Yountville Food
& Wine Tour 

Indulge in the culinary delights of Yountville with our meticulously curated walking tour through Napa Valley’s premier “foodie town.” Led by a seasoned local guide, immerse yourself in the epicurean wonders of this charming town, renowned as the home of The French Laundry.  Learn historic, architectural, and fun facts about The French Laundry on your experience. *Please note that we do not eat at The French Laundry, but we do go through Thomas Keller’s retail store, Finesse, for an additional chocolate tasting. You can learn more about this iconic restaurant in our blog post here.

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Embark on a gastronomic journey as we visit select restaurants, with special pairings awaiting you at Michael Chiarello’s Bottega and other notable restaurants. Our culinary adventure extends to the north side of the village, where the exquisite RH Restaurant awaits. Your expert guide will unveil the flavors, stories, and history that define each establishment.

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Anticipate an abundance of delectable bites, carefully chosen to comprise lunch. This tour is not just a mere exploration; it’s a culinary odyssey that has earned its place among the Best Food Tours in America, recognized by US News & World Report.

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We will visit or incorporate any of these Yountville destinations. Bolded locations are on our classic route:

• Bottega

• RH Restaurant

• V Market walk-thru

• Kollar Chocolates

• Clemintines 

• Thomas Keller’s Finesse retail store

• RH’s Wine Vault

• North Block Restaurant

• Bouchon

• Various Pop-ups

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• We stop by, and talk at length at French Laundry Culinary Gardens, pausing just outside the gates to share the rich history of The French Laundry and its renowned chef, Thomas Keller. If you're interested in exploring the gardens in more detail, you can book a separate experience directly through their website [here].

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WHAT TO EXPECT:​

• Tour time starts at 10:45 AM on Saturday and Sunday, and 11:30 AM Monday-Friday

• *We reserve the right to switch to these restaurants or pull in new stops based on our partner’s availability. We recommend ALL of the restaurants on this list, and if we had time to visit them all, we would! While we normally cap at 8, in rare circumstances, we will allow up to 10 guests for public tours. See private tours for larger groups.

• This guided tour includes four carefully selected stops and courses, but please note that transportation to and from the tour's starting and ending points is not included.

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Ideas for after the tour:

Bell Wine Cellars or Chandon are ideal wineries to visit after our experience for a town and vineyard balance. For Chandon, we recommend making a reservation at 2:45 p.m. (or later) directly with Chandon at 888-242-6366 or emailing them at talk-to-us@chandon.com ASAP, as they fill up quickly and have a wait list. They take walk-up guests in, if available, but it is not guaranteed. For Bell Winery, it is also very close, and you can find them on their website here or call them at 707-944-1673.

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 Important Booking Notice

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Please read carefully before booking:

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To run a tour, we require a minimum of 3 guests. While you can still book for fewer than 3 people, in the unlikely event that no one else books for your tour, we will offer the following options:

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1. Transfer to a Different Tour: We can move you to another experience.

2. 2 guest guarantee: If you pay for a minimum of 3 guests, you have the option of a private tour.

3. Full Refund: If neither of the above options works for you, we will gladly refund your payment.

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Rest assured, it’s rare for tours to have space close to the event date, but we want to ensure you are fully informed before making your reservation. We are small and hope to be around for another decade. Thank you for understanding!