Frequently Asked Questions
We are the original fine wine and foodie walking tour company in Healdsburg and Sonoma County. Our company’s strong partnerships with the area wineries and gourmet food artisans allow us to provide the most creative and one of a kind experiences for you.
We were recently awarded by TripAdvisor as a Top 15 "Best of the Best" Wine Experiences in the United States. The only Sonoma County tour company and 1 of 3 companies in California to make the list!
Because our tours are a fun and entertaining way to explore award winning wines and simple/unique culinary delights all in the same day!
Wine Country Walking Tour is the most comprehensive way for you to taste your way through wine country. We combine wine tastings you are most passionate about with the culinary delights for which this region is so widely recognized in a fun and intimate walking tour.
You will explore the charming and historic downtown area of Healdsburg on foot. While sipping award winning wines paired with delicious bites, you can chat first hand with the local wine makers and mingle with the locals.
Yes, reservations are required. Our tours fill up quickly in the summer & autumn months and we encourage you to purchase your tour in advance so we can offer your preferred date. You can purchase your tour by booking online or calling us directly at 707-758-4287. We accept Visa, Master Card, American Express and Discover.
At this time we only accept credit card payments. Please call us at 707-758-4287 to ask.
We currently offer our tours in downtown Healdsburg, CA.
We offer our signature 4-hour tour and our annual Holiday’s in Healdsburg tour in downtown Healdsburg. We have been known to linger a little longer for those folks who are enjoying our company!! It’s all good fun!
No, we walk less than 1 mile with many of the stops only a block or two away from each other, however by the end of the tour you will have explored many of the local’s favorites.
Yes. We lead our tours rain or shine. On those days that shower us with rain, we limit the distance we are walking and spend 95% of our time inside the tasting rooms, art galleries or shops.
Our tours are for BOTH locals and visitors. We have many locals on our tours who tell us time and time again that they learned so much about the area and found new favorite places previously unexplored. In fact, recently a volunteer from the Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce told us, after joining us on one of our tours, she delighted to see Healdsburg in a whole new way!
YES! Once you book your tour, all food, drinks, tasting fees and activities on the tour!
Gratuities for the tour guides are not included, please tip your guide to let them know they did a fantastic job!
Because of our small size, cancellations affect us dearly. No refunds or cancellations are accepted. Our tours are limited in size and your seat at all locations have been reserved. Booking with us is very similar to booking a theater ticket or sporting event.
At the Gazebo in the Healdsburg Plaza (the center of town). Once you have booked your tour, you will be sent an email confirmation detailing the location.
We ask every guest to arrive 15 minutes before your start time. So Please arrive NO LATER than 10:45 am for your Healdsburg Wine and Food Pairing Walking Tour.
Our tour groups range from 2 – 8 guests and are typically smaller and more intimate than commercial tours which leaves plenty of opportunity for interaction with your guide and the hosts at each of our stops.
Please be sure and let us know if you (or anyone in your group) has a dietary restriction (e.g. celiac disease, lactose intolerant, vegetarian, diabetic, allergy, etc.) when you purchase your tour.
As long as we know in advance, we will do our very best to accommodate your needs. The only restriction we are able to accommodate is if you are a Gluten Free & Vegan!
Yes, all Wine Country Walking Tours are available as gift certificates. They are transferable and the value can be applied towards any tour.
All of our tours are wheelchair accessible. Please let us know if anyone in your group has any type of physical handicap and we will do our very best to make sure they are comfortable.
We’re currently focus on the Sonoma County town of Healdsburg. Our creative ideas are always flowing so please contact us with any suggestions or inquiries and we’ll get back to you shortly. Thank you so much for your interest!
If you’ve got six or more friends or guests, you can reserve a private group tour with us on your ideal date by sending an email to info@winecountrywalkingtours.com or calling us at (707) 758-4287.