This San Francisco combination tour lets you see the very best of the city and then takes you to Northern California's premier wine producing region. Enjoy the flexibility of a San Francisco hop on - hop off bus tour, during which you can explore the city at your own pace. Buses conveniently run all day, so you can rejoin this San Fran tour whenever you're ready to ride from one stop to another. When you're ready to go beyond the city's attractions and head for the lush hills of the nearby wine country, join your guide for a half day of exploration and tastings in Sonoma.

This San Francisco tour shows you the city's most popular attractions, such as Fisherman's Wharf, where you can sample chocolate at the Ghirardelli Square, visit the Maritime National Historical Park, or shop and dine at Pier 39. If you love farmers markets, head to the Ferry Building, where rows of fresh produce, cheeses, and jams are available, straight from local farms and dairies. Walk around Chinatown for an authentic array of Asian sights and smells; then head to nearby North Beach, which offers scores of Italian restaurants and shops. Hop off the bus at whichever locations interest you most; then hop back on when you're ready to continue.

When you want to tour beyond the city, surround yourself in the beauty and craftsmanship of Californiaﾒs famed wine country on this fun and relaxing small group tour of Carneros and Sonoma. Relish the regionﾒs most admired wines as you spend a half day hopping between wineries and touring these historical appellations. Begin your wine tour in San Francisco, where you will meet your luxury motor coach at Fishermanﾒs Wharf at noon. Youﾒll head north through the city, over the Golden Gate Bridge, and through Marin County on your way to the scenic and historic Carneros wine region in the town of Sonoma. Carneros is home to the French-style chateau at the world-famous Domaine Carneros. Considered among the most beautiful wineries in North America, Domaine Carneros is a popular stop on this small group winery tour. Once there, youﾒll sample from their extensive line of award-winning chardonnays, cabernets, and pinot noirs. Other vintners often visited on this wine tour are among Sonomaﾒs most highly acclaimed. Become a part of the family at Homewood Winery, a boutique operation that limits its annual production to only 3,000 cases of their widely celebrated wines. The Cline Cellars Vineyard is located on a 350 acre estate, and is best known for their superb Rhone inspired blends. Along the trail, your guide will narrate this small group tour, bringing Californiaﾒs wine country to life with stories of its rich history and viticultural development. Learn the artisanal processes still used today to make Sonomaﾒs wide array of highly vaunted wines, while tasting the best the region has to offer.

This fully guided tour of Sonomaﾒs most admired wineries will enchant you with a half day of tasting and sightseeing. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes, to dress in layers, and pack sunscreen. Most wine tasting is included on this half day tour of Californiaﾒs wine country. This tour features wineries in Sonoma County that span from larger mass production operations to the smaller, more unique boutiques. Thereﾒs something for anyone who enjoys a good glass of wine on this unforgettable San Francisco wine tour. Combine this sightseeing adventure with a downtown hop on - hop off bus tour for a comprehensive and enchanting look at Northern California's best attractions.

The downtown San Francisco bus tour includes the following stops:

• Fisherman's Wharf
• Barbary Coast
• Ferry Building
• South of Market
• Union Square
• City Hall - Civic Center
• Nob Hill West
• Post Street
• Chinatown Gate
• Financial District
• North Beach
• Lombard Street
• Pier 39