Platypus Wine Tours

We had a fantastic time with Platypus tours and Luis on our Napa Wine tour. Everything was on time, the individual wineries chosen provided first class service and a nice addition to the tours and we met some great people on the way along with some good wines. If in the area I would definitely use them again.

LOVED this tour!! Casey was so awesome! Relaxed, fun, entertaining and took us to three really cool wineries! I loved that they were low key, not stuffy and the wine was great! Casey made it easy for us to meet everyone on the tour and we left feeling like we had made friends for the day! Highly recommend!!!

My wife, daughter, and I had an incredible experience with Platypus Wine Tours. From start to finish, it was a thoughtfully curated, small-group adventure that gave us a true taste of Napa Valley’s charm. We visited three distinct wineries—each one a gem, including some of the state’s standout producers and intimate, family-owned operations. The variety was fantastic and gave us a well-rounded appreciation of the region. Our guide, Chris, was phenomenal. His deep knowledge of Napa Valley, wine tasting techniques, and how to make the most of our time made the day seamless and enriching. He struck the perfect balance between informative and fun, and his passion for wine was contagious. The motor coach was cozy and comfortable, seating around 12 people. Surprisingly, one of the highlights was getting to know the other guests—everyone was friendly, and it felt like we were all in it together. The lunch was another pleasant surprise: fresh, filling, and delicious, which isn’t always the case on tours like this. Overall, this was a full-day experience that was absolutely worth every penny. Hats off to Chris and the Platypus team for making it so memorable. Highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a personalized, enjoyable, and educational wine journey through Napa!

The small group tour is perfect for a solo traveler. The tour guide/driver was fantastic. The wineries we visited were outstanding. Lots of fun facts and history were shared during the tour. While the price doesn’t include the tastings at each winery, we were given deep discounted rates, $25 each. A simple and delicious lunch was included as well as plenty of water during the day. The bus was clean and air conditioned.

Three couples visiting Napa had the best time wine tasting with Platypus Wine Tours. Andy was our driver and host extraordinaire! He shared a wealth of wine knowledge in a light hearted, comedic way. It was a lovely way to spend a beautiful day in Napa!

All good!!! Our group of 10 comprising Queens/NY, Denver, Fayetteville/AR, Los Angeles and New Jersey, had a blast celebrating birthdays and anniversaries and enjoying great wine. Chris/Platypus selected 3 unique vineyards and they were all great! Thanks Platypus!!!

We loved our Platypus Wine Tours on Friday in Napa and Saturday in Sonoma. It was a great opportunity to visit smaller family-owned wineries, get special tastings (and attention!) and be safely driven around the areas. Our guides Rob and Kelly were extremely knowledgeable and eager to balance teaching us and facilitating the party each day. Would absolutely recommend!

We absolutely enjoyed our wine tour with Platypus! Steve was great! He was friendly, funny, and informative! We will definitely recommend to our friends !

I had such an amazing time during my tour of Napa with Platypus Wine Tours! Our tour guide, Jason Mecchi, was so kind and insightful! The lunch given to us was absolutely delicious and just made the day even more epic as we visited so many amazing wineries! Everything about the tour including the cleanliness of the bus, the people at each stop, the care of the wine purchased (like their packaging it so I could take it back with me during my travels), the safety of the driving, and the coordination provided to the day made this one of the best tours that I have ever had! I will definitely be visiting Napa again and signing up for a tour with Platypus Wine Tours! Their professionalism and kindness were incredible, and I highly recommend doing a tour with them!

Our corporate private tour with Platypus was a hit! We had a small group of 11 and from planning to the actual tour, everything went smoothly. Our driver and guide, Sam, came on time and had great energy as he drove us to our three stops: Artesa, Backstage, and Joseph Phelps. For the planning stage, we worked mostly with Tina and she was amazing! She responded quickly to all our inquiries and made sure she understood what kind of tour we wanted so she could make relevant recommendations. Additionally, she worked previously for the hot air balloon companies in town so she definitely understands the business through and through. She helped us create a timeline that would allow our guests to experience the hot air balloon tour as well as the wine tour without being rushed. Highly recommend Platypus Tours for your next Napa adventure!

Platypus is a great time through and through. They were on time to pick us up at our hotel. Courtney was professional, courteous, and pleasant. The bus/tram was excellent. It is temperature controlled perfectly with a/c & heat. Tunes! The music was top notch. She was more than accommodating when it came to our music, temperature, questions etc. Once all the couples were picked up, we immediately went on our phenomenal tour. We recommend this tour with Platypus. It just happened to be economical, which allowed us to leave a larger tip for the driver. Delicious wine and amazing views. Thank you & see you soon. You won't have any regrets.

This was my 4th tour with Platypus wine tours and I can't recommend them enough! Very professional and fun drivers have made all of our tours a blast! This year Chris gave a great day in Napa and Andy was a delight for our Sonoma tour (we had Andy before and he remembered us!) We were lucky enough to have a tour to ourselves both days due to others canceling and it really elevated our experiences. Both Chris and Andy were able to modify our days a bit to include some bonus stops! Chris found us another winery with all ports and took us to a place for a specific wine. Andy showed us a place where we did olive oil tasting and took us to a very old vineyard to show us some old vines and talk wine history. Everything was spectacular. Friendly drivers will pick you up from your hotel in a car or bus and guide you on a wonderful wine day they have planned for you. Lunch is included! A very fresh Sandwhich, quinoa, fruit and a cookie along with some wine and a view at a winery really adds to the day. Booking is easy online and within minutes I received a call from the office to verify information. Being this was a return trip they had all the information from my previous excursion ensuring we would not hit the same places again! Highly recommend Platypus to anyone going to Napa or Sonoma or..check out the other areas of wine country they go!

Absolutely the best thing you can do while in Napa, Sonoma or Russian River! Hands down. Outstanding guides! You will have the best time and day! You can always book & Join-in even last minute in the early a.m. (call at 8am) Platypus will pick you up, and make you feel right at home! Solo, couples or groups! Very knowledgeable, FUN! And includes a lunch. Discounted tasting fees, you will join others and all be friends at the end! Best guides & owners in the business! Cant say enough GOOD things about the staff and how much FUN , memories , knowledge and good wines you will experience ! Special shoutout to Army, Jason M, Tessa, Linda, Rob, Luis, Steven, Steve Hunter, Jenn, Jared, Gary G, Chris L, Dave, Kyle, Courtney, Laura, Kelly, tina, alison and Don !

It was such a perfect tour. Courtney was an amazing guide, our vibe the whole day was amazing. We visited fantastic wineries I never would have been to. We had a large group (7) for my bachelorette party, and everyone else on the tour was so wonderful. I highly recommend booking a tour through Platypus!!! So worth the money.

This tour was amazing!! Everything from our tour guide Chris, to the vineyards he chose, and the experience both on the bus and at each vineyard were so amazing! I loved that we were taken to smaller vineyards because they felt like "hidden gems" in comparison to some of the bigger more commercial wineries. The tasting experiences felt so personalized. Chris was so friendly and played great music while driving and our whole group ended up dancing together and becoming so friendly by the end of the trip. I highly recommend doing this tour if you have time in Napa!

From start to finish, Platypus Wine Tours was fantastic. Our guide was Peter Healy and he was excellent. He got along really well with our group. He was knowledgeable about wine, winemaking, and the Sonoma County wineries. A lot of his knowledge was self-taught. I could tell he had a genuine interest in wine and enjoyed being a guide. It made our experience that much better. Along with educating us about wine and the area, Peter told us good stories, was punctual, and got us to all of our destinations safely. If you're looking for a wine tour, I highly recommend Platypus. And Peter in particular, if you can get him. As I posted pictures and videos of our tour on social media, I had friends back on the East Coast telling me that they (1) had gone on a Platypus tour and had a great time too and (2) had gone to Loxton Cellars - one of the stops on our tour and my personal favorite - and loved it. Peter showed up early to our rental house in Penngrove. He texted to let us know he had arrived and that there was no rush. This is one thing I liked about Platypus. The tour was laid back and the schedule was flexible. We never felt rushed. We could take our time and really enjoy each stop. Peter arrived in a nice, clean, Mercedes van. The van was just for our group of six. This was a small, private, group tour, which was another thing I liked. Our tour took place on an ordinary Friday and was laid out roughly as follows: Stop 1. 11:00am-12:30pm: Loxton Cellars (https://www.yelp.com/biz/loxton-cellars-glen-ellen-2) Stop 2. 1:00pm-2:30pm: Mayo Family Winery (https://www.yelp.com/biz/mayo-family-winery-glen-ellen) Stop 3. 3:00pm-4:30pm: Lasseter Family Winery (https://www.yelp.com/biz/lasseter-family-winery-glen-ellen) All of these wineries are located in Glen Ellen. Along with this Yelp review for Platypus, I reviewed each of the wineries we visited. As mentioned above, Loxton was my favorite. I think if we took a group vote, Loxton would win. Had we planned a wine tour ourselves, I'm not sure a small winery like Loxton would have even been on our radar. This is another reason you should choose Platypus Wine Tours - they will lead you directly to true gems like Loxton Cellars. You can read more about my thoughts on Loxton on their Yelp page, but the basic gist of it is not only did the Loxton wines taste terrific, but I loved the humble, intimate, wine-tasting experience there and the "mom and pop" feel of the business. It was unlike many other wineries I had toured in Sonoma and Napa Valleys up to that point. I had been more accustomed to the bigger-name wineries like our last stop, Lasseter Family Winery. Lasseter is backed by John Lasseter, former Pixar and Walt Disney Animation Studios executive. In contrast, Loxton is owned and operated by a former experimental physicist and research scientist, Chris Loxton, who was there working on the grounds and getting his hands dirty during our visit. Platypus provided boxed lunches during our second stop at Mayo Family Winery. I believe our group's organizer was able to customize some of the lunch options. For example, we subbed in potato chips for quinoa for our side. We had sandwiches, fruit (blueberries, raspberries), Aussie Bites (healthy snacks), and bottled water. I think Lasseter was our second-favorite stop. Lasseter was actually a fill-in for our third stop because of a construction conflict. I didn't catch the itinerary before the switch happened to see where Platypus would have taken us instead. Perhaps it was another smaller winery like Loxton and Mayo. The tasting fees were $20 per person at Loxton (waived with wine purchase), $20 per person at Mayo, and $40 per person at Lasseter. Lasseter was double the cost and it showed in terms of the tasting presentation (e.g., materials, design) and the grounds and facilities (nicer and more high-end). For Platypus, our group of six paid an hourly rate of $115 per hour for six hours plus $138 gratuity for $828 total.

I really enjoyed our Platypus wine tour in Sonoma! We had used Platypus a few years earlier in Napa and had such a great experience- we came back. First our tour guide was very nice - Brian. He picked 3 lovely wineries for us to try. Lunch was delicious and actually went with our tasting. My feedback is to have a little more of a speech prepared with expectations of the day, more knowledge to share about the region, and finally we were told platypus had never been to the last winery - I wish platypus had previewed and researched all the wineries before taking us. The last was my least favorite, Ty Caton was my favorite. Also make sure there's a place for people to sit at the wineries if they like, the first one we stood for 90 min straight. Otherwise so much fun! Thanks Brian.

I love that they pick you up at your hotel or bed-and-breakfast, and there is no driving because they drop you off as well. Stephen was such a delight, so friendly and knowledgeable always giving little tidbits of information on the drive. Beautiful vineyards, great wine and an opportunity to meet new people ! we would definitely look them up next time. We are in Napa!!

The tour was great! My friend and I really enjoyed the three unique wineries selected for our tour. The host handpicked wineries in different areas and proceeded a great experience. The tour included a lunch and it was filling and times well in between our tastings.

We loved our Napa wine tour with Courtney! She was knowledgeable, outgoing, and fun!! We visited 3 wineries near Napa and had a great tasting experience at all 3! We were doing a couples weekend and were joined by other couples and a family celebrating a birthday. It was a great group!

What a wonderful day! You get to see the beautiful Napa Valley, taste excellent wine and learn all about the history and so much more. By the end of our tour our fellow tour group and our guide Chris were our BFF's! We sang, we danced! It was epic!

Well to start off our driver and historian Louis was amazing! We had a fabulous group from all over and had a great time. Lunch was perfect. The 3 winery's we visited were perfect a little bit for everyone's taste. Thank You so much see you next year!!

my daughter was in town and wanted to go to Napa. We are usually go to Napa and go to the V. Sattui get a bottle of wine and get some food from the deli. But I wanted this day to be different and really experience Napa for wine tasting. I didn't want to drive under the influence looked for different options and found a small group tour through Viator. I didn't have a place where I can be picked up because we didn't stay in any of the hotels since we are local. I contacted Platypus and they suggested that I park in downtown. We were picked up with a shuttle and drove around 3 different wineries. A totally awesome experience from 1030 am to 5pm. The small group was small enough that you get to know people and their love for wine. I still talk about it until today and have informed my friends from out of town that if they want to do a Napa tour, we should do a winetasting tour with platypus. We had a gal in our group that actually have done this tour six times because she loves platypus so much.

Our guide for the day was James, very knowledgeable and friendly. This was our first time to the Napa/Sonoma region. We saw three Wineries 1st Little vineyard, 2nd Schug Winery and the 3rd Nichols winery, each was really amazing and special in their own way. Obviously the views were out of this world. Our tour had our group of 6 plus 2 other couples so it was nice and small with lots of attention to group questions and information about the area. Lots of laughs and great wine. Taking several bottles home! Lunch was also provided. For those new to Napa/Sonoma and looking to see the area plus have some good company, I highly recommend Platypus Wine tours!

We enjoyed a fantastic tour in Sonoma with our guide, Sam. He made the experience unforgettable when he hand picked 3 of his favorite wineries. Each location knew Sam by name and welcomed us like we were family. We visited Sebastiani, Mayo, and Wellington. We enjoyed a picnic lunch outside at Mayo as well. Sam arrived at all of our hotels early and we made our way up the valley. Since we were a little early, he gave us a quick history tour through Sonoma. Sam even dropped some guests off at their dinner reservation after making a pit stop at their hotel to grab a bottle of wine. Everyone had a great time and Sam is responsible for it!

We took the Napa tour yesterday with Rob. We had so much fun! Rob has a great talent for bringing the group together. We felt like a bunch of old friends by the end of the day. He was also extra accommodating about where he dropped us off at, took pictures and even great recommendations for restaurants. His play list is the best!

Next time you're in Napa and want a wine tour look no further! Platypus wine tours is a great way to experience wineries that we would have otherwise missed! Gary, our tour guide and driver was wonderful! He was so friendly, funny and super knowledgeable of wine! He took the time to really try to understand what type of wines were our favorite and made sure we got to try them! Will definitely be booking another tour with Platypus next time we're in Napa!

Army was our guide. He was friendly, informative and really wanted to make sure that we had a good time. They target three family oriented wineries to visit; One very small one, Tedeschi, that was hosted by a jolly employee. One large opulent one, Paoletti Estates that was hosted by Army, our guide and finally, Razi Winery, hosted by the owner himself. The day flew by. They served us a picnic lunch between the first and second vineyards. Army pushed the water to make sure no one would get a hangover. We were picked up from our B&B at exactly at the time discussed the night before and we were the first to be dropped off at the end of the day. We had a fantastic play list and sung all the way home. This is the perfect DD for wine tasting!

This was such a fantastic service! Jason was our tour guide and he was so educated on the area and the wine process, it was really fun to learn on the way to the different wineries. Since it was a couple of days before Christmas, it was just the two of us, which was awesome! The wineries he took us to were just amazing!! He was able to give us some great recommendations for dog-friendly wineries we could take our dogs to. Would highly recommend! It's a great alternative to visiting some fantastic wineries without having to drive :)

So much fun!! Communication and pick up was flawless. Knowledge and interaction with our driver, Sam was amazing. We visited three smaller wineries. All unique in their own way. One was in a gorgeous tasting room, another was held walking through the vines, and the last was under a beautiful pergola looking over the mountain. You get to meet the owners and or wine makers. Just absolutely amazing time was had by all. Thank you Platypus!!

I added a last-minute day in Napa to a last-minute trip to the Bay Area and wanted a way to taste my way through some wineries in consideration that: (1) my tasting day was on a Monday, when many tasting rooms are closed (2) so many Napa Valley wineries don't let you drop-in anymore, and (3) it was raining really hard, so I preferred not to trudge around. Platypus delivered! Tessa picked me up at my hotel right on time. We ended up using two different buses; each seemed to be a rental-car-shuttle converted into a party bus, with nice seating around the perimeter. Tessa was friendly, energetic, and mingled among us during the tastings. I was the only solo person aboard. The other 10 or so people in our group were married couples from all around the US. The party bus never turned into a party but we did have some interesting personalities among us. And o-solo-mio didn't end up being a suspicious pariah among the various degrees of the happily married aboard. We visited 3 wineries I'd never heard of before. The first winery we visited, Hagafen, Hebrew word for vine, offered the tastiest vine related products of the tour. I don't recall the names of the other two: the second was OK, and we had lunch in a beautiful hilltop dining room, and the third was OK and not that scenic or interesting. Along the way, Tessa and the staff of the wineries answered questions and I learned a lot of Napa trivia. For example: - Didya know there are two Stag Leap wineries that are completely different businesses? Pay attention to the apostrophe: there is Stag's Leap, and also Stags' Leap. There is much debate regarding who was original, kind of like Tommy's vs Original Tommy's Burgers, Alberto/Rigoberto/Albertaco taco places, and McDonalds vs McDougals. - And didya know that there are serious restrictions in place on how many tasting visits Napa wineries can have in a day, with the newest wineries under the thumb of the oldest ones and being restricted to only a handful of visitors per day? The total for a day to the 3 wineries, tips and tasting fees included, was about $220. I think that's a little steep for the amount of wines we tried and in consideration that the final winery wasn't all that great. Maybe I'm used to Sonoma, Paso Robles, Valle de Guadalupe, and (shudder) Temecula tasting excursions and fees.

Visiting Napa can be very overwhelming. How do you choose where to visit when there are over 1000 wineries in the area? Answer: Platypus Wine Tours. Easy to book online and they called immediately after to confirm the details. Great, attentive service all around. Platypus chooses 3 wineries for your day. Each winery has low tasting fees ($20ish/tasting) and is completely different from the others. Our driver Bob was awesome. He had great stories and provided a ton of history on each of the wineries and the area. There were a few people on our bus new to Napa and wine tasting. Bob described how a tasting works and the vocabulary to go along with it. The pick up and drop off from our hotel was key. A nice day of drinking without driving. We will definitely use Platypus again on our next trip to Napa!

My husband and I booked the wine tour for Sonoma. Our guide was Gary, and he was the best guide for this trip. His arrival was very timely, as indicated in our itinerary. The best surprise was we were the only two people for this tour, so it ended up as a private tour just for the two of us without an extra $$$ spend. How lucky is that? Since I worked as a tour operator before, I know that it is essential not to disclose where we went to allow the tour operation continues to keep the guests surprised and stay competitive. Therefore I will not mention the name of the wineries we visited. However, Gary did take us to 3 unique wineries for the tour. We truly enjoyed the different processes, wine specialties, and styles from each of the wineries. I highly recommend this company if you are in the area of Sonoma and Napa. You won't regret it!

We had Steve as our tour guide and it was the best! Had the most wonderful day at the most wonderful vineyards. Highly recommend!

Platypus is the best way to explore wine country! We have used them twice, once in Napa and once in Sonoma, and had a great time both trips. This takes the stress out of trip planning, no worries about driving, and you get to be with a fun group. They take you to some smaller wineries that you wouldn't find on your own, as well as some bigger names. The drivers have been awesome and they have great relationships with the wineries which makes the visits even more fun. If you're a wine novice or a pro, you'll have a blast with Platypus.

I recently planned a trip for 14 to Napa and used Platypus Wine Tours for our 2 days touring wineries. This was the first trip to Napa for most, and Alison did an amazing job planning 2 fantastic days for us. She built us a customized schedule with a mix of large wineries like Cakebread, and smaller, more personal experiences like Tres Sabores. Jason was our driver both days and provided us a great experience, including his music playlists which always had a theme and matched the experience we were going towards. Overall, I can't recommend Platypus enough for creating a very unique and memorable experience for our group!

We returned from Healdsburg last month for a reunion with my friends from graduate school. We use platypus tours for a one day excursion. Gary was extremely punctual and kept us on track. While we were at one winery, he also went back to our Airbnb to pick up my friend. I really appreciated that gesture; Gary was the one who suggested it when you hurt our situation. I also like how platypus tours, has a very generous cancellation policy. They also do not charge you until the day of the event. They are also very open and honest about the recommended tipping. It was so nice to have a driver for our winery day after realizing that it is very difficult to get a Uber/Lyft in the Russian river area due to poor cell phone coverage and not many drivers.

My friends and I were SO glad we booked this tour company for a day of wine tasting in Sonoma. Our tour guide and driver, Stephen, was great! He had so much knowledge about the area and each winery he brought us to, as well as a snappy sense of humor. The wineries we went to were all family owned and each so special in different ways. The boxed lunch included on the tour was tasty and filling. It was HOT on the day of our tour but there was no shortage of bottled water and AC to keep us hydrated and cool on the bus. And when we bought wine, the system he used to keep things organized was a dream. Overall, a great experience that I would do again.

I had an amazing experience with Platypus! I originally picked a hotel that was within walking distance to the train because I thought the train takes you to all the wineries and later discovered the train is more of a foodie and wine experience that was out of my groups budget. I ended up calling the hotel and they recommended Platypus and I'm so glad they did. Not only was it more affordable but everyone I dealt with on the phone and in person was extremely knowledgeable and helpful. We got picked up at our hotel by Andy in one of those private limousine vans that was very comfortable and he took us to three really great family owned wineries. He was just as knowledgeable as some of the wine makers we met and even wrote a book on wine tasting which he was kind enough to sign for me.

We booked a private wine tour of Napa for 4 of us. Jen helped me plan our day which included a driver, 3 vineyards of our choice and lunch; total 7.5 hours. Our driver Mike was knowledgeable and a great guide for our day! Picked us up from our Airbnb in Sonoma and toured us through our tastings in Napa Valley. Cheers to a great experience! We highly recommend! Thank you

We were spending the weekend in Napa with another couple. Making reservations at wineries now is so important since the pandemic and (of course) the husbands did not take that into consideration. Luckily we looked into bus tours and this one was very highly rated and easy to book just a couple days in advance. The bus picked us up from the hotel that were were staying at at 10:30am. There were a total of 12 people on the bus tour, so we had to make a few other stops before heading over to the first winery. Our bus driver/tour guide, Jason, was awesome! He is a Napa native so he is extremely knowledgeable about the area. We had an advantage by being the first picked up, because on the way to the other stops, he would point out fun things on route related to Napa and its history. We stopped at 3 small wineries- Madrigal Family Winery, Tedeschi Family Winery, and Auburn James Winery. Our personal favorite of the three was Madrigal because it felt like a complete wine tasting experience. Our glasses were always full as we sat underneath a shaded bench right up next to the vineyards. We were educated quite a bit but it also felt very intimate and casual. We tried more than what was listed on the tasting menu and the whole experience was more than we even expected to get. We had a break for lunch at Tedeschi Family Winery. The lunch provided was a turkey sandwich, berries, some quinoa salad, and an Aussie bite. Our friends were vegetarian, so they got a veggie sandwich with a side hummus in addition to the other sides, as well. It was a warm day and Jason made sure to keep us all hydrated! He showed us where the water was on the bus to grab and he would always place a bottle in front of us at each of the wineries. If you buy wine at any of the locations, he will keep track of it and store it on the bus until you get dropped back off. We elected to find a restaurant to eat at for dinner after the last winery, and Jason was happy to take us straight there instead of the hotel. We ended up getting off the bus at about 5:30pm, so it is an all-day activity. This was a cool experience. We have never done anything like this before and it was a great way to see different spots. Jason is absolutely the best at what he does! He has a wonderful personality and made it all really fun for us!

My wife and I got married on a Thursday, we then checked in to the Napa River Inn with absolutely no plans! The concierge told us about platypus tours and we signed up as we had never before experienced the Napa valley! Andy picked us up the next day, promptly at 10:15 am. Andy was great, he was very knowledgeable about wine in general but also about the Napa region specifically! He also took great pictures of the tour throughout the day! The tour guides send you an email with all the pictures they take during the trip so you don't even need to worry about taking pictures-- they also take care of lunch! All of the wines were great. My wife and I could not stop talking about the tour and it was definitely the highlight of our honeymoon. We cannot wait to book another tour with platypus during our next visit to Napa. If we could give them 10 stars, we definitely would! Thank you for such great wine and even better memories!

We toured with platypus years ago and we came back to them. Our guide, Jason, took great care of us. He selected great wineries with different vibes and stories. Jason set a great tone of having fun and encouraging us to ask questions. He knows the valley and pointed out great spots as we made our way from one stop to the next.

If you are ever in Napa Valley and want a great tour experience. Call @platypuswinetours. Dave was great and entertaining. We went to 3 wineries and lunch was included. All the wineries were great and they all had their own identity. You need an appointment to go into a winery so this is your best option. Our first stop was at the @rutherfordranchwinery and Shannon was awesome and very informative. The second stop was at the @backstagewinery and Ashley took the time to show us around and we had some lunch. Their wine were very tasty and bold. Our last stop was at @breadandbutterwines and they were great as well with a great refreshing Rosé and they even have bubbly wine (can't be called champagne ) and it was amazingly good and refreshing. All the wineries were great with their own identity. They are also small business owners. #napa #napavalley #wine #worktravel #nomad #workhardplayharder #greattours #tourwinecountry

Jason and a shuttle bus picked us up from our hotel (Westin Verasa) and we made a few stops to pick up more folks before embarking on our wine tasting journey. We came in December which was low season and got to enjoy fairly empty roads and quiet wineries. We went to three wineries total and Jason provided a wealth of information on Napa and surrounding cities including restaurant recommendations. Our tour was all couples bit I can see how this would make an excellent group or family activity. By the end of the tour we were wiped out and so tired but Jason kept it fun by playing our favorite music. Highly recommend this tour company.

All in all we had a great experience with Platypus wine tours. The bus was clean and spacious, it was just my group of 4 of and another couple. We were picked up first in Napa, but it wasn't a long wait or out of the way to pick up the couple in Sonoma so I appreciated the efficiency. The drive was smooth with beautiful views and our guide answered all our questions. We visited three wineries, two of which I loved, Sebastiani Winery and Ty Caton. Ty Caton, is this backyard winery with amazing red wines and I don't know how easily it would have been to visit without the help of the tour so I definitely worth it for that visit. Sebastiani was very cozy and the tour was a fun way to start the day, although it was a little early for wine when we arrived. The other winery, Roche Winery I was not a fan of their wines but the views and outdoor space there was nice especially since we had a pretty fall day. We had our lunch outside of Roche winery though I guess since they didn't allow us to bring it in so we didn't get to fully enjoy the space for lunch and our boxed lunch was nothing special, basic turkey sandwiches with a few sides. We supplemented with some bags of chips we had with us. I think a little more effort could have been put into the lunches and that's why I'm not giving the tour 5 stars. Our guide was friendly and informative, but not all his advice was spot on. We were concerned we would not be back in time based on his schedule guidelines for our dinner reservations so we pushed our dinner out later, but then ended up back way earlier than expected which was both good to have that break but also annoying that we delayed our reservation.

Can't recommend Platypus enough! I booked a private tour for a group of 8. Jen and Patty, whom I spoke with to book and plan the tour, were very friendly and accommodating. The cost of the tour was also very reasonable and a better value than other companies I researched. Their planning service was well worth the money; they chose three great wineries for us to visit. Our tour guide was Army who went above and beyond to make sure we had a great time. We will definitely use Platypus the next time we are in the Sonoma/Napa region!

We had an absolute blast with our tour - and learned so much too! Army is an excellent host with a wealth of knowledge, personality and was set on giving us the best experience. Our trip visited Mayo family, Deerfield ranch and Wellington. My friend and I had actually walked in at Mayo family the day before so Army went out of his way to get us a fourth wine tasting. It was spectacular. A final, phenomenal stop at Ty Caron. By the end, you are truly friends with each other. The whole experience is fantastic, meet others visiting the region, taste plenty of wine and have a great time. We loved being part of #theeleven We will look for future tours by Platypus and gladly recommend!

A friend and I joined one of their group tours and had an absolutely wonderful time. Our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and really funny. The picnic lunch was delicious and they were even able to cater to my food allergies (I'm used to bringing my own food). 100% will use them again. All pictures were taken by our guide.

Wanna have a good time? Wanna have some great wine? Wanna meet a guy who really knows wine? Meet Army! Unique man, unique knowledge but most of all, he's a blast. Helluva guide and host! As crazy as it sounds, we had phenomenal wine and some crazy good tacos! Army, keep doing what you do my friend!

I booked Platypus tours for my birthday on the first weekend of December. From start to finish, the experience was exceptional. From my original inquiry, all responses were prompt, helpful and friendly. I chose to add the very reasonable fee to do the full wine tour planning for me, instead of planning it myself. I was interviewed by Dustin who asked all the right questions, was sensitive to our party's needs and cooked up the perfect day. Dustin sent a gorgeous itinerary that I could send to all my friends, sharing information about each winery on beautifully formatted documents. Army was our driver, checking in days before the tour and the morning of, to make sure we had all that we needed. Army was prompt and picked us all up right in front of the location provided. We made all of our stops on time and with lots of fun. He picked up all 15 orders of lunch at a local deli (no small job) and made sure every detail was perfect for us. You can tell on his face he cared deeply that we enjoyed our lunch, checking to make sure we had utensils, napkins, even found a knife for us! It seems simply but I find this over the top and very much appreciated from our tour driver! All the experiences were above expectations, the entire crew had an amazing time and as we wound down the day, Army happily let us change our destination point. He became beloved by all of our group! Finally, when one of my guests forgot her phone at the last winery, he made a few calls, went and got it for her and arranged a quick meet up ... again, above! If you want a classy, gorgeous wine tour day with all your worries cared for .... Use this company!!

I haven't been to Napa for a long time. I didn't want to worry about drinking and driving. I searched on the web and settled on Platypus Wine Tours. Our group of five was hosted by Evonne for 2 days. Evonne was a great host. She was very knowledgeable, friendly, and professional. Platypus had a shuttle van with cool water to take us to 4 wineries over 2 days. We had a great time with Evonne and I would highly recommend using Platypus if you need a guide and/or driver.

Loved Steven! We had such a great time and Steven gave us a lot of interesting history. Every winery was special and beautiful. The service was great all around.

The day with Platypus wine tour will be one we will all remember for our lifetimes. Our driver Jason was an absolute gem; he was punctual, professional, and a safe driver. He also was very knowledgeable about the area and was able to give us some background on the wineries and areas we drove through. Everyone LOVED the boxed lunch. The bus was spacious enough for 9 girls to sit and eat comfortably. We had a spectacular time, I would highly recommend all of the wineries we went to (Raymond, Sterling, Chateau Montelena). My expectations were exceeded, I would highly recommend Platypus wine tours to anyone visiting the area.

Platypus tours did not disappoint! Kelly was an amazing tour guide, and she really cared about giving us a memorable experience. They picked us up from the place we rented at and dropped us off as well. Our group consisted of 10 people, and it was everyone's first time in Napa. She shared some Napa history from the 1900s and showed us around Yountville area after the tour. We were taken to the ff wineries: - Varozza - Hans Fahden - Benessere - AuburnJames We absolutely loved every moment of the tour, and we thought that it was definitely worth the price. The tour price was different from wine tasting price so please be aware of that. The tour provided hydration, lunch, and snacks in the tour bus. I opted out of two wineries because of my low alcohol tolerance, but I was still allowed to sip from my partner's glass. All the information will be sent to you via e-mail before the tour. They are very clear and straightforward. I'll do this tour again next time, and I definitely recommend it for first timers!

From start to finish, Platypus Wine Tours took amazing care of us. Dustin, our curator, was super responsive and informative. He answered all of my many questions and explained everything. He even responded to one of my emails on his day off! Courtney was our driver for the day and she was absolutely amazing. Loved her energy and enthusiasm. She educated us along the three-stop tour and was just a JOY! We did tastings on our own in addition to the tour booked with Platypus but if you want a tour, definitely consider booking with Playtpus. They are amazing!

My wife and I went to Napa for our 10-Year anniversary. We booked a wine tour with Platypus Wine Tours on a Friday after our hot air balloon ride. We spent the entire day with our driver Gary (Gare Bear Grossman)-our driver, and 6 amazing people that were in the van with us. Gary handpicked three wineries for us to visit that day. Each winery was completely different and each provided a wealth of knowledge. The first one broke down how they set up their fields and how to properly taste the wine and everything in between. Gary had a lunch picnic set up at the second winery. My wife and I could not have been any happier and can't recommend this enough to people. If you haven't done a wine tour yet, definitely do it at least once and we would highly recommend Platypus Wine Tours. I was so "toasty" by the end of the third winery. Thank You Gare Bear.