My friend and I didn't want to get a DUI for our wine-tasting trip and the wonder of Yelp led us to Barry. I have a sneaking suspicion that Barry doesn't KNOW he's on yelp but that's okay...he deserves the accolades. Barry picked us up from our hotel in Napa (he would have picked us up in SF had we wanted him to but we didn't need that); he was early. He drove us to 4 different wineries and lunch, was chatty and witty when we talked to him but wasn't too in your face and quiet when my friend and I wanted to have our own conversations. Barry was knowledgeable about the area - he himself doesn't do the wine-tasting thing ironically but having driven clients around for close to 4 years, knew what worked and what didn't. Also very flexible - we switched around our schedule because I absolutely insisted on going to Frog's Leap which closed at 3:30 and we made it. For $220 without tip (gas included) I'd consider him a great buy for 7 hours of pleasant driving. He made the trip so much less stressful and much more fun for us by not having to drive. Keep the guy in business...he's awesome!!! :) read more

I've already emailed a friend recommending Barry Stevens. Found him on Yelp and all the reviews are 100% accurate. I didn't want to drink and drive or have anyone sit out to be DD. He charged $230 for the entire day of driving us around Napa. That includes tolls, gas, tax. I paid by paypal, he showed up early (we left at 9am) and dropped us off by 6pm. He was totally professional, stayed out of the conversation unless we were talking with him. Good driver, and totally knew his way around Napa - so we didn't spend any time trying to figure out where a winery was located. My only complaint was that his car had an odd smell - like an old smell, but it didn't bother any of us at all. His little SUV was totally clean and if you prefer, he'll drive your car for you instead of taking his. He reminds me of some professors I used to have. Liberal guy and fun to talk with. Highly, highly recommended. read more

My friends and I wanted to spend a day in Napa for wine tasting. we were going to get a limo, but it would have cost us over $800.00. YIKES!!! We still thought it would be cheper than getting a DUI... THEN I FOUND BARRY'S AD ON THE CRAIGSLIST. I talked to him on the telephone and he was very friendly. He said he has done over 40 Napa tours this year... He can provide a car and his service OR he can drive our car. Since there were 5 of us, we decided to take our friend's SUV. He was EXCELLENT!!!! He was on time, professional, and really knew his way around Napa. If you want to have a stress free experience wine tasting, and don't want to spend a fortune on renting a limo. BARRY is your answer! My friends and I were so impressed by him, we are going to use him again for sure. read more

Barry was great! We were going to do the fancy limo and champagne and spend a lot of money just on transportation from San Francisco to Napa but we decided that would be a waste of money so we called Barry based on his Yelp reviews. Barry was right on time! We were late of course...4 girls! We brought our own champagne and orange juice for the ride! We planned our own itinerary and Barry went with the flow. He threw in a recommendation for a vineyard in Sonoma if we had time on the way out. We visited 4 wineries in Napa and by that time had had plenty to drink and needed a nap! He stayed out of our conversation unless we were talking to him and he had an Iphone adapter so we played our own music. Not exactly a party fan but it was still fun! This was the way to go especially if you plan on spending money on wine, tours and of course several tastings! read more

After searching Google for a wine country tour guide for a few hours, and only finding overpriced limo companies, I finally looked on Yelp and found Barry. He was half the price of the next expensive option - they wanted almost $600 for the entire day. Barry was extremely fast at responding to questions (phone or email) and was happy to recommend several stops for us as well. We paid 1/2 down via PayPal as a deposit and the remainder (plus a tip because he was so awesome) as we were getting dropped back off at our hotel in San Fran. Barry took us to five wineries / tastings as we went deeper into Napa Valley. I really liked the ambiance of Frog's Leap... the tasting was on their back porch overlooking a vineyard and they gave us a plate of cheeses, almonds and crackers / jam (that I think was made with fruit grown on the property). It was a nice touch - none of the other tastings offered us a pairing, even the one with an amazing selection of cheeses. He also took us to Castello di Amorosa, a real castle and vineyard/winery, since he noticed I was taking a lot of photos. It was beautiful and the wines were great... definitely one to stop at. Overall he was great - even took us a little out of the way on the ride back so we could go over the Golden Gate bridge. HIGHLY recommended if you want a friendly, knowledgeable and professional driver for touring Napa or Sonoma valleys. read more

Barry is awesome. Good driver. Prompt. Friendly. Willing to talk and happy to just drive while you and your party talk to each other. Totally affordable - if you're looking for a driver to take you to wine country, contact this man. He's great. He's a one man operation, so give him plenty of advance notice. Also, in one review they mentioned the car smelled old. But, that was not our experience. Brand new minivan. Very nice. read more

Our Napa experience with Barry was perfect! We were staying in San Francisco and wanted to go to Napa for the day on Saturday. We looked at doing a tour bus but many of them packed in 8 different wineries, which in my opinion was too many. We went to 3 wineries and a restaurant for lunch and were able to take our time without rushing. We even bought a bottle of sparkling wine to drink on the ride back to our hotel. Barry was prompt in picking us up from our hotel and was very professional. We didn't have an exact plan but he gave us some recommendations. I liked that we had some flexibility by hiring a driver as opposed to being on a rigid schedule - we could stay at places longer if we liked them and leave places whenever we were ready to do so. He knew his way around and was familiar with routes that avoided traffic. I would highly recommend him! read more

Hooray for Yelp (for leading me to Barry) and hooray for Barry for being an exceptional wine tour driver - that picks up and drops off from San Francisco proper, no less! Three friends and I just had a fantastic tour through Napa and visited some wineries my friend had chosen. Coordinating everything couldn't have been easier. You secure your date in advance, send over the deposit if the date you chose is free, and go from there. As his website states, Barry is an excellent and incredibly affordable driver who will take you to your wineries of choice (or suggestions of his) and is always nearby should you be ready to leave a winery sooner than expected. It was a seamless day and it was not due in part to his professionalism. I can't wait to book a second tour with him the next time I visit the SF area! Thank you Barry! read more

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Vince our wine tour guide@incaadventures.com A tour I will remember forever! In depth wine tour at very respectable Wineries including Mondavi winery. He guided us and even listened to recommendations for wineries. What a breath of fresh air he worked the tour until 7:00 at night and returned us to our individual Hotels! What a tour and I am a Personal Chef in the Hospitality (USPCA) business and He is one of the best and I backed it up with a great tip and a great review! This is a tour for serious Wine enthusiasts! If you love wine and desire and in depth serious (not just a bunch of drunks) this is your tour 5 + Stars all the way! Listen to Me a Chef who truly appreciates quality and fine food! Chef Wayne C.I.A. 94 read more

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Barry is the man. Definitely a great way to see Sonoma and Napa valleys. A wealth of local knowledge and helpful information. Great at pulling together wonderful itineraries and making to most out of your time on vacation. A real pro and we highly recommend him. read more

Barry was an outstanding choice for my wife and me on our first visit to Napa. Very polite, on time and organized. We had sent him our itinerary in advance and he had them all punched into his GPS even though he knows where all of the wineries are anyway. Also as a bonus because there was just the two of us Barry took pictures for us at pretty much every winery we visited. Barry is an outstanding choice if you're looking for driver for Napa wine country or for any event you might have, we will recommend him to all of our friends for sure. Glen & Anita Walden read more

This review is for Barry's business practices, which unfortunately prevented me from having the experience of using him as a driver. I emailed Barry to inquire about his availability to take my friends and I to Napa next weekend (my sister is in town and it is my birthday). He responded promptly that he was available and that he could send his PayPal information if I wanted to make a deposit. I responded exactly five minutes later asking for the PayPal information. When I heard back from him (much later in the day) he said he had booked someone else, and suggested I try another date instead. I found this to be incredibly rude and unprofessional, and would never consider using him after this experience. read more

Thank You Yelp for helping me find Barry - he was awesome! My husband and I flew out to San Francisco this past September to finalize some of our wedding details. During this trip, I decided to surprise my husband for his birthday with a trip to Napa. Since I didn't want either one of us to drive, I headed to Yelp to help me find a driver/car service. There were options to do a group tour, an expensive limo, and other rentals but nothing quite fit - until Barry - he was the perfect option for our day trip out to Napa. The car he uses is not fancy but it is reliable and we always felt safe and comfortable. Barry picked us up at the time requested from our hotel near SFO. He then drove us to a few wineries around Napa. I had 2 reservations for tastings (per his recommendation of planning to hit around 4 wineries max) and he provided ideas and stops to fill out the rest of the day. He was incredibly patient and was waiting in the car for our return - never once did he leave or were we confused on his whereabouts! On the way back to San Francisco, we asked him about any dining recommendations. He not only referred us to the best Thai we've had BUT he was also flexible enough to drop us off at the restaurant instead of our hotel. Barry was a fantastic choice and I'm so happy he was able to help me surprise my husband with a great day! Thank you! read more

Love Barry! He is very nice and reliable and has done good by me for two excursions.

This is absolutely the best wine tasting deal in town. Barry is friendly, professional and on time. He meet us at our hotel and he drove to Napa where we picked up a friend. Barry had GPS so finding our friends place was easy. Then he drove us around Napa all day. We slept as he drove from Napa back to SF. It was the best!! We will defiantly book with him again. read more

This is in regards to Katie's experience and her review below - the exact same thing happened to me. I've never met Barry, nor have anything to say about his wine tours; but I was very surprised to read that what happened to me, happened to someone else too. I find it incredibly odd. Barry promptly replied that he was available and he'd send his pay pal info if we wanted to book. In less than 24 hours, he responded that he would be unable to secure transportation for my date. Mind you, in all of SF, he couldn't rent a car 4 months in advance! Anyway, not sure what the deal is - and obviously people have had a great time with his service, but it's not just me this is happening too. A little "weird" in my opinion. read more

Barry is the best driver I have used and I use many due to problems with my vision. He has been early every time he picked me up. He's an incredibly smooth safe and courteous driver who got me there ahead of schedule. He is also personable and knowledgeable easy to talk with and all around makes the trip a pleasant experience. He accommodates even last minute changes and provides personal and professional service at incredibly low prices. If you need a driver, I highly recommend Barry. Will definitely use him when I need a driver from now on. read more

Barry was wonderful! He was very easy to get a hold of, on time and extremely reasonably priced. No need to drive around in a fancy limo when you aren't in the car for that long. Barry had great insights on wineries to visit. He also knew his way around Napa very well. can't wait to book with him on my next trip! read more

Barry was awesome! A group of my girlfriends and I used him this past weekend to take us on a wine tasting. He was on time, super flexible, and knew right where we were going. We will be booking with him again in May! Also it is DEFINATELY an awesome deal. His charge is very reasonable for the service! read more

Barry sounds amazing ! I am yet to use his services, but would be keen to get in contact to organise a Nappa Valley trip for my visit later this year. If anyone could help in providing Barry's email address that would be very helpful. Unfortunately it doesn't appear to be listed on Yelp. I am from Australia and so email would be much more convenient that calling with the time differences. Thanks! read more

Barry is the best! Look no further. He is very professional, friendly and knowledgeable. I booked him by reading the other yelp reviews and he did not disappoint. I was slightly skeptical, booking a trip from across the country (i'm in boston), and being girls (well, women) and getting in a car with a stranger. But my doubts quickly disappeared from the minute Barry and I communicated via email. I even asked him call to call us at the hotel 10 min before he arrived.. he did. During our time in Napa, he dropped us off right at the door and was ALWAYS where he said he'd be when we got out. He had great suggestions and was never pushy nor interrupted our good time. OH, and he's more than 1/2 the price of anyone else!!! Thanks barry! read more

We were planning a day trip to Napa for a group of 6 friends, for many of us, it was our first time, so I didn't really have an idea what to plan for. I found Barry's information on Yelp and was impressed by all of the great reviews! I took a chance, contacted Barry and had him booked the same day - We made a great choice and I would recommend Barry to anyone looking for a great, knowledgeable, friendly and affordable driver for your trip to Napa. Barry was extremely responsive to all of my emails before hand, which made me very comfortable. He was right on time to pick us up and was a pleasure for the 8 hours we spent with him. Barry allowed us to take our time and enjoy the day, which was really nice. He was very friendly when we wanted to chat and left us alone to talk amongst our selves when needed. Overall I would highly recommend Barry for your trip to Napa, and if I visit again soon - Barry is our guy! read more

My dad and I hired Barry to drive us on a day trip to Napa based on his yelp reviews. Ahead of time, we had a long and unrealistic list of vineyards we wanted to visit. We emailed Barry about helping us narrow it down and plan an itinerary. He very responsive via email. He was knowledgable about the different vineyards and practical about which ones we could fit in. He also made sure we made reservations at the vineyards that require them. On the day of our trip, he showed up on time in a roomy and clean minivan. We got off to our first vineyard and stayed on track all day. He knew his way around Napa and also made suggestions of different vineyards to try along the way. We would definitely hire Barry again and recommend him to anyone headed out to Napa. read more

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Barry is great! Before going to San Fran I was really stressing about finding someone to drive us to Sonoma from San Fran and back, and someone who would provide their own car at a reasonable price. I saw Barry's yelp reviews and contacted him, he got back to me right away! We discussed my itinerary and he quoted me a great price compared to everything else I was finding! The day of our trip to Sonoma, he picked us up at our hotel right on time and was so friendly and knowledgeable. He had rented a car through zip car, it was actually a mini van, and was nice and clean and comfortable. If you are looking for a more affordable option than renting through a limo service and have 2-4 people I would highly recommend contacting Barry! read more

My first trip to Napa is unforgettable. Barry was very accommodating. He was always there before the scheduled time and was flexible to last minute changes in our wine tasting tour. I got to spend time up front with him and not only did we have great conversations but he also has great suggestions of spots to go to or eat, when you are there. He was extremely nice, patient and offers reasonable pricing. Barry drove us from SF, St. Helena, Napa, Calistoga and back. Completely AWESOME!!!! read more

What a great trip! All these 5 star reviews are 100% accurate! I was definitely a little hesitant hiring a person versus a company to drive us. However, my husband and I were looking into our options and were disappointed that all the bus tours visited the same very big corporate vineyards. The limo companies charged astronomical fees. Barry seemed the way to go so that we could choose our our adventure! In fact, Barry is the upmost professional. He picked us up in a Zip car rented for the day with insurance. We visited 6 vineyards with a wide range of exposure to large vs. boutique and green vs. conventional. To top it off, Barry is a really nice guy and a pleasure to chat with on the drive. I highly recommend his services! read more

Mr. Barry Stevens! The man, the myth, the legend!! I want to thank you Mr. Stevens for allowing us to have a wonderful day in beautiful Napa. My wife Candice and I were so happy that you were with us on Nov. 14. Mr. Stevens is a true professional, he is a gentleman, and he was very friendly. He was punctual, picking us up at the Westin Market Street in the city at 8:30 on the dot and had us at our first winery by 10 (just in time for the opening!) We had wonderful conversation, he was extremely funny with a great personality. He helped us take pictures, and gladly wholeheartedly tolerated us once the wine began taking effect!!! His recommendations were on point, and he valued my opinion in the iternary I desired. I personally cannot wait to use Mr. Stevens' services again whenever I am in Napa. God Bless you Barry, and thank you so much for being there for us as our Napa navigator! read more

After much research and reading numerous pages of yelp reviews, we finally decided to hire Barry to drive us around Sonoma County and Napa for a wine tour. I must say, I'm glad we did. Barry picked us up in the City - and was just a little early, which was perfect. He rented a mini van which was extremely comfortable to travel around in. I worked out the details of our trip with some tips from Barry and the route worked about just as we wanted. Even though it rained most of the day, we had a fabulous time. And, having a driver made it even better by having someone to pick you up at the curb as opposed to running through parking lots to get to your car. We really felt Barry's rates were reasonable and he posessed good knowledge of the area. We enjoyed our conversations with him, but really liked the fact that he didn't interrupt private conversations. All in all, I highly recommend using Barry while wine tasting and would definitely call him again. read more

We used Wine Tour Drivers for 2 days during our trip and they did not disappoint! They are certified to drive your own personal car or even a rental car. Deanna was very organized and prompt in her response times to me. We had our own schedule set up but they are also available to give good advice and help you set up a schedule. You must request Ramon to be your driver! He is awesome! So funny and nice and very knowledgeable about vineyards and the area. He went out of our way to make sure we had everything that we needed to have an enjoyable day. He was on time picking us up both mornings, gave us a drive through history lesson through the town of Sonoma and Napa, made sure we had lunches/snacks and waters available and even had our car vacuumed out during one of our vineyard stops. He was so polite and really went above and beyond!!!! read more

Look no further if you are planning an excursion in California wine country. Barry is your man. At first I was a little skeptical hiring someone blindly, but all these great yelps were true. When we arrived in SF, we didn't have reservations for a wine tour. I checked out the usual options-large group bus tours or limo companies. Then I discovered Barry, and for the price of a bus tour for three, or less than two hours in a limo, Barry picked us up and took us for a nine hour personalized trip to Napa Valley. Car, gas, tolls all inclusive. He didn't mind that we had no idea where we wanted to go, he just made a few suggestions and let us choose. In total, we visited 7 wineries and stopped off at a gourmet store for picnic supplies. He was even flexible to pick up and drop off my wife's sister in Berkeley. If you are even considering a wine tasting tour, call Barry, you will not regret it! read more

Barry's the way to go (literally!) to wine country. I was anxious to tour Napa, but not interested in driving (even though I don't drink much) over the bridges. I found Barry on Craigslist and he spent the day driving me around Napa. He had great suggestions of places to stop for wine and when I had reached my limit of food and wine, he was amenable to driving me to a few stores in Napa, too. I had a great day and it was especially due to Barry. He was professional, timely, friendly and extraordinarily helpful. This is the way to go! read more

Barry was great. My wife and I recently took a trip to San Francisco, and spent a few days traveling to Napa and Sonoma with Barry as a driver(Thanks Craigslist). We decided to rent a car from City Rent a Car(best deal on rentals we found), and have Barry drive it. He had no problems with us paying for the car and listing him as the driver. He knew the wine country very well, and even dealt with my wife and her lack of red-wine tasting abilities. Overall, he's very friendly, knowledgable, and the best deal you will find. You would be a fool to go with anyone else for 4x the price! read more

Barry is awesome!! Like most of Barry's reviewers, we were going to hire a limo driver to Napa for the day, but when we started calling around, so many of the companies were not only really expensive, but were too pushy. I just didn't feel comfortable booking with them. Then, I found Barry on Yelp and after reading all of the great reviews, I contacted him. His prices and policies are beyond reasonable and he just seemed really honest and professional. We were not disappointed. We had a great time with Barry. He was early to pick us up and the whole day ran smoothly. He was friendly, chatted with us and gave us great recommendations, but also respected our preferences and wishes for our trip. I highly recommend Barry!! read more

Hiring Barry was a GREAT decision! My boyfriend and I want up to Napa with 2 other couples to do wine tasting. Found Barry on craigslist - can not beat his price, he is a very nice and professional driver!! Made our wine tasting day relaxed, enjoyable, and worry free! Would definitely recommend him to anyone looking to save some money on transportation so you can spend it on wine! =) Thank you Barry!!! read more

Don't look anywhere else for your own customized wine tour experience without the hassles of driving! Barry is very professional, timely, polite, and chill. My girlfriend & I went up having a very loose plan, and Barry was great going with the flow, and being very flexible with what we wanted to do. He also has good knowledge of the area, and is fun to talk to. If you are in SF, and want a wine tour look no further than Barry! read more

Barry is everything you want a good driver/chauffeur to be- knowledgeable, flexible, rolls with the punches (ie if you want to change up the wineries last minute, or have your baby sis dropped off at Berkeley on the way back to SF) friendly but doesn't talk too much, and easy to communicate with. He was always on time (early in fact), and is a great deal. He's just a very good honest human being and plus he's efficient and a pro at navigating wine country. You will not be disappointed! read more

Barry was a pleasant person, a responsible driver and a fabulous wine country tour guide! He was really sweet and made his passengers very comfortable! He knew the nuances of Napa Valley well and had plenty of useful suggestions and recommendations re. wineries, restaurants and hotels. Wonderful! read more

Barry is awesome. Door to door service. Clean car, nice guy, lots of wine!

I booked Barry Stevens for my recent July 4th weekend trip to San Fransisco. We were able to book him for Friday just days beforehand. We had given him a couple names of Wineries we wanted to go to and he helped fill in the rest of the day with other popular wineries. We liked all of his suggestions, and he made the day as efficient as possible because he planned a route that allowed us to visit more places. He picked us up promptly at our hotel. We were able to visit 5 wineries and we stayed at each of them for at least an hour. We even decided to visit Cakebread last minute and Barry helped us get a reservation there while we were on a tasting at another winery. The day in Napa was so easy and seamless, I could not have enjoyed it more! I will definitely be booking with Barry again the next time I come to Napa! read more

Barry picked my friends and I up this past Saturday 9/25/10 from the Ferry Building, and drove us around to 5 vineyards in Sonoma. Barry was extremely kind, helpful, and an amazing driver. We weren't looking for a personal tour guide, and Barry respected that, and let us set the agenda on what we wanted to do and where we wanted to go. Barry was very witty and charming. We had an amazing time. I'd recommend Barry to anyone if you're looking for a driver to take you around wine country in Northern California. Thanks Barry! read more