Napa & Sonoma

Sonoma Valley Open Air Wine Trolley Tour

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Sonoma Valley Wine Trolley
  • 6 hours 30 minutes
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

Embark on a unique Wine Country experience with a trip aboard the Sonoma Valley Wine Trolley. Modeled after the famed cable cars of San Francisco, the trolley shuttles you through Sonoma’s picturesque winemaking region with stops at several top wineries. Taste wines at each estate (tasting fees separate expense), and enjoy a delicious lunch en route. Learn about the history of Sonoma as you roll past historic landmarks throughout the day.
  • Travel in style aboard a replica of a historic San Francisco cable car
  • Visit several top wineries or tasting rooms, all in one tour
  • This open-air trolley makes it easy to admire the sights
  • Pickup and drop-off from downtown Sonoma is included

What's Included

  • Lunch
  • Charter Fee and taxes (Gratuity not included)
  • Pick-up from San Francisco is NOT included
  • Gratuities
  • Alcoholic drinks (Wine is available to purchase at each winery)
  • Tasting fees are not included. Fees range from $30-$40 per person per stop.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • 453 1st St E, Sonoma, CA 95476, USA

    Meet at in the circular driveway in front of the Town Hall - Stone Building between 10:00 am and 10:15 am. Trolley Departs at 10:15 sharp. Parking can be found behind the Presidio of Sonoma at 98 E Spain St, Sonoma, CA 95476.

Start time

10:00 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Skip the stress of driving and navigating, and let the Sonoma Valley Wine Trolley whisk you through the vineyards. Make your way to the historic Sonoma Plaza in the morning, where you’ll meet your guide and climb aboard the beautiful trolley, a lovingly created replica of a vintage San Francisco cable car. Take a seat and enjoy the fresh valley air streaming through the windows as you cruise through Sonoma’s rolling hills and renowned vineyards.

Stop at several different wineries, hand-picked for their welcoming atmosphere and excellent wines, and sample classic California wines made from chardonnay, pinot noir, cabernet sauvignon and merlot (tasting fees not included). Winery hosts will be on hand to provide tasting notes and background on the wines you enjoy.

Midday, stop for a hearty, fresh lunch, which you'll enjoy together before continuing to your next stop.

Throughout the day, your lively host provides commentary on passing attractions and brings to life fascinating chapters of California history. Learn about Sonoma’s past as a Spanish mission and hear local folklore.

Your fun and historic tour concludes back at Sonoma Plaza.

Please note: This tour is for those aged 21 years or older.

Sonoma Valley

5 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately. Jackets and rain protection are recommended in the winter months.
  • Minimum age is 21 years
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • MUST advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • No consumption of alcoholic beverage is allowed on the trolley
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Christin_J
Great experience on Sonoma Valley, Wine Trolley and lunch tour! Paul is super knowledgeable and made each stop fun. Loved how you went to local owned and operated wineries and wine tasting rooms. Each stop was a different experience, and everyone was so friendly, and were so eager to share their knowledge on Sonoma and their wine making practices. Additionally, lunch at the VJBs was amazing, and the gelato was spot on! Highly recommend this tour!

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Great day in Sonoma
Rosemary_W, Apr 2024
Beautiful day spent touring local vineyards and tasting rooms in Sonoma. Dennis made sure we had a great time, and made the most of our stops along the way. Great day. Good wine and friendly vibe.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
We're glad that you had a nice time with Dennis on the Sonoma Valley Wine Trolley. Cheers!
If you are looking for fun at the right price, take this tour!
Taylor_M, Apr 2024
We did this tour on our first day in Sonoma and it was a great way to break into wine country. Tour started out at Buena Vista winery, which was the best stop of the day. If you are thinking about buying bottles, do it here. The tour and tasting was phenomenal. The next two stops were ok for wine. Lunch was tasty. The last stop, Seamus, was also fun. Lots of different tasting options. Overall, you aren't going to find a better tour for the price. Paul the tour guide was fun and attentive and knew how to keep everyone on track. Overall experience 5/5 Wine quality 3.5/5 Value 5/5
Response from Host, Apr 2024
We're glad that you enjoyed the tour with Paul. Cheers!
Definitely go on the Wine Trolley. You will not be disappointed!
Kimberly_B, Apr 2024
Dennis was a wonderful guide and we had a great group. Visited 4 wineries with a great catered lunch at the second one. Would definitely recommend!
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thank you for a great review. We're glad that you enjoyed the wine tour with Dennis. Cheers!
Great experience
Shamus_M, Apr 2024
Loved the trolley tour. Went to four completely different wineries to get the full Sonoma experience. Our tour guide did a great job of explaining the history of the region. Each winery had its own vibe and was enjoyable from the sights to the dog at the mayo winery. Had a great to visit wineries with and highly encourage you to do this activity.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thank you for the great review. We're glad that you enjoyed the wineries, and that the guide was informative. Cheers!
Great fun
Jesse_G, Apr 2024
On a chilly day it can get cold, so bundle up. Mark the guide was great. The wineries are fun and sandwich is pleasant good
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thank you for the nice review; And great advice. We're glad that you had fun on the Sonoma wine trolley. Cheers!
Great girls trip
Jennifer_A, Apr 2024
Our driver/guide Paul was terrific. Everything was on time. Pickup point was easy to find. 3 of the 4 wineries we visited were perfect.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
We're glad that you had a great experience on the Sonoma wine trolley tour. Cheers!
Fun way to see Sonoma
Ashley_S, Mar 2024
We had a blast! It was raining a little during the morning so we had a bus but while we were at our first stop he went back and got the trolley for us! It was a great tour. We really enjoyed lunch and the different stops. We did 4 wineries so pace yourself because its a lot of wine to taste
Response from Host, Mar 2024
We're so glad that the tour was great, and especially that the weather let up and you were able to experience the trolley as well. Thank you for the review. Cheers!
Trolley- Paulie for the Win
KATHY_G, Mar 2024
Trolley-Paulie made this adventure a blast. Lots of great area history and information. We enjoyed the variety of wineries and scenery. Seamus Winery is a true gem.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Thank you for the great review. We're glad that you had a blast on the tour and enjoyed the wineries. Cheers!
Sonoma Valley Experience
Jessica_W, Jan 2024
I enjoyed learning the history given by Paul. Our group enjoyed Paul and the set up. One of the wineries wasn’t my favorite. Definitely would do it again! It was a pleasant experience.
Response from Host, Jan 2024
Thank you for your honest feedback. We are glad that you enjoyed the tour with Paul.
Girls weekend
Kim_K, Jan 2024
Mike was awesome!! VJB cellars felt rushed, lunch was good. But eating food and pushing food at the same time. Mayo wine wasn’t good wine, very sour.
Response from Host, Jan 2024
We're glad that you had a good time with Mike; and apologize that you felt rushed through lunch, and didn't enjoy all of the wines. Thank you for your honest feedback.
Great time
lori_c, Dec 2023
We had such a great time. Our guide was excellent. The selection of stops was not the best but we were together.
Response from Host, Jan 2024
We're glad that you had a great time and that our guide did an excellent job. Happy New Year.
Writer every penny and much more!
Patrick_B, Dec 2023
Great experience. Paul our driver was amazing and provided fun an informative event space. He is what makes this tour incredible. Hang on to him!
Response from Host, Dec 2023
We love receiving such wonderful reviews about our tour guides. Paul is great! We're glad he made it an incredible experience. Happy Holidays from the Sonoma Valley Wine Trolley.
Awesome day in Sonoma!
Jamie_S, Nov 2023
Great weather and selection of wineries! Very fun group on the tour-met people from all over the country! Our guide Paul was very knowledgeable and kept us entertained!
Response from Host, Nov 2023
We're glad you had a fun time on the tour with Paul. Thank you for the review.
Cheers to a Great Wine Tour!
Travita_F, Nov 2023
We visited four wineries with the best tour guide in Sonoma!! Paul was knowledgeable, friendly and accommodating! It’s a great tour for someone who doesn’t have 8 hours to devote to a tour.
Response from Host, Nov 2023
We're happy to hear you enjoyed the tour and that your tour guide was wonderful. Thank you for the great review.
Wine in CA, all day!!!!
Rhonda_B, Oct 2023
Loved the variety of wineries; friendly wine hosts, and meeting new people from around the world. Our trolley driver, Michael, was awesome and very knowledgeable.
Response from Host, Oct 2023
We're glad that you enjoyed your time on the Sonoma Valley Wine Trolley. Thank you for the great review.
Welcome to the Indy 500.
Bob_S, Oct 2023
Singing on the way back was lots of fun. However, our guide drove way too fast and consistently crossed the yellow line.
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Being that the trolley is an open-air vehicle, it can sometimes seem like it's going fast; however, we keep the speed at an estimated 40 MPH. We apologize that you didn't fully enjoy the trolley ride, and hope that you enjoyed the tour otherwise. Thank you for your feedback.
Good Tour. Overall very good, tour guide was also very good
Anonymous, Oct 2023
Good tour, lunch was a little disappointing with selection. The same place was also very skimpy on their tasting sample, very measured and very little compared to 7 other winery's that we visited in NAPA and Sonoma. We were not the only ones in our group that noticed the lunch and wine sample especially since what they charge you. 7
Response from Host, Oct 2023
We're glad you enjoyed the tour. We apologize that you weren't fully satisfied with the experience, and appreciate the feedback.
Wine and views
Brian_E, Oct 2023
The views and the new people you meet. We had a great time. Paul, our tour guide, was great, funny and made the experience so cool. The wine was amazing and the laughs were plentiful. My only suggestion, and this is really reaching for something, is to add an additional stop maybe to share some history about the town. Seemed like after the first stop it just became a little “here you go” verses a personal experience.
Response from Host, Oct 2023
We appreciate the feedback about including more history in the tour, and are glad that you had a good time.
Great time for a bachelorette!
Stefani_C, Oct 2023
We really loved the different vibes of the wineries and tasting rooms we went to. Only feedback was that I wish we had a little more time at the actual vineyard opposed to the tasting rooms, as we didn't feel we had enough time to participate in the tastings and walk and look at the vineyards themselves. Other than that, we had a blast!
Response from Host, Oct 2023
We're glad that you enjoyed your tour. Sorry to hear that you didn't get the time to explore the vineyards more. We appreciate the feedback.
Great experience
Anna_K, Oct 2023
VERY fun experience. Great wineries, knowledgeable staff, and superb tour guide. Lots of good info, laughs, songs, lunch and memories!
Response from Host, Oct 2023
We are happy that you had a great time on the trolley. We appreciate the positive feedback.
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