From underground wine caves to vineyard bus tours and cow sanctuaries — discover why Tri-Valley is California’s most surprising wine country destination.
Just 35 miles east of San Francisco, Tri-Valley is a hidden gem of California wine country. Home to one of the state’s oldest wine regions, this vibrant destination blends award-winning vineyards with outdoor adventure, rich history, hands-on experiences, and exceptional culinary offerings. From immersive wine tastings to scenic boat cruises and cultural discoveries, these curated tours showcase the very best of Tri-Valley.
Livermore Wine Trolley
The Livermore Wine Trolley offers a unique way to experience the scenic beauty and culinary excellence of Livermore Valley Wine Country, featuring vineyards, tastings and flavourful bites. Choose the Livermore Valley Wine Tour on Fridays for an exceptional tasting experience with visits to three wineries and a delicious lunch. You may also indulge in the Sip & Savor Wine Pairing Tour, an all-inclusive experience with curated wine and small bite pairings at one of the three vineyards: Las Positas Vineyards, Concannon Vineyards, or Garre Vineyard and Winery for a relaxing wine adventure in Livermore Valley Wine Country.
Cow Cuddling at Sri Surabhi Cow Sanctuary
All animal lovers are cordially invited to spend time brushing, feeding, and cuddling with the gentle, affectionate cows at the Sri Surabhi cow sanctuary in Pleasanton while learning about their care. Slow down, ground yourself, and connect with nature in a unique way in Tri-Valley.
Wine Cave Tour & Barrel Tasting
A historic landmark in the Livermore Valley, Wente Vineyard offers wine tasting experiences in caves, barrel room, or shaded patios. Explore the historic sandstone caves for a special underground wine tasting and learn about the history of Wente’s longstanding family-owned operations in this unique setting. If you are lucky, you may catch a glimpse of the property’s smuggling tunnels that they were forced to dynamite during Prohibition.
Pedego Livermore Bike Tours
Head to Pedego Livermore to rent an electric bike and cruise through the scenic grounds of Concannon Vineyard, a stunning 135-year-old landmark estate, before returning for a well-deserved tasting.
Lake Del Valle Scenic Boat Tour
This five-mile lake, framed by rolling hills and oak trees, offers complimentary public boat tours every Saturday and Sunday at 1 pm from July 4 through September 6. The 90-minute cruise explores the lake’s history and highlights the diverse wildlife that calls the area home.
Blackhawk Museum Guided Tours
The Blackhawk Museum is known for its extensive auto gallery, featuring one-of-a-kind productions and historically significant instalments. The museum is also home to several cultural exhibits including, The Spirit of the Old West, Into China and Art of Africa. Docent-guided tours of the auto gallery are included with admission every Saturday and Sunday at 2 pm, as well as the first Friday of the month at 2 pm, while Spirit of the Old West tours are held the second Saturday of each month at 1:30 pm.
Ruby Hill’s Mello Cielo Bus
Hop on board the Mello Cielo, Ruby Hill’s fully customised wine bus, complete with wine barrel seats and vintage-inspired décor that offers a comprehensive excursion through their vineyards and production facility. This vino-centric two-hour tour, led by a private tour captain, includes a flight of wine as well as a sit-down food pairing.
Black Tie Transportation Wine & Brew Tours
Black Tie Transportation is a luxury transportation company in Tri-Valley offering a range of services and amenities, such as recommendations and customised itineraries, professional and courteous chauffeurs, for you to create special memories on your trip. Choose from Luxury BMW Sedans, Mercedes Executive Limo Vans, Cadillac Escalade, or a larger vehicle for bigger groups.
Ravenswood Historic Site Tours
Step back into time for the day by visiting Ravenswood Historic Site, a gorgeous Victorian country estate built in 1885, and one of the earliest properties built in the area. Free tours led by costumed docents are offered to the public on the second and fourth Sundays each month except for the last week of December.
Extraordinary Tour Services, Wine & Brewery Tours
Enjoy customised, comfortable tours of the Livermore Valley wine region with convenient door-to-door service from your hotel and back. Travel in style in their luxurious conversion vans complete with a dynamic sound system and satellite TV/VCR, while enjoying refreshing beverages and snacks along the way. Moreover, their all-inclusive wine tours typically feature tastings at three diverse wineries, followed by a catered California-style picnic.
Olivina Ranch Tours
Established in 1881, Olivina Ranch is a family-owned, 70-acre ranch producing true California extra olive oil from olives grown, harvested, milled and bottled on this historic estate. Olivina Ranch grows six different olive varietals: Mission, Arbequina, Lucca, Frantoio, Picholine, and Century Mission trees. Several local restaurants use this locally produced delicacy, while multiple retail locations carry it in stock. Visitors can visit Olivina for tastings and tours every third Sunday of the month from noon to 4:30 pm. Make sure to take home a bottle of their fine olive oil for your kitchen, to continue to experience the flavours and memories of Tri-Valley’s Livermore Valley Wine Country long after your visit.
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