Look beyond the tasting glass and step inside a chilled barrel house
6 hrs
Up to 35 people
Wine tastings, transport, guide
Explore wine country on a guided outing that pairs wine tasting with a behind-the-scenes look at winemaking.
Your day will start at 12:30pm from Fisherman's Wharf 99 Jefferson Street.
The Half-Day Wine Tour begins just after midday. After journeying north across the Golden Gate Bridge and through Sausalito, you'll reach wine country, where you'll visit two different wineries. At each, you'll enjoy 3-5 tastings of their signature blends. All wine tasting fees are included in the tour price. This tour also includes an exclusive estate tour - you'll discover the inner workings of the wineries and their family history in Napa & Sonoma Valley, as an expert wine host walks you through the fermentation process, barrel aging, bottling, and of course tastings of some award-winning varietals!
Guests will return by comfort motor coach and be back to the San Francisco around 630pm or so.
This tour cannot be canceled or refunded.
Product ID: QNK5ZZ
No. Food, cheese or snacks, additional wine tastings, and merchandise are not included in the listed price. Bring a credit card for any extra purchases during the tour.
Bring layers, including a jacket and warm clothing.
Big Bus, 99 Jefferson Street, San Francisco, CA 94133
James and Jonathan consistently stand out in reviews as exceptional guides who go well beyond basic tour duties. Travelers rave about James in particular for his deep knowledge of San Francisco history, from the Gold Rush to modern times, and his ability to share fascinating details that bring the city to life. Both guides handle logistics smoothly, from coordinating Alcatraz tickets to managing multiple stops efficiently. The company offers solid value through combination tours hitting Muir Woods, Golden Gate Bridge, Sausalito, and Alcatraz, plus convenient shuttle service to 49ers games at Levi's Stadium. Communication shines as a major strength. Jonathan responds quickly to emails and has helped guests with last-minute booking changes, even texting bus location photos to ensure no one gets left behind. Tours typically use comfortable vans or charter buses, and groups appreciate arriving at Muir Woods early to beat the crowds. A couple of negative reviews mention confusion about package bookings and occasional unavailability at their hotel desk, but these seem to be outliers. The overwhelming majority of guests describe well-organized, personable experiences that pack impressive amounts into a single day without feeling rushed.
Johnathon helped us organize some bikes at very short notice when the hotel let us down, for a short, quick and beautiful ride to the Golden Gate Bridge, Thank you!
Ben Wright
August 10, 2026
Johnathon helped us organize some bikes at very short notice when the hotel let us down, for a short, quick and beautiful ride to the Golden Gate Bridge, Thank you!
Ben Wright
August 10, 2026
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