Tour Details
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Tour Category: Wine Country, Walking Tour, Food Tour, Wine Tour, Pairing Tour
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Duration: 3 hours
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The tour starts at 11:00 AM
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If you have a group of 4 or more, we’ll schedule a tour on your desired date and make it available to the public.
We typically accommodate up to 8 guests or 10 in rare circumstances.
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Exact Location: To be announced by text.
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Quick Details:
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Gourmet food paired with luxury wine at 4 crave-able locations
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Content covers films, biodynamic farming/wines, and California History
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At least a half glass poured at each stop (2.5+ glasses total)
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Walking tour with a local, professional guide
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Private tours can be arranged for most any day, public tours usually fill quickly
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Tours operate rain or shine
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All-inclusive, except for tipping your wonderful guide ( 20% is standard )
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Concierge service is available as an add-on for your entire trip​
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Indulge in Culinary Delights: Experience the essence of Sonoma with our walking-food-and-wine-pairing tour that replaces lunch with a delightful journey through 4 pairing courses in just 3 hours. Savor the creations from local chefs and proprietors as you pause for sit-down stops between picturesque walks.
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Sip and Savor: Each stop on the tour offers a 1/2 glass of exquisite local wine, expertly paired with the delectable dishes. More than enough food is provided to satisfy lunch. Gain insights into our farm-to-table philosophy and discover the art of pairing specific wines with each farm-fresh plate.
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Uncover the Secrets of Sonoma: Enhance your wine knowledge as you learn to identify biodynamic farm practices in the vineyards, empowering you to make the healthiest wine choices when selecting your next bottle. Learn sommelier techniques for tasting and a good bit about geography, including what makes Sonoma and Napa distinct.
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A Stroll Through History: Immerse yourself in Sonoma’s rich history through captivating stories and iconic landmarks that grace our path around the Square. Let the narrative unfold as you savor each moment of this extraordinary flagship tour.​
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Our company is listed as BEST FOODIE TOUR in the USA by US News and World Reports.
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If your preferred date isn’t available and you have 4 or more people, call or email Renée at renee@gourmetfoodandwinetours.com, and we’ll try to fit your schedule. We offer both private/custom and public tours.
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Discover Sonoma through your tastebuds on our flagship tour for Gourmet Food and Wine Tours, established in 2014 (yep, we are in our 11th year!)
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11:00 AM-2:00 PM
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Restaurants and Wine Tasting Rooms will rotate based on availability.
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*We reserve the right to switch to these restaurants or pull in new stops based on our partner’s availability. We recommend ALL of the restaurants on this list and if we had time to visit them all, we would! While we normally cap at 8, in rare circumstances we will allow up to 10 guests. Please see our Private Tours page if you have a larger party.
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This guided tour includes four carefully selected restaurants and courses, but please note that transportation to and from the tour starting and ending points is not included.
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Important Booking Notice
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Please read carefully before booking:
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To run a tour, we require a minimum of 3 guests. While you can still book for fewer than 3 people, in the unlikely event that no one else books for your tour, we will offer the following options:
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Transfer to a Different Tour: We can move you to another experience.
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2 guest guarantee: If you pay for a minimum of 3 guests, you have the option of a private tour.
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Full Refund: If neither of the above options works for you, we will gladly refund your payment.
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Rest assured, it’s rare for tours to have space close to the event date, but we want to ensure you are fully informed before making your reservation. We are small and hope to be around for another decade. Thank you for understanding!