Napa and Sonoma wine country
The best Napa Valley wine tours
Full-day Napa and Sonoma tours, half-day tastings, the Muir Woods combo and the Wine Train: here is how to pick your wine day from San Francisco, with honest advice on which wineries you really visit, whether the guide is more than a driver, and where the tour picks you up.
See our 8 picks
The best Napa Valley wine tour from San Francisco for most people is the full-day Muir Woods, Napa and Sonoma tour with hotel pickup. It takes 10 hours and includes three tastings. For a shorter day, a 5- to 6-hour half-day tour visits two wineries. Napa is about an hour north of the city on a weekday.
Our 8 picks for Napa and Sonoma
Six tours from San Francisco, one that starts in Napa, and the Wine Train.
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from €159 per person Our top pick 10 hours 4.7 (1,353) reviews on GetYourGuide
Muir Woods, Napa and Sonoma in one day
A 10-hour day with one hour in Muir Woods and three wine tastings at Napa and Sonoma wineries. Lunch is in Sonoma Plaza. The $15 Muir Woods fee is extra.
Best for First-timers who want wine and redwoods
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from €140 per person 8–9 hours 4.5 (827) reviews on GetYourGuide
Napa and Sonoma wine day by coach
An 8- to 9-hour day with tastings at three wineries, all fees included. You meet the bus at Union Square or Fisherman’s Wharf.
Best for Wine fans who want tastings included
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from €132 per person 9 hours 4.7 (47) reviews on GetYourGuide
Small-group Napa and Sonoma tour
A 9-hour day in a group of up to 12, with tastings included and free time in Sonoma Plaza. It stops at Battery Spencer for a Golden Gate Bridge photo.
Best for Couples who want a small group
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from €98 per person 6 hours 4.3 (423) reviews on GetYourGuide
Napa half day with tastings
A 6-hour coach trip from 99 Jefferson Street to two Napa wineries, with 3 to 5 tastings at each. Tasting fees are included. You must be 21 or older.
Best for Visitors with half a day
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from €116 per person 5 hours 4.2 (81) reviews on GetYourGuide
Half-day wine country tour
A 5-hour bus trip from 99 Jefferson Street with tastings at two wineries. A wine expert explains how wine is made.
Best for Visitors who want the shortest wine day
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from €147 per person 8 hours 5.0 (5) reviews on GetYourGuide
Sonoma by vintage VW bus
An 8-hour day for up to 8 people in a vintage VW bus, with three Sonoma wineries and a wine cave. Tasting fees are extra, about $15 to $25 per winery.
Best for Friends who want a fun small group
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from €131 per person 7 hours 4.8 (224) reviews on GetYourGuide
Napa wine tour with picnic lunch
A 7-hour tour to three smaller wineries with a picnic lunch. It picks you up in Napa Valley towns only, not in San Francisco. Tasting fees are extra.
Best for Visitors already staying in Napa
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2–3 hours 4.6 (68) reviews on GetYourGuide
Napa Valley Wine Train lunch or dinner
A 2- to 3-hour ride in old rail cars through the valley, with a meal of several courses. Wine by the glass is extra. It boards in the town of Napa.
Best for Couples marking a special day
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Wine tours side by side: price, time and pickup
| Tour | From | Duration | Group size | Pickup | Free cancellation | Who it suits | Why we picked it |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muir Woods, Napa and Sonoma in one day | €159 per person | 10 hours | Up to 35 | Pickup included | Yes, 24 h | First-timers who want wine and redwoods | The most-reviewed wine tour: 4.7 from over 1,300 reviews, with hotel pickup. |
| Napa and Sonoma wine day by coach | €140 per person | 8–9 hours | Up to 45 | Pickup optional | Yes, 24 h | Wine fans who want tastings included | Three tastings included and a central start, rated 4.5. |
| Small-group Napa and Sonoma tour | €132 per person | 9 hours | Up to 12 | Pickup included | Yes, 24 h | Couples who want a small group | Small group with tastings and pickup included, rated 4.7. |
| Napa half day with tastings | €98 per person | 6 hours | Up to 50 | Meet on site | Yes, 24 h | Visitors with half a day | The lowest price of our picks, from €98, rated 4.3. |
| Half-day wine country tour | €116 per person | 5 hours | Not stated | Meet on site | Yes, 24 h | Visitors who want the shortest wine day | The shortest tour from the city: 5 hours, rated 4.2. |
| Sonoma by vintage VW bus | €147 per person | 8 hours | Up to 8 | Meet on site | Yes, 24 h | Friends who want a fun small group | The most unusual ride, but only 5 reviews so far. |
| Napa wine tour with picnic lunch | €131 per person | 7 hours | Up to 12 | Pickup included | Yes, 24 h | Visitors already staying in Napa | The best-rated Napa-based tour: 4.8 from over 200 reviews. |
| Napa Valley Wine Train lunch or dinner | €235 per person | 2–3 hours | Not stated | Meet on site | Yes, up to 2 days before | Couples marking a special day | The classic Napa ride, rated 4.6. |
Muir Woods, Napa and Sonoma in one day
€159 per person10 hours 4.7 (1,353)
More details
- Group size
- Up to 35
- Pickup
- Pickup included
- Free cancellation
- Yes, 24 h
- Who it suits
- First-timers who want wine and redwoods
- Why we picked it
- The most-reviewed wine tour: 4.7 from over 1,300 reviews, with hotel pickup.
Napa and Sonoma wine day by coach
€140 per person8–9 hours 4.5 (827)
More details
- Group size
- Up to 45
- Pickup
- Pickup optional
- Free cancellation
- Yes, 24 h
- Who it suits
- Wine fans who want tastings included
- Why we picked it
- Three tastings included and a central start, rated 4.5.
Small-group Napa and Sonoma tour
€132 per person9 hours 4.7 (47)
More details
- Group size
- Up to 12
- Pickup
- Pickup included
- Free cancellation
- Yes, 24 h
- Who it suits
- Couples who want a small group
- Why we picked it
- Small group with tastings and pickup included, rated 4.7.
€98 per person6 hours 4.3 (423)
More details
- Group size
- Up to 50
- Pickup
- Meet on site
- Free cancellation
- Yes, 24 h
- Who it suits
- Visitors with half a day
- Why we picked it
- The lowest price of our picks, from €98, rated 4.3.
€116 per person5 hours 4.2 (81)
More details
- Group size
- Not stated
- Pickup
- Meet on site
- Free cancellation
- Yes, 24 h
- Who it suits
- Visitors who want the shortest wine day
- Why we picked it
- The shortest tour from the city: 5 hours, rated 4.2.
€147 per person8 hours 5.0 (5)
More details
- Group size
- Up to 8
- Pickup
- Meet on site
- Free cancellation
- Yes, 24 h
- Who it suits
- Friends who want a fun small group
- Why we picked it
- The most unusual ride, but only 5 reviews so far.
Napa wine tour with picnic lunch
€131 per person7 hours 4.8 (224)
More details
- Group size
- Up to 12
- Pickup
- Pickup included
- Free cancellation
- Yes, 24 h
- Who it suits
- Visitors already staying in Napa
- Why we picked it
- The best-rated Napa-based tour: 4.8 from over 200 reviews.
Napa Valley Wine Train lunch or dinner
€235 per person2–3 hours 4.6 (68)
More details
- Group size
- Not stated
- Pickup
- Meet on site
- Free cancellation
- Yes, up to 2 days before
- Who it suits
- Couples marking a special day
- Why we picked it
- The classic Napa ride, rated 4.6.
Prices and ratings as shown on GetYourGuide on 22 October 2026. Prices are "from" prices in euros and can change; the booking page shows the live price.
San Francisco to Napa Valley: how close is it?
Napa Valley is close: downtown Napa is about 50 miles north of San Francisco. The drive takes about an hour on a weekday and up to 2 hours on weekends. Sonoma is about an hour north too, by US-101 and Highway 37.
There is no train from San Francisco to Napa. You can take the ferry to Vallejo, then the VINE bus into Napa.
Want to plan it yourself instead? Here is how to get from San Francisco to Napa and Sonoma without a tour.
Napa and Sonoma wine tours from San Francisco, compared
Pick a full-day tour if you want three wineries; pick a half day if you have other plans. The full days take 8 to 10 hours. The half days take 5 to 6 hours.
- Wine and redwoods: the Muir Woods, Napa and Sonoma day.
- Tastings included: the coach day, the small-group day and both half days.
- Tastings extra: the VW bus tour and the Napa picnic tour.
- Already in Napa: the picnic tour or the Wine Train.
Guides on Napa Valley
Wine tasting in Napa: how many wineries in a day?
Two or three wineries is the right number for one day. The full-day tours visit three. The half days visit two.
Each tour picks its own wineries, and they can change. If one winery matters to you, check the tour page before you book.
Napa Valley Wine Train: what it is and how to book
The Napa Valley Wine Train is a 2- to 3-hour ride through the valley in old rail cars, with lunch or dinner. It boards at 1275 McKinstry Street in Napa, not in San Francisco.
The meal is included; wine by the glass is extra. You can cancel up to 2 days before for a full refund. It does not suit people with limited mobility.
Small group, big bus or private: which style fits?
A small group suits people who want to talk with the guide. The small-group tour has up to 12 guests, and the VW bus up to 8. A big coach is cheaper.
On some coach tours the driver is also the guide. One coach tour has a wine expert who explains how wine is made.
Tasting fees, lunch and tips: what is included
Most tours from the city include the tasting fees, but lunch is usually extra. Only the picnic tour and the Wine Train include a meal. The Muir Woods day has a lunch upgrade you can add.
Tips are never included. One tour suggests 15 to 20 percent.
Napa or Sonoma? Wine tasting in Sonoma
You do not have to choose: most full-day tours visit both. Sonoma has Sonoma Plaza, where several tours stop for lunch.
For Sonoma only, the VW bus tour visits three Sonoma wineries and a wine cave.
Napa by car, and where to stay
You can drive yourself, but someone has to skip the wine. Plan an hour each way on a weekday, more on weekends.
For the Wine Train, stay in the town of Napa. The train boards there.
Booking tips for wine tours
Check the pickup
Some tours pick you up at your hotel. Others meet at Union Square or near Fisherman’s Wharf. The picnic tour picks up in Napa only.
Bring ID
Two tours say you must be 21 or older. Bring photo ID for the tastings.
Book free cancellation
The tours can be cancelled up to 24 hours before for a full refund. The Wine Train needs 2 days’ notice.
Eat before you taste
Lunch is not included on most tours. Have a good breakfast.
Napa wine tours: questions and answers
How close is Napa Valley to San Francisco?
Is Napa or Sonoma closer to San Francisco?
Is there a train from San Francisco to Napa Valley?
How do you tour Napa Valley wineries by car?
How many wineries should you do in a day in Napa?
Where should I stay for the Napa Valley Wine Train?
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Facts checked on 23 October 2026 against: Visit Napa Valley: getting to Napa Valley · Sonoma County: day trip from San Francisco · San Francisco Bay Ferry: Vallejo · VINE: Route 11X.
Written by the Things to Do in San Francisco editorial team.