San Francisco: Muir Woods & Napa Wine Tasting Day Trip

Redwoods & Wine in One Day: Golden Gate to Napa Valley

You cross the Golden Gate Bridge, spend over an hour walking among old-growth redwoods at Muir Woods, stop for lunch in Sonoma, and taste wines at three different wineries in Napa and Sonoma valleys. Transport, guide, and all tastings are included, and you're back in San Francisco by evening.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each2 stops

1. Golden Gate Bridgepassing by
2. Muir Woods1h

Muir Woods and Wine Tasting Tour

• Drive over Golden Gate Bridge
• Pass through Marin Headlands
• Walk among tall trees in Muir Woods
• Lunch in Sonoma Square or picnic
• Explore Mission San Francisco de Solano
• Sample cheeses at Sonoma Jack’s Cheese Factory
• Visit boutique shops in Sonoma Square
• Wine tasting in Sonoma Valley winery
• Wine tasting in Napa Valley winery
• Drive back over Golden Gate Bridge
• Return to San Francisco for dinner

The experience

You've just landed in San Francisco or you're staying downtown with a free afternoon: either way, you're looking at a single day to see the redwoods and taste real California wine without renting a car or figuring out the drive yourself. The tour picks you up early, heads straight for the Golden Gate Bridge, and crosses into Marin Headlands before you've even finished your coffee. The light hits those hills differently than you expect, and the bridge itself is smaller and more human-scaled when you're actually on it, not just looking at photos.

Muir Woods comes next, and you get over an hour to walk the flat boardwalk along the creek or push yourself up one of the steeper canyon trails if you're feeling it. The trees are the thing: the tallest in the world, and they're so thick around you that the noise from the bridge disappears completely. People stop talking. You'll see salmon in the water if you're quiet, and the banana slugs are bright yellow and impossible to miss. It's not a rushed stop. There's time to actually be in the forest, not just photograph it.

Lunch lands in Sonoma Square, where you can grab something quick or sit with a picnic among the vines if the weather holds. The itinerary mentions Mission San Francisco de Solano and a cheese factory nearby, so there's flexibility to wander if you want it. After that, the wine tastings start: three different wineries split between Sonoma Valley and Napa Valley, with the tastings valued at $65 per person already included. Your guide walks you through whites, reds, and dessert wines at places like Bouchaine and Robledo, and the hosts know what they're talking about without making it feel like a lecture.

The drive back crosses the Golden Gate Bridge again, this time heading into the sunset, and you're back in the city in time for dinner. The whole thing is built around not having to navigate wine country yourself or worry about driving after tastings. The guide handles the route, the timing, and the stops, which means you actually taste the wine instead of stressing about directions.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel or central pickup, transport across the Golden Gate Bridge and through Marin Headlands, over an hour at Muir Woods with a guide, a lunch stop in Sonoma Square, wine tastings at three wineries in Napa and Sonoma valleys (tastings valued at $65 per person), and return transport to San Francisco in time for dinner.

Information

Lasts 10h, runs every day except Tuesday and Thursday at 07:30, from US$ 189 per person, with a live guide in English, in groups of up to 13 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day except Tuesday and ThursdayDeparts at 07:30Another time? ›

GroupUp to 131 private ›

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 11 pickup points.

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (under 13)

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats available

Operated by Incredible Adventures

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see the redwoods and taste wine country in a single day without driving or navigating between stops yourself: the fixed itinerary and included tastings mean you focus on the experience instead of logistics.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 13).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long is the walk at Muir Woods?

Over an hour. You can take the flat boardwalk along the creek or choose steeper canyon trails depending on your fitness level.

What wineries do you visit?

The tour includes tastings at three wineries across Napa and Sonoma valleys. Specific wineries vary, but examples include Bouchaine, Kieu Hoang, Homewood, Larson, Peter Cellars, and Robledo.

Is lunch included?

Lunch is not included in the price, but you stop in Sonoma Square where you can buy food or have a picnic among the vines.

What time do you return to San Francisco?

The tour is timed to return in time for dinner, though exact return time depends on your hotel location and traffic.

Do I need to be 21 to join the tour?

You must be 21 years old to consume alcohol. Minors can join but will not participate in wine tastings.

Do I need to be fit for this tour?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. The main walk at Muir Woods offers both flat and steep trail options.

What's included in the price?

Transport, guide, and wine tastings at three wineries (valued at $65 per person). Lunch and any additional purchases are separate.