Amazing experience with the join in tour. I was a little hesitant at first but I have made friends…read morefrom all over the country visiting. They offer a private side as well which the curators can plan and schedule for you. You give them an idea of what you want and they make the magic happen.

We went on a Platypus wine tour in 2019 and it was wonderful. We visited Lassiter winery, wine…read morecaves, and two other very nice wineries. We returned to Sonoma in 2026 with a small group and booked another tour. Booking and communication was a breeze. Very good. Ends up the property I rented offered a wine passport and we were to receive a discount. I called to confirm and they let me know the driver would apply the discount when we paid him the day of the tour. All sounded wonderful and was very clearly communicated. The tour in 2026 only went to 3 wineries. Two were just ok and one was not good. I don't think anyone on our tour purchased anything here. The time at each winery was like a typical tasting with some information on their winery. But no real information on Sonoma and Napa and the history of the area. At the end our driver had no clue on our discount and kept telling me he would get in trouble for charging me less. He insinuated I was making it all up. In the end he did honor the discount but seemed he did it as a favor not that it was a program that Platypus participates in. All in all I was disappointed in this wine tour and would no go on a platypus tour again and would not recommend them. Maybe we just caught them on a bad day. Luckily all the people on our tour were delightful so that made for a nice day.

There is a reason that I always look to Napa Valley Wine Guides as my first choice in Napa wine…read moretours. Actually, there are many reasons. Reason #1: Geoffrey and Sarah know their wine and make amazing wine recommendations, including places that won't taste publically unless you have an introduction. Geoffrey and Sarah are that introduction. Reason #2: These folks treat you like guests in their home. They make sure that you never open a car door. They make sure you are fully hydrated. They make you feel at home. Reason #3: Geoffrey and Sarah know more than wine...they know food. Whether you want a Napa style picnic lunch or recommendations for dinner anywhere in the valley, they can guide you to good eats. Reason #4: When they are booked in advance and can't fit you in, they give you a solid recommendation for another service. We were so disappointed that the secret is out and others are using Napa Valley Wine Guides. However, they made sure that we were given the name of another tour service that would treat us well. Did they? They did and we'll still be using Napa Valley Wine Guides as our first stop. Reason #5: Based on all of my experiences with Napa Valley Wine Guides, I am completely comfortable recommending them to everyone I know. I have sent friends their way and never worry about the experience. Thank you, Geoffrey and Sarah, for great service year after year.

Me and 3 other lady friends of mine went wine tasting for one of the girls' very low key…read morebachelorette parties in Napa and we had the pleasure of having Sarah as our driver. She picked us up at our hotel right on time and was super professional and organized and not to mention hilarious. I didn't even have to lift a finger to book appointments or prep for anything because she made sure that every need that we had was fulfilled. We literally got picked up right at our hotel and was shuttled off to wine nirvana. Additionally, these guys really know their stuff and brought us to some cool, smaller vineyards for quality wines at very reasonable prices (Robert Biale, Madrigal, Frank Family, Frias) More importantly they know how to avoid annoying crowds so that we didn't have to interact with Bentley limos piled 18 deep with living and screaming Barbie dolls and penis garlands (no joke, we really did see this, and the poor driver looked like he wanted to kill himself) I love these guys and will absolutely use their services every time I'm up in the area. Also, just a heads up, they now have a Sonoma guide service as well. Best Napa service ever!

We loved our time with Mel! She made sure we had a great time and really supported us during a…read morescary time (pandemic). She was on time and very knowledgeable of the wineries. Definitely worth the investment!

Melyna is incredible!!! After speaking with her and describing my tastes and ideas, she was able to…read moreput together a fantastic 4 day itinerary. My husband and I took my daughter and her best friend (both first timers and both 23) and they are sure they will not be able to ever better our trip. Melyna is friendly, thoughtful, knowledgeable and the only person we will ever hire again when we return.

Scott was amazing, super knowledgeable and very captivating. 10/10 experience AND wine !!read more

It was just stop by without reservation. But our the host…read more -Christian was a very generous and showed us around property. Also, you could get a bottle of petite Syrah . Thank you for his generosity. We are so exciting to taste beautiful Syrah.

Pat took us from Napa to San Francisco pier 27. We are departing on a cruise. Pat was friendly and…read moreknowledgeable about the area. I highly recommend his services.

From the owner: Private custom transportation in my Cadillac Escalade,. Napa and Sonoma Valley…read more I am a certified specialist of wine and a WSET Level 2 certificate holder. A Napa Native with over 40 years experience in the wine industry. Contact me for rates and availability.

Nick is a gem of a guy and our first and only choice in the Valley for car service/wine touring…read more Not only are his vehicles pristine, he has all of the "right" connections around Napa and has greatly expanded our knowledge of smaller/boutique California wine makers as a result.

We've booked several limo and car services in Napa over the years, and Nick has been our favorite…read more He listened to what we wanted and made our daughter's 21st birthday extra special. Every winery had a thoughtful note or special touch waiting for her, making the day unforgettable. Nick was also very knowledgeable about the area and helped create a wonderful experience. We highly recommend him!

What an amazing and truly great experience I had at the Napa Valley Wine Train. This was my first…read moretime and we decided on the gourmet lunch experience. Each cart is called by number and you get in a line before boarding. Before boarding they also take your picture which you can purchase at the end of the tour. Food options were delicious and they have extra options to add on such as appetizers and extra drinks. It was a 3 course meal with dessert. You are seated throughout the tour and have small breaks to get up and walk around. Truly a wonderful experience but be prepared to sit for long hours. Staff were beyond great and made the experience even better!

I purchased the Legacy Experience. Overall, 2.5/5 stars…read moreTrain 3/5, fun experience, but not a necessary way to enjoy all Napa has to offer. The rail follows alongside the highway so views were not necessarily 'outstanding' because I was on the train. I do not need to ride this train to see these views. I did not have to drive, that brings the rating up, but there are MANY ways to not drive in Napa. It was a little rickety, but acceptable. The food, 2/5 stars, substandard for the cost. Portions were small (half a piece of bacon, 1 small egg for a Benedict, etc.) and taste was middle of the road. The service/staff 4/5. Most everyone was very hospitable and did their job well. However, it did feel as if we were 'just another group'. Everything is very script and not especially personalized. For example, I'm on a wine train and no one asked my wine preference. Which brings me to the wine we tasted on the train 1/5. I expected a higher quality of tastings. In addition, offer a choice of flight, white or red or a mix of both. Or, hear me out...offer wine pairings for each course (included with my ticket, not for extra cost). Stopping at the sign and enjoying the tasting in the open car was a wonderful choice, wine selection is greatly lacking and to be honest, a great disappointment. Overall, I enjoyed my time, but this was not necessarily due to being on the Napa train specifically, it was because I was on vacation in Napa. I could see the business cutting costs in almost every aspect and that is unfair because I am paying a premium cost of approx. $100/h. And for some of that time, I'm at the winery and not even on the train. Which brings me to the end of my rating, for the stops 2.9/5. The stops felt rushed, especially our first stop. They are about an hour each, but this includes disembark and reembark times. I wanted a little more time at each winery to make a purchase or walk the grounds. I will not be recommending this particular experience, I believe many improvements can be made. Lastly, I booked this experience due to several social media content creators experience. These creators are getting their experiences paid for. Be sure to read ratings from those of us not being sponsored.

We had a blast with Jeff this past weekend in Sonoma! We were two couples with a new baby, and Jeff…read morehelped bring us safely to all of our stops. Jeff had great recommendations, and was very punctual. Jeff even went so far as to go grab some medicine for my wife who was a little car sick to start off the day and extremely accommodating. Don't hesitate to reach out to Jeff for your wine country transportation needs!

I was so lucky to book Jeff last minute! He responded within 20 minutes for a same day trip! And we…read moreleft a few hours later. So lucky! It made the day so much more fun having Jeff as the driver. He was super attentive, reasonably priced, and just made the whole day a breeze so we could enjoy Napa to the fullest. Thanks Jeff, See you again soon!

We had Pablo for our wine tour and he was fabulous! He exceeded our expectations. He was friendly…read moreand very informative. He has a great deal of knowledge to share concerning the wine industry and its history. He encouraged questions and was very patient with us considering we knew very little about the subject. The itinerary was a s follows: 2 wineries in the morning- he picked us up at our hotel at 9:00 am Lunch 2 wineries in the afternoon He dropped us off at our hotel after a fun-filled day Although he had the wineries picked out, we could have requested a change and he would have gone with it. He did have reservations at all the wineries and also at Brix, where we ate lunch. By the time he dropped us off, we felt like we had spent the day with a friend!

Everything! Incredibly knowledgable, first class all the way ! Went with Max 3 Thanksgiving weeks…read morein a row.

Met up with Matt from Buoncristiani and he put together a wonderful tasting for my girlfriend and…read moreI. Meeting at The Caves, he walked us through the family history while we sipped on some really delicious wine. The experience got even better as he unveiled the terrace overlooking the valley floor. The wines are also reasonably priced for such small production. We will be back in the future for sure as new vintages are released.

The Buoncristiani Family Winery tasting experience at The Caves at Soda Canyon is always a great…read moreexcursion! We joined Buoncristiani wine club a few years ago after our first visit and we come back from east coast at least once per year and enjoy putting this experience at top of our list! This time we were hosted by Matt B. and he provided good insights into each wine we tried. He also added interesting perspectives into Buoncristiani Family Winery's start-up and continued evolution. Most importantly, the wines speak for themselves. They produce a diverse array of beautiful white and red blends and also single varietals. Thankfully, the price ranges are very reasonable, even more so relative to the spiraling costs of other Napa wines ...where I'd confidently stack Buoncristiani varietals against.