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Local Wally's Guide to Napa Valley
Napa Tourist Guide by Local Wally; Photo Credit Laces & Limos
Planning a Trip to Napa Valley?
Overwhelmed planning a wine tasting trip to Napa? I understand. With over 400 wineries, big names like Mondavi, Beringer, Sterling and Castello di Amorosa (the Napa Castle) mixed with small boutique wineries that don't hit your supermarket shelves, it's hard to decide which ones you should visit, especially now that it's so expensive.
But don't stress out! I'm Local Wally and I've been helping visitors plan trips to Napa for over 15 years with honest local advice, from picking the best wineries to finding the best deals.
Don’t try to figure this out on your own. Just reach out to me and I’ll help you plan it all out, for free! From hooking you up to drivers to helping you plan out your winery and restaurant stops, trust Local Wally to give you honest local advice to make sure you have the best trip to Napa ever!
Save Money. Drink More Wine.
Looking for 2 for 1 Tastings? Just get a Priority Wine Pass for $39 per couple and unlock two for one’s and other discounts all over Napa and Sonoma. Deal on the Napa Wine Train? √ Sterling tram ride and tasting? √ Cave tour at Beringer? √ In fact, there are over 150 deals currently on the pass in Napa and Sonoma - use their free concierge service to help you pick the ones you want to visit. Look, wine tastings have gotten so expensive that it’s silly not to try to save a few bucks if you can. And with the Priority Wine Pass you’ll easily save $100 a day on average if you visit three wineries - and that’s factoring in the cost of the annual pass!
“The priority pass takes us places we might have missed. There have been many pretty wineries as well as excellent tasting rooms. Everyone on the list has been very kind and accepted the pass without question. Love it!!” Billie L., 6/2025
get the wine pass for $39, normally $69.
photo credit: laces + limos
What’s New in Napa?
DISCOUNTS FOR LARGE GROUPS! It’s back! If you have a large group of 10 to 100 don’t waste time trying to figure out your event and instead hand it over to me and I’ll not only help you plan it but can get you wineries at rates lower than if you tried to do it yourself. There’s no fee, no cost, no catch, just reach out and I’ll hook you up. EMAIL ME!
TWO FOR ONE BIG GROUPS?? Just Updated May 2025! Many wineries are now allowing you to use the Priority Wine Pass for groups of 6 or more - two for one discounts, baby! Here’s the new list - why pay double?
TUK TUK TOURS THE NEW RAGE! If you want the ultimate “get away from the tourists” experience then you need to check out Laces + Limos where your travel to off the beaten path wineries in a 3 wheeled Tuk Tuk, then sip wine while relaxing to a gourmet picnic right in the vineyards! This isn’t some goofy gimmick like a trolley car on wheels (Holy Embarrassing Batman!) but rather a charming and unique Napa experience that has everyone on social media lighting up. With a price tag that’s not much more than a private driver you need to at least check it out for your next trip to Napa.
CONNECT WITH LACES + LIMOS FOR MORE INFO
NEW UNIQUE NAPA EXPERIENCES: Want luxury? Then hop aboard the Bohemian Highway, a luxury SUV that takes you to 2 to 3 private wineries and priced about the same as a standard driver and touristy wineries. Or perhaps you want an inexpensive way to wine taste? Hop on a Platypus Tour and they’ll take you on a day long adventure to discounted wineries and provide a delicious lunch at a winery stop. Ask for Allison and tell her Local Wally sent you for VIP service. Want a driver who can take up to 9 people and will plan and make all of your reservations? Then connect with Melissa from A Drive for Wine.
SPANISH AND CHINESE TOUR GUIDES NOW AVAILABLE: Email me if you want to be connected with Spanish or Chinese speaking guides.
FREE PROMO CODE FOR STERLING TASTING AND TRAM RIDE IS BACK, BABY! Get $10 off off your Sterling experience just by emailing me for the promo code. It’s free, no catches, just ask and I’ll email it to you.
I found Wally's site after spending hours upon hours researching an upcoming trip to Napa Valley, and thank goodness I did! I was quickly learning that large groups can be tricky at wineries, and without Wally's help, I don't know that we would have been able to plan a successful trip. Thank you so much, Wally, for all your patience and assistance!
Kate S., May 2023
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LEGAL DISCLAIMER: Every visitor should do their own due diligence on drivers as I am in no way offering any guarantees of their insurance, licenses, or other legal issues. Please experience Napa responsibly. I am in no way advocating over consumption of alcoholic beverages and not responsible for anyone’s actions or experiences. While I do my best to make sure my site is up to date I am not responsible for winery fee changes or changes on the Priority Wine Pass deals.