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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 redwood trees
- Tastings at 3 dramatically 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 class at the CIA or a guided tasting of artisanal olive oils… you choose
Right after breakfast we cross the Golden Gate Bridge, travel up the flanks of Mt. Tam and down a sharply winding road into Muir Woods Redwood Forest to catch the best light and beat the crowds. You may join a ranger's walk or just experience the woods on your own… before picking up a souvenir or browsing the bookstore. Driving back out of the canyon and onto the interstate, we reach premium grape-growing regions further north by lunchtime: the Napa, Sonoma or Russian River Valleys. You may prefer to eat quickly from a gourmet deli or a more leisurely stop at a memorable restaurant. The afternoon is optimized by tasting at 3 or 4 wonderful wineries, exploring the mysteries of viticulture—or some other culinary 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $490* | 9–10h | Tasting/Winery Tour Fees, Lunch | ** | $50 ea | 8h | $390 |
* 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