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The 15 Best Wine Country Tours in the USA

128 tours  ·  from $38 a head

Napa and Sonoma are an hour from San Francisco and the rest of California is further but cheaper. The 15 below compare the day buses, the small-group vans and the Santa Barbara back roads on price, stops and pickup.

Napa and Sonoma Wine Country Full-Day Tour from San Francisco - Roche Winery and the small family feel
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Napa and Sonoma Wine Country Full-Day Tour from San Francisco

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

Spend 8 to 9 hours crossing the Golden Gate Bridge, tasting at three Napa and Sonoma wineries, and enjoying free time in Sonoma Plaza. Gray Line guides such as Don, Debbie, Thomas, and Rick lead the day, though winery stops can change. The air-conditioned coach is practical, but the group may reach 50 people.

“We had a very enjoyable experience during this trip. If you are looking to get a sampling of Napa / Sonoma Valley it is a great choice. You may need to book another trip if you are looking to really dive into all of the wineries in the area.”

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San Francisco Super Saver: Muir Woods & Wine Country w/ optional Gourmet Lunch - One hour under the redwoods at Muir Woods
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San Francisco Super Saver: Muir Woods & Wine Country w/ optional Gourmet Lunch

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

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

Spend about 11 hours traveling from San Francisco to Muir Woods and three wineries in Napa and Sonoma. Expect hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, tastings, a Sonoma lunch stop, and a Golden Gate Bridge photo stop. Guides such as Mark, Dustin, Ben, and Alberto are known for adding local history and humor. A gourmet lunch upgrade is available.

“Dustin was awesome! He was so knowledgeable and made the tour a lot of fun! I liked that we went to lesser known wineries and were able to try wines not available in stores.”

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Small-Group Wine Country Tour from San Francisco with Tastings - Crossing the Golden Gate Bridge before the vines
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Small-Group Wine Country Tour from San Francisco with Tastings

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

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

Spend about nine and a half hours touring Sonoma Valley in a minivan limited to 13 people. Guides such as Anthony, Marc, Paul, and Nino mix wine facts with Bay Area history and humor. Three boutique winery tastings, Sonoma Plaza, Golden Gate Bridge views, and Sausalito are included. Lunch and the optional ferry ride cost extra.

“Great time! Loved Nino, great energy and made everything a learning experience. Great spot for lunch, awesome wineries.”

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San Francisco: Half-Day Wine Country Excursion with Tastings - Leaving Fisherman’s Wharf for the Golden Gate Bridge
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San Francisco: Half-Day Wine Country Excursion with Tastings

4.Half-Day Wine Country Excursion with Tastings

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

Spend an afternoon crossing the Golden Gate Bridge, passing through Sausalito, and visiting two Napa or Sonoma winery estates. You will taste 3 to 5 wines at each stop, see a barrel room, and hear local stories from an English-speaking guide. Guides such as James, Grady, George, and Marco have led past departures.

“It was quick and easy to get the bus for the tour. Only thing I wish was if we were able to go to one more winery.”

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Malibu: Guided Vineyard Hike with Photo Stops and Wine - Rocky peaks, golden hills, and native oaks
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Malibu: Guided Vineyard Hike with Photo Stops and Wine

5.Malibu: Guided Vineyard Hike with Photo Stops and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 391 reviews · from $49Best value

Walk a 2 to 2.5 mile loop through a private Malibu vineyard with a guide such as Ben or Tug, stopping for hill views, Chumash cave paintings, native oaks, and the property’s organic garden. The route gains about 300 feet and takes roughly three hours. Finish with two cans of wine to go, not a seated tasting.

“My husband and I enjoyed a a wonderful afternoon on the Malibu Wine Hike.. Ben our tour guide was great. He made the tour fun and he was very knowledgeable about the property. The tour was almost a private tour since there was only one other couple which was really nice. I highly recommend this tour if you are visiting Malibu.”

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Sonoma Wine Country Electric Trike Tour - 3 hours - Rolling through vineyards and country roads
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Sonoma Wine Country Electric Trike Tour – 3 hours

6.Sonoma Wine Country Electric Trike Tour – 3 hours

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

Ride an easy-to-handle electric trike through Sonoma with guides such as Howard, Tony, David, or Melissa. Expect vineyard roads, rolling hills, General Vallejo’s home, Mission San Francisco Solano, a winery stop, and Vella Cheese. Wine costs extra, and sunset tours view closed historic sites from outside.

“Beautiful afternoon riding around on electric tricycles that have some pep and zip. Loved the history sprinkled with visits to local treasures like the cheese shop and 3 fat guys. Ice cream at the end was a treat!”

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Small Group Napa and Sonoma Half-Day Wine Tour from San Francisco - Sonoma Valley, Napa Valley, or both?
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Small Group Napa and Sonoma Half-Day Wine Tour from San Francisco

7.Small Group Napa and Sonoma Half-Day Wine Tour from San Francisco

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 276 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $129

Spend about five and a half hours riding from Fisherman’s Wharf across the Golden Gate Bridge to two changing winery stops in Napa or Sonoma. Expect three to five tastings at each, an estate tour, outdoor pours, and guides such as Grady, Debi, or Patrick when available. Bring lunch, wear comfortable shoes, and plan for a long return drive.

“Excellent experience. The Ru Vango winery was a special treat. A wonderful half day tour on a beautiful afternoon in NorCal.”

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North Georgia Wine Country Tour from Atlanta - Serenity Cellars: a sociable first tasting
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North Georgia Wine Country Tour from Atlanta

8.North Georgia Wine Country Tour from Atlanta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 260 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $129

Spend about 10.5 hours leaving Atlanta for three North Georgia wineries and the Bavarian-style town of Helen. Taste up to 13 wines, enjoy included transportation, and use free time for lunch and shopping. Guides such as Pam and Annette are praised for friendly, careful service, though winery stops may change.

“We had a truly wonderful experience on our recent individual/group wine tour, departing from downtown Atlanta. The trip exceeded our expectations, largely due to our excellent and highly knowledgeable driver. They were clearly experienced with the North Georgia vineyards and provided valuable insights throughout the day. We visited three exceptional wineries, each of which was perfectly prepared for our group, offering engaging presentations on their history, winemaking techniques, and comprehensive details for every tasting. The inclusion of a leisurely few hours in Helen, Georgia, was a delightful addition. This tour was both highly informative and incredibly enjoyable!”

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Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight over the Temecula Wine Country - The basket, the burner, and the first lift
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Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight over the Temecula Wine Country

9.Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight over the Temecula Wine Country

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 256 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $179

Start at Europa Village before sunrise for a 60 to 75-minute shared balloon flight over Temecula Wine Country. Pilots such as Bill, Rusty, Pete, and Will provide commentary, while the crew handles setup and recovery. Finish with champagne, juice, or cider, plus a souvenir flight certificate.

“Best experience we could’ve asked for as this was a first for both my boyfriend and I! Bill and the team with him were so funny and made the whole experience stress free and so much fun. There is someone in the room before you leave to get on the balloon who offers a picture package for $250 but the pictures we got while in the air for free were so amazing. The views of all the wineries are so beautiful and Bill recommended a lot of wineries to go and visit. The champagne/sparkling cider toast afterwards at Bolero wrapped the whole time together perfectly. 100/10 would recommend and we…”

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Wine Country Join-in Flight - What the flight feels like in the basket
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Wine Country Join-in Flight

10.Wine Country Join-in Flight

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

Meet in Sonoma for an early hot-air-balloon flight over vineyards, Carneros, and parts of Napa Valley. Watch the balloons inflate, hear a safety briefing, then drift for about an hour with pilots such as Mateo, Nacho, Jeff, or Ignacio. Coffee, snacks, return transport, and a post-flight champagne toast are included. Spanish-speaking pilots may be available.

“This was a bucket list item for me and did not disappoint. It was so peaceful and beautiful that many times I described it as floating through a dream. The crew and our pilot, Nacho, were the absolute best. This is a "must do" experience!”

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San Francisco: Sonoma Wine Country Tour with Tastings - Three Sonoma wineries, three different moods
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San Francisco: Sonoma Wine Country Tour with Tastings

11.Sonoma Wine Country Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 218 reviews · 9 hours · from $189

Travel from central San Francisco in a van limited to 13 people, stopping at the Golden Gate Bridge, three Sonoma boutique wineries, Sonoma Plaza, and Sausalito. Guides such as Anthony, Marc, Paul, Nick, and Anja share wine and Bay Area history. Tastings and hotel pickup are included, but lunch is not.

“our guide Anthony was excellent, he was do friendly and gave us so much information about wine production but also information about the whole area. it was also a very small tour which made it special. Would thoroughly recommend”

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Small-Group Giant Redwoods and Russian River Wine Country Trip - Guerneville gives the drive a small-town pause
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Small-Group Giant Redwoods and Russian River Wine Country Trip

12.Small-Group Giant Redwoods and Russian River Wine Country Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 205 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $189

Ride in a small group from select San Francisco hotels to the Golden Gate Bridge, Armstrong Redwoods, and two Russian River wineries. Expect a guided forest walk, tastings at Hook & Ladder and Kendall-Jackson, lunch, and local stories from guides such as David, Kurt, Phil, and Don.

“Our driver/guide Antony was awesome! He was very knowledgeable and shared lots of interesting information with us. He was funny and made our trip fun! The people on our tour were friendly and we all had a great time. Would definitely recommend this trip!”

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Vortex to Vineyards by ABC wildlife host Rachel Reenstra - DA Ranch, the possible VIP highlight
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Vortex to Vineyards by ABC wildlife host Rachel Reenstra

13.Vortex to Vineyards by ABC wildlife host Rachel Reenstra

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 194 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $189

Rachel Reenstra’s Vortex to Vineyards tour pairs Sedona scenery with prickly pear mimosas, a personal vortex reading, two vineyard visits, wine, food, and possible VIP stops at DA Ranch or Chris Robinson’s private art property. Expect a relaxed 3 to 4-hour outing for up to 12 people, with wine tastings paid separately.

“Rachel and her dog Spinner were the best detour guides! We had a blast and drank some very very good wine!”

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Santa Barbara Vineyard to Table Taste Tour by E-Bike - Clairmont Farms and the lavender stop
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Santa Barbara Vineyard to Table Taste Tour by E-Bike

14.Santa Barbara Vineyard to Table Taste Tour by E-Bike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 157 reviews · from $199

Start with Santa Barbara pickup, then ride a Rad Power e-bike through the Santa Ynez Valley with guide William. Expect about 16 miles of easy cycling, a lavender farm, Solvang, olive-oil tasting, two winery visits, and a picnic lunch. The small group, scenic roads, and included transport make this a relaxed full-day outing.

“We had an amazing experience with William! He emphasized safety and fun for a memorable day biking, sightseeing, and tasting. I highly recommend this tour.”

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6-Hour Private Limousine Wine Country Tour of Napa or Sonoma - Napa or Sonoma: choosing the right side of wine country
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6-Hour Private Limousine Wine Country Tour of Napa or Sonoma

15.6-Hour Private Limousine Wine Country Tour of Napa or Sonoma

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 136 reviews · 6 hours (approx.)

Spend six hours exploring Napa or Sonoma in a private limousine for up to eight people. Apex helps shape your route, while chauffeurs such as Peter, Sasha, Don, Johnny, and Alex handle the driving, timing, and winery stops. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, but tasting fees are extra.

“Great experience! Peter was wonderful and so accommodating! It made for a wonderful experience and birthday! Thank you!”

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