Travel from San Francisco to Napa with a Stop in Muir Woods
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, you’ll make a stop in Marin County at the Muir Woods National Monument.
There, 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, you’ll hop back on board to finish your trip up the California coast to Napa County.
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!
Further Exploring Wine Country in Sonoma County
Next, the tour brings you to Sonoma County, and the historic Sonoma Plaza. The 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. You also have the option of adding our gourmet lunch with a wine pairing at the Plaza Bistro, right there on the Sonoma Plaza. See your pairing options on our three-course lunch menu.
Get to Know Sonoma Wine Makers
After lunch, you’ll head deeper into Sonoma County to visit two more boutique wineries in Sonoma County. Here, you’ll get to know the winemakers and special features of the wines they are offering. If the 4-wine flight isn’t enough, you’ll have the option to purchase additional tastings and bottles. The wineries are able to ship to most states, so be sure to check with your host to see if wine can be shipped to you.
Finish with Sightseeing in San Francisco
After your last tasting, it’s time to head back to San Francisco. You’ll come back down historic El Camino Real on your way through Marin County, reflecting on the amazing day you just had! Before rolling back into San Francisco, you’ll make one more photo stop (weather permitting) at:
The Golden Gate Bridge, where you can take in the stunning views of the San Francisco skyline
The Legendary Alcatraz Island
The Marin Headlands
The Bay Bridge
Maybe even get a peek of the famous San Francisco fog as it rolls into the Bay. A perfect end to a perfect day.
Giant Redwoods & Wine Country Tour from San Francisco - Times Approximate
(11 hours approximately)
8:00-9:00 AM
●Cross the Golden Gate Bridge on your way to Muir Woods
●Learn the colorful history of the Marin
●Learnwhy Coastal Redwoods are so rare and special
9:00-10:15 AM
●Walk in the shadows of the 200-footancient growthRedwoods
●Explore nature trails as you observe giant ferns and moss-lined creeks
10:30-11:30 AM
●Drink in the stunning California Wine Country landscapes.
●Get tips from your guide on how to tastewines like a real sommelier
11:30-12:30 PM
●Stroll the grounds and take photos among the vines at the first winery
●Learn how wine is madeby the winemaker
●Tryseveral wines—add yourfavoritesto your collection
1:00 PM-2:30 PM
●Relax and enjoy lunchin the picturesque Sonoma wine country plaza
●If selected: enjoy optional gourmet food and wine pairing
●Browse dozens of quaint shops and historic buildings
2:30-4:30 PM
●Enjoy visits to two more family-owned boutique wineries
●Tour their vineyards, tastetheir wines
●Select a bottle to uncork at dinner tonight
4:30–6:00 PM
●Start the journey back to San Francisco.
●Photo stop with the Golden Gate Bridge, Pacific Ocean, and city skyline(weather permitting)
●Conclude the tour at your pickup location
*In areas with a high concentration of hotels you may be redirected to another hotel location that will allow us to streamline the pick-up and drop-off process in order to maximize the time spent on the tour.
**Stop dependent on weather and traffic conditions.
Expected Days of Operation:
January 2 - December 31 Closed: Thanksgiving November 23th, and Christmas Day December 25th
From Giants to Grapes: A Day of Wonders
What an incredible journey from towering redwoods to exquisite vineyards! Muir Woods' peaceful trails were awe-inspiring, and the wine tastings that followed were the cherry on top. The family-owned wineries in Sonoma offered such personal touches, making us feel like honored guests. That final photo stop with the Golden Gate Bridge was the perfect farewell gift from a flawless day!