Woods & Wine (Muir Woods + Half Day Wine Country Tour) From San Francisco
On this tour you can visit two of the most exciting spots in Northern California in just one day. Explore the famous Muir Woods National Monument with its gigantic Redwoods, some of the tallest trees in the world. Spend about 1-2 hours in the woods to indulge fully in the natural beauty and take a stroll along the trails around the woods. In the afternoon, sample some of California’s best wine while visiting three splendid wineries in Sanoma and Napa Valley. Your tour guide provides fun and informative insights throughout the journey while you can enjoy the stunning views of the Golden Gate Bridge, the San Francisco Bay and the beautiful vineyards along the way.
Highlights
- Explore Muir Woods National Monument
- Enjoy 3 wine tastings in Sonoma & Napa Valley (incl tasting fees)
- Lunch break in historic Sonoma Plaza (lunch not included)
- Cross the world-famous Golden Gate Bridge
- Knowledgeable and helpful tour guides on board the bus
What's included
- Guided tour in luxury coach bus
- Wine tasting fees at all 3 wineries
- Helpful and knowledgeable tour guide
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off available
- Muir Woods entrance fee ($15 value)
- Tips and gratuity
- Food (lunch) and beverages
- Additional tasting feeds for individual tastings
Overview
Muir Woods in the morning
The tour departs from Fisherman's Wharf with a knowledgeable guide on board the bus. Relax in comfortable seats and enjoy the scenic views while your tour guide shares fun and informative facts along the way. Cross the iconic Golden Gate Bridge and enjoy the breathtaking views of the San Francisco Bay and Alcatraz Island. The tour continues along the Pacific Coast Highway, heading further to Muir Woods National Monument.
Muir Woods is home to Coast Redwoods, some of the world's tallest trees. With maps in hand, take a walk through the spectacular woods and indulge in all its natural beauty. Set aside in 1908 as a federally protected area, Muir Woods National Monument is the only surviving stand of Old Growth Forest in the Bay Area today. Explore the area by strolling around the paved walking trails to get a close look at the magnificent giants, or take a light hike up the unpaved trails to truly connect with nature.
California Wine Country in the afternoon
From Muir Woods we head further north for a relaxing afternoon in California’s renowned Wine Country. Enjoy the drive through the beautiful scenery with magnificent vineyards along the road while your tour guide provides informative insights and leads you to the first superb location in famous Napa Valley. Visit one of the highly regarded wineries and enjoy a delicious wine tasting. Learn about the winemaking process and hear what makes each winery special while you sip some of the best wine in California and stroll through the vineyards.
After your first exquisite wine tasting experience, we continue to Sonoma Valley and Historic Downtown Sonoma Square with its charming shops, art galleries and a wonderful variety of dining options. Enjoy your time at leisure and relax on a lawn during a picnic, have lunch at one of the cozy cafes and restaurants, or sample cheese and wine at one of the local shops before heading on to the next winery.
Enjoy two more wine tastings at boutique wineries in Sonoma County where you can get to know the winemakers and learn about the special features of the wines they are offering.
Towards the end of the day, enjoy the scenic drive back to San Francisco, crossing the Golden Gate Bridge once again with breathtaking views of San Francisco’s skyline as the sun starts to set into the Pacific Ocean. A perfect end to a perfect day!
Additional Information
Please note: All Wine tasting fees are included in the tour price.
Winery locations are subject to change based on availability or private events.
Muir Woods entry fee is not included ($15 per person)
- Muir Woods entrance fee is not included; $15 per person must be paid when entering the park
- Wine tasting fees at all 3 wineries are included; further wine tasting available at own cost (approx. $10 to $20)
- Exact itinerary may differ due to weather, road conditions, and the guide’s discretion
- Children are permitted on the tour but you must be 21 or older to sample and drink wine
- NOTE: A child safety seat or booster seat is required for all children under 8 years of age or 4' 9" in height, as
dictated by California State Law. You need to bring your own seat on all motor vehicle tours. Failure to provide
a seat for your child will result in forfeit of your seat on the tour without a refund.
- for the rare event that commercial parking is not available at Muir Woods, we reserve the right to arrange an
alternative destination for experiencing Giant Coast Redwoods during this tour
- Hotel pick-up needs to be scheduled at least 72 hours prior to your travel date by following the instructions after
redeeming your voucher online with the local operator
Operating Days: Daily (except Christmas Day and Thanksgiving)
Departure Time: 7:30 AM
Departure Location: Fisherman’s Wharf (exact departure point will be provided upon online check-in);
hotel pick-up available upon request but must be reconfirmed at least 72 hours prior to departure by following the instructions after online check-in
Duration: approx. 10-11 hours
Ticket Validity: one time use
Cancellation policy
No cancellations after 30 days before tour date.
