Sonoma Food and Wine Tour
About this experience
Embark on an unforgettable palate pleasing journey through Sonoma's historic downtown plaza on a 3-hour food and wine tour!
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It was my husband's birthday, and we celebrated the day in Sonoma; it was our first time there. Love, love, LOVE Teresa—she was our Gourmet Food and Wine Tour guide for the day. From the hand-picked local restaurants and pairings, to the history she touched upon, the sunny hours breezed by and you can bet we will return for more. Thank you!
What's Included
- Delight in Sonoma with a family-owned and operated provider listed as Best Foodie Tour in the USA by US News and World Reports
- Guided walking tour visits up to 4 local stops to sample premiere chef's concoctions - from appetizers through dessert
- Enjoy wine tastings from some of the area's best local wineries and learn about the history of one of the most renowned wine and travel destinations
- Discover some of the best local food and wine, with the help of an experienced guide to lead the way!
What happens on the day
Stroll the streets of the Historical Plaza in downtown Sonoma with an experienced guide to point out the food and wine favorites of the area!
This experience starts with stories from California history that relates directly to the landmarks that dot the Sonoma Plaza. You will visit 4 notable restaurants that offer contrasting courses to pair with local Sonoma wine. The finale takes place with local, artisan chocolate at one of two special-ending locations depending on the group size and the day of the week.
Visit up to 4 tasting locations during the 3-hour tour that may include (subject to change):
- The girl & the fig
- Delhi Belly Bistro
- El Dorado Kitchen
- Galatea Effect Tasting Room
- Sonoma Grille
- La Salette
This unique tasting tour pairs the unexpected with an eclectic menu and flow of notable restaurants in the historic Sonoma Plaza neighborhood. Learn about Sonoma Valley, the Carneros AVA, differences between Napa and Sonoma, as well as tricks of the trade to better understand wine!
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When Do I Choose A Date?
Either yourself or the lucky recipient can make a booking and select dates once you are in receipt of the voucher. You’ll register the voucher, follow the booking instructions, and your experience with us begins!
Year-Round:
Saturday - 11:00 AM
Important Details
Essential Information
- Food and beverage tastings are included in the price of this tour
- Half-a glass poured at each stop (2.5 glasses total)
- Participants must be at least 21 years of age or older with a valid ID
- Participants can expect to walk at a slow pace for approximately 1 mile
- You will visit multiple tasting locations with enough food served to happily fill most stomachs
- Please let your partner know if any accommodations need to be made
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FAQs
Are there any age requirements for this experience?
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How much food and wine will be served?
There are up to 4 stops on this tour and generally, enough food is served to satisfy most participants. Each person will sample about 3 wines that will be determined on the day of the tour.
Returns, Exchanges & Cancellations
Returns
Experience Vouchers that have not been redeemed can be returned hassle-free within 14 days. All refunds will be made to the original purchaser.
Exchanges
Experience Vouchers that have not been redeemed can be exchanged for anything else in our marketplace at any time. If you choose to exchange for an experience that costs more, you'll simply have to pay the difference. If you choose to exchange for an experience that costs less, you'll have a credit towards your next booking with Virgin Gifts.
Cancellation Policy
Once you have scheduled a date and received a booking confirmation, no cancellations are allowed. Failure to appear on your booked date will result in the loss of the value of your experience.
Customer Reviews
It was my husband's birthday, and we celebrated the day in Sonoma; it was our first time there. Love, love, LOVE Teresa—she was our Gourmet Food and Wine Tour guide for the day. From the hand-picked local restaurants and pairings, to the history she touched upon, the sunny hours breezed by and you can bet we will return for more. Thank you!
Response from Virgin Gifts
Hi Patricia! What a lovely way to celebrate your husband’s birthday, I genuinely hope he had the best day possible filling up on delicious food and wine. Teresa sounds amazing, I’m so happy she provided you with a pleasant first experience in Sonoma! I’d be happy to pass on all the love for Teresa to our experience providers, so they are truly aware of what great staff they have! Thank you so much for writing in such a sweet review and I hope your next visit to Sonoma is as great as this one was. All my best, Courtney
Enjoyed the experience, Arlene was lovely and knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend this tour. And because of Valentin's Day we also got complementary wine bottle from Arlene. THANK YOU!
Response from Virgin Gifts
Hi Yuliya! Thanks so much for writing in. Our amazing partners truly go above and beyond what is expected, and I am so glad you were on the receiving end of that! Let us know next time you're looking to get out on another awesome experience - you deserve it! Best, Jake.
Drew, our tour guide, was fantastic. He provided great information and was kind and welcoming to the whole group. The restaurants and tasting rooms chosen were fantastic, the logistics flowed smoothly, and it was a great time. My only suggestion is that there be more food provided given the cost of the tour.
