Napa Valley winery visits
Tastings and guided tours at four Napa Valley wineries, from Carneros to Calistoga: tastings from 35 to 60 dollars, tours with tasting from 35 to 85 dollars.
At a glance
- Four wineries from Carneros to Calistoga, compared offer by offer
- Tastings from 35 to 60 dollars per adult, guided tours from 35 to 85 dollars
- Tastings last about an hour. Guided tours 30 to 90 minutes
- Sterling’s hilltop winery is reached by an aerial gondola, included in every experience
- 21 and over only at Domaine Carneros, infants included, families welcome at Sterling
How the visit runs
Domaine Carneros, in Carneros 1 hour
The sparkling wine house at the southern end of the valley: a flight of four wines, by appointment, from 45 dollars.
Robert Mondavi Winery, in Oakville 60 minutes
The Pioneer Tasting, a tasting of Napa Valley and estate wines, for 60 dollars.
Beringer Vineyards, in St. Helena 30 minutes
The Legacy Cave Tour through the historic caves, with two wines, for 35 dollars. Open every day from 10 am to 5 pm.
Sterling Vineyards, in Calistoga 60 to 90 minutes
The gondola up to the hilltop, then the self-guided Sterling Stroll (five wines, 55 dollars) or the 90-minute Tour & Terrace Experience (85 dollars).
The Napa Valley runs north from San Francisco Bay, with the town of Napa near its southern end, the Carneros district just south of it, and Calistoga at the top. Four wineries spread along its length are compared here for a day of Napa Valley winery visits: at these four, a tasting costs 35 to 60 dollars per adult and a guided tour with tasting 35 to 85 dollars.
Tasting or guided tour
In Napa the two formats overlap in price, so the choice is about time and curiosity more than budget.
| Format | What you get | Length | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasting | a flight of wines poured at a table, a bar or in a garden, with someone to talk you through them | about an hour | Domaine Carneros: four wines, by appointment |
| Guided tour | the vineyard, the cellar or the caves, with wines along the way | 30 to 90 minutes | Beringer’s Legacy Cave Tour: two wines in 30 minutes |
Sterling’s Tour & Terrace Experience is the longest on this page, at 90 minutes, and ends with a tasting on the terrace.
Napa Valley winery visits: which winery for which visitor
- First visit, with family: Sterling Vineyards stands on a hilltop in Calistoga, reached by an aerial gondola included in every experience. Its Sterling Stroll welcomes all ages: 55 dollars for adults, 25 dollars for ages 3 to 20.
- Under 21 in the group: at Beringer, only the outdoor experience in the gardens is open to under-21s.
- History: Beringer, on Main Street in St. Helena, builds its cave tour around its legacy. Robert Mondavi, in Oakville, presents the estate’s storied history.
- Sparkling wine: Domaine Carneros is the sparkling wine house on this list.
At Domaine Carneros, the price excludes food, gratuity and sales tax: expect to pay a little more than the figure shown.
A day along Highway 29
Highway 29 runs up the valley floor from Napa through Oakville and St. Helena to Calistoga, and the Silverado Trail follows the eastern side. Carneros to Calistoga is the full length of the valley, so group two or three wineries by area rather than criss-crossing it.
| Day plan | Offers | Total per adult |
|---|---|---|
| The three cheapest | Beringer outdoor tasting (35), Domaine Carneros (45), Legacy Cave Tour (35) | 115 dollars |
| One tasting swapped for Robert Mondavi or Sterling | Pioneer Tasting (60) or Sterling Stroll (55) instead | 125 to 140 dollars |
Totals are before tax and gratuity.
Starting prices compared
Tastings and tours by winery
| Winery | Experience | Price per adult | What is served |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Mondavi Winery | Pioneer Tasting Tasting | 60 USD | Napa Valley and estate wines, seated |
| Beringer Vineyards | Discover Beringer Outdoor Experience Tasting | 35 USD | Three wines in the gardens, self-guided |
| The Veranda Experience Tasting | 65 USD | Seated tasting on the Rhine House veranda | |
| Legacy Cave Tour Guided tour | 35 USD | Two wines during a 30-minute cave walk | |
| Knights Valley Expression Tour & Tasting Guided tour | 65 USD | Guided tour and tasting | |
| Sterling Vineyards | Sterling Stroll Tasting | 55 USD | Five wines, self-guided, gondola ride included |
| Tour & Terrace Experience Guided tour | 85 USD | Guided tour and terrace tasting, gondola ride included | |
| Domaine Carneros | Daily Tasting Experience Tasting | 45 USD | Flight of four wines |
Prices as published by each operator, checked on October 5, 2026.
Before you go
- Reservations: Domaine Carneros works by appointment, Beringer recommends booking, and Sterling strongly recommends it for its Tour & Terrace.
- Age: the minimum legal age to buy alcohol is 21. Beringer keeps its other tastings and its cave tour for guests of 21 and over.
- Busy periods: weekends and the harvest, from late summer into autumn, fill up first.
- Extras: at Domaine Carneros, tax and gratuity come on top of the price.
- The driver: share the day with someone who skips the wine, or hire one.
- Where to stay: Napa town for Carneros and the southern wineries, St. Helena or Calistoga for the northern end.
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How much does a wine tasting in Napa Valley cost?
From 35 to 60 dollars per adult at the four wineries compared here (2026 prices), before tax and gratuity.
Can you visit Napa wineries with children?
Yes, at some. Sterling’s Sterling Stroll welcomes all ages, at 25 dollars for ages 3 to 20, and Beringer’s garden experience is family-friendly. Domaine Carneros admits no one under 21.
Do you need a reservation for Napa wineries?
At Domaine Carneros, yes: tastings are by appointment. Beringer recommends one, and Sterling strongly recommends it for its Tour & Terrace.
How many wineries can you visit in a day in Napa?
Two or three, grouped by area. A day with the three cheapest offers on this page costs 115 dollars per adult, before tax and gratuity.
Where should you stay to visit Napa wineries?
In Napa town for Carneros and the southern wineries, in St. Helena or Calistoga for the northern end of the valley.
Sources
- Robert Mondavi Winery: winery experiences (Pioneer Tasting) consulted on September 29, 2026
- Beringer Vineyards: visit (tastings, cave tour, hours, ages) consulted on October 5, 2026
- Sterling Vineyards: tastings (gondola, prices, ages) consulted on September 29, 2026
- Domaine Carneros: Daily Tasting Experience consulted on September 29, 2026
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