San Francisco: Muir Woods & Wine Country with 3 Tastings

You choose which wines to taste at three family-owned wineries

You're picked up at your San Francisco hotel, driven across the Golden Gate Bridge to spend an hour walking under ancient redwoods in Muir Woods, then taken to three wineries in Napa and Sonoma where tasting fees are covered. A professional guide narrates the drive and wine stories, and you can add a three-course gourmet lunch paired with local wines. A photo stop at the Golden Gate North Vista Point happens on the return, and you're dropped back at your hotel by evening.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each3 stops

1. Muir Woods1h
2. Jacuzzi Family VineyardsEntry included1h
3. Golden Gate Bridge15m

Redwoods and Wine Country Tour

• Pickup from San Francisco hotel
• Drive through city and cross Golden Gate Bridge
• Explore Muir Woods for one hour
• Travel to Napa wine region
• Tour vineyard and taste wines at Ru Vango Winery
• Drive to Sonoma Valley
• Visit Sonoma Plaza and optional gourmet lunch
• Taste wines at Mayo Family Winery
• Taste wines and olive oils at Jacuzzi Family Vineyards
• Photo stop at Golden Gate North Vista Point
• Return to original pickup location

The experience

Driving north across the Golden Gate Bridge, the city falls away and the coast opens up. Within thirty minutes you're standing under redwoods that have been here for over a thousand years: some 250 feet tall, their trunks wider than a car. Muir Woods sits just north of San Francisco, and you get a full hour on the shaded trails, where the air is cool and the only sound is leaves and the occasional bird call. The forest is often wrapped in fog rolling in from the Pacific, which makes the whole thing feel removed from time. After that quiet hour, the mood shifts completely.

The drive into Napa Valley takes you through rolling vineyards and past the kind of landscape that makes you understand why people stay here. Your first tasting is at Ru Vango Winery, where you'll sample four local wines in a gallery-style setting surrounded by curated art and vineyard views: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and bold reds. Then you cross into Sonoma Valley, which has a different feel: more laid-back, sun-drenched hills, and the historic Sonoma Plaza at its center. If you've added the gourmet lunch upgrade, you'll sit down here for a three-course meal paired with local wines, each course matched to a different bottle. If not, the plaza has casual cafés and farm-to-table restaurants to choose from on your own time.

After lunch, you move to Mayo Family Winery, a small-batch, family-owned operation where you'll taste a diverse flight (Chardonnay, Zinfandel, Gewürztraminer, Grenache), each one crafted with care. The third and final tasting happens at Jacuzzi Family Vineyards, a Tuscan-inspired estate that honors the winery's Italian heritage. You'll sample Italian-style wines like Sangiovese and Barbera, and there's a complimentary olive oil tasting at The Olive Press, where award-winning extra virgin oils and balsamic vinegars are on offer. By the time you head back toward San Francisco, you've moved through three distinct wine experiences, each with its own character and story.

The return route crosses the Golden Gate Bridge again, and there's a photo stop at the North Vista Point: the view of the bridge, Alcatraz, and the city skyline is the kind you'll recognize from a hundred postcards, but seeing it in person after a full day of redwoods and wine feels earned. You're back at your hotel by evening, dropped off at one of eleven San Francisco locations where pickup started. The whole day runs long, plan for a full commitment, but that's what makes it possible to fit both the forest and three wineries into a single trip without arranging transport yourself.

What’s included

• Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off at one of eleven San Francisco locations, a scenic drive across the Golden Gate Bridge, one hour of walking in Muir Woods National Monument, three wine tastings at Ru Vango Winery in Napa, Mayo Family Winery in Sonoma, and Jacuzzi Family Vineyards with complimentary olive oil tasting included, a professional English-speaking local guide, air-conditioned bus with onboard WiFi, and a photo stop at the Golden Gate North Vista Point on the return.
• If you add the gourmet lunch upgrade at booking, you'll receive a three-course food and wine pairing served at a Sonoma Valley winery with table-side wine presentations.
• Free audio guides in multiple languages are available throughout the tour.

Options for this experience

3 options

Muir Woods and wine (without lunch)Guide in English · 07:30Muir Woods and wine (without lunch): this tour option does not include a lunch upgrade, so you are free to choose your own lunch spot at Sonoma Plaza. Pickup is included

Muir Woods, wine and admissionGuide in English · 07:30Redwoods, wine and admission: this tour option covers Muir Woods park admission but does not include a lunch upgrade. Pickup is included

Tour including VIP lunchGuide in English · 07:30To get the most out of your lunch break, consider a gourmet three-course meal served with lovely California wines!

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Information

Lasts 11h, runs every day at 07:30, from US$ 199 per person, with a live guide in English and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:30

GroupUp to 34

Live guideEnglish

Audio guideSpanish, French, German, Italian, Chinese, Japanese and Korean

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 13 pickup points.

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (under 12)

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Extranomical Tours

Is this one for you?A good fit if you want both the redwoods and wine country in a single day without arranging transport, tasting reservations, or timing yourself: the fixed schedule and included tasting fees are what make fitting three wineries and Muir Woods into one trip possible. Plan for a full day out, which is what lets you experience the forest, three distinct wine regions, and the Golden Gate views without rushing.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 12).

How long is the full day?

The tour runs from morning pickup to evening drop-off. Plan for a full day commitment, with the drive, Muir Woods visit, and three wine tastings spread across the itinerary.

What's included in the wine tastings?

Tasting fees at all three wineries (Ru Vango in Napa, Mayo Family Winery, and Jacuzzi Family Vineyards in Sonoma) are included. You'll sample four wines at the first stop and a diverse flight at each of the others. Complimentary olive oil tasting is included at Jacuzzi.

Is lunch included?

Lunch is optional. The tour stops at Sonoma Plaza where you can choose from casual cafés or restaurants on your own. You can upgrade to a three-course gourmet food and wine pairing at booking, which is served at a winery with table-side wine presentations.

Do I need a valid ID for wine tasting?

Yes. You must have a valid ID proving you're 21 or older to participate in the wine tastings.

What should I wear?

Bring layers. The weather varies from cool in the morning (especially in Muir Woods) to warm in the afternoon as you move through the valleys.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes. Pickup and drop-off are included at eleven San Francisco hotels. Confirm your hotel location at booking.

Can I add Muir Woods timed-entry admission?

Yes. Muir Woods timed-entry admission is available as an optional add-on at booking if you prefer a reserved entry time.

Is the tour suitable for all fitness levels?

The tour is suitable for all fitness levels. The Muir Woods visit involves one hour of walking on shaded trails, but the pace is leisurely and you can move at your own speed.

What languages are available?

The guide speaks English. Free audio guides are available in Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Korean, Mandarin, and Japanese.