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Duration: 6 hours

Overview

Enjoy a relaxed vineyard escape with the Big Bus San Francisco Half Day Wine Tour Pass in San Francisco, California, a guided trip featuring Napa and Sonoma winery tastings, scenic Golden Gate Bridge views, and a stop in charming Sausalito.

🍷 Visit two Napa or Sonoma wineries to sample several signature wines and learn about local winemaking traditions

🌉 Travel from San Francisco across the Golden Gate Bridge on a scenic coach ride toward Northern California wine country

🏘 Pass through the waterfront town of Sausalito and enjoy views of the bay along the route

🍇 Take part in guided estate tours to see how grapes are fermented, aged in barrels, and prepared for bottling

Wine country is closer than it looks with the Big Bus San Francisco Half Day Wine Tour Pass in San Francisco, California, a relaxed afternoon escape from the city into the vineyards of Napa and Sonoma. The journey begins in San Francisco and heads north across the Golden Gate Bridge before passing through the charming waterfront town of Sausalito on the way to wine country. Along the route, a live guide shares stories about the Bay Area, the history of winemaking in Northern California, and the scenic landscapes that define the region.

During the six hour experience, guests visit two Napa or Sonoma wineries for guided tastings and estate tours. Each stop includes several wine samples along with a behind the scenes look at how grapes become finished wines, from fermentation and barrel aging to bottling. The experience offers a chance to learn about family winemaking traditions while enjoying award winning varietals in beautiful vineyard settings. The tour concludes with a scenic drive back across the Golden Gate Bridge toward San Francisco as the afternoon light settles over the bay.

Wine country is closer than it looks with the Big Bus San Francisco Half Day Wine Tour Pass in San Francisco, California, a relaxed afternoon escape from the city into the vineyards of Napa and Sonoma. The journey begins in San Francisco and heads north across the Golden Gate Bridge before passing through the charming waterfront town of Sausalito on the way to wine country. Along the route, a live guide shares stories about the Bay Area, the history of winemaking in Northern California, and the scenic landscapes that define the region.

During the six hour experience, guests visit two Napa or Sonoma wineries for guided tastings and estate tours. Each stop includes several wine samples along with a behind the scenes look at how grapes become finished wines, from fermentation and barrel aging to bottling. The experience offers a chance to learn about family winemaking traditions while enjoying award winning varietals in beautiful vineyard settings. The tour concludes with a scenic drive back across the Golden Gate Bridge toward San Francisco as the afternoon light settles over the bay.

When do I choose a date?

After purchase, you can request your preferred dates and times by following the instructions in the email you receive. If it's a gift, the recipient will also get an email with booking instructions.

Year-Round,
Daily

When do I choose a date?

After purchase, you can request your preferred dates and times by following the instructions in the email you receive. If it's a gift, the recipient will also get an email with booking instructions.

Year-Round,
Daily

Any restrictions to participate?

  • Age: 21+

Who can you accommodate for?

  • Children: Child tickets are available for children aged 3 to 12 years. Children aged 2 and under travel for free when accompanied by a paying adult. All children must be supervised by an adult throughout the tour.
  • Individuals with disabilities: Unfortunately, the Wine Country Tours are not wheelchair accessible.
  • Pets: Pets are not permitted, except for service animals.

What to expect on the day of the experience?

  • Duration: 6 hours
  • What’s included:
    • Wine Country Tour
    • Wine tasting and estate tours at Napa Valley wineries
      • Visit 2 winery partners with about an hour at each winery for exclusive wine tastings (3-5 per winery), estate tours and insights into grape growing, natural farming and wine-making techniques.
      • All tasting fees are included in the tour price.

       

    • Live tour guide narration
    • Cross the Golden Gate Bridge
    • Return transfers between San Francisco and Wine Country
    • 45min Sausalito Visit
    • *Additional food and beverages (beyond tastings) are not included.

     

  • Who will be present: A bus driver will operate the vehicle and guests from other bookings will join on board.
  • Spectators: Not applicable; all riders must have a valid ticket.
  • Photo/ video: Photography and video are encouraged during the tour.
  • Specific rules to follow: Guests must remain seated while the bus is in motion and follow safety instructions provided by staff.

How to prepare?

  • Weather dependency: The tour operates rain or shine. Upper deck seating is open-air, so weather conditions may affect comfort.
  • Arrival: Please arrive 30 minutes in advance of your chosen departure time.
  • Parking: Parking availability varies by stop location; public transportation or nearby garages may be used.
  • What to wear: Comfortable clothing and weather-appropriate attire, including sun protection or a light jacket.
  • What to bring:
    • Government issued ID
    • Valid ticket or mobile pass
    • Phone or camera
    • Water bottle
    • Gratuities are recommended
  • Restrooms/ lockers/ changing rooms: Restrooms are not available on the bus but can be found at many tour stops throughout the city.

Anything else I should know before going on this experience?

  • Seating is first come, first served.
  • After purchase, please contact us to confirm your booking at least 24 hours in advance of your chosen tour date (phone +1 415-716-1423 or toll free 866-345-8687, or email: SFreservations@bigbustours.com).
  • Wine Country tours start and end at Big Bus Tours Stop #1 (99 Jefferson Street, San Francisco, CA 94133)
  •  Note that missed tours may not be rescheduled, and tours are subject to availability only.

Any restrictions to participate?

  • Age: 21+

Who can you accommodate for?

  • Children: Child tickets are available for children aged 3 to 12 years. Children aged 2 and under travel for free when accompanied by a paying adult. All children must be supervised by an adult throughout the tour.
  • Individuals with disabilities: Unfortunately, the Wine Country Tours are not wheelchair accessible.
  • Pets: Pets are not permitted, except for service animals.

What to expect on the day of the experience?

  • Duration: 6 hours
  • What’s included:
    • Wine Country Tour
    • Wine tasting and estate tours at Napa Valley wineries
      • Visit 2 winery partners with about an hour at each winery for exclusive wine tastings (3-5 per winery), estate tours and insights into grape growing, natural farming and wine-making techniques.
      • All tasting fees are included in the tour price.

       

    • Live tour guide narration
    • Cross the Golden Gate Bridge
    • Return transfers between San Francisco and Wine Country
    • 45min Sausalito Visit
    • *Additional food and beverages (beyond tastings) are not included.

     

  • Who will be present: A bus driver will operate the vehicle and guests from other bookings will join on board.
  • Spectators: Not applicable; all riders must have a valid ticket.
  • Photo/ video: Photography and video are encouraged during the tour.
  • Specific rules to follow: Guests must remain seated while the bus is in motion and follow safety instructions provided by staff.

How to prepare?

  • Weather dependency: The tour operates rain or shine. Upper deck seating is open-air, so weather conditions may affect comfort.
  • Arrival: Please arrive 30 minutes in advance of your chosen departure time.
  • Parking: Parking availability varies by stop location; public transportation or nearby garages may be used.
  • What to wear: Comfortable clothing and weather-appropriate attire, including sun protection or a light jacket.
  • What to bring:
    • Government issued ID
    • Valid ticket or mobile pass
    • Phone or camera
    • Water bottle
    • Gratuities are recommended
  • Restrooms/ lockers/ changing rooms: Restrooms are not available on the bus but can be found at many tour stops throughout the city.

Anything else I should know before going on this experience?

  • Seating is first come, first served.
  • After purchase, please contact us to confirm your booking at least 24 hours in advance of your chosen tour date (phone +1 415-716-1423 or toll free 866-345-8687, or email: SFreservations@bigbustours.com).
  • Wine Country tours start and end at Big Bus Tours Stop #1 (99 Jefferson Street, San Francisco, CA 94133)
  •  Note that missed tours may not be rescheduled, and tours are subject to availability only.

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No refunds are allowed once the experience is booked, but you can reschedule up to 24 hours before your experience, for a date within a year of the original booking. To reschedule, contact the experience provider directly. No-shows or rescheduling less than 24 hours in advance means losing the value of your experience.

Unused Experience Vouchers can be returned within 14 days for a full refund to the original purchaser, no questions asked.

If you have any unused Experience Vouchers, you can exchange them for anything else in our marketplace, no matter when. If you choose an experience that's more expensive, you'll need to pay the difference, but if you choose one that costs less, you'll receive a credit towards your next booking.

No refunds are allowed once the experience is booked, but you can reschedule up to 24 hours before your experience, for a date within a year of the original booking. To reschedule, contact the experience provider directly. No-shows or rescheduling less than 24 hours in advance means losing the value of your experience.

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