#1 Sonoma Walking Food, Wine Tasting & History Tour (Public Tour) Discount Tickets

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Overview

Discover the best of Sonoma on this award-winning small-group food, wine, and history tour through the iconic Sonoma Plaza. Skip the crowded bus tours and experience Sonoma like a local as you explore the town’s vibrant culinary scene, historic landmarks, and charming architecture on a guided walking tour designed for food and wine lovers. The Sonoma Food Tour is a 3-hour immersive tasting experience that combines local cuisine, wine tasting, cocktails, and Sonoma history into one unforgettable afternoon. Stroll approximately 1 mile through the historic Sonoma Plaza while enjoying a progressive lunch featuring hand-selected tastings from locally owned restaurants, specialty food shops, and artisan producers. Enjoy California Mexican cuisine, artisan cheeses, olive oils, handcrafted chocolates, ice cream, one curated wine tasting, one seasonal cocktail. All food, beverages and guide services are included in the tour price — there are no hidden fees or additional tasting charges.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Meet at the DEPOT PARK MUSEUM (NOT THE DOWNTOWN PLAZA). Meet your tour guide at the steps of the train caboose between the Depot Museum Parking Lot (Free, All-Day Parking) and the Depot Museum. Please be there 5 minutes before the start of your tour.

End Point

End point

The tour ENDS in the Sonoma Plaza. The Tour STARTS @ 270 1st St West (see meeting point directions)

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Sonoma
Come to Sonoma in the Wine Country to enjoy a Walking Food, Wine & History Tour
Duration: 180 mins
2. Sonoma Food Tour
Enjoy our progressive lunch around the beautiful, historic Sonoma Plaza. All food, wine, cocktail and local guide are included. You will have so much fun on the tour and also meeting other guests who love food, wine & history!
Duration: 180 mins
3. Depot Park Museum
Welcome guests and learn about the Italian & European immigration to Sonoma and the early wine industry
Duration: 15 mins
4. Sonoma Plaza
Walk around the beautiful Sonoma Plaza while learning some history and architecture along the way
5. Vella Cheese Company
Taste amazing locally-made cheeses and learn about the process of making the cheese
Duration: 20 mins
6. Mission San Francisco Solano
Learn about the Spanish and Mexican heritage in Sonoma and the Missions in California
Duration: 15 mins
7. Sonoma Barracks
Historic Barracks
8. Raising of the Bear Flag
Learn where and how California became a state, the raising of the Bear Flag and some more history about the town of Sonoma
Duration: 10 mins
9. Figone Olive Oil Company
Taste some amazing locally-made olive oils and balsamic vinegars
Duration: 20 mins
10. Sebastiani Theatre
Sonoma's Historic Theater founded by a local Italian
11. Williams-Sonoma
Learn more about Chuck William famous original, heritage Williams Sonoma store
12. Wine Country Chocolates
Stop by their local Sonoma Plaza tasting room for some delicious locally-made chocolate.
Duration: 15 mins
13. Sonoma Valley
On the tour, your guide will give you recommendations of other things to do in the Sonoma Valley

Inclusion

Shopportunities along the way!

Walking Tour - 1.25 mile with stops along the way

Friendly, local, experienced guide

Snacks

Enjoy Sonoma and California history along the way

Lunch

Alcoholic beverages

All food, wine (1 wine tasting of 3-5 wines), cocktail (1 margarita) is included

Portions equivalent to a lunch with one wine tasting & one cocktail

Exclusion

Gratuities

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Minimum drinking age is 21 years

Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

Gluten Free - We are not able to accommodate at all the stops

Lactose Intolerant - We are not able to accommodate at all the stops

Minimum of 4 guests needed to hold the tour. If there are less than 4 guests, the tour will have to be cancelled (sorry) and it will be cancelled "due to bad weather" since Viator does not provide an appropriate reason for the small tour operator to cancel the tour.

Must be able to walk a mile with stops along the way

Cork & Compass LLC dba Sonoma Food Tour

You must sign a waiver before the tour begins. There will be a link in the booking confirmation & reminder email.

Supplied by Sonoma Food Tour

Reviews

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