Napa Valley Express – Half Day Wine Country Tour from San Francisco
Napa Valley Express – Half Day Wine Country Tour from San Francisco
- During the ride to the wine countries, you’ll be crossing over the world’s longest bridge, the Golden Gate Bridge.
- A human guide will be provided to you, who will narrate some historical and fun facts about natural farming, grape growing, fermentation process, and wine-making techniques to expand your understanding.
- While enjoying the bus ride to the Wine Countries, you’ll experience the beautiful views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Angel Island, Alcatraz Island, the East Bay cities of Oakland and Berkeley, the hillside houses and yacht marinas of Sausalito, and the Bay Bridge.
- The Half-Day Wine Country Tour from San Francisco offers visits to at least 2 of our favourite wineries in Napa and Sonoma Valley to taste the wines.
- You’ll be able to explore the Sonoma Square in your own way. You can visit the unique boutiques or the local art galleries in Sonoma during your time there.
- You’ll also get to know about the history of wine-making in the hilly landscape of Napa and Sonoma Valley.
The ‘Napa Valley Express – Half Day Wine Country Tour from San Francisco’ package lasts approximately 5-6 hours (determined by the weather and traffic) and starts just after midday at 12.30 pm. Children and other teenagers are allowed on the tour, but the wine tasting is restricted to people above the age of 21. It is recommended to reach the pick-up point, i.e, Stop 1, Big Bus Tours Visitors' Center, located at 99 Jefferson Street, San Francisco, CA 94133 (corner of Jefferson and Mason Streets), Fisherman's Wharf.
- At both winery sites, you’ll get to taste 3-5 tastings of their exclusive mixes.
- Experience the estate tour of the vineyards and countryside of Napa and Sonoma Valley.
- The gorgeous views from the Golden Gate Bridge are going to force you to take out your phone and take pictures for your Instagram.
- You’ll get enough time to ramble, explore, shop, or have lunch at the Sonoma Plaza during the return journey.
- Travel in a luxury, air-conditioned bus from San Francisco to the Wine Country
- The ‘Napa Valley Express – Half Day Wine Country Tour from San Francisco’ package is ideal for people with limited time who want a hassle-free and smooth experience in the vineyards of the largest wine producers in Northern California.
Tour Stops
- Wine tasting fees
- A ride crossing over the Golden Gate Bridge
- Ravishing sight of Alcatraz Island and the seaside of Sausalito
- Live commentary from an expert guide
- A quick, enjoyable journey to Napa and Sonoma Valley
- 2 different Winery visits
- Hop-on hop-off facility
- Wheelchair accessibility
- Rewards and Gratuity
- Personal Expenses
- Food and Drinks (other than tastings)
After successful payment for the ticket(s), you must contact the Big Bus Service operators via phone at +1 415-716-1423 or email: SFreservations@bigbustours.com to confirm the booking and obtain the tickets ahead of time. Prefer booking your tickets in advance to avoid availability issues, especially during peak seasons.
You can cancel your tickets up to 24 hours before the selected departure date for free. No refund will be provided if the tickets are canceled within 48 hours of the scheduled travel time.
How long is the half- day tour?
The Half- Day Wine Country Tour from San Francisco is a quick trip to the most famous wineries of Northern California, which lasts about 5-6 hours.
Do I need to be 21+ to join?
No, for getting on the tour to the wine countries, you can be of any age. But the wine tasting is strictly restricted to people above 21 years of age
Where does the tour start and end?
The tour starts and ends at the Stop 1, Big Bus Tours Visitors' Center, located at 99 Jefferson Street, San Francisco, CA 94133 (corner of Jefferson and Mason Streets), Fisherman's Wharf.
Is this tour better than a full- day tour?
Both the ‘Full Day San Francisco Wine Country Tour’ and the ‘Half Day Wine Country Tour from San Francisco’ are a great deal for wine lovers and other people who have an interest in production techniques. It actually depends on your schedule how much time you have to select the tour package that suits you better.
How many wineries are visited during the half- day tour?
You’ll be visiting 2 wineries during the half-day tour to the wine countries.
