Our tour with Julie was nothing short of spectacular. Julie's booking/planning process is very thorough, giving her all of the information she needs about her guests to craft a perfect day of wine tastings at smaller, boutique wineries and vineyards. A tour with Julie also includes a lunch stop - a treat when you're starting to get hungry and need some fuel for the rest of the day's adventure. Julie is also very knowledgeable about the Napa Valley area and the wine industry, so not only is she taking you from one tasting to the next, but she is providing a guided tour of the geographic landscape of the region, adding bits of history and facts where relevant. I don't think we would've come across the wineries we tasted that day without her tour - she knew the folks at each of the wineries personally, which shows how much work she puts into relationship building, especially at these smaller wineries where reservations are not as easy to come by. When I find myself with the joy of planning another trip to Napa (hopefully soon!), my first call will be to Julie, and I suggest you do the same. You won't regret it! read more

Had the best day ever in Napa with Julie and her Jeep! All 3 wineries we visited were fabulous. Would recommend this tour to anyone visiting Napa looking to drink amazing wines with friendly hosts :) read more

The best, safest, and most unique private tour! Finding Julie's open aired private tour was amazing and key in times of an ongoing pandemic. I was so happy I contacted Julie to see if a Napa surprise wine tour could be done for my wife's birthday and could be possible with our 6-year-old son. She was happy to bring my plans to life and contacted the wineries, setup kid friendly appointments, and even a one-on-one lunch / wine discussion with a local wine maker. She is so knowledgeable and friendly. My wife loved this birthday surprise and my son loved it! This was an unforgettable, safe, and amazing experience that I recommend for couples, families, or anyone up for a unique off the path tour! read more

Hidden Napa Jeep Tours is the absolute best way to experience the wineries in Napa Valley. Julie was a great our guide. Very personable, knows everyone at the wine stops on the tour...it's like she is a local legend! To make the experience even more special Julie helped me plan my engagement at one of the winery tour stops! It was the best day of my life! I would 100% recommend Hidden Napa Jeep Private Wine Tours to any couple or small group visiting Napa! read more

Julie by far exceeded our expectations. She hand picked all the wineries according to our preferences that we had discussed prior on the phone and really just did everything to make it the most enjoyable and memorable experience. Will 100% be going through her again. read more

My boyfriend and I went on a 5-hour jeep tour with Julie last weekend... and let's just say he wasn't my boyfriend by the end of it. He was my fiance! But my obvious excitement and bias of the day aside, our jeep tour with Julie was everything we wanted and more. First of all, Julie is super nice. From the moment I called to ask if she had any openings for a tour, she has been so friendly. When she found out we were celebrating 3 years of being together, she brought a little cake for us. After my fiance proposed to me over our picnic lunch, she bought us a bottle of wine to congratulate us. She even swung back around to our hotel later that night to drop us off at our dinner restaurant since it was near her home. Not many people would do something like that! We had just met Julie a couple hours before my fiance proposed, and she was already crying when she heard the news and taking pictures for us. She's just an overall nice person and really made the whole tour that much better. So now to the actual tour. Our first stop was to 3 Clicks vineyards. It was beautiful and out in the middle of nowhere. We were only there with one other couple that was also doing another tour. We got to sit in lawn chairs in the actual vineyard and listen to Danielle from 3 Clicks explain the wine making process. We then got to walk through the actual vineyards and look at the grapes. It was absolutely beautiful and something we had both never experienced. The wine was great too! The next stop was Ehlers Estates. Again, beautiful place, not crowded at all, and delicious wine. Julie must have called ahead for our appointment because we had our own couch and table area reserved for us with our name on a sign. After the wine tasting, Julie had our picnic lunch set up for us outside. There was nobody else around and it was beautiful. That's where my fiance proposed :) We were able to squeeze in a quick stop at another winery before going to the last winery. Here we got to see all the machines that make the wine. It was super cool! Julie also bought us a bottle of wine here to celebrate our engagement. The last winery was literally out in the middle of nowhere. We were on a one lane road for awhile going up hills. Again, an amazing place, great wine, and no crowds. Overall, this was a perfect tour and Napa experience. We had never been to Napa before, but heard how it's a tourist hot spot and gets really crowded. We wanted more of an intimate experience. This tour did the trick! The name "Hidden Napa" doesn't lie. We never would have found these places on our own. We felt like we were in a world of our own all day. I hardly ever write reviews for stuff, but this definitely deserves one. Check it out! read more

Four years ago, I was planning a trip to Napa for my wife and I (our first visit) to celebrate our one year anniversary. In looking for different ways to get the most out of our trip to wine country, I stumbled upon Julie and Hidden Napa. Fast forward to 2013 and we have used Hidden Napa three times and have never been disappointed with the experience. Hidden Napa, as the name implies, is the sort of experience you will not be able to get by using one of the larger companies that drive buses around the valley. I honestly do not know of anyone else who puts as much time and care into planning an itinerary as Julie. My wife and I have found some of the most fantastic wines (and also made some really great friends) through Julie planning specific itineraries that focus on family-run wineries. The folks you meet and taste with through Julie really embrace their craft and you NEVER get a corporate feel anywhere she takes you. Each trip consists of well paced wine tastings and a chance to grab a picnic lunch at one of the stops. It seriously is such a cool, relaxed way to spend the day. Julie is super knowledgeable about the valley and is such a pleasure to hang out with throughout the day. Touring Napa in a jeep is such a unique experience in and of itself, but doing it to travel to some really cool, small wineries just puts this over the top. We love hosting dinner parties and breaking out wine that we get on these trips that you literally can't find anywhere else and we have Julie and Hidden Napa to thank for all of it. read more

Julie was great tour guide. She took us to a number of family owned vineyards that we probably would have never went to on our own. Of course it is always good not to drive. I would recommend a jeep wine tour and we look forward to our next opportunity to go on another tour. read more

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we booked Julie for a day during our honeymoon and had the most amazing experience.. We visited 5 smaller wineries and had private appointments at each one. We were able to learn about the process in it's entirely and enjoy ourselves in a friendly casual experience. I would definitely recommend Julie!! read more

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I found it hard to believe all of the five star reviews but, after the experience, I wish I could give Julie 6 stars. As my grandkids say: OMG! Not only is Julie knowledgeable and flexible, she's friendly, genuine and truly concerned that her guests have a maximum experience. The wineries she took us to were small, boutique and offered exceptional one-on-on experiences with warm, interested and interesting wine makers. Not only do we consider Julie a friend, but she introduced us to a number of wonderful people in the industry who we now consider our friends. read more

My boyfriend and I went on a 6 hour tour with Julie, and it was excellent! Julie is cool, laid back and knows how to give you a fun and unique experience. She picked us up at our hotel and we visited 5 different family owned wineries. We enjoyed the smaller wineries for a more unique 1-on-1 experience. They were also not crowded at all! The experience was fantastic, if you are thinking about doing a wine tour this will be your most memorable one. read more

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A well deserved five stars for this operation. I really must commend Julie and our driver Dave for arranging the best Napa day tour I have ever done. The service was seamless from end to end, and we toured five small-scale vineyards for private tastings over the course of an afternoon. The open air Jeep is really the icing on the cake, as nothing beats driving through Napa on a warm day and feeling the wind in ones hair. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a unique and memorable trip to Napa Valley. read more

This post is so long overdue. We picked this tour based off of other comments on yelp and tripadvisor and are SO thankful to have found it! First of all, Julie is such an easy person to feel immediately comfortable with! She initially suggested a farmers' market where we could pick up items for lunch. She was so right - we loved it. After she picked us up, she took us to wineries that we would never have found on our own. We have memories for life. The next time I am visiting Napa, I will call Julie immediately. She has access to amazing wineries and I can't wait to check out more of them! You will be missing out on a true Napa experience if you don't call her! read more

Julie is hands down the best tour guide you will find in Napa. My boyfriend and I were visiting Napa for the first time and we asked Julie to pick out some wineries for us. She totally went above and beyond our expectations, taking us to the most fabulous and beautiful vineyards. She is extremely knowledgeable about the area, a great driver, and is so easy to talk to. Thank you so much for a great trip around Napa, Julie! We will definitely be calling you when we come back! I would highly recommend Julie's Jeep Tour, you won't regret it! read more

Great tour guide I would recommend her to anyone....Please she's the best. You go to places that you will never find on your own.

Every year my brother and I run a half-marathon in Southern California and then take a Sibling Bonding Trip. This year, we headed to Sonoma and Napa for some day drinking...I mean, wine tasting. As this was my fourth trip to the area I knew we needed two things. One, access to first-rate, less commercial, sometimes off-the-grid wineries. Two, someone else to cart our tired butts around. And that is exactly what Julie provided! Our day started with a pick-up at our rental house, followed by a quick stop at a local gourmet market to pick up a pre-ordered lunch (no joke--one of the best sandwiches I've ever had). Then we were off to our first winery, with Julie telling us a bit about the area along the way. We wound up going to three wineries/vineyards. Our final stop was at a small, family-run winery where we had a tasting and cheese plate with the owner. That's a whole new level of "personalized service." Overall, we had a very chill, very excellent day. Do yourselves a favor, people. Skip the party bus. Use a Jeep. read more

Highly recommended. This was the highlight of our Napa trip! We felt so very special and received one on one attention from the winemakers Julie set us up with. Would go again in a heartbeat! read more

If visiting Napa I highly recommend using Hidden Napa Jeep Tours. Owner Julie was easy to work with during the planning stage. She took time to learn what we enjoy then planned our day in Napa. Over the course of the tour we got to visit 4 small family vineyards located in different regions of Napa Valley. The vineyards we visited not only gave us a taste of Napa's diverse growing regions, they were places we'd never find on our own. My wife and I were laid back about what to see, letting Julie freedom to work her magic. We believe she delivered well above our expectations. Thanks again Julie read more

Julie was fabulous! She customized the trip based on our interests and took us to places we never would have found by ourselves. We were more interested in the experience than the wine, so she arranged for us to see wineries were all beautifully located, with great backstories. At each stop, Julie was obviously well-known and liked by the staff and we were given private tastings. Oh, and the jeep was a treat - an open air ride through beautiful, hidden countryside. Wow, pretty tough to beat! If you want a fun trip from a local expert - Julie is the one to call. read more

Want to get to those mountain wineries or find those hidden gems? You'll need Julie! She's fun, insightful and will get you off the beaten track! Don't miss the casual yet fabulous Frios Family vineyards for that unique picnic on the mountainside! She'll get you to the up and coming wineries before your friends! read more

Julie was great! Both my husband and I are military and we never get a chance to get away. Right from the start she was very knowledgable and eager to make our day special. She had the whole day planned. She made our trip perfect even down to the lunch up at this fantastic winery up in the mountain. read more

There are very few days that go to the top of my list and this was definitely one of them. My husband and I are first time Napa visitors and we could not have had a better experience with Julie's customized tour and our awesome driver Dave! Incredible vineyards and each was different. Between the vineyards, the outstanding service (set up the most picturesque lunch) and cruising in the jeep- the day was perfect. Don't hesitate to book because in my opinion, this was one of the best experiences ever :) read more

Julie is amazing! She is friendly, willing to work with you and your needs, and really knows how to show hospitality to anyone who is visiting Napa. We felt very welcomed and she took us to some great places. Even the wineries that we visited, the people only had wonderful praises for her. She provides tours year around and thinks of everything. She made this a worry free, stress free vacation! read more

Great tour - Julie went out of her way to make sure we weren't rushed, and took us to some really great wineries. Will definitely be coming back! read more

As a resident of the SF Bay Area for most of my adult life, I've enjoyed many weekends of incredible wine tasting along the "HWY 29 comfort zone." In search of something more to celebrate my 50th birthday on a "girls weekend", I decided to book a 6-hour tour with Hidden Napa Jeep Wine Tours. My stepson had raved about his experiences with this service over the past few years & I concur, "what an unforgettable experience it was!" The open air jeep was comfortable and added to the whole experience allowing us to take in all the scenery and beauty that the Napa Valley has to offer. We set out on a fun-filled adventure and visited several family-owned wineries. All of Julie's pick wineries were amazing and Julie's planning and timing of the entire day was flawless. It was so nice to enjoy without any of the hassles of planning the itinerary or worrying about transportation. My favorite of the wineries was Krupp Brothers, a winery nestled in the eastern Mountains with spectacular views of the San Francisco Bay & Mt. Tamalpais while tasting generous pours- the Krupp M5 Cabernet was out of this world! When we walked out of our 2nd winery, Julie had our picnic spread of gourmet cheese & crudites (that we had picked up earlier in the day at Oxbow Public Market) waiting for us. Thank you Julie & Hidden Jeep Tours for unlocking my secret obsession to visit every hidden gem winery in Napa. I have since returned for a second tour with my husband and enjoyed an equally unforgettable experience. I am sure that we will be back for more. read more

Julie did a great job and found some unique wineries to share with us. She was very flexible as we changed our minds several times before the day. The true sign of greatness was the little touches like bringing water for us and a tablecloth for our picnic in a gorgeous spot we would never have found. She kept us on track but never rushed us and gave us a great deal of privacy. Wonderful way to see Napa. read more

Julie was the best. We were a little late getting in so she got our lunch ahead of time so everything was ready and we could start our tour immediately. She took us to some amazing wineries and offered great insight. I highly recommend this your. Super reasonable and you get to see the hidden gems of Napa! read more

Hidden Napa Jeep Tours Tours is fantastic! Whenever I have friends or family visiting I immediately think of Julie and her unique Jeep tours. She provides a laid back yet highly personalized tour of family-owned wineries. Julie is a fun and organized guide who takes a lot of care to tailor our trips around us, and made some great suggestions based on the wines we like. And when we asked, she was happy to provide a picnic lunch. Cozy tastings (most with wine makers or owners), gorgeous views, and a relaxing atmosphere...there is no better way to experience Napa Valley. read more

We visited Napa to celebrate my husband's return from Afghanistan. Julie's tour allowed us to make the most of our limited time in the area. She took us to smaller wineries, off the beaten path. Each location was amazing. There is no way we could have found them and lined up a tour and tasting on our own, much less several in one day. In between tastings, the ride in her jeep was incredible. She could not be more accommodating. I would recommend her tour to anyone who wants to avoid the crowds, experience multiple small wineries with individual tastings in one day, or just enjoy the the scenery from the back of an open air jeep wrangler! read more