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Novato, CA, USA

Novato

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Novato, CA, is a hidden gem bursting with charm! Stroll through vibrant downtown, savoring delicious bites at local eateries, or hike scenic trails with jaw-dropping views. Don’t miss the quirky Marin History Museum! Whether you’re soaking up sunshine at Marinwood Plaza or exploring the artistic vibes, Novato’s welcoming spirit will leave you grinning from ear to ear!

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5/5
6 h 30 mins

Sonoma Valley Sidecar Wine tours

We offer a unique way of wine tasing that few have experienced. Seeing the wine country with the distinctive twist of Sidecars. Everyone loves Sidecars, so be prepared to trade smile and waves with complete strangers. 3 wineries stop for tasting ( at your own cost ), after the second tasting a very nice French Style Gourmet picnic will be provide, family style. Let's envoy at your own past some of wine country best all that in a Classic Sidecar.

$390.00
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5/5

8-Hour Private Wine Tour Experience for up to 6 Guests - San Francisco to Sonoma

A truly great trip to California wine country is an immersive experience, and no amount of studying or expert certifications can match the expertise and insider access provided by a local guide. With Wine Country Confidential, you get: • Priceless stories only a wine country local would know • Tours personalized according to your personal preferences and expectations • Treks through vineyards, showcasing where great wine is born • Itineraries that include both big-name wineries and small, limited-production cult wineries producing wines that rarely – if ever – leave the valley • Entry into private wineries that aren’t generally open to the public

$810.00
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5/5

Private Group Wine Tour of Napa and Sonoma

Hire a luxury SUV or 14 passengers van with a professional driver and enjoy the beauty of the Wine Country! Cross the Golden Gate Bridge and take pictures at the Vista Point near the Lone Sailor Monument! Take pictures on t and of Sonoma & Napa! Learn about the history of California and San Francisco! Taste wine! Meet people! Have great lunch in one of the hundreds of great restaurants in the wine country! Visit 2-3 out of 600 wineries! Choose yourselves or let us choose for you! Taste red, white and sparkling Californian wines! Learn the history of the most famous wineries! The tour lasts on average 8 to 10 hours. Return to San Francisco via the Bay Bridge.

$1,799.00
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5/5

San Francisco Bay Cruise, Muir Woods and Sausalito Combo Tour

Two Great Activities in One Day! Join us for a narrated and scenic drive from SF across Golden Gate Bridge! Stop at the Bridge to take pictures! Explore beauty of Richardson Bay, Marin County, Mount Tamalpais and Giant Coastal Redwoods at Muir Woods! Appreciate astonishing views from Sausalito's picturesque waterfront! Visit local Art Galleries and souvenir shops and eat in one of many seafood restaurants! After visiting Muir Woods & Sausalito, our driver/guide will bring you to Fisherman's Wharf by 1 PM, giving you time to walk around or have lunch before the Cruise. The Bay Cruise starts at 2:45 4:15 5:30 and you can choose your preferred time while booking. During the 60-minute cruise by The Blue & Gold Fleet, you will sail underneath the majestic Golden Gate Bridge, past the famous PIER 39 sea lions, around mysterious Alcatraz and along SF waterfront, revealing the city’s skyline. The boats have both indoor and outdoor seating with full narration describing major landmarks.

$134.00
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5/5
6 h 30 mins

Private Muir Woods, Sausalito, and Marin Headlands Tour

Take pictures at the Golden Gate Bridge near Lone Sailor Monument. Visit Muir Woods: coastal sequoias - tallest trees in the world. Visit Sausalito: a beautiful little town with stunning views of the Bay, Bridges, and downtown SF. Eat Lunch in one of many seafood restaurants. Visit souvenir shops and art galleries. Visit Fort Baker-Cavallo Point, a military base just under the Golden Gate Bridge. Visit Marin Headlands. See panoramic views of the ocean and the bay. Visit 923-foot high Hawk Hill where a coast artillery battery was built during WWII to protect the Bay entrance. Visit the world’s largest marine mammal hospital where injured, ill, or abandoned sea animals are rescued, rehabilitated, and released. Visit the Nike Missile Site, the last line of defense against air attack. Visit Point Bonita Lighthouse, located at the Bay entrance, a 56-foot tower, built in 1855 at 306 feet above sea level

$799.00
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4.9/5

Napa and Sonoma Premium Small Group Wine Tour from San Francisco

No Football Match Today? Here's the perfect way to spend your off-days around San Francisco. Embark on a full-day adventure that blends San Francisco’s iconic skyline with the rolling vineyards of Napa and Sonoma,Capped at 12 people. Enjoy scenic views, world-class wines, tastings, history, and plenty of photo opportunities. Perfect for both wine lovers and first-time visitors. Snap postcard-worthy shots of the skyline from Treasure Island—locals call it the “secret selfie spot.” Sip award-winning wines at Artesa Winery, an ultra-modern estate honored with the 2018 AIA Architecture Award. Wander Sonoma Plaza’s historic charm and grab lunch your way—Michelin stars or picnic benches, your choice. Optional tasting at Jacuzzi Family Vineyards—Tuscan vibes, California grapes, and olive oil that’ll make you rethink store-bought forever. Capture the Golden Gate Bridge from Battery Spencer’s legendary overlook—fog or shine, it’s pure magic.

$148.00
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4.8/5

Alcatraz with Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour

Two most popular destinations in one day! Join us for a narrated and scenic drive from San Francisco across the Golden Gate Bridge! Stop at the Bridge to take pictures! Explore the beauty of Richardson Bay, Marin County, Mount Tamalpais and Giant Coastal Redwoods at Muir Woods! Appreciate the astonishing views from Sausalito's picturesque waterfront! Visit local Art Galleries, Souvenir Shops and eat in one of many seafood restaurants! After visiting Muir Woods & Sausalito, our driver/guide will bring you to Pier 33, Alcatraz landing. A headset with an Audio guide is included. You will catch the Ferry to Alcatraz and spend your time there. After the tour, the Ferry will bring you back to Pier 33.

$155.00
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4.8/5
4 h 30 mins

Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour Entrance Fee Included

Join us for a narrated and scenic drive from San Francisco across the Golden Gate Bridge, explore the beauty of Giant Coastal Redwoods at Muir Woods, and appreciate the astonishing views from Sausalito's picturesque waterfront. On the way to the Woods, we usually make a short stop on the Northern side of the Golden Gate Bridge. We will spend one hour and twenty minutes in the Muir Woods and about one hour in Sausalito, where you can walk the Waterfront and enjoy the stunning views of the bay, bridges, and downtown SF. Visit local art galleries and souvenir stores, and have lunch in one of many seafood restaurants. Then we will take you back to your hotel. Should you decide to stay there longer, you can return to the city by Ferry.

$99.00
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4.6/5
10 h

Combo Tour: Muir Woods, Sausalito and Sonoma Wine Country Tour

First, you will join the first tour for a narrated and scenic drive from SF across the Golden Gate Bridge, explore the beauty of Giant Coastal Redwoods at Muir Woods, and appreciate the astonishing views from Sausalito's picturesque waterfront. We usually make a stop at the Golden Gate Bridge. We will spend one hour and 20 minutes in the Muir Woods and about one hour in Sausalito, where you can enjoy the stunning views of the bay, bridges, and downtown SF. Visit local art galleries, souvenir stores, have lunch in a seafood restaurant. The second driver/guide will pick you up from Sausalito. On your way, you will see St. Quintin, the Mission San Rafael, and Marin Civic Center building by Frank Lloyd Wright. We visit 2 wineries in Sonoma. Both tastings are included. After them, or between the first and second tastings, we will visit Sonoma Plaza, ex northernmost point of Mexico, home of the last 21st Californian Mission and about 40 restaurants.

$224.00
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4.6/5
11 h

San Francisco Super Saver: Muir Woods & Wine Country w/ optional Gourmet Lunch

Enjoy the best of both worlds on this award-winning tour—begin your day with a peaceful stroll through the majestic redwoods of Muir Woods National Monument, then unwind with exclusive wine tastings in the scenic Napa and Sonoma Valleys. Enjoy engaging stories and insights from expert winemakers during exclusive tasting experiences. It’s the only tour of its kind that includes tasting fees at all three wineries, with guaranteed daily departures year-round. For an elevated experience, upgrade to a gourmet three-course food and wine pairing on the charming and historic Sonoma Plaza—an unforgettable way to savor the best of California’s wine country.

$170.05
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4.6/5
8 h

Alcatraz Plus Muir Woods and Sausalito Combo Tour

Two most popular destinations in one day! At 8 AM, Join us for a narrated and scenic drive from San Francisco across the Golden Gate Bridge! Stop at the Bridge to take pictures! Explore the beauty of Richardson Bay, Marin County, Mount Tamalpais and Giant Coastal Redwoods at Muir Woods! Appreciate the astonishing views from Sausalito's picturesque waterfront! Visit local Art Galleries, Souvenir Shops and eat in one of many seafood restaurants! After visiting Muir Woods & Sausalito, our driver/guide will bring you to Pier 33, Alcatraz landing. A headset with an Audio guide in one of 11 languages is included. You will catch the Ferry to Alcatraz and spend your time there. After the tour, the Ferry will bring you back to Pier 33. ALCATRAZ TICKETS BOOKED AT THE LAST MINUTE ARE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY.

$159.00
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4.5/5
9 h

Sonoma and Napa Wine Tour 3 Tastings Included Small-Group Tour

Enjoy an unforgettable day in the heart of California's famous Wine Country. Visit three highly regarded wineries and take a sip during an included wine tasting at all of the 3 wineries. Enjoy the scenic ride from San Francisco across the Golden Gate Bridge and then the idyllic rolling hills of wine country. Learn about each winery and the wine they produce at each stop. 3 tasting fees are included. If time permits, we can do more tastings. Wineries described can be replaced by the decision of the driver and passengers. A minimum of 4 people is required

$1,399.00
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4.5/5
9 h

Combo Small-Group Tour: SF City plus Muir Woods & Sausalito

This combo tour consists of 2 parts: A tour to Muir Woods and Sausalito and San Francisco City tour. Two different tours are run by either one or two different drivers and usually, there is a 30-minute break between them. It can start with either Woods or the city depending on the number of bookings. On the way to the Woods, you will cross the Golden Gate bridge and make a short stop to take pictures of the bridge, the bay, and downtown San Francisco. Then we will drive you to the Muir Woods where you will spend 1hr 20 minutes walking and seeing the tallest trees in the world. Then we will take you to Sausalito where you will spend 1 hour strolling the waterfront, visiting art galleries and souvenir shops, or having lunch. We will take you back to the city and you will enjoy the city tour that lasts about 3.5 to 4 hours. You will see all the major attractions of this World Class city with one of our experienced tour guides. He will make 4-5 stops to take pictures.

$169.00
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4.4/5
4 h 30 mins

Muir Woods and Sausalito Afternoon Tour Small-Group Half-Day

Join us for a narrated and scenic drive from San Francisco across the Golden Gate Bridge, explore the beauty of Giant Coastal Redwoods at Muir Woods, and appreciate the astonishing views from Sausalito's picturesque waterfront. On the way to the Woods, we usually make a short stop on the Northern side of the Golden Gate Bridge. We will spend one hour and twenty minutes in the Muir Woods and about one hour in Sausalito. Then we will take you back to your hotel. Should you decide to stay there longer, you can return to the city by Ferry or Uber. Ferry tickets are not included. We also run this tour in the morning, if there is a sufficient number of people. Muir Wood tour can be combined with a San Francisco City tour and/or Half Day Wine Tour to Sonoma.

$99.00
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4.4/5
6 h 30 mins

Sonoma Wine Tour with 2 Tastings Included Small-Group Half Day

Elegance and expedience. A truly memorable afternoon in the heart of the Wine Country. You will be picked from your hotel in downtown San Francisco, Nob Hill, The Wharf, and after the tour, we will bring you back to the same location. We always make a short stop on the other side of the Golden Gate Bridge to take pictures and to compare temperatures there and in Sonoma. On the way to the wineries, you will hear about the history of San Francisco and California, as well as about the wine industry in Sonoma and Napa. On your way, you will see St. Quintin, the Mission San Rafael, and Marin County Civic Center building by Frank Lloyd Wright. We will visit 2 wineries in Sonoma. Both tastings are included. After the tastings, or in between the first and second tastings, we will visit Sonoma Plaza, the largest public square in California, ex northernmost point of Mexico, home of the last 21st Californian Mission and about 40 different restaurants.

$189.00
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4.2/5
6 h

Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour Plus Bay Cruise

Combine a visit to Muir Woods and Sausalito with a fabulous cruise on San Francisco Bay. You'll cross the Golden Gate Bridge to the Bay area's most popular national monument, visit Sausalito - the prettiest village in California and sail next to Alcatraz and under the Golden Gate Bridge on a narrated one-hour cruise.

$133.00
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4.2/5
5 h

Half-Day Muir Woods & Sausalito Tour with Entry Ticket Included

What makes this tour truly stand out is its relaxed pace and thoughtfully designed itinerary. Unlike other rushed options, you'll enjoy up to 1.5 hours exploring the serene redwood trails of Muir Woods, allowing time to fully take in the beauty of these ancient Coastal Sequoias. It’s the only Muir Woods tour from San Francisco that offers complimentary hotel pickup, a photo stop at the Golden Gate Bridge, and over an hour in charming Sausalito—perfect for shopping, dining, or simply soaking in the waterfront views. For a picture-perfect ending, you can even opt to return by ferry and enjoy a scenic ride across the Bay.

$99.00
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4.1/5
7 h 30 mins

Alcatraz Tour Plus Muir Woods and Sausalito Day Trip

Alcatraz Island remains one of San Francisco's greatest landmarks — and now you can experience its chilling allure for yourself. Packaged with the half day tour to the giant redwood trees at Muir Woods and charming Sausalito, this Alcatraz combo is a perfect day to see the famous National Monuments around San Francisco.

$152.00
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4/5
7 h 30 mins

Sonoma and Napa Champagne Wine Private Tour Half Day

Sparkling Wine production started in the 17th century in France, when a monk named Dom Pierre Pérignon planted vines. Ruinart, the oldest established Champagne house, was founded in 1729 and began shipping bubbly in 1764. The style gained in popularity among French and English nobility. In 1745, Moët & Chandon became the first purveyor to a European royal court, at the court of King Louis XV. Veuve Clicquot was then founded in 1772. Among other things, Madame Clicquot invented the riddling process to remove yeast after secondary fermentation, creating the traditional method of méthode champenoise. Sparkling wines have been produced in the California since the 1860s During this tour we will visit 2 different Sparkling wine wineries. You choose from Gloria Ferrer, Taittinger, Mumm, and Chandon. Visit the two best sparkling wineries in Sonoma and Napa. Have lunch in one of the restaurants in Sonoma or Napa. Visit local souvenir shops and art galleries. Enjoy scenery and architecture.

$999.00
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The Ultimate Wine Country Experience (Private & All-Inclusive)

Our Ultimate Wine Country Experience through Sonoma and Napa Valley will take you to the most incredible spots from San Francisco to Wine Country all in one day. If you are looking for some delicious world famous wines, nature, great food and a ton of beautiful photos, then this is the tour for you! The morning will start with a private pickup directly from your hotel by one of our friendly, English speaking guides. From there your tour will begin as you start your drive in one of our comfortable, spacious and air-conditioned vehicles. This full-day tour will be fully packed with famous vineyards, amazing scenery, secretly located spots and much much more! ==== Full schedule 9:00 AM – Pick up at hotel 10:30 AM - Arrive at a Secret Winery 12:00 PM - Enjoy a Private Wine Tasting at Miner Family Winery 1:40 PM - Take a picture in front of the Welcome to Napa Valley Sign 2:10 PM - Lunch 3:00 PM - Taste the wines at Jacuzzi Family Winery 4:00 PM - Return to hotel 5:00 PM - Arrive at Hotel

$929.00
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