What to do and see in Sonoma County, Sonoma County: The Best Day Trips from

March 12, 2022 Velvet Champine

Discover the best top things to do in Sonoma County, United States including 9 Hour Private Sonoma Zipline and Custom Wine Tour From San Francisco, Muir Woods with Napa & Sonoma Wine Tour + Alcatraz Tour & Aquarium Access, Small-Group Wine-Tasting Tour through North Sonoma County, 8-Hour Private Sonoma or Napa Wine Tour with Concierge Service, Private Wine Country Tour Including Professional Photographer, 8-Hour Custom Private Napa and Sonoma Wine Tour, Sonoma County Wine Tasting Tour, Private Elegant & Sophisticated Wine Food Pairing Experience from San Francisco, The Perfect Blend: Napa and Sonoma Combo Wine Tour from San Francisco, Viticulture with Charm: Sonoma Valley Wine Tour from San Francisco.
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1. 9 Hour Private Sonoma Zipline and Custom Wine Tour From San Francisco

Cardinal Transportation by Hansom
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Enjoy a full day of fun with your own chauffeur and executive black Sedan or SUV taking you from your hotel/residence in San Francisco to zip lining and Canopy Walk Tour in the forest of Sonoma followed by a custom wine tour experience of the Russian River and Sonoma county area. Your day starts with your assigned chauffeur arriving at your doorstep or hotel in San Francisco and whisking you away to Sonoma Valley to zip Line just East of the coastal mountains in the forests of Guernville. On the way to the zip line site, we are more than happy to stop off at the North point of the Golden Gate Bridge to take photographs of your group and the bridge!  Once finishing zip lining, your group is taken to up to a handful of Russian River's greater wineries with great food as well as complimentary (and contingent complimentary) wine tastings. Once finishing wine tastings for the day, your group will be driven back to your hotel/residence in San Francisco.

Inclusions: Available predetermined wine tour itineraries (Free wine tastings and Contingent free wine tastings), Pre-travel consultation to plan and customize your group's itinerary and tour experience, 1 bottle of red or white wine, Optional group photograph service on the northern end of the Golden Gate Bridge, Pickup and drop-off from hotels/residences within a 15-mile radius of San Francisco, Fuel surcharge, Bottled water

Exclusions: Lunch, zip line fees (ranging from $79-100 per person), Guide, Gratuities (standard 20% gratuity charged on total gross amount after trip completion), Additional time past the first 9 hours , Airport pickup, Tasting Fees at Wineries

Reviewed By BosDVII

Dean was an exceptional guide and facilitator of tastings. He was also a wealth of knowledge regarding the history of the area, as well as current events. His recommendations for food were sublime.

2. Muir Woods with Napa & Sonoma Wine Tour + Alcatraz Tour & Aquarium Access

Incredible Adventures
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On day one, taking the ferry to Alcatraz will afford you amazing views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Angel Island, Alcatraz Island, and the San Francisco city skyline from the north. When you land on the island, you’ll get a short history of Alcatraz, and then head up into the prison! On day two experience redwoods, hiking, and world-class wine in both Sonoma & Napa Valley. Experience all this and more on a day trip to Muir Woods and Sonoma wine country. Pass through the beautiful Marin Headlands on your way to Muir Woods National Monument, where you see some of the West’s most beautiful redwood trees. In the afternoon, relax in wine country, where you will enjoy wine tasting at a variety of fine California wineries. This full-day tour is a fun mixture of nature and culture.

Inclusions: Full-day Wine Tour, Tasting at 2 wineries, one in Napa and one in Sonoma., A variety of red, white, and dessert wines, Hotel pickup and drop-off on day two, Alcatraz Island Ferry Tour ($39.90 USD value)

Exclusions: Muir Woods - $15 entrance fees (16 years old & older), FREE (15 years old & under), Breakfast, lunch and dinner, Additional wine tastings

Reviewed By A7975XVstevenp

Great experience and sight seeing. Nice trails to hike! Our tour guide Mitch was amazing and helped provide a better experience for the tour.

3. Small-Group Wine-Tasting Tour through North Sonoma County

Platypus Wine Tours
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**During our high season, (May 1-November 14), this tour operates on Friday, Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays. Off-season (November 15-April 30), it operates on Fridays and Saturdays.  Join us on a full-day, small-group wine tour of the Spectacular North Sonoma County wine country! You’ll visit threer charming, back roads wineries and be served a picnic lunch in an idyllic winery setting. Your tour guide will tell fascinating stories and share many interesting tidbits about local history, culture and wine making. Our specialty is intimate, light hearted and truly memorable experiences. Your guide will set up a tasty picnic lunch for you at a picturesque winery. Once the tour concludes, you will be dropped off from where you were picked up.

Inclusions: 3 winery visits, Driver Tour Guide, Transport by small shuttle, Picnic lunch, Bottled water, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Lunch

Exclusions: Wine tasting fees ($15-$20 at each winery) per person, Gratuity for the guide (Suggested 15-20%) per person; Parties of 5 or more traveling together are considered a large party and will have a 15% gratuity charged for the tour guide at the end of the tour.

Reviewed By anthony p

excellent tour with an outstanding guide, Gary. Went to three small vineyards that we would have never found and enjoyed them all. Each one different and unique in their own way. After exploring some of the larger wineries on our own this was a good change.

4. 8-Hour Private Sonoma or Napa Wine Tour with Concierge Service

Wine Nation Tours
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Enjoy the Beauty of Napa Valley and Sonoma. Taste Best Wines , the region has to offer. We'll plan the day for you, based on your wine and personal preferences. We'll do our best to accommodate your requests and build most joyful itinerary for your group. - We are unable to list all of the wineries on Viator. We'll discuss your preferences during customization. - If you are unsure of which wineries to visit, there are predetermined lists of our top picks available, and we can accommodate your specific desired wine type. - ALL TRAVELERS MUST CALL SUPPLIER TO BEGIN THE CUSTOMIZATION OF THE TOUR. Usual pick up times available: from Sonoma , Napa as early as 9:30am from San Francisco as early as 8:30 am - Some of the wineries , we frequently visit are in Tour Details, below. However, each group is different and we will make sure your day in Wine Country spent with joy and pleasure.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Bottle of Champagne or Wine with Each Booking., Private transportation, Available predetermined wine tour itineraries , Pre-travel consultation to plan and customize your group's itinerary and tour experience, Free Pick up in South Central Sonoma Only , Napa and Marin County

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuity - Industry Standard 20%, Tastings at Wineries, Additional time past the first 8 hours , San Francisco Pick up and other areas - call for rate

Reviewed By zo_m995

Lonny was excellent! He was able to add some last minute reservations and recommend additional wineries. One of our faves was a place we weren’t planning to visit but he recommended. Friendly, great driver, go with the flow but professional.

5. Private Wine Country Tour Including Professional Photographer

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Our passion is creating Wine Country experiences you'll remember for a lifetime! Perfect for those wanting an idyllic Wine Country day...Couples, small groups, clients, newlyweds, and anyone about to ask the Big Question! We offer: - A custom itinerary that reflects your curiosity and tastes. - Private transportation in a luxury SUV. - Accompanied by a Professional Photographer. Local, connected and committed to your enjoyment, we support every aspect of your trip from start to finish. And along the way, our photographer captures those special moments you'll remember for years to come.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Snacks, Professional Photographer, 10 retouched/full resolution photographs are included in the price of the day. , Bottled water

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities, Tasting fees are not included.

Reviewed By U2535XNpatriciav

I can’t say enough about Dandy. She made choosing wineries to visit easily based on our likes/interests and knew her way around Napa & Sonoma very well. Dandy was our tour guide, listener, photographer and great person to hang out with throughout our tour. Dandy’s dining recommendations for after the tour and places to visit throughout our stay were excellent! She took amazing photos and captured beautiful moments. She’s attentive, creative & professional, I’d book her again in a heart beat!

6. 8-Hour Custom Private Napa and Sonoma Wine Tour

Wine Nation Tours
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Enjoy the Beauty of Napa Valley and Sonoma. Taste Best Wines , the region has to offer. We'll plan the day for you, based on your wine and personal preferences. We'll do our best to accommodate your requests and build most joyful itinerary for your group. - We are unable to list all of the wineries on Viator. We'll discuss your preferences during customization. - If you are unsure of which wineries to visit, there are predetermined lists of our top picks available, and we can accommodate your specific desired wine type. - Usual pick up times available: from Sonoma , Napa as early as 9:30am from San Francisco as early as 8:30 am - Some of the wineries , we frequently visit are in Tour Details, below. However, each group is different and we will make sure your day in Wine Country spent with joy and pleasure. ALL TRAVELERS MUST CALL SUPPLIER TO BEGIN THE CUSTOMIZATION OF THE TOUR.

Inclusions: Free Pick up in South-Central Sonoma only, Napa and Marin County, Pre-travel consultation to plan and customize your group's itinerary and tour experience, Available predetermined wine tour itineraries , Optional group photograph service on the northern end of the Golden Gate Bridge, Bottle of Champagne or Wine with Each Booking., Bottled water, Private transportation

Exclusions: Additional time past the first 8 hours , San Francisco Pick up and other areas - call for rate, Tastings at Wineries, Gratuity - Industry Standard 20% , Lunch

Reviewed By daniellelS1847KJ

We had such an amazing time on our 8 hour wine tour. Our driver was very knowledgeable of the area and help us set our itinerary ahead of time. We we’re able to visit 5 wineries and was not rushed at all. Couldn’t have asked for a better Concierge service!

7. Sonoma County Wine Tasting Tour

Sonoma Wine Rides
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Join us on one of our Sonoma County Wine Tasting Tours, we pride ourselves on giving exception service. We look forward to meeting you and sharing what Sonoma County has to offer. You will experience exceptional wine from three wineries. We limit this tour to a maximum of 8 guests at this time so we socially distance inside our spacious 15 passenger van. This tour will typically visit a different region each day, so no two tours will ever be the same. We pick up from Santa Rosa, Windsor, Healdsburg, Sebastopol, Rohnert Park or Cotati Charcuterie and bottled water is included in our tours. Pick up is included in the price of this tour. Your safety is our top priority. Face Coverings are required inside our vehicles. We will provide a personal bottle of hand sanitizer to each guest. The Charcuterie will be an individual portion for each guest. Get your group together and come join us.

Inclusions: Cheese and Crackers, Salami, Fruit. Bottled Water

Exclusions: Wine Tasting Fees, Gratuities

Reviewed By sydneynicoler

I took a trip to Sonoma with a group of friends as our first getaway after all getting vaccinated. Knowing absolutely nothing about all the different wineries in Sonoma, we knew we wanted to book a driver for our first day. Jason surpassed our expectations! He took us to 3 beautiful wineries and provided individually packed charcuterie for us to enjoy at one of the wineries. He also offered to take pictures and was very knowledgeable about the area. Would 100% recommend to anyone looking for a fun, relaxing way to winery-hop in Sonoma!

8. Private Elegant & Sophisticated Wine Food Pairing Experience from San Francisco

Golden Horizon Tours
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Choose quality over quantity - our goal is to exceed your expectation! 100% Local San Francisco Accredited & Established Business Since 2004 100% Glowing Feedback Including TripAdvisor, BBB + A rating & More 100% Peace of Mind; Hassle-Free Booking & Worry-Free Tour Packages 100% Trusted, Licensed and Bonded Local Tour Operator Since 2004 100% Tailor-Made Custom Tours & Freedom to Customize a La Carte Unique Itineraries & Lifetime 5-Star Experiences Guaranteed High Level & First-Class Services - No hidden Fees & Satisfaction Guaranteed Superior & Awards Including TripAdvisor, BBB A+ Rating, Gold Award of Business Credibility Trust + SF Travel & Convention Bureau Award & More Authentic Tour Experiences and Unique Destinations Unavailable Elsewhere Family-Friendly Tour Operator + Local Passionate & Fun-loving Multilingual Tour Guides Luxury Vehicles, Go Where You Want to Go & Travel at Your Pace High-Profile VIP Clients; Top Travel Custom Services Specialist

Inclusions: Fully private guided tours in luxury vehicles , parking, all taxes and pickup/drop off included , Complimentary pickup and drop off anywhere in downtown San Francisco, Fisherman’s Wharf, Presidio, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, Bottled water

Exclusions: Driver's gratuity (15%) other wine tasting fees, all optional fees or features not stated above

Reviewed By jpeek345

Mary McGarvey was our tour guide and we had very informed and fun trip from San Francisco to Big Sur, Carmel and ultimately Hearst Castle. Marys 'Janis Joplin-like' features (don't tell her I said that) only added to her excellent background info at all points. She seemed ready to regal us on any other stop that we could have chosen along the way. I learned so much from Mary as a representative of Golden Horizon Tours, her surrender to the field of "tour guide", her passionate knowledge of California but was especially impressed with getting to know the person behind it all. Sincerely, Jay-Justin Peek

9. The Perfect Blend: Napa and Sonoma Combo Wine Tour from San Francisco

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Discover the winemaking traditions of two of the greatest wine regions in the world on a full-day scenic tour from San Francisco. This tour through Napa and Sonoma valleys brings you to three boutique wineries. Sample four to six types of wine at each stop and learn all about these two regions and their wine-production history. Tasting fees at the three wineries are included. Hotel pick-up and drop-off provided from most hotels in San Francisco. Lunch is on your own at trendy Oxbow Public Market. Travel with a small group in luxury transportation, with a 14-passenger limit (8 during COVID-19).

Inclusions: Fully narrated tour with commentary, Wine tasting at three wineries, Water for the entire duration of tour, Gum, mints and suntan lotion, Hotel pickup and drop-off* (from most hotels in SF), Experienced Wine Country Tour Guide

Exclusions: Lunch at Oxbow Public Market in Napa, Additional wine tasting at Oxbow Public Market (optional), Gratuities

Reviewed By Payton S

AMAZING trip! So much fun and had a great guide who made it more fun! Definitely a must do when visiting this area!

10. Viticulture with Charm: Sonoma Valley Wine Tour from San Francisco

Green Dream Tours
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Join a full-day Sonoma Valley wine tasting tour and visit some of Sonoma’s finest wineries with a knowledgeable guide. You’ll learn about the winemaking process at three boutique wineries, stopping at the Golden Gate Bridge for magnificent views along the way. Lunch is on your own at historic Sonoma Square. The Spanish-style plaza features a variety of restaurants for all budgets, fun stores, ice cream shops and tasting rooms. The tasting fees at the three wineries are included! Round-trip hotel transport by mini-bus with narration on San Francisco history. Numbers are limited to 14 (8 during COVID-19) to ensure a personalized experience on this small-group tour.

Inclusions: Fully narrated tour with commentary, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Wine tasting at 3 wineries, Chocolate and cheese tasting options in downtown Sonoma, Gum, mints and suntan lotion, Water for the entire duration of tour, Experienced Wine Country Tour Guide

Exclusions: Gratuities, Lunch

Reviewed By ZebraCrossing1

Had a great time. Convenient pick up from downtown hotel. Jefferey was our guide and he was great. He was knowledgeable, entertaining, and fun. Covid protocols were followed on the trip, which was great. The 3 wineries visited all had their own unique characteristics and distinct wines. Fully enjoyed the tour and Jeffery. PS: Jeffery takes great pics too!

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