#1 Sonoma Walking Food, Wine Tasting & History Tour (Public Tour)

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What You’ll Experience
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Duration
3 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 10 guests
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Language
English
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Discover Sonoma in a unique way! Delight in local cuisine, wines, and history on a 3-hour walking tour. Taste regional dishes while exploring iconic streets and landmarks.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

#1 TripAdvisor Rated Food Tour in Sonoma, California! **See Sonoma Food Tour website for directly sold tickets and more available dates and times & DISCOUNTED PRICE **


The Sonoma Food Tour is an immersive "lunch" journey through the charming Sonoma Plaza. You'll savor culinary delights from a California Mexican restaurant to local favorites, cheeses, olive oil, chocolates, and one tasting of 3-4 wines. These delectable tastings are thoughtfully sourced from locally-owned establishments, providing a true taste of Sonoma's culinary scene. As you explore Sonoma, you'll also gain insights into its rich history, culture, and architecture, all while indulging in these mouthwatering selections. This 3-hour tour spans approximately 1 mile and offers tastings that constitute a satisfying lunch, and you’ll learn some interesting tidbits along the way.


NOTE: ALL FOOD, WINE (1 tasting of 3-5 wines), COCKTAIL (1), LOCAL GUIDE IS INCLUDED. There are no additional tasting fees.

What You Get

Shopportunities along the way!
Walking Tour - 1.25 mile with stops along the way
Lunch
Gratuities

Good To Know

  • 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.
  • You must sign a waiver before the tour begins. There will be a link in the booking confirmation & reminder email.
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Lactose Intolerant - We are not able to accommodate at all the stops
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

What You’ll Experience

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Sonoma

Come to Sonoma in the Wine Country to enjoy a Walking Food, Wine & History Tour
3 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
2

Sonoma 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 hoursAdmission Ticket Included
3

Depot Park Museum

Welcome guests and learn about the Italian & European immigration to Sonoma and the early wine industry
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Sonoma Plaza (Pass By)

Walk around the beautiful Sonoma Plaza while learning some history and architecture along the way
4

Vella Cheese Company

Taste amazing locally-made cheeses and learn about the process of making the cheese
20 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
5

Mission San Francisco Solano

Learn about the Spanish and Mexican heritage in Sonoma and the Missions in California
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Sonoma Barracks (Pass By)

Historic Barracks
6

Raising 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 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
7

Figone Olive Oil Company

Taste some amazing locally-made olive oils and balsamic vinegars
20 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Sebastiani Theatre (Pass By)

Sonoma's Historic Theater founded by a local Italian

Williams-Sonoma (Pass By)

Learn more about Chuck William famous original, heritage Williams Sonoma store
8

Wine Country Chocolates

Stop by their local Sonoma Plaza tasting room for some delicious locally-made chocolate.
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Sonoma Valley (Pass By)

On the tour, your guide will give you recommendations of other things to do in the Sonoma Valley

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

270 1st St W, 1st Street West, Sonoma County California, United States, US, 95476

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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.
End Point

408 1st St E, 1st Street East, Sonoma County California, United States, US, 95476

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The tour ENDS in the Sonoma Plaza. The Tour STARTS @ 270 1st St West (see meeting point directions)

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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What People Are Saying
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Sonoma history and wine tour
August 04, 2025
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This was a great tour, with plenty to eat! The history part of Sonoma was very enlightening. My favorite part was visiting the Williams Sonoma original store, which we didn't do on the tour but w...read more

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Great way to spend a day with your pals!
July 13, 2025
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Girls trip! So much fun to do with your pals. Exercise, food, and history. What more could you ask for.

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Fun tour in downtown sonoma
July 01, 2025
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Fun tour to a few unique places in downtown Sonoma. Fun tour guide. Relaxed atmosphere. I wish there was more wine tasting along the route and they chose a different winery but those are more pers...read more

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Great tour and guide
June 28, 2025
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The tour was great and we really enjoyed all of the info Mia provided. Over all nice tour, and we would do it again if back in Sonoma.

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Don’t miss this one!
June 09, 2025
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This tour was fantastic! Our guide Deborah was amazing! Very personable, funny and extremely knowledgeable. We sampled some great foods and wine and learned quite a bit as well. We had such a gre...read more

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