6 Wine Tastings in San Francisco to Build a Day Around

1.Napa and Sonoma Wine Country Full-Day Tour from San Francisco

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,455 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $165Our pick

Ride from San Francisco across the Golden Gate Bridge to three Napa and Sonoma wineries. Taste at Roche, Artesa, Madonna Estate, or scheduled substitutes, enjoy Sonoma Plaza, and hear local history from guides such as Don, Thomas, or George.

“This wine tour was phenomenal from start to finish! We went as a group to celebrate a friend’s birthday, and it exceeded every expectation. The three wineries were excellent, with generous tastings and beautiful experiences at each stop. Our tour guide, Thomas, was outstanding—professional, engaging, and incredibly knowledgeable about the wineries and their history. Everything was perfectly organized. This tour is an absolute must-do and worth every minute. Highly recommend! 🍷✨”

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2.San Francisco Super Saver: Muir Woods & Wine Country w/ optional Gourmet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,352 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $179

Travel from San Francisco to Muir Woods, then visit three Napa and Sonoma wineries with tastings included. Guides such as Mark, Dustin, Ben, and Alberto add local history and humor. Choose a three-course wine-paired lunch, or eat independently at Sonoma Plaza.

“This was a great first-time experience! At first, the idea of an 11-hour tour felt daunting, but honestly, it still didn’t feel like enough time for everything we explored. Muir Woods was magical, and the wineries selected were wonderful stops. Our driver was friendly and professional, which made the day enjoyable. That said, a few areas could be improved. I would have loved more stories or facts shared during the drive to spark curiosity and conversation. The company only specified the restaurant in one piece of correspondence, which caused some confusion when we arrived in town since even our guide wasn’t sure where to direct us. We lost a little…”

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3.Small-Group Wine Country Tour from San Francisco with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,543 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $179Top rated

Travel from San Francisco in a 13-person minivan with guides such as Anthony, Marc, or Paul. Taste at three boutique Sonoma wineries, enjoy free time for lunch in Sonoma Plaza, then stop in Sausalito and at Golden Gate viewpoints. Tastings and hotel pickup are included; lunch and ferry fare are not.

“Mark was an excellent guide. Experienced some wonderful small wineries. Mark knows the history of the city and also continued to check with us to see if we had questions about the various areas of San Francisco. We would highly recommend this tour.”

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4.Muir Woods, Napa & Sonoma Valley Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,205 reviews · 11 hours · from $166

Spend 11 hours with a live English-speaking guide such as Alberto, Ben, Dustin, or Randall, visiting Muir Woods, three wineries, Sonoma Plaza, and the Golden Gate Bridge. Pickup, transport, winery visits, and tastings are included. Lunch is optional, and Muir Woods admission costs $15 extra.

“Wonderful day out with Randall as our guide. Very informative and knowledgeable about the wines and vineyards.”

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5.Napa and Sonoma Valley Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 675 reviews · 8 - 9 hours · from $165

Ride from San Francisco to Napa and Sonoma for three winery visits, guided tastings, a Golden Gate Bridge photo stop, and 90 minutes at Sonoma Plaza. Guides such as Thomas, Greg, Roman, and Danny have led past departures. Tastings are included, but lunch is not.

“I like the places! So much to see and the stories was really interesting. The guide explained a lot of the region's history and I was really nice. The only point is the time to go back to SF but it wasn't the guide's fault! Really nice experience and I definitely recommend this tour if you want to see something else than SF!”

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6.Half-Day Wine Country Excursion with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 409 reviews · 330 minutes - 1 day · from $109Best value

Spend about five and a half hours crossing the Golden Gate Bridge, passing Sausalito, and visiting two Napa or Sonoma wineries. You’ll taste three to five wines at each stop, tour a barrel room, and hear local stories from guides such as James, Grady, or George when available.

“Visited two wineries with plenty of time to walk the vineyards, look at the stores and enjoy a glass of wine. It’s a big group of >20 people but the company was delightful!”

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