1. How long are these tours?

We depart around 10:30am and return at approximately 4:30pm

2. Do you pick up from hotels?

Yes. We pick up our guests from most any local Napa Valley or Sonoma Valley hotels, inns or B&Bs.

3. Do you pick up from San Francisco locations?

Typically, no. We will consider this for groups. Please call for details.

4. How many guests are in your tour groups?

Usually between eight and twelve.

5. Which wineries will we visit?

The selection varies every day. Before making our final winery selections, we like to check in with the guests we have on board to see what types of wine they like and what wineries they have visited. That way we can somewhat customize the tour to the group we have that day.

6. In what ways is this better than just driving to wineries ourselves?

• Taste wine all day without having to drive impaired
• Visit charming wineries you are unlikely to find on your own
• Preferred treatment at many of our destinations
• Your driver/tour guide will offer lots of history & local color
• Socialize with other people on the tour (we get fun people!)
• Skip the winery crowds and traffic back-ups
• Dine on a picnic lunch at a charming winery
• Avoid snobby, stuck-up wineries
• Don't worry about getting lost

7. What is special about the wineries you visit?

Each winery we visit is unique & compelling in some way. Some are historic, (Ghost wineries, Victorian house tasting room) some are known for their European ambiance, some for spectacular views, or for features such as wine caves. Over the course of the day we'll show you a variety of fascinating locations.

8. A picnic lunch is included? What does it consist of?

Yes, the picnic lunch is included. Your tour guide will set it up for you in the picnic area of a winery while you are tasting wine inside.

We serve deli sandwiches on fresh croissants (Turkey breast, ham or salami), fresh, home-made pasta salad, fresh fruit, small desert cakes and bottled water.

9. Is it yummy?

Indeed.

10. Do you serve a vegetarian option?

Yes, if you let us know ahead of time. We'll serve a hummus sandwich:

The rest of the lunch is already vegetarian.

11. Is the hummus sandwich tasty?

Quite.

12. How can I make a reservation for this tour?

You may use our on-line form at platypustours.com, or phone us directly at 707-253-2723

13. Is it possible that this tour can really be as fun as it sounds?

Amazingly, yes. Even we are stunned by how fun it is.