited education and demonstrations by winemakers It’s the only Woods & Wine tour to include three wine tasting fees. Guaranteed departures 365 days a year.
The tour offers the option of taking your Wine Country and Redwoods Tour experience to the next level by indulging in an exclusive three-course food and wine pairing experience on historic Sonoma Plaza.
- 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.
Location
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
O'Farrell Street
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Cameron_p
Aug 2, 2024
Worthwhile Experience - This was such a worthwhile experience! Our guide, Don, was awesome and each winery was beautiful and informative. We did opt for the optional lunch, but we agreed it wasn’t worth it (the food was good and convenient but not worth the price). We highly recommend!
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Jeffrey_l
Jul 28, 2024
A Good Day Trip - Trip was well organized and our tour guide Dustin AKA Big D filled in details and information regarding the various activities that were planned. The guides at the vineyards were awesome! We learned a lot about wine and the different processes needed to produce the many varieties of wine. Muir Woods is majestic.
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Iris_s
Jul 28, 2024
Its a MUST tour for anyone visiting California! - This tour was excellent. Doug, our tour guide, was very knowledgeable and shared a wealth of information about California and the wineries. We had a great time! We started by visiting Muir Woods. Then we enjoyed a well-prepared VIP lunch and concluded the day by visiting 3 wineries. Each winery provided a different experience. It’s a great tour and I would recommend it to anyone. Note: There are a lot of stops to provide picture opportunities. Walking shoes or tennis shoes with a light jacket are recommended.
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Angelica_s
Jul 27, 2024
Exceeded Expectations! - This tour was all-inclusive for me. Thanks to the pickup stops of other guests, I was given a great introduction to San Francisco's popular and important landmark areas and sights. Muir Woods and the wineries were awesome! Doug our driver and tour guide was a wealth of information the whole journey. I was little under the weather and wished I was feeling better to really absorb his great knowledge but grateful for his insights. I also appreciated his safety first approach, courtesy demeanor, and ensured we had a fulfilling trip. Thank you!
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Michelle_s
Jul 26, 2024
Wonderful experience - We had a wonderful experience on our tour! Don was extremely knowledgeable about the whole area. We learned a lot!
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558jaredw
Jul 25, 2024
Great Wine Country Day Trip - We had a great time on this tour. Muir Woods was gorgeous, each of the three wineries were lovely and the workers were extremely friendly. Stopping in Sonoma for lunch was great with different options to choose from and we also stopped at the Golden Gate Bridge on the way back. Our tour guide Don was amazing, extremely knowledgeable, had lots of interesting stories and was very friendly.
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Jeanmarc_d
Jul 25, 2024
Excellent tour - Recommend this tour hands down. Visit to three small family vineyards producing quality wines in small quantities. Great variety and sélection throughout the day. Took the bistro lunch with another 3 wines. Good food, good wines, and an entertaining driver with lots of knowledge and anecdotes of the area. Pick up was well described and tour was pretty much on time with a full 11 hour day. Our first stop at Muir Woods was (too) short (1h) but so interesting. Actually, could have spent more time at each stop. In retrospect it was like a cruise voyage… quick hops. Driver was very vigilant and cautious. I didn’t believe I would enjoy such a bus tour, but everything was well done.
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Gloria_b
Jul 25, 2024
Great Tour - Muir Woods was magic! We could have spent the day there, and I am NOT an outdoorsy person!
We got a good group, the driver was fun and informative, the gourmet meal was delicious, and I learned a lot about wine making! Great trip!
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Scott_s
Jul 23, 2024
Great tour, great wine, worth the price. - Our tour guide Kimmy made our experience positive and fun. She made every effort to maximize out limited time at all of our stops. She provided important information prior to each stop so we could hit the ground running and did not have to waste time figuring out where to go for the best pictures, where to pay for entry fees, or where the restrooms or gift shops were. The 3 wineries we visited were unique and interesting with fascinating stories, and the wines were delicious. It was a day well spent and worth the price.
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Elizabeth_f
Jul 31, 2024
Good itinerary, great guide, bumpy ride - Loved this itinerary! Starting your day in Muir Woods is a beautiful thing. Be prepared for a long, eventful, amazing day. Our guide, Dustin, was helpful and fun while also keeping us on track to be home before 7. (We had some wanderers in the group.) Reading all the tour info ahead of time also helped. For example, dressing in layers is not an idle suggestion.
The bus had some good features like the large windows so that you could see the bay views regardless of where you were sitting. But maybe some suspension upgrade though? The bounces were pretty significant. Be careful if you're drinking anything hot - even in a travel mug.
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