Napa Valley & Sonoma Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour

Departure Point

• Begin from 31 E Napa St, Sonoma, CA 95476, USA. After booking the tour, search your emails and texts for "audio tour". Your tour is VALID FOR ONE YEAR so follow these instructions NOW to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do NOT wait until you are onsite.

Duration2 hours - 4 hoursLanguages Available

• Audio guide - English
• Audio guide - Spanish

Points of Interest

Stop At: Sonoma Plaza453 1st St E, Sonoma, CaliforniaWe’ll be passing by lots of wineries on this tour, most of which are open for tastings. This tour isn’t affiliated with any of the wineries, but I’ll let you know their opening hours in case you’d like to stop by. If you do indulge in some tastings, just remember you should never drink and drive! Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months. The tour is over 76 miles long, with more than 82 audio stories, and takes about 2-4 hours to complete.Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Valley of the MoonEl Verano, CA 95476Maybe we’ll trust Mariano Vallejo, a statesman who founded the city of Sonoma. Vallejo claimed that the word ‘Sonoma’ meant ‘Valley of the Moon.’ Supposedly, indigenous peoples observed the moon bobbing strangely between the tall, sharp peaks on the east side of the valley. Some nights, the moon seemed to rise seven times as it disappeared and reappeared between the mountains! Duration: 10 minutesStop At: London Ranch RoadLondon Ranch Road, Glen Ellen, CA 95442London Ranch Road to visit Jack London’s Ranch or the Benziger Winery. Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Benziger Family Winery1883 London Ranch Rd, Glen Ellen, CaliforniaThe Benzigers moved to Sonoma in the ‘70s and started to gain attention in the 90s as they transitioned to biodynamic farming. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Glen Ellen Village Market13751 Arnold Drive, , Glen Ellen, CaliforniaWe’re passing through the small village of Glen Ellen. If you think Glen Ellen looks a little sleepy today, imagine this spot in the 1800s! Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Kunde Family Winery9825 Sonoma Highway, , Kenwood, CaliforniaOne of the winery’s biggest draws is its volcanic wine caves. Volcanic eruptions sent lava tumbling through this area five million years ago. Some of that lava burrowed underground and hollowed out huge caves perfect for storing wine! And that’s not all. The minerals left behind by this eruption worked their way into the soil. Now, that volcanically-charged soil gives the Kunde wines a totally unique flavor! Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Kenwood Vineyards9592 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood, CaliforniaAhead is Kenwood Vineyards, which actually owns land that once belonged to Jack London’s ranch! This vineyard now grows grapes on that soil that London looked after so well.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Chateau St. Jean Winery8555 Sonoma Highway, Kenwood, CA 95452The gorgeous chateau dates back to 1920, when a pair of mining and lumber magnates moved here from Michigan. They wanted to grow grapes for wine, but Prohibition dashed those hopes pretty fast. What did they do instead? They grew prunes and walnuts! Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Ledson Winery & Vineyards7335 California 12, Santa Rosa, CA 95409Barker Ledson was born to English nobility, but he yearned for the wildness of the West. He came out here and worked long, sweaty days in the Mojave as a surveyor for the railroad. A far cry from his cushy origins! Ledson used the money to buy a ranch, and eventually turned that ranch into this vineyard!Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Santa RosaSanta Rosa, CaliforniaThis peaceful community was once the site of a very strange cult. Thomas Lake Harris led a religious movement called the Brotherhood of the New Life in the late 1800s. Harris held all sorts of unusual beliefs. Although he was a Christian, he also claimed to communicate with fairies.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Petrified Forest4100 Petrified Forest Rd, Calistoga, CaliforniaA real California treasure lies about a mile ahead: The Petrified Forest! Here, you can walk between ancient, perfectly preserved redwood trees. But how did these enormous, rock-hard monuments come to be? Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Mount Saint HelenaWe can trace the story of this mountain back to the same eruption that created the Petrified Forest! After the eruption, much of the volcanic ash hardened into a rock known as welded tuff. Over time, tectonic forces squeezed the earth together and drove this rock upwards… creating Mount Saint Helena! Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Old Faithful Geyser of California1299 Tubbs Ln, , Calistoga, CaliforniaOld Faithful of California is also a bit of a fortune teller. The geyser’s eruptions often slow down in the weeks prior to an earthquake. So if you see Old Faithful sputtering… Get ready for a rumble! Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Chateau Montelena1429 Tubbs Ln, , Calistoga, CaliforniaJust ahead is the Chateau Montelena winery. These winemakers had a starring role in the 1976 Judgment of Paris, the wine competition I talked about earlier. It was their Chardonnay that won the blind taste test! Duration: Not AvailableStop At: CalistogaCalistoga, CaliforniaAmong the early settlers here was a young Mormon leader named Samuel Brannan. Brannan would become California’s very first millionaire. Where did he get his money? The Gold Rush, of course!Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Sterling Vineyards1111 Dunaweal Ln, Between Highway 29 and Silverado Trail, Calistoga, CaliforniaIf you’re interested in a winery with a view, look out for Sterling Vineyards just ahead. At Sterling, you’ll reach the Hilltop Tasting Room via gondola! Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Clos Pegase Winery & Tasting Room1060 Dunaweal Lane, Calistoga, CA 94515If you decide to visit Clos Pegase, you might think you’ve stepped back into Ancient Rome! The founders hosted an architectural competition to decide the design of their winery. The winning plan called for high walls, grand columns, and elegant porticos. Basically, Clos Pegase gives you a mini Mediterranean vacation in the middle of Napa Valley! Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Castello di Amorosa4045 Saint Helena Hwy, , Calistoga, CaliforniaThe winery’s founder, Dario Sattui, spent years traveling around Europe, sketching complicated blueprints of castles, monasteries, and palaces. When he moved back to California to start his own winery, he pulled out his old sketches and thought: Hm. This could be interesting… Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Charles Krug Winery2800 Main St, St. Helena, CaliforniaIf you’d like to visit the site of Peter’s legendary punch, plus one of Napa Valley’s most acclaimed wineries, look for the sign for the Charles Krug Winery ahead on our left. Turn when you see it and follow the path to the estate.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Merryvale Vineyards1000 Main Street, , St. Helena, CaliforniaJust ahead, in the heart of St. Helena, sits Merryvale Vineyards. One of the founding partners of this winery was Peter and Robert Mondavi’s father, Cesare. His sons first learned to make wine right here in St. Helena!Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Louis M. Martini Winery254 St Helena Hwy, St Helena, CA 94574, , St. Helena, CaliforniaLouis Martini didn’t just survive Prohibition… he actually got his start during Prohibition. Martini found a clever way to thrive in the wine world, despite the fact that most wine was, well, illegal! How did he do it? Well, he realized that sacramental wine was one of the few kinds still legal under Prohibition. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: V. Sattui Winery1111 White Lane, Hwy 29, St. Helena, CaliforniaThe V. Sattui Winery is just ahead on our left. The crown jewel here is the marketplace, where you can shop for food and wine before heading out for a picnic on the 3-acre property. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Grgich Hills Estate1829 At. Helena Highway, Napa, CaliforniaIf you’re itching for a glass of wine after all that Mondavi drama, look no further than Grgich Hills Estate ahead.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Round Pond Estate875 Rutherford Road, , Rutherford, CaliforniaPairing wine and food is an art, one that winemakers and sommeliers work on for years. A good pairing can unlock unexpected levels of flavor and complexity, while a bad match can leave you spitting out some fine wine! Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Frog's Leap Winery8815 Conn Creek Rd, , Rutherford, CaliforniaThat’s just Frog’s Leap Winery coming up on our left! If you’re looking to sample a Sauvignon Blanc on our tour, this is the place to go! When Frog’s Leap released their first bottle in 1982, the New York Times trumpeted it as “A Prince of a Wine.” Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Silverado Trail, , CaliforniaToday’s paved Silverado Trail traces the path of an important wagon route dating back to the mid-1800s. Travelers used this trail to travel from Calistoga all the way to the big city of San Francisco! Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Mumm Napa8445 Silverado Trail, , Rutherford, CaliforniaTime to get bubbly! In about a half mile, we’ll see Mumm Napa Winery on our right. They specialize in sparkling wine. What makes a wine sparkle? Winemakers add carbon dioxide to red or white wines, giving them a pleasant fizz!Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Stags' Leap Winery6150 Silverado Trl, , Napa, CaliforniaThe winery sits on a large estate that was once home to a resort, a stopover for Navy sailors, and a rooming home. According to winemaker Robert Brittan, some of these guests seemed to have overstayed their welcome… Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Trefethen Family Vineyards1160 Oak Knoll Ave, Napa, CaliforniaFor decades, local authorities mismanaged the Napa River. Pollution built up, and the river lost many of its native species. The loss of the river’s beavers proved especially disastrous. Scientists refer to beavers as a ‘keystone species.’ This means that beavers have an essential role in the surrounding ecosystem. Napa needs beavers! Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Cuvaison1221 Duhig Rd, Napa, CaliforniaBack in 1886, the Goodman brothers built this winery with a keen attention to gravity. On the top floor of the structure, the brothers crushed grapes. They then sent the grapes toppling through a chute to the second floor, where the fermentation process occurred. Duration: Not Available

Additional Information

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• How To Access: After booking, you’ll get an email and text with setup instructions and password (search “audio tour” in emails and texts). • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password sent by email and text. • MUST download the tour while in strong wifi/cellular. • Works offline after download.
• How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
• Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
• Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
• Savings tips: Driving tours: purchase just one tour for everyone in the car
• Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
• Audio Setup: Connect your phone to your car's stereo system using Bluetooth, USB, or AUX. For the best experience, consider using headphones for walking tours. Audio playback is compatible with Apple CarPlay, with navigation features coming soon. Support for Android Auto is also on the way.
• For the best experience, please use an iPhone running iOS 15 or later, an Android device running version 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular connectivity, as these are recommended for navigation.

Inclusions

• Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
• Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
• Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
• Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
• Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
• Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
• Learn more: dive deeper into any story you enjoyed with extra stories.
• Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!

Exclusions

• Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations

Redemption Instructions1. Find The Setup Instructions NOW:• Download the App: actiontourguide.com/app• Find Your Password: Search your email or text messages for “Action Tour Guide”• Enter Password: Open the app and enter your 8-digit password• Download the Tour NOW while you have Wi-Fi or cell service• Offline Ready: Once downloaded, the tour works without internet• Need Help? Visit: actiontourguide.com/redeem2. Download The Tour NOW:• Download NOW over WiFi or cellular data ahead of your trip.• Don’t wait until travel day - your tour is VALID FOR ONE YEAR from purchase.• Your password redemption is limited to the number of travelers booked. Please enter the same password on each device.3. Audio Tour Tips:• This is a self-guided audio tour - no one will meet you at the starting point.• Entrance and attraction tickets are not included. Please book those separately.• Curious how it works? Watch a quick video here: actiontourguide.com/tutorial• For the best audio, connect to the car stereo via Bluetooth, USB, or Aux, or listen from your phone speaker.• CarPlay and Android Auto aren’t supported yet. • Valid for 12 months - listen to your tour on any day without changing your travel date or rebooking!4. Help & Support:• Visit our FAQs: actiontourguide.com/faq• Chat online: actiontourguide.com• Call: 1-315-291-0634• Email: support@actiontourguide.comVoucher InfoMobile or paper ticket accepted

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