6 Unique Napa & Sonoma Wine Tours

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Hop on the trolley: Sonoma & Napa Valley Wine Trolley
Missed out on the chance to ride a cable car on your recent visit to San Francisco? Jump on board the Wine Country version: an open-air, hand-crafted replica of a historic cable car. The 6-hour tour, starting at the Sonoma Plaza, include a guided glimpse into the history of the region and visits to four wineries, with lunch catered by the girl & the fig. You can also ride the trolley in Napa. Tours start at $99.

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Summer of Love: Vantigo VW bus tours
Volkswagen buses are an icon of California living and now you can relive the Summer of Love by touring Wine Country in a vintage VW bus. Starting in San Francisco, the 7-hour adventure features visits to four Sonoma Valley wineries and includes a gourmet deli lunch. Each tour is tailored to patrons' interests, so if you want a beer after visiting three wineries, they'll stop by a local bar for a brew. Tours start at $125.

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Ride the rails: Napa Valley Wine Train
First built in 1864 to take visitors to the resort town of Calistoga, today, the Napa Valley railroad takes wine and food lovers on a scenic 36-mile round trip journey from Napa to St. Helena. The train offers a variety of culinary options, ranging from casual 3-hour multi-course lunches and dinners served in historic Pullman cars to all-day trips that feature visits at ultra-premium Napa wineries paired with a 4-course meal. Rates start at $146.

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Two wheeled tastings: Sonoma Segway
Segways are synonymous with tourist destinations and Sonoma Valley is no exception. After a brief Segway training session, explore country roads and off-the-grid paths on a 4.5 hour tour, while enjoying the sunshine and vineyard views. Visit wineries, like Ravenswood and Buena Vista, and enjoy a private tour and tasting at historic Vella Cheese. A picnic style lunch is included. Tours start at $129.

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Get some exercise: Active Wine Adventures

Enjoy the great outdoors and a glass of wine, or two, with a wine tasting hike in Sonoma or Napa Valley. Guided hikes, averaging 5 to 6 hours, include moderate 2 to 3 hour hikes via trails dotted with impressive vistas and historic sites. All trails lead to a gourmet lunch, perhaps a cheese tasting, and a wine tasting. Our favorite is the Sugarloaf Ridge State Park tour, which features mountain views, a picnic lunch, and Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wine tasting. Tours start at $125.

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Giddy up: The Wine Carriage
Just when we thought a visit to Wine Country couldn't get more romantic, it has - with the Wine Carriage. Relax on a 5-mile journey through vineyards and over streams in a two-horse drawn carriage. The 5-hour tour includes visits to three boutique wineries in Alexander Valley, including a wine cave tour and barrel tasting, and a gourmet picnic lunch showcasing local food. Tours start at $200.