Yountville/Gourmet Food and Wine Tours
The Sonoma History Scoop
1.5 Hour • All Ages • History with a Scoop of Ice Cream!
453 1st Street East** - This is also the Sonoma Valley Visitor Bureau! We usually meet right inside the lobby
Overview
- Duration
- 5 Hour
- Meeting point
- 453 1st Street East** - This is also the Sonoma Valley Visitor Bureau! We usually meet right inside the lobby
- Group size
- Up to 12 passengers
Rates
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Details
History with a Scoop of Ice Cream!
All ages welcome! Ages 3+ need a ticket.
Duration
1.5 hours
Quick Details
- 1-hour and 30 minute walking tour
- Every Saturday at 10:30 AM : Any day or time we have availability for 6+ guests
- Learn about Sonoma’s Cowboys, Indians & Pirates…oh my!
- See Museums and relevant landmarks
- Hear fun stories from a fun and knowledgable guide
About
Track the fascinating life of Don Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo in a fast-paced, unforgettable 1.5 hours that reveals how Sonoma and the players in the Wild West, helped turn what was Mexico into the state of California. Learn about the four Native American Indian tribes that occupied the land first and how their lives were forever changed. What was Sonoma’s role in regards to the gold rush and do we really have secret tunnels with an entire town below the plaza? What did women do in Sonoma back in the 1800’s? What about ghosts? This must-experience Wine-Country-history-tour includes inspiring visits to The Soldier’s Barracks, The Depot Museum, The Toscano Hotel, The Historic Sonoma Plaza and unexpected locations even locals don’t know.
What’s included
- Enjoy Sweet Scoops Ice Cream, its included!
Before you go
Meeting Location
Please meet at **453 1st Street East** - This is also the Sonoma Valley Visitor Bureau! We usually meet right inside the lobby.
Parking
Parking is free on Sundays and free up to 3 hours any other day in parking spaces around the plaza. Additionally there is free parking behind the Barracks and on back streets (recommended if particularly busy - just count on walking 1-3 blocks). The Plaza tends to bustle during holiday weekends!
Gratuity:
Tipping your guide at the end is appreciated if we quenched your thirst for knowledge and took care of your tastebuds and appetite.** 15-20% is standard. We promise you will learn something worth knowing and sharing. Have a fabulous experience!
Please remember that if you need to reschedule the activity for any reason, you can call or email us up to the night before the tour. If you have any other questions, feel free to get in touch.
Check out some fun complimentary history stories for Sonoma Plaza here: https://www.sonomaplazahistorytour.org/
Renée ReBell,
Gourmet Guide & Founder
www.gourmetfoodandwinetours.com
