The 9 Best San Francisco Drinks Tours

1.Muir Woods, Napa & Sonoma Valley Wine Tour

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

Travel from San Francisco to Muir Woods and Napa and Sonoma wine country with a guide such as Alberto, Ben, Dustin, or Randall. Walk among redwoods, taste wines at three distinct wineries, choose between a free lunch break or a paired three-course meal, and finish with a Golden Gate Bridge photo stop.

“Had a brilliant day on this excursion, it was very well organized and great fun- Muir woods was awesome to visit and I enjoyed all 3 vineyards with my husband. we opted out of the lunch option and booked a table at the girl and the fig instead on their outside patio at 12:45. we highly recommend this restaurant, everything was delicious! We ordered the muscles and the flounder along with a bottle of white wine. Dustin, our guide was funny and informative - great guide!”

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2.Small Group: Ultimate Napa & Sonoma Wine Tour from San Francisco

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 678 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $179Top rated

Travel from Fisherman’s Wharf to two Napa and Sonoma wineries, with tastings, wine-making lessons, Golden Gate Bridge photos, and two hours in Sonoma Square. Guides such as Jeffrey, Sully, Barry, and Jules are known for lively commentary. Lunch costs extra, and wine tasting is for ages 21 and up.

“I loved this tour! Jeffrey was amazing as was our group. We had so much fun learning about the different vineyards while tasting their wines. Sonoma Plaza was wonderful. The whole trip was fun, fun, fun.”

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3.Napa and Sonoma Valley Wine Tour

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

Ride from San Francisco to Napa and Sonoma with an English-speaking guide, stopping at three wineries such as Artesa, Roche, BR Cohn, Jacuzzi, Madonna, or Robledo. You’ll taste several wines, stop at the Golden Gate Bridge, and get 90 minutes for lunch and shopping in Sonoma Plaza.

“Loved this wine tour. Recommend having a decent breakfast first as it’s a lot of wine. Lovely hosts at every winery, great driver/tour guide Danny. Got back quite a bit later than advertised but didn’t bother me at all. Not the best value for money considering lunch is not included. Overall would definitely recommend.”

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4.Napa & Sonoma Valley Full-Day Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 513 reviews · 9 hours - 1 day · from $140

Spend about nine hours traveling from Fisherman’s Wharf to Napa and Sonoma, with three winery tours, 3 to 5 tastings at each, and lunch time at Sonoma Square. Guides such as Grady, Lester, Steve, and James add local stories and photo stops, while the winery schedule can change.

“The trip was interesting as wine tasting could be 😆. We visited Madonna, RuVango and Cline wineries. The most interesting was the first one as in others the hosts didn’t know what to do with us for one hour. Sonoma Plaza is very boring, nothing to do there if you’re not eating lunch (go to see the Barracks and see the history of California Republic). The bus and organization was ok.”

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5.Napa Valley Half-Day Wine Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 274 reviews · 6 hours · from $109

Spend six hours traveling from San Francisco to Napa by air-conditioned motorcoach, with Golden Gate Bridge views, two winery visits, and 3 to 5 tastings at each. Guides such as James, Grady, and Patrick add local color, while the included Big Bus passes extend your sightseeing.

“Patrick was an amazing guide and this was one of the best trips we have ever been on! The entire ride was fantastic, and we really built a community over our time together: making friends, getting to know one another and enjoying a wonderful experience in Napa!”

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6.Muir Woods & 3 Wineries in Napa & Sonoma

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 193 reviews · 10 hours · from $199

Spend an hour among coastal redwoods, eat lunch at Sonoma Plaza, then visit three Napa and Sonoma wineries for included tastings. A small group of up to 13 travels by biofueled mini-coach, with guides such as Lawton, James, Jay, Mitch, and Eileen leading the day.

“First, we went to best place to take pic of Goldengate bridge. Then went to Muir woods - out of the world. Very short trails and smells amazing whole time. Then we went to 2 wineries which was great too. Beautiful senary of senoma is completely different from San Fransisco. Then we went Sausalito and given an option to say good-bye to guide and take ferry back which we did. We really enjoyed the restaurant on Sausalito (barrow house) and ferry back to San Fransisco and was able to get close look at Alcatraz from the ferry.”

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7.Half-Day Wine Country Tour with Wine Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 74 reviews · 5 hours · from $129

Leave Fisherman’s Wharf around midday for a guided bus ride across the Golden Gate Bridge, through Sausalito and Marin County, and into Napa and Sonoma wine country. You’ll visit two wineries, taste their wines, and hear about fermentation, barrels, and bottling. Guides such as Lester, Grady, Jerry, and Lance have been praised for warm, funny commentary.

“Our tour bus driver, Lester, was Great! He shared his knowledge of places on our route with history and humor. The wineries had different offerings, which made the overall experience more enjoyable.”

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8.Napa & Sonoma Valley Full-Day Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 55 reviews · 9 hours · from $140

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Fisherman’s Wharf through Napa and Sonoma, stopping at three wineries for estate tours and 3 to 5 tastings each. You’ll also get lunch time in Sonoma Square and a Big Bus sightseeing package for exploring San Francisco on separate days.

“This was a very well planned and timed activity. It gave a great sampling of wineries with plenty of time at all 3 along with time to explore Sonoma. It was a wonderful day and the guide was awesome.”

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9.Wine Tasting on the Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 48 reviews · 1h 30m · from $85Best value

Set out from Pier 39 on a small boat with indoor seating, a tiny bar, and a 360-degree outdoor walkway. An English-speaking captain points out Alcatraz, the Golden Gate Bridge, the skyline, and bay wildlife while you choose from local wines. Sunset departures include one complimentary beverage.

“We loved the tour! We went from the pier to the Golden Gate Bridge. We got very close to the Golden Gate Bridge and we were able to get some great photos of the city as the book turned around and headed back. We also got first row seats to Alcatraz Islands and were able to take up and close photos. We'd highly recommend this intimate boat tour if you're looking for a smaller setting to tour the bay and would enjoy some wine while you're at it. Note, it did get a bit windy and the waters got a bit choppy at the start but after that it was…”

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