Napa and Sonoma Wine Country Full-Day Tour from San Francisco
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Napa and Sonoma Wine Country Full-Day Tour from San Francisco
By Gray Line San Francisco
This Northern California Wine Country tour from San Francisco eliminates the hassle of arguing over who is the designated driver for the trip. Stop at various wineries in Napa and Sonoma and ride safely in an air-conditioned coach with reclining seats. You even have time at Sonoma Square Plaza to eat lunch at your own expense.
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Ages 0-99, max of 45 per group
Duration: 9h
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Highlights
- Pre-book this Northern California Wine Country tour, and avoid driving
- Go behind the scenes at local wineries to learn about winemaking
- All wine-tasting fees are included with tour price
- Taste wine at some of the country’s most recognized wineries
- Enjoy free time for a lunch break (own expense) at Sonoma Square Plaza or Yountville
- Transport by air-conditioned motor-coach
- Certified professional Driver Tour Guide
- Winery and vineyard tours
- Wine-tastings fees at 3 wineries
- Choose from two departure locations in San Francisco: Fisherman's Wharf or Union Square
- Entry/Admission - B.R. Cohn Winery
- Entry/Admission - Roche Winery
- Entry/Admission - Madonna Estate
What's not included- Gratuities
- Additional food and drinks, unless specified
- No Hotel Pick-ups or Drop offs (Pick up from 2 departure zones only)
- Entry/Admission - Sonoma Plaza
- Get picked up at a central spot in San Francisco. Once you board your luxury coach bus, sit back and relax on the reclining seats. Pass over the Golden Gate Bridge on your way to your first stop in Sonoma, Viansa Sonoma Winery. Your guide tells you all about the area’s history as you make the drive. At Viansa Sonoma Winery, taste its wines and take in stunning views of the vineyard. Next up is Roche Winery. Enjoy time in their tasting plaza, hearing stories about this family-run winery. Afterward, take a break at Sonoma Square Plaza to snag lunch (at your own expense) before heading over to Madonna Estate Winery in Napa, where you do a wine tasting and also learn about their winemaking process. On your way back to San Francisco, stop to take photos at the Golden Gate Bridge before getting dropped off at Fisherman’s Wharf or Union Square. Please note: Depending on the day of your tour, the order of the wineries you visit as well as which wineries you visit could change depending on availability and other determining factors.
- Departure details
- 478 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA Union Square Departure Location 478 Post St. Encore Cafe is next door. The bus will board from directly across the street. Arrive by 8:25 AM to check-in Bus Departs at 8:40 AM
- 2805 Leavenworth St, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA Gray Line Fisherman’s Wharf Departure Location 2805 Leavenworth St. Bay City Bike Rentals & Tours is across the street (blue canopy). The Bus will board just in front. Arrive by 8:45 AM to check-in Bus Departs at 9:00 AM
Return details- Returns to original departure point
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 2660SFOWIN- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Minimum age for wine tasting is 21 years.
- Please note: Depending on the day of your tour, the order of the wineries you visit, as well as which wineries you visit could change depending on availability and other determining factors. Please see tour description as an example of a typical itinerary, your wine tour will include a visit to 3 of the following wineries: BR-Cohn, Roche, Madonna Estate, Ru-Vango or Muscardini
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 45 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- What you can expect during your visit
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Community- Safety precautions are provided by the property and are not checked by Tripadvisor for accuracy.
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- How much is Napa and Sonoma Wine Country Full-Day Tour from San Francisco?
- Napa and Sonoma Wine Country Full-Day Tour from San Francisco price starts from ₱8,096.95. Discover and book Napa and Sonoma Wine Country Full-Day Tour from San Francisco on Tripadvisor
- What is the Napa and Sonoma Wine Country Full-Day Tour from San Francisco cancellation policy?
- Napa and Sonoma Wine Country Full-Day Tour from San Francisco cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Discover and book Napa and Sonoma Wine Country Full-Day Tour from San Francisco on Tripadvisor
- Which company provides Napa and Sonoma Wine Country Full-Day Tour from San Francisco?
- Napa and Sonoma Wine Country Full-Day Tour from San Francisco is hosted by Gray Line San Francisco. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact Gray Line San Francisco on Tripadvisor. Discover and book Napa and Sonoma Wine Country Full-Day Tour from San Francisco on Tripadvisor
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 2660SFOWIN
Itinerary
- You’ll have 2 starting optionsSee departure details
- Pass bySan Francisco BayGolden Gate Bridge
- 1B.R. Cohn WineryStop: 75 minutes - Admission includedSee details
- 2Roche WineryStop: 75 minutes - Admission includedSee details
- 3Sonoma PlazaStop: 90 minutes - Admission excludedSee detailsPass byNapa Valley
- 4Madonna EstateStop: 60 minutes - Admission includedSee details
- 5Golden Gate BridgeStop: 15 minutesSee details
- You'll return to the starting point
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Susan M
2 contributions
Jan 2023
Drink. Don't drive. The idea of doing a scheduled tour was a last-minute decision as we originally planned on renting and driving as we had been thinking about visiting other wineries.
Our driver, Danny, was engaging and funny. His knowledge of the history of each city/town was entertaining and formative, even though English isn't his first language and some words were difficult to understand. I wasn't planning on learning history along the way.
We visited three wineries, and apparently the schedule changes. During this trip, we visited Roche, Madonna and BR Cohen.
As we crossed the Golden Gate Bridge, we stopped for photos. It was a sunny, beautiful day. then continued on to our first stop: Roche. Our winery guide, Natalie, was awesome and her fellow pourers were very generous. As our first stop, I learned more about the climate and soil, and how it affected the grapes. The 2021 Chardonnay Carneros converted me to Chardonnay. Also pleasantly surprised with my new love of Pinot Noir.
Madonna was next, and no ... there's no connection to the Madonna (lol). Our guide, Barry, spent time teaching us tips on how to experience wine from the start. Here, I was surprised by the red Zin. Pinot Noir was still a stand out for me. One winery guide, who also was the pourer, which meant lighter pours.*
Lunch was in Sonoma Plaza, where I've been and had been hoping to get back to The Girl and the Fig. What we didn't plan on was the need for reservations. We did find a tapas place, Tasca Tasca, that could seat us and was the perfect pairing for the wine consumed already. After lunch, we "popped" in next door at Sigh, a champagne and sparkling bar, for frozen drinks to enjoy as dessert.
Last stop was BR Cohen, fun to learn that he was the manager of the Doobie Brothers. The wine was really good, but there was one guide who also poured, which is harder for a large group.* The winery is a beautiful space.
*Other reviews have acknowledged lighter pours at various locations, BUT when you put the day into perspective, we drank a lot of wine for the price point. I was glad we had a driver to fully enjoy the experience.
Our driver, Danny, was engaging and funny. His knowledge of the history of each city/town was entertaining and formative, even though English isn't his first language and some words were difficult to understand. I wasn't planning on learning history along the way.
We visited three wineries, and apparently the schedule changes. During this trip, we visited Roche, Madonna and BR Cohen.
As we crossed the Golden Gate Bridge, we stopped for photos. It was a sunny, beautiful day. then continued on to our first stop: Roche. Our winery guide, Natalie, was awesome and her fellow pourers were very generous. As our first stop, I learned more about the climate and soil, and how it affected the grapes. The 2021 Chardonnay Carneros converted me to Chardonnay. Also pleasantly surprised with my new love of Pinot Noir.
Madonna was next, and no ... there's no connection to the Madonna (lol). Our guide, Barry, spent time teaching us tips on how to experience wine from the start. Here, I was surprised by the red Zin. Pinot Noir was still a stand out for me. One winery guide, who also was the pourer, which meant lighter pours.*
Lunch was in Sonoma Plaza, where I've been and had been hoping to get back to The Girl and the Fig. What we didn't plan on was the need for reservations. We did find a tapas place, Tasca Tasca, that could seat us and was the perfect pairing for the wine consumed already. After lunch, we "popped" in next door at Sigh, a champagne and sparkling bar, for frozen drinks to enjoy as dessert.
Last stop was BR Cohen, fun to learn that he was the manager of the Doobie Brothers. The wine was really good, but there was one guide who also poured, which is harder for a large group.* The winery is a beautiful space.
*Other reviews have acknowledged lighter pours at various locations, BUT when you put the day into perspective, we drank a lot of wine for the price point. I was glad we had a driver to fully enjoy the experience.
Written 23 January 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Amanda M
Dear R2472TS,
It is not every day that we receive such a detailed review! Thank you for sharing your experience with us and giving a 5-star to our Napa and Sonoma Wine Country Tour.
Thanks for the kind words about our tour guide, Danilo. Our team works really hard to give you the best experience.
Thank you also for choosing Gray Line.
We hope to serve you again soon!
Written 24 January 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Prath D
8 contributions
Sep 2022
Great tour! Greg was very professional and provided a lot of great information. We went to three great wineries, Roche, Madonna Estates, and BR Cohn. Each was uniquely different and each was fun in its own way. (Don't wait to order wines - get them when you like them or you'll miss out waiting for a better wine!)
We never felt rushed during the tour - we had plenty of time to listen to folks at each winery and also look around the vineyards and shops. Lunch was an hour and a half at Sonoma Plaza. We ate a full meal at a cute Mexican restaurant and still had time to walk around a bit before it was time to leave.
Overall, would recommend this to anyone who wants to visit Napa and Sonoma and does't want to shell out a thousand dollars for a private tour. The bus was comfortable, the drive was smooth, the information was engaging and not excessive. The wines were unique and wide-ranging, so you're likely to find something you like. The scenery, including the stop of the Golden Gate Vista point are indescribable.
If you're lucky enough to have Greg as your guide, you'll be coming home happy (and probably a bit tipsy!).
We never felt rushed during the tour - we had plenty of time to listen to folks at each winery and also look around the vineyards and shops. Lunch was an hour and a half at Sonoma Plaza. We ate a full meal at a cute Mexican restaurant and still had time to walk around a bit before it was time to leave.
Overall, would recommend this to anyone who wants to visit Napa and Sonoma and does't want to shell out a thousand dollars for a private tour. The bus was comfortable, the drive was smooth, the information was engaging and not excessive. The wines were unique and wide-ranging, so you're likely to find something you like. The scenery, including the stop of the Golden Gate Vista point are indescribable.
If you're lucky enough to have Greg as your guide, you'll be coming home happy (and probably a bit tipsy!).
Written 18 September 2022
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Amanda M
Dear Prathde,
We are so happy that you had a great time with us. it is not every day that we receive feedback as detailed and thoughtful as yours. But trust us when we say that it does not go unnoticed. Your comment has given us valuable insight into the services that we provide at Napa and Sonoma Wine Country. We sincerely thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us.
We hope to serve you again soon.
Written 20 September 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Ria
York, UK19 contributions
This was an excellent tour. Our bus driver Greg was amazing, what a lovely, intelligent and helpful guy.
Our first stop was at the Roche winery. AMAZING wines. Great new modern vineyard, shows you how the wine is made and we had the blonde women that owns it give us a talk and she was fabulous! She was funny, relaxed and didn’t pressure you into buying the wines, but funny I think nearly everyone on the bus bought one or two, including us.
All the wines were top class. Views were super and the host was excellent. The wine portions were very generous!
The Madonna winery was the second. A complete waste of time out the day. Much have preferred more time at Roche or b.R coney. The wines weren’t great, they take you into the barrel room and basically shut you in there to talk, then take you into the gift shop to stand in and drink. That’s it! No good view, quite run down. Spoke to a lot of the people on the tour and everyone one “ definitely could have done without that one, it was pointless”
Apparently from a local, it’s very cheap for the company to go there so that’s why they take you, to fill the day type thing.
B.R Coney was the last. The most amazing place you’ll go too. Serious views for photo opportunities. It’s outstanding the place!! However the wines are average again, and the womens speech was literally a sales pitch to get you to become a member, she wasn’t interesting or informative at all. But the view totally makes up for it and we loved it just for that!
Bus driver takes you through sonoma and it’s so beautiful it’s like something out of a movie. And his recommendations for food were great.
You should definitely book this as it’s a great experience and a wonderful day!
Our first stop was at the Roche winery. AMAZING wines. Great new modern vineyard, shows you how the wine is made and we had the blonde women that owns it give us a talk and she was fabulous! She was funny, relaxed and didn’t pressure you into buying the wines, but funny I think nearly everyone on the bus bought one or two, including us.
All the wines were top class. Views were super and the host was excellent. The wine portions were very generous!
The Madonna winery was the second. A complete waste of time out the day. Much have preferred more time at Roche or b.R coney. The wines weren’t great, they take you into the barrel room and basically shut you in there to talk, then take you into the gift shop to stand in and drink. That’s it! No good view, quite run down. Spoke to a lot of the people on the tour and everyone one “ definitely could have done without that one, it was pointless”
Apparently from a local, it’s very cheap for the company to go there so that’s why they take you, to fill the day type thing.
B.R Coney was the last. The most amazing place you’ll go too. Serious views for photo opportunities. It’s outstanding the place!! However the wines are average again, and the womens speech was literally a sales pitch to get you to become a member, she wasn’t interesting or informative at all. But the view totally makes up for it and we loved it just for that!
Bus driver takes you through sonoma and it’s so beautiful it’s like something out of a movie. And his recommendations for food were great.
You should definitely book this as it’s a great experience and a wonderful day!
Written 18 September 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Amanda M
Dear Meand,
We’re so happy to hear you had a great experience at Napa and Sonoma Wine Country.
It was a pleasure serving you. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback and being so open with us.
We hope you'll come and see us again soon!
Written 20 September 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Mrs. Kelly
13 contributions
I’ve been on other wine tours before. I didn’t enjoy this one much. This one included 3 rushed tastings, and a 2 hour lunch at your own expense. Didn’t get much education on the drive to/from, any education we did get was about the city of SF itself, not wine. We were also educated by our driver on how tipping him is basically mandatory if you’re a polite person. The latter section of the drive had a 15 minute rant about how we should book another tour with the company. The tour felt rushed and money oriented. Also the seats on the bus were so closely packed I felt claustrophobic.
Written 7 October 2022
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Amanda M
Dear Customer,
I’m sorry to hear about your disappointing experience with us. It’s always our intention to provide great customer service and useful, transparent advice. Please accept our sincerest apologies that we didn’t live up to your expectations on this occasion.
Sincerely,
Gray Line.
Written 11 October 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Archelle T
2 contributions
Oct 2021
UPDATED: (I've included my original review below)
To preface, we booked this tour for 14 people. At no point during our booking was it made an issue that this tour would perhaps not be the best fit a larger group . While I understand the difficulties in managing the volume level of any group larger than six, I will say that I have been in situations where the matter as been handled with grace. For example, when we received our initial noise-complaint the tour guide said, "can you all be quiet so other can hear what the h** is going on?" This was the first attempt to communicate with my party, and I will say it was harsh given the tone in which it was delivered. However, after a later conversation with the tour guide and throughout the day, the environment grew less hostile.
Look. I understand that everyone "paid good money" to take the tour; however, at no point in time did we present as uncompromising nor were we unwilling to adjust our volume. We were keen on managing our volume when appropriate. I find it unsettling that Gray Line would have a representative of the company suggest otherwise and urge me to strongly reconsider an honest review.
Although criticisms may not always be well-received, reviews are meant to be subjective, and I will say, as the subject writhing this review, there were moments early on during the tour where we did experience micro-aggressive behavior, but that did not impede us from enjoying the rest of our day. I would love to leave a higher rating, but unfortunately, there were enough shortcomings yesterday for me to leave a lower rating.
Overall, great tour and wonderful way to explore wine country! Met some lovely folks yesterday (tour guide and driver included, and I mean that sincerely). Highly recommend as a fun day trip.
Original Review:
This tour is very micro aggressive and internationally undercuts people of color. My friends and I (14 Black people) went on a tour and the tour guide insinuated that simply because we were conversing among one another, we were disrupting the tour for those who had paid “good money to be here.” I find It very offensive That she would surmise that my friends and I did not. Otherwise, great day, tour guides need some work.
To preface, we booked this tour for 14 people. At no point during our booking was it made an issue that this tour would perhaps not be the best fit a larger group . While I understand the difficulties in managing the volume level of any group larger than six, I will say that I have been in situations where the matter as been handled with grace. For example, when we received our initial noise-complaint the tour guide said, "can you all be quiet so other can hear what the h** is going on?" This was the first attempt to communicate with my party, and I will say it was harsh given the tone in which it was delivered. However, after a later conversation with the tour guide and throughout the day, the environment grew less hostile.
Look. I understand that everyone "paid good money" to take the tour; however, at no point in time did we present as uncompromising nor were we unwilling to adjust our volume. We were keen on managing our volume when appropriate. I find it unsettling that Gray Line would have a representative of the company suggest otherwise and urge me to strongly reconsider an honest review.
Although criticisms may not always be well-received, reviews are meant to be subjective, and I will say, as the subject writhing this review, there were moments early on during the tour where we did experience micro-aggressive behavior, but that did not impede us from enjoying the rest of our day. I would love to leave a higher rating, but unfortunately, there were enough shortcomings yesterday for me to leave a lower rating.
Overall, great tour and wonderful way to explore wine country! Met some lovely folks yesterday (tour guide and driver included, and I mean that sincerely). Highly recommend as a fun day trip.
Original Review:
This tour is very micro aggressive and internationally undercuts people of color. My friends and I (14 Black people) went on a tour and the tour guide insinuated that simply because we were conversing among one another, we were disrupting the tour for those who had paid “good money to be here.” I find It very offensive That she would surmise that my friends and I did not. Otherwise, great day, tour guides need some work.
Written 10 October 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
GrayLineSFO
Hello Archellete,
Thanks for your review and for amending the accusation of being hostile to black people. This was the only portion of your review that we asked to be reconsidered, and it is clear that you understood it in this way as well, based on your amendment.
Our tour is open to different group sizes as long as the behavior does not disturb the experience of the other customers that join the tour. Unfortunately in your case, we received complaints from 4 different members in your tour.
On the other hand, I appreciate that you rate the tour as great and a wonderful way to explore the wine country.
Regards
Xavier
General Manager
Gray Line San Francisco
Written 11 October 2021
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Marsha S
Lee's Summit, MO17 contributions
We have always enjoyed touring w/ Gray Line as one way to learn about the area…it’s history, culture, people, architecture, etc. This was a full day tour that our bus driver made seem shorter as he informed us of all sorts of history along the way. Greg was quite knowledgeable having done this for multiple years and has lived in the area even longer. His command of the history, people who help shape the early years of San Francisco, and personality made our trip so very relaxing and enjoyable. His driving skills were professional and competent - we always felt safe. He was also helpful w/ suggestions for lunch locations in Sonoma. He informed us of both the “upper crust” restaurants as well as a variety of lower priced but tasty restaurants that offered nice choices offering multicultural tastes to keep everyone happy and fed. He used his background knowledge of the three wineries we visited as well as the actual agriculture skills and information necessary to develop healthy vineyards.
Keep up the excellent work Gray Line - and GREG!
Keep up the excellent work Gray Line - and GREG!
Written 10 December 2022
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Amanda M
Dear Marsha,
It is not every day that we receive such a detailed review. Thank you for sharing your experience on our tour of Napa and Sonoma Wine Country.
Your review made our day!!
Thank you for the kind words about our driver, Greg. Our team works hard to give our customers the best experience.
We hope to serve you again soon.
Written 12 December 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Brandys S
Atlanta, GA9 contributions
Nov 2022 • Couples
Denello was out bus driver & tour guide and he was awesome. He had some corny dad jokes but they still made me giggle. He is very knowledgeable and passionate about the history of San Fran, Sonoma & Napa Valley. He provided great info about the wineries. The 3 wineries we attending were great for a first timer . Ru Vango Winery was a nice starting winery got to taste 3 wines, Madonna Estate was AMAZING…they provided history and was able to see where they ferment the wine.. tasted 4 wines .. was so good, purchase 2 bottles , last was BR Cohn has a great property and lots of history ..tasted 4 wines … definitely recommend this tour and this company . Bus was clean and comfortable . We stopped at the Golden Gate Bridge & had lunch in Sonoma square where we got so amazing chocolate from Wine Country chocolates
Written 9 November 2022
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Amanda M
Dear Brandy,
We really appreciate the time you took to write such a detailed review!
We are happy to see that you had a great time in Napa and Sonoma Wine Country.
Our whole team works very hard to keep our customers happy, but we can only do it thanks to amazing customers like you.
We hope to serve you again soon.
Written 10 November 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
MooseMeanderings
Calgary, Canada62 contributions
Had a lovely day on the tour bus. We experience great service right from booking to being dropped off back in San Francisco. Had a good idea of what type of wine tour it would be for the tour description (ie. a bigger group, seeing a few wineries that were mentioned so looked them up and thought it was a pretty nice varied selection of wineries) so knew we wouldn’t be able to spend a lot of time at each one. It was great for an introduction to the area. Perhaps next time will stay in Sonoma or Napa and hire a driver to get a different experience. Our driver Greg gave exceptional service with interesting tidbits about the San Francisco area, the wine country area we were visiting and the specific wineries. Also gave some suggestions for where to eat. Small negative was that there was no bottled water given which would have been appreciated as drinking wine in the hot sun was a bit dehydrating! Didn’t think to ask, however. Would not hesitate to recommend the tour!
Written 16 May 2022
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GrayLineSFO
Hello MackMoose
Thank you for taking the time to write your lovely review on our Napa and Sonoma Winery tour.
I am glad to learn you enjoyed our selection of wineries and thank you for your kind comments about our guide Greg performance!
Hope to see you soon for another great experience,
Ignacio
Gray Line San Francisco
Written 23 May 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Thuy An H
46 contributions
Jul 2022
Our driver was friendly, funny, and persistent (his mic was going in and out, but he kept trying). Our first stop at B.R. Cohn was great! The tasting, the staff, the winery itself. However, the last two were very lackluster - Muscardini and Ru Vango. Their wines were not good, and I felt that they were a waste of money and time. I wish all three were comparable to B.R. Cohn.
Written 5 August 2022
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Amanda M
Dear Thuyanh,
It was great to hear that you enjoyed Napa and Sonoma Wine Country. We really appreciate your detailed review.
Thank you also for your feedback highlighting where we can do better. We appreciate hearing about your experience and your thoughts about the other two wineries. Your comments are really helpful in highlighting opportunities to improve our service even further and your recommendations are being addressed internally.
We hope to welcome you back again soon!
Written 2 September 2022
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Brian L
1 contribution
Mar 2023
Greg was out driver/tour guide and was a phenomenal speaker and is very knowledgeable about the San Fran area along with all the wineries we visited. It was well organized and had plenty of time to go to restrooms and never felt rushed. The pickup locations were easy to get to and very central.
The first two wineries, Roche and Madonna were great. Small compared to the huge wineries but very warm and welcoming. The last winery; B.R. Cohn, was very snobby and they seemed annoyed that we were there.
It's not fault to the tour company, but some of the people on our tour were just plain disrespectful and obnoxious. Figured that would be the case with a wine tour, but maybe a good idea for the tour guide to remind us to be respectfully and at least a little classy?
Again, the tour itself was great though, would recommend, knowing you are rolling the dice with your fellow tourists.
The first two wineries, Roche and Madonna were great. Small compared to the huge wineries but very warm and welcoming. The last winery; B.R. Cohn, was very snobby and they seemed annoyed that we were there.
It's not fault to the tour company, but some of the people on our tour were just plain disrespectful and obnoxious. Figured that would be the case with a wine tour, but maybe a good idea for the tour guide to remind us to be respectfully and at least a little classy?
Again, the tour itself was great though, would recommend, knowing you are rolling the dice with your fellow tourists.
Written 10 March 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Amanda M
Dear I9407KT,
We would like to thank you for sharing your feedback with us and we are glad to see that you enjoyed our Napa and Sonoma Wine Country Tour.
We are sorry if you felt uncomfortable because some customers weren't behaving accordingly. We shared your feedback with our team.
We hope to serve you again soon!
Written 10 March 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
richieOz
Edinburgh, UK46 contributions
Is this suitable to do travelling solo?
256lorrainev
United States10 contributions
Yes.....absolutely.
Is there a bathroom/toilet on the actual bus?
Jacko'sWife
Alberta, Canada37 contributions
There is however I didn't sew anyone use it. There are washrooms at all winery stops.
Is this refundable? It's saying refundable but it turns out non-refundable in check-out page.
LivinglifeinPA
Allentown, PA819 contributions
I thought that it was refundable if cancelled 48 hours prior to the tour.......but perhaps that might have changed???
Valentina Flores
2 contributions
Is there a cellphone so I can be in touch? I have some questions
Emily S
1 contribution
What if we have non drinkers in our group. Is there a discounted price for them to still participate?
Do you require vaccination?
Penny Brown
El Paso, TX19 contributions
Not the tour we took but that was a year ago
What is the pick up time?
Morgan C
3 contributions
8:40 am from union station
Can 17 years olds go in the tour without tasting wine?
Sheena E
10 contributions
Yes! A baby was on our tour!
