We had a great experience with Platypus Wine Tours on our visit to Napa. Army was a wonderful…read moreguide, a lot of fun and gave us some neat history about the area and wine-making process. After picking everyone up, our group went to Saddleback Cellars. This was a great vineyard to visit - we were seated right next to the beautiful fields and enjoyed sipping our wine while walking right next to the growing grapes! The lady working there was friendly and it was really nice learning more about the history of their vineyard. They've won several awards, and we could see why! These were some delicious wines. Next, we made our way to Merryvale Vineyards where we also stopped to have our boxed lunch. Their inside space was gorgeous and it was interesting learning about the barrel aging process. We enjoyed our tasting here too! We finished up at Backstage which was one of the highlights of the day - the wines we tasted were excellent and the seating area is just gorgeous, overlooking their beautiful vineyards. We decided to buy a bottle here and enjoyed it later during our trip. Platypus was a great choice for our tour - when I was searching for tour options online it was affordable for our group, had great reviews and I can see why! Army was excellent, I loved that they picked you up and dropped you back to your hotel, and the reduced rates for the tastings helped a lot too! On my next Napa visit I would definitely book with them again.

We've done a total of five Platypus Wine Tours -- four in Napa and one in Sonoma -- and have had a…read moregood experience overall. Some tours have been truly exceptional, while others have been more average. The guides have all been good, although some definitely stand out more than others. Ultimately, though, the biggest factor in the experience is the wineries you visit and how generous they are with their pours. You'll quickly learn what a "revisit" means on these tours. Most wineries are happy to pour you another taste, but some are surprisingly stingy and seem more interested in selling bottles than providing a memorable tasting experience. Some will happily pour their most expensive wines, while others will talk about those wines without actually letting you taste them unless you're willing to buy a bottle. Honestly, that's disappointing, especially when you're there to experience and learn about the wine. That said, Platypus itself is fantastic. The shuttles are spacious, the groups are small, and the overall experience is a great way to explore wine country without the hassle of driving between wineries. My biggest recommendation: tell your tour guide upfront that you want fun, welcoming wineries that are generous with their pours. The right winery selection can take an already good tour and make it an outstanding one. We'll absolutely consider booking with Platypus again!

Nick was fantastic. We had a blast. His knowledge and expertise of Napa Valley and the wineries was…read morebar none!! Pretty wonderful photographer as well.

Nick Perata and Perata Luxury Tours were absolutely outstanding! We were arriving in San Francisco…read moreon a cruise ship and had planned a special day in Napa for our group of six. When our ship was delayed getting into port, our carefully planned day suddenly had to change. Nick immediately pivoted, adjusted our schedule and helped rearrange the day so we could still have an amazing Napa experience. He truly went above and beyond. Instead of making us feel stressed about the lost time, Nick handled everything and made sure we could simply relax and enjoy ourselves. He was professional, incredibly personable, knowledgeable about Napa Valley and genuinely cared about making our day special. The vehicle was beautiful, comfortable and immaculate, and the level of service was exactly what you would expect from a luxury private tour -- actually, even better. We travel frequently and have used many private drivers and tour companies, and Nick is one of the best we've ever had. What really sets him apart is his willingness to adapt when things don't go according to plan. Anyone can provide a great tour when everything runs perfectly; Nick proved how valuable he is when it didn't. If you're looking for a private driver or luxury wine-country tour in Napa or Sonoma, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Nick and Perata Luxury Tours. We will absolutely use him again. Five stars isn't enough!

Hands Down the Best Driver in Napa Valley!…read more I discovered George on Yelp, and after comparing other Napa car services--many quoting well over $1,000 for wine tours--it's clear why his customers rave about him. His reviews truly say it all! There were plenty of reasons we chose George over the rest. From our very first contact, George was incredibly responsive and communicative. I had a party of 10 (6 adults and 4 kids) for my husband's 40th birthday celebration and needed a vehicle that could securely accommodate a car seat with a latch system--his car was absolutely perfect. He arrived right on time, greeted us warmly, and was super easy to talk to. Throughout the day, George consistently arrived within minutes at each of our destinations. He didn't just drop us off--he guided us to the exact entrances and exits of every winery, making the whole experience smooth and stress-free. On top of that, he shared insightful feedback about why each winery is special, adding a whole new level of appreciation to our tour. Another bonus, he provided water in an iced cooler and white glove door service! What really stood out was George's impressive local knowledge. Without even needing navigation, he expertly drove us from Petaluma to Napa while sharing fascinating stories and history about the wineries, estates, and the region itself. If you want a professional, friendly, affordable, and knowledgeable driver for your Napa experience, George is your guy! Highly recommend and would easily book him for our next trip!

The service provided by George was excellent. From initial conversation on booking, to suggestions…read morefor wineries, pick up and full day of fun. We were a party of 6 and would definitely recommend his services to any friends heading to Wine Country.

We had such an amazing experience with Napa Wine Tour Guides for my friend Stephanie's bachelorette…read moretrip! There were 11 of us, and from start to finish, we truly felt like we were in the best hands. Jeff was incredibly kind, helpful, and responsive throughout the entire process. His level of hospitality was exceptional, and he made coordinating transportation for our group so easy. On our first day, we had Glenn as our driver, and he was absolutely wonderful! He was so sweet, personable, and welcoming. From the moment he picked us up at our Airbnb, he gave us a little tour of the area and shared things with us along the way to our first winery. By the end of the day, Glenn genuinely felt like part of the party! On day two, Jeff was our driver, and it was so nice to finally meet him in person after communicating with him beforehand. He was just as kind and hospitable in person, and we couldn't have asked for a better experience. I'm extremely grateful to both Jeff and Glenn for taking such great care of us throughout the weekend. Having reliable, friendly transportation made our Napa trip that much more enjoyable and allowed all of us to relax and have fun without worrying about a thing. 10/10 experience! I would absolutely contact Napa Wine Tour Guides again if I return to the area and would happily recommend them to anyone looking for transportation for a Napa wine trip. Thank you, Jeff and Glenn, for helping make Stephanie's bachelorette weekend so memorable!

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!

Our day aboard the Napa Valley Wine Trolley was amazing! My husband and I had only been to Napa…read moreonce before, and a friend was in town visiting for the first time, so I wanted something easy for our only full day in Napa. I loved that they plan the day for you so all you have to worry about is getting to the trolley in the morning. We went to 4 wineries and we really enjoyed them. I would definitely go to most of them again independently. The guides at each winery were knowledgeable and I definitely learned a lot. The most expensive stop was $50 per person as they do special pricing for the trolley guests, so you do save a little over going there independently. Lunch was a delicious chicken sandwich and pasta salad with homemade cookies that we ate picnic style at a winery. It was delightful! I appreciated how attentive they were to my allergies. I would certainly recommend the wine trolley to any first time visitors to Napa! If you are a regular visitor to the area I don't know if you'd enjoy it as much.

We booked a Saturday tour and were picked up at a parking lot with ample spaces to park. Our guide…read morewas nice and friendly and we stopped at 3 wineries. The first two wineries were touristy and about $50 each for a tasting. The third winery was small but was the best out of all three. Lunch was salad and pizza at a restaurant. It wasn't "gourmet" as stated in the description but was tasty. Also, if you have long hair you might want to bring a hair tie because it's a windy ride.

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.

A bucket list check for sure and I'm genuinely glad I can say I did it. But once was enough…read more The Vista Dome Lunch includes a three course meal, dessert and a glass of champagne which sounds like everything Napa represents. The experience is unique and the train itself is a novelty worth appreciating at least once. Service was funny, quick and very informative , telling us about the area, they did a wonderful job handling our large party. However when I think Napa I think wine tasting hopping between venues, exploring different wineries and really immersing yourself in what the valley has to offer. So make time to do both! The Wine Train doesn't quite deliver that and the views from the dome were honestly just okay. For the price point I think the better Napa experience is booking a private driver and hitting multiple venues at your own pace. You get more wine, more variety and a fuller picture of what Napa actually is. No regrets! just a one and done for me.

This review is for the Legacy experience. Listen. This is…read morefor people with money. PERIOD. But its absolutely worth the money and if you can find a big enough group to book tickets with even better. The staff is fun and knowledgeable. I appreciated the history given during the tour. It was a gloomy rainy day but I still enjoyed myself. First off the lobby area is great, check in is smooth and they have a cool 360 operator that you can take videos on! The food is upscale and could use seasoning in my opinion. But still good. You get 4 courses. Breakfast, Dinner (refer to pic of menu), a cheese course, and a Dessert course. Look - Beef or Chicken- delicious- you cant go wrong and pick the creme brulee as Dessert. If you drink wine (and i mean DRINK WINE) you will absolutely get the bang for your buck. But if youre just there for vibes maybe spring for the lesser price ticket. We stopped at 2 wineries. The last had an Italian market with snacks and sandwiches. The tours itself were informative but wouldnt say fun. Personally wish they had a later start time. The check in starts at 945a and we were done by 4:30p. I feel like my group was tired and took us a minute to get into it. It also rained. But didnt stop our group from dancing in it and the employees joined in which was amazing!! Special shout out to Nick and Alicia. They made the experience one to remember. Looking forward to coming back on a Sunny day!

Marco was the BEST!!! We had an amazing day filled with lots of wine, good food and laughter!!! If…read moreyou want the best ask for Marco! He is top Notch!!

We LOVED this service! Marco, our driver, was so nice, funny, and knowledgeable about the area. He…read morekindly kept us on schedule and recommended steps to make our day smoother. It couldn't have been more convenient. Absolutely recommend every time.

My First Trip to Napa and myself and my buddy set up Bruce for our Saturday Tour . Picked us up…read moretimely at our Resort and proceeded to 4 local small "Cult Wineries" and a lunch stop in Calistoga at a local market. His Lincoln Navigator was perfect for the 2 of us but could have been up to 5 with no issue. Each winery we visited was off the beaten path and they knew him and treated us like special guests. We tasted only the best of the best wines througout the tour. His knowledge was in short REMARKABLE. He knew everything not only from the intricate way the valley was formed, but its history, and everything in between. I learned more in 1 afternoon from Bruce on growth, harvest, crush, barreling and to the bottle than I knew in all my prior years. Bought some quality wines that you won't see anywhere and I with my highest reccomendation tell you that if your going to tasting in Napa Don't hesitate not 1 second. BOOK BRUCE AND LET HIM HANDLE IT FOR YOU.. You will not be disappointed... SIMPLY STATED DON'T MISS THIS GUY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Bruce is an unbelievable host. He's knowledgable, funny and charismatic. We had a great day with…read morehim in Napa and visited 5 wineries, from places open to the public to private tastings with owners. We walked in as complete novices and left believing we were experts. Definitely call him whether you're a beginner or a pro- he'll find the best vineyards for you!

Charlie is the BEST driver ever. Personable , kind, professional and. EEG helpful. He was the…read morehighlight of our long weekend. I wish we were lucky enough to find a Charlie in every city !

Our experience with Beau Wine Tours turned into an unforgettable Napa getaway -- thanks almost…read moreentirely to our incredible driver, Terry. I'll be honest: the planning phase started off a little strange. Molly was my point of contact, and then she suddenly disappeared from the process. Fortunately, everything eventually came together, and we ended up with an amazing six-day vacation, including visits to eight wineries over three days. But the real highlight -- the reason this is a 5-star review -- is Terry. Terry was amazing. Super friendly, super nice, and honestly a good-lookin' guy (even if he did tell us he gained 70 pounds after quitting smoking in 2019). He anticipated every single need before we even had to ask. He brought us breakfast when we were too lazy to get out of bed. He brought us pizza when we were too exhausted to make it to our dinner reservations. He's charismatic, charming, and funny as can be. Even on Thanksgiving Day, he made us feel important and cared for -- you'd never know he was missing a holiday with his own family and friends. He took great photos, insisted on making us feel special at every stop, and truly elevated our entire trip. And the best part? He refuses to accept more than an 8% tip. (Kidding... mostly.) Terry made our vacation. Hands down the best driver we've ever had. If you book with Beau, do yourself a favor: ask for Terry.