Overview
Napa Food & Wine Tour (downtown)
Enjoy a 3+ hour progressive dinner tour OR Saturday brunch experience with a fun, local food expert to discover eclectic wine pairings, master sommeliers, The Michelin Guide and most importantly where to eat in a ghost town that has come alive with flavors, music and creativity very recently. Find out who, what, where and why on our Gourmet Food and Wine Tour in Downtown Napa.
Your ambassador will greet you at the first of four stops that will start off your experience. You’ll stroll near the river in order to better understand Napa’s history and hear about its significance to the San Francisco Bay Area. You can expect to spend approximately 30 minutes in each restaurant with nice walks in between to balance calories and exercise. You will receive a confirmation that lets you know exactly where to meet on your day of choice.
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What's included
Local guide
Professional guide
Wine tasting
Food tasting
Gratuities
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
This is for all days except for SATURDAY. See Second meeting point for SATURDAYS.
We will be waiting for you, please come 5 minutes early for your tour.
End point
Finale happens at La Taberna, lining you up perfectly to stroll the river, located across the street - or walk two blocks down to Blue Note for live music.
Good to know
Please email us so we can contact you with a starting point for that day, sometimes it changes: janice@gourmetfoodandwinetours.com
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
• Minimum age is 21 years
Minimum drinking age is 21 years
• Dress code is smart casual
Valid from the time you exchange your voucher, for the duration selected.
Just be sure to have a copy of your reservation on your phone no need to bring it out.
What to expect
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Napa Valley
Our tour takes place in Downtown Napa in Napa Valley and we will go into detail on delineating between Sonoma and Napa Valleys.
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Ox and the Fox
30 min
Enjoy one of Napa’s fanciest watering holes, they feature delicious small bites paired with a jazzy wine to start off your adventure.
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Compline Wine Shop
35 min
Interact with the pros learning about what it takes to be a Master Sommelier while practicing and learning tasting techniques.
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Tarla Mediterranean Bar + Grill
30 min
Learn what wine compliments healthy Mediterranean food in a cultural submersion with creative ingredients leading the way. Be nourished with dishes from Turkey and Greece.
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Oenotri
30 min
Enjoy legendary Oenotri for authentic Southern Italian cuisine and pairings that are always satisfying. Ingredients are sourced from their own culinary garden and menu changes daily. WE USE OENOTRI FOR WHEN WE ALTERNATE RESTAURANTS.
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Be Bubbly Lounge & Bistro
30 min
SATURDAY BRUNCH ONLY STOP -A female owned Champagne tasting room that since opening in August of 2020 has become one of the top 10 Champagne tasting rooms in the country granted by the Champagne Bureau of France. Here you will get to learn how delicious bubbles pair together with tasty cheese and accompanying dried fruits and nuts by local purveyors.
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Oxbow Public Market
30 min
SATURDAY BRUNCH AND ROTATING STOP ONLY -We pair delicious house made cupcakes that guests get to choose to their flavor like from the iconic Bay Area cupcake spot, Kara’s cupcake with a refreshing and tasty Napa froze by Kara’s fun and local favorite Bar Lucia.
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Napa Valley Welcome Center
30 min
We are members of Napa Chamber and Welcome Center where you can purchase quality souvenirs and sometimes sip wine when you drop in during or after tour.
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La Taberna
30 min
Experience a quintessential Spanish tapas bar across from the Napa river where you will learn about authentic Spanish dessert pairings with sherry.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Times are local to the experience (America/Los Angeles).
Additional Information
- Minimum age is 21 years
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 8 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Napa's Downtown Food & Wine Tour
Can I cancel Napa's Downtown Food & Wine Tour for free?
No. All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
How long does it take?
It takes about 3–4 hours.
Where does it start?
This is for all days except for SATURDAY. See Second meeting point for SATURDAYS. We will be waiting for you, please come 5 minutes early for your tour.
What's included?
- Local guide
- Professional guide
- Wine tasting
- Food tasting
What's not included?
- Gratuities
Which places does it visit?
It visits Napa Valley, Ox and the Fox, Compline Wine Shop, Tarla Mediterranean Bar + Grill, Oenotri, Be Bubbly Lounge & Bistro, Oxbow Public Market, Napa Valley Welcome Center.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
The minimum age is 21 years. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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