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

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Napa & Sonoma, USA

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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.

What's Included

  • Lunch Fresh California Mexican Food Tasting
  • Snacks Cheese Tasting, Olive Oil & Balsamic Tasting, Ice Cream
  • Alcoholic beverages One Wine Tasting & One Margarita
  • Your guide will appreciate gratuity at the end of the tour! Cash or Venmo
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

270 1st Street West
Sonoma, CA 95476, USA

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End point

408 1st Street East
Sonoma, CA 95476, USA

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

What To Expect

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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!
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3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Depot Park Museum

Welcome guests and learn about the Italian & European immigration to Sonoma and the early wine industry
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sonoma Plaza (pass by)

Walk around the beautiful Sonoma Plaza while learning some history and architecture along the way
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Vella Cheese Company

Taste amazing locally-made cheeses and learn about the process of making the cheese
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Mission San Francisco Solano

Learn about the Spanish and Mexican heritage in Sonoma and the Missions in California
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sonoma Barracks (pass by)

Historic Barracks
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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
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Figone Olive Oil Company

Taste some amazing locally-made olive oils and balsamic vinegars
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Sebastiani Theatre (pass by)

Sonoma's Historic Theater founded by a local Italian
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Williams-Sonoma (pass by)

Learn more about Chuck William famous original, heritage Williams Sonoma store
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Wine Country Chocolates

Stop by their local Sonoma Plaza tasting room for some delicious locally-made chocolate.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sonoma Valley (pass by)

On the tour, your guide will give you recommendations of other things to do in the Sonoma Valley
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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 Travel Marketing does not provide an appropriate reason for the small tour operator to cancel the tour.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the #1 Sonoma Walking Food, Wine Tasting & History Tour (Public Tour)?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PDT).This tour 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. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

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

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What's Included

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  • LunchFresh California Mexican Food Tasting
  • SnacksCheese Tasting, Olive Oil & Balsamic Tasting, Ice Cream
  • Alcoholic beveragesOne Wine Tasting & One Margarita
  • Shopportunities along the way!
  • Walking Tour - 1.25 mile with stops along the way
  • 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
  • Friendly, local, experienced guide
  • Your guide will appreciate gratuity at the end of the tour! Cash or Venmo

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • 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.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
  • Operated by a business

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

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PDT).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This tour 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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