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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
Meeting and pickup
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.
The tour ENDS in the Sonoma Plaza. The Tour STARTS @ 270 1st St West (see meeting point directions)
Itinerary
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1Sonoma
Come to Sonoma in the Wine Country to enjoy a Walking Food, Wine & History Tour
3 hours • Admission ticket free -
2Sonoma 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!
3 hours • Admission ticket included -
3Depot Park Museum
Welcome guests and learn about the Italian & European immigration to Sonoma and the early wine industry
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Sonoma Plaza (Pass by)
Walk around the beautiful Sonoma Plaza while learning some history and architecture along the way
Admission ticket free -
4Vella Cheese Company
Taste amazing locally-made cheeses and learn about the process of making the cheese
20 minutes • Admission ticket included -
5Mission San Francisco Solano
Learn about the Spanish and Mexican heritage in Sonoma and the Missions in California
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Sonoma Barracks (Pass by)
Historic Barracks
Admission ticket free -
6Raising 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
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Figone Olive Oil Company
Taste some amazing locally-made olive oils and balsamic vinegars
20 minutes • Admission ticket included -
Sebastiani Theatre (Pass by)
Sonoma's Historic Theater founded by a local Italian
Admission ticket free -
Williams-Sonoma (Pass by)
Learn more about Chuck William famous original, heritage Williams Sonoma store
Admission ticket free -
8Wine Country Chocolates
Stop by their local Sonoma Plaza tasting room for some delicious locally-made chocolate.
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
Admission ticket free
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
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.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience 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.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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