EMBARK ON A CULINARY ADVENTURE AND CELEBRATE OUR 10-YEAR ANNIVERSARY ON OUR FLAGSHIP SONOMA FOOD & WINE TOUR.
Tour Details
Tour Category:Wine Country
Duration: 3 hours
Location: Downtown Sonoma – Plaza area
Quick Details:
Gourmet food paired with luxury wine at 4 crave-able locations
Content covers films, biodynamic farming/wines and California History
At least a half-a glass poured at each stop (2.5+ glasses total)
Walking tour with local, professional guide
Private tours can be arranged for most any day, public tours usually fill quickly.
2 guest guarantee (see below)
Tours run rain or shine
All-inclusive, except for tipping your wonderful guide ( 20% is standard )
Tour stands on its own with the food component and we offer amazing non-alcoholic drinks
Concierge service available as add-on for your entire trip
Important Booking Notice
Please read carefully before booking!
To run a tour, we require a minimum of 4 guests. While you can still book for fewer than 4 people, in the unlikely event that no one else signs up for your tour on that day, we will offer the following options:
Transfer to a Different Tour: We can move you to another tour that has enough participants.
2 guest guarantee: For a guaranteed private experience, you can opt to pay a fee of $115 per person on the day of your tour.
Full Refund: If neither of the above options works for you, we will gladly refund your payment.
Rest assured, it’s very rare for tours to have no additional bookings, but we want to ensure you are fully informed before making your reservation. Thank you for understanding!
Prices Are All Inclusive
Adult
Ages 21+ (Food & Wine)
$235
Exquisite Food and Wine Tasting Tour of Sonoma
Discover Sonoma, the Birthplace of Flavor: Our flagship Sonoma Food and Wine Tour is a gastronomic adventure that originated in the cozy ambiance of our founder’s winter retreat in 2014. Since its inaugural run on June 1st, 2014, it has become a culinary go-to, and we invite you to join the celebration throughout 2024 with our special anniversary discount.
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.
Sip and Savor: Each stop on the tour offers a 1/2 glass of exquisite local wine, expertly paired with the delectable dishes. Gain insights into our farm-to-table philosophy and discover the art of pairing specific wines with each farm-fresh plate.
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.
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 anniversary celebration.
Visit our website and secure your spot for a culinary adventure of a lifetime. Use the code: 10YRSGFWT to unlock the flavors of Sonoma with a 10% discount. Join us in raising a glass to a decade of gourmet excellence! Receive our Sonoma film list as well as what relevant movies we recommend when you are back home.
Company listed as BEST FOODIE TOUR in the USA by US News and World Reports.
If your preferred date isn’t available and you have 4 or more people, call or email Renée 415-250-2273 / @ renee@gourmetfoodandwinetours.com, and we’ll try to fit your schedule. We offer both private/custom and public tours. For groups of 2, we now have an option to guarantee your tour for an extra $115 per person in the event nobody else books. Otherwise we had to cancel. If others book your same day, we’ll refund that amount to your credit card. If not, you’ll enjoy a private tour for two!
What to Expect on Our Sonoma Tours
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!)
11:00-2:00 PM $235 with wine or with mock-tails for those who do not wish to drink
Restaurants and Wine Tasting Rooms will rotate based on availability.
*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 add more.
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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