Overview
Join us on a full-day, small-group wine tour of the Spectacular Napa Valley wine country for guests coming from San Francisco! Take the San Francisco Bay Ferry & meet us at the Vallejo Ferry Terminal. In our small shuttle bus, you’ll visit three charming, back roads wineries that change daily and be served a picnic lunch in an idyllic winery setting.
Your tour guide will tell fascinating stories and share many interesting tidbits about local history, culture and wine making. Our specialty is intimate, light hearted and truly memorable experiences. Your guide will set up a tasty picnic lunch for you at a picturesque winery.
Once the tour concludes, you will be dropped off at the Vallejo Ferry Terminal in time to catch one of the evening return ferries to San Francisco. The tour typically has 8-12 guests on board.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
3 Winery Visits
Pickup and drop-off at the Vallejo Ferry Terminal
Lunch
Bottled water
Driver Tour Guide
Surcharges on fuel
Transport by small shuttle
Wine tasting fees ($20-$25 at each winery) per person
Gratuity for the guide (Suggested 18-20%) per person.
Groups of 5 or more traveling together will be charged a 20% gratuity for the guide at the end.
Cost of ferry boat from San Francisco (approximately $18.60 round trip per person)
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
When you arrive at the Vallejo ferry terminal, our bus will be parked at the curb across from the ferry around 9:25am.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
•Platypus picks up at the Vallejo Ferry Terminal at 9:30am. Ferry cost is separate. Guests must coordinate ferry schedule: http://sanfranciscobayferry.com/route/sffb/vallejo
• Tasting fees are extra and those average $20-$25 per person per winery
• Gratuity for the tour guide is not included, but encouraged. (Parties of 5 or more traveling together will have an automatic 20% gratuity charged at the conclusion of the tour)
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
• Minimum age is 21 years
• Please call or email the local operator after booking to provide a mobile number in the event we need to reach you the day of the tour
• We provide plenty of water on board
• We can accommodate vegetarian, gluten-free and most other diet restrictions
• Guests return to the Vallejo Ferry Terminal between 5:00-5:30 in time for an evening return ferry boat (cost of ferry ride is separate).
What to expect
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Napa
1 hour 30 min
Join us on a full-day, small-group wine tour of the Spectacular Napa Valley wine country designed specifically for guests coming from San Francisco! Take the San Francisco Bay Ferry & meet us at the Vallejo Ferry Terminal. You’ll visit three charming, back roads wineries that change daily and be served a picnic lunch in an idyllic winery setting. Your tour guide will tell fascinating stories and share many interesting tidbits about local history, culture and wine making. Our specialty is intimate, light hearted and truly memorable experiences. Your guide will set up a tasty picnic lunch for you at a picturesque winery. Once the tour concludes, you will be dropped off in time to catch a return ferry boat to San Francisco. The tour typically has 8-12 guests on board. Tasting fees at the three wineries visited are separate, however they are discounted for our guests and many waive that fee with wine purchase.
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Bouchaine Vineyards
1 hour 30 min
This winery is not guaranteed, but only one of many possible wineries that could be visited on your tour day based on availability. Tour visits three wineries that change daily. Winery tasting fees are separate, but are discounted for our guests. Many wineries waive the fee with wine purchase.
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Hagafen Cellars
1 hour 30 min
This winery is not guaranteed, but only one of many possible wineries that could be visited on your tour day based on availability. Tour visits three wineries that change daily. Winery tasting fees are separate, but are discounted for our guests. Many wineries waive the fee with wine purchase.
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Bread & Butter Wines
1 hour 30 min
This winery is not guaranteed, but only one of many possible wineries that could be visited on your tour day based on availability. Tour visits three wineries that change daily. Winery tasting fees are separate, but are discounted for our guests. Many wineries waive the fee with wine purchase.
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Merryvale Vineyards
1 hour 30 min
This winery is not guaranteed, but only one of many possible wineries that could be visited on your tour day based on availability. Tour visits three wineries that change daily. Winery tasting fees are separate, but are discounted for our guests. Many wineries waive the fee with wine purchase.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (America/Los Angeles).
Additional Information
- Guests under 21 are not permitted on the tour
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 8 travelers per booking
FAQs about Small-Group Wine-Tasting Tour of Napa-via San Francisco Ferry
Can I cancel Small-Group Wine-Tasting Tour of Napa-via San Francisco Ferry for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 7 hours 30 min.
Where does it start?
When you arrive at the Vallejo ferry terminal, our bus will be parked at the curb across from the ferry around 9:25am.
What's included?
- 3 Winery Visits
- Pickup and drop-off at the Vallejo Ferry Terminal
- Lunch
- Bottled water
- Driver Tour Guide
- Surcharges on fuel
- Transport by small shuttle
What's not included?
- Wine tasting fees ($20-$25 at each winery) per person
- Gratuity for the guide (Suggested 18-20%) per person.
- Groups of 5 or more traveling together will be charged a 20% gratuity for the guide at the end.
- Cost of ferry boat from San Francisco (approximately $18.60 round trip per person)
Which places does it visit?
It visits Napa, Bouchaine Vineyards, Hagafen Cellars, Bread & Butter Wines, Merryvale Vineyards.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Operated by Platypus Tours Limited
