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A Friend in Town
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We can pick you up anywhere within 90 minutes’ drive of San Francisco — at your home, hotel, or the airport!
Redwoods, then Wine Tour
- An hour or more for strolling among 30-story, 1000-year-old "first growth" redwood trees
- Tastings at 3 beautiful wineries
- Gourmet Lunch from a deli or at a great restaurant
- Optional educational tour by winery experts demonstrating how fine wines are made, or a cooking demonstration at the CIA or a free tasting of artisanal olive oils…you choose
We cross the Golden Gate Bridge, travel up the flanks of Mt. Tamalpais and down a serpentine two-lane road leading us to Muir Woods Redwood Forest. You take whatever time you want (usually an hour) to walk leisurely along a stream deep into a rare preserve of majestic ancient trees. Driving back out of the canyon and onto the interstate, we reach Wine Country by lunchtime. You may prefer to order a quick meal from a gourmet deli or savor a more relaxed lunch at a memorable restaurant. The afternoon is optimized first by an educational tour into the vineyards, the wine-making facility and the ageing caves of a "green" family-owned winery in historic Sonoma Valley. Then it's over to Napa Valley for tastings at 2 or 3 more wineries--or some other gustatory activity of interest—while enjoying spectacular scenery.
Why Tour with Us?
Because limos are expensive (check the "tax" + other extra fees) and in them you're not positioned to see the scenery to advantage. Big buses marry you to a hurried crowd. And who wants to be the designated driver trying to find one winery in 500? On weekends and in summer the main highways around Napa and Sonoma can back up for miles. We know the scenic backroads, with their less-frequented wineries boasting excellent wines and offering private tours.
Don't worry…you'll see the famous establishments too. Enjoy good, healthy food, whether at a gourmet deli with panoramic view, the CIA cooking school, or one of the region's outstanding restaurants. We put what you're observing in its historical context, respond to your questions, and help you remember that you're on vacation...minimizing your stress, maximizing your pleasure.
There are so many reasons why we're your best choice for a tour to Muir Woods and our northern California Wine Country!
What will it COST?
Because each tour is designed to fit your interests, our fees vary. Basically you pay by the number of hours in your itinerary. We do not add the fuel surcharges, "license fees," "tax" and mandatory gratuities that many other companies do.
| FEE | Average Duration | Additional Costs (paid to vendors) |
Gratuity | Add'l Hours | Minimum Duration | Minimum Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $535* | 9–10h | Tasting/Winery Tour Fees, Lunch | ** | $55 ea | 8h | $425 |
* Not per-person
* These fees are for couples, groups of up to 6/7 people or solo travelers. For groups of 7 to 25 (whereby we charter a minibus), please ask for a quote.
** A gratuity is customary and will be appreciated, but is not required.
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If you are not satisfied with your tour — its adherence to the tour description or your stated requirements/preferences, A Friend in Town will issue you a complete refund, within 10 days.
Call: 1-800-960-8099Reserve Your Tour