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The 15 Best Wine Country Tours in Napa & Sonoma

114 tours  ·  from $25 a head

For travelers already staying in the valleys: these 15 start up north, from trolley loops to food walks, priced and timed for a day without a long drive back to the city.

Napa Valley Small Group Winery Tour - The first stop sets the pace
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Napa Valley Small Group Winery Tour

1.Napa Valley Small Group Winery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,009 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $151Our pick

Spend about seven hours visiting three changing Napa wineries with a driver-guide and a group of up to 12. Tastings cost extra, but transport and a winery picnic lunch are included. Guides named in past tours include Jason, Luis, Andy, and Courtney; your guide and winery stops vary by date. Hotel pickup is available in the tour region.

“The tour was great. Our driver, Jason was a wealth of knowledge. Funny & entertaining. The 3 wineries were beautiful with excellent wine and staff.”

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Sonoma Valley Open Air Wine Trolley Tour - Four stops, with a changing mix of wineries
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Sonoma Valley Open Air Wine Trolley Tour

2.Sonoma Valley Open Air Wine Trolley Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 782 reviews · from $135

From downtown Sonoma, ride a replica San Francisco cable car through the valley to four wineries or tasting rooms. Lunch and guide commentary are included; tastings cost extra, typically $30 to $40 at each stop. Guides have included Paul and Dennis, but assignments vary. The trolley may be replaced by a bus or shuttle, so dress for the weather and don’t book for the vehicle alone.

“Our driver Paul was entertaining and enjoyable. We most enjoyed the visit to Buena Vista Winery. It was nice to have someone else driving. Our fellow passengers were fun.”

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Napa Valley Wine Trolley Classic Tour - Three or four wineries, with the stops changing
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Napa Valley Wine Trolley Classic Tour

3.Napa Valley Wine Trolley Classic Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 701 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $135

Start at Oxbow Public Market at 10 a.m. for a roughly six-and-a-half-hour tour aboard a replica 1890s San Francisco cable car. A local guide shares Napa stories as you visit three or four wineries and stop for included lunch. Wine tastings cost extra, and a minibus may replace the trolley if weather or mechanical problems require it.

“Even though the trolley was out of service for our excursion we had a fantastic time. Paul our tour guide gave us history, laughter and kept us on time.”

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Hot Air Balloon Rides in Napa Valley - The flight: quiet views and a changing route
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Hot Air Balloon Rides in Napa Valley

4.Hot Air Balloon Rides in Napa Valley

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 592 reviews · from $315

Meet near Yountville before sunrise for coffee, pastries, and a safety briefing, then ride with a pilot over Napa or Sonoma for about 45 minutes to an hour. The flight follows the day’s weather and may shift to Pope Valley. Expect vineyard and valley views, stories from the pilot, and a sparkling wine toast after landing when provided.

“The crew and pilot were extremely professional. Would recommend to everyone, we left very satisfied considering it’s was once in a lifetime experience.”

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Napa Valley Daily Join In Group Wineries Tour Including Lunch - Backstage: small-batch wines and family roots
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Napa Valley Daily Join In Group Wineries Tour Including Lunch

5.Napa Valley Daily Join In Group Wineries Tour Including Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 476 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $124

Spend six to seven hours visiting three Napa wineries with a driver-guide, bottled water and a boxed lunch. Madonna Estate, Ru Vango and Backstage are possible stops, but the lineup can change. Hotel pickup is offered in Napa and American Canyon, or meet at Oxbow Public Market. Wine tastings cost extra; guides such as Abe, Kevin and Nate have been praised for making the day lively and informative.

“Great tour guide, pristine service. The wineries we visited were gorgeous and the wine is amazing. The group bonded and we ended up hanging out like lifetime friends”

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#1 Sonoma Walking Food, Wine Tasting & History Tour (Public Tour) - Mission history and the Bear Flag story
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#1 Sonoma Walking Food, Wine Tasting & History Tour (Public Tour)

6.#1 Sonoma Walking Food, Wine Tasting & History Tour (Public Tour)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 457 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $189

Walk about 1.25 miles around Sonoma Plaza with a local guide such as Abby or Caroline, stopping for local cheese, olive oil, chocolate, a Mexican lunch, a margarita and one wine tasting. Along the way, hear about Sonoma’s Spanish and Mexican past, early wine industry and Bear Flag history. The three-hour tour starts at 11 am and is capped at 10 people.

“Cheese, lunch with a cocktail, ice cream, chocolate, wine and Abi made this a great experience!!!!!!”

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Sonoma Wine Country Electric Trike Tour - 3 hours - Visit the General M.G. Vallejo Home
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Sonoma Wine Country Electric Trike Tour – 3 hours

7.Sonoma Wine Country Electric Trike Tour – 3 hours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 331 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $175

This three-hour Sonoma tour pairs easy-to-drive electric trikes with vineyard roads, local history, a visit to Mission San Francisco Solano, and a winery stop. A certified guide leads the route, with guides including Howard, Tony, Melissa, and Dave. Wine tastings cost extra, and sunset tours find some historic sites closed.

“Good way to spend 3 hours. Trikes were fun to drive. Nice wine selections at the end of ride along with a variety of snacks. Guide was very knowledgeable.”

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Napa Valley Wine Trolley Castle Tour - Two more wineries, with no fixed lineup
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Napa Valley Wine Trolley Castle Tour

8.Napa Valley Wine Trolley Castle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 289 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $135

Leave Yountville at 10 a.m. aboard an open-air, motorized cable-car replica for a roughly six-and-a-half-hour trip to three northern Napa Valley wineries, including Castello di Amorosa. Your guide shares local stories, and lunch with bottled water is included. Winery tasting fees are extra, and the trolley may be replaced by a mini-bus if weather or mechanical trouble requires it.

“Something to keep in mind some wineries charge people even though people do not drink. It would be nice to know ahead of time how much they charge. You are given an estimate but it’s best to know the exact amount and also which wineries we are going to. We only knew of one in specific which was the castle. Also, the pizza that was included with the ticket was not offered. The restaurant was closed. The good thing we went to a different place. We did pay however, we were reimbursed. Overall, the experience was fun. Met people from different places.”

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Wine Country Join-in Flight - A gentle ride, with a few practical realities
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Wine Country Join-in Flight

9.Wine Country Join-in Flight

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 237 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $315

Meet in Sonoma before sunrise for coffee, snacks, a safety briefing, and a hot-air balloon launch. Then drift for about an hour above vineyards in Sonoma, Carneros, and Napa, with views shaped by wind and weather. The roughly four-hour outing ends back at the meeting point with a champagne toast. Spanish-speaking pilots are available.

“The ride was beautiful, smooth and serene! Our pilot was very skilled and entertaining too. It was so fun to float above the vineyards.”

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6 Hour Napa or Sonoma Valley Wine Tour by Private SUV - What Your Driver Adds to the Day
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6 Hour Napa or Sonoma Valley Wine Tour by Private SUV

10.6 Hour Napa or Sonoma Valley Wine Tour by Private SUV

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 234 reviews · 6 hours (approx.)

Choose Napa or Sonoma for a six-hour private wine tour in a clean, air-conditioned SUV for up to six people. Your driver handles the roads and can help shape the day, with Gary, Erik, Kevin, Eddie, and Beth among the named drivers. Winery tasting fees and fuel are extra, so confirm the full cost before you go.

“Fantastic time! Gary is so wonderful and friendly and really makes the trip! He offers great commentary about wine while driving around”

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Napa Valley: Guided Wine Tour with Picnic Lunch - The guide turns the drive into part of the tour
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Napa Valley: Guided Wine Tour with Picnic Lunch

11.Napa Valley: Guided Wine Tour with Picnic Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 193 reviews · 7 hours · from $147

Spend seven hours touring three smaller Napa wineries with a guide who selects the stops and explains the region’s wine and history. The day includes a boxed picnic lunch, bottled water, and pickup in parts of Napa Valley. Tasting fees cost extra, so budget for them if you plan to sample at every stop.

“The whole trip was a blast. Ronnie was a great host and all three wineries we visited were amazing. Great wine, great people, great time.”

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6hr | 12 Passenger Mercedes Limo Sprinter Bus - Lunch is a real part of the plan, but not part of the bill
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6hr | 12 Passenger Mercedes Limo Sprinter Bus

12.6hr | 12 Passenger Mercedes Limo Sprinter Bus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 175 reviews · 6 hours to 1 day (approx.)

Take a private Napa or Sonoma wine tour in a Mercedes limo Sprinter, with pickup in the valley, a driver-guide, and a complimentary bottle of Domain Chandon. A sample six-hour day includes two winery tastings and a long lunch. Mia can discuss your wine preferences and help plan stops; Brian, a guide with 28 years of local winery experience, is one of the guides associated with the tour.

“Our family highly recommends the 7-hour Napa or Sonoma wine tour. After I booked a Napa wine tour for a party of 5 on Viator, I was contacted by Mia to discuss our wine preferences and the types of vineyards wed like to visit. Mia then customized our entire Napa tour perfectly. She took care of all the vineyard appointments, and booked a lovely vineyard view lunch at Brix.”

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Sonoma County Wine Segway Tour - Getting comfortable on a Segway
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Sonoma County Wine Segway Tour

13.Sonoma County Wine Segway Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 165 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Start near Sonoma Plaza with a Segway lesson and practice, then follow your guide along quiet roads and paths to historic wineries. The half-day trip includes lunch at Buena Vista Winery, with a possible Vella Cheese Factory stop. Guides have included James, Gale, Emily, and Hunt. Wine tastings cost extra.

“Great ride and beautiful country side. Minimal traffic and great weather. Your guide was knowledgeable and helpful.”

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Sonoma Valley Pedal Assist Bike Tour with Lunch - Wineries depend on the day
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Sonoma Valley Pedal Assist Bike Tour with Lunch

14.Sonoma Valley Pedal Assist Bike Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 153 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $179

Start at 9:30 a.m. in Sonoma for a five-to-six-hour guided ride on a pedal-assist or standard bike. You’ll travel quiet backroads, visit two wineries chosen for the group, eat a fresh picnic lunch, and stop at Vella Cheese Company for a factory tour and cheese tasting. Guides such as James, Mike, Bruce, Lisa, and Brad have led outings.

“Great wineries Bikes were in good condition I usually struggle with high bikes because of my height. And they had a perfect bike”

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Sonoma Valley Small Group Winery Tour - A picnic lunch that breaks up the tastings
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Sonoma Valley Small Group Winery Tour

15.Sonoma Valley Small Group Winery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 148 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $151

Spend about seven hours visiting three guide-selected Sonoma wineries in a shuttle capped at 12 people. Guides such as Tony, Linda, Army, and Luis have led tours with regional history and wine-making stories. A picnic lunch is served at one winery. Tastings cost extra, usually $20 to $25 at each stop, and Sonoma-area pickup is included.

“There were eight others on the tour and they were delightful. I thought the wineries chosen we well thought out and were pleasant to visit.”

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