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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, it’s easy to get confused, especially with well meaning friends (and well paid influencers) telling you to do this and miss that, often with conflicting advice.
But don't stress out! I'm Local Wally and I've been helping visitors plan trips to Napa for over 20 years with honest local advice. Whether you’re a first timer looking for Napa’s Greatest Hits or an experienced wine lover looking for a deep dive I can help you plan your ultimate visit to Napa. Best wineries, best restaurants, best tours, you trust the OG Napa guide.
I’m also the original “Napa on a Budget” guy, helping people like you stretch your wine tasting dollar with two for one offers, free tastings, and will help you decide if a winery is “worth it”. Oh, and yes, I still offer FREE advice if you email me and will respond personally to every question.
Don’t Pay Full Price - Get a Wine Pass!
Don’t overthink it - Napa’s original discount pass is still the best. Spend $39 and get two for one deals at many of Napa’s most popular wineries as well as discounts for the Napa Wine Train, hotels and restaurant deals (click here for a list of current deals).
Beringer cave tour, Sterling Tram Ride, Cakebread’s Tasting Tour, so many good ones so use the free Concierge service to help you pick and plan it all out. Yes, included!
“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
photo credit: laces + limos
What’s New in Napa?
BIG GROUP? TOTALLY LOST? I CAN HELP! One of the biggest hassles with planning a group event - especially bachelorette parties - is figuring out how NOT to get stuck with the bill.
But now you can hand it off to me and my partners at Priority Wine Pass where we’ll not only find you wineries but create a custom sign in page where they can RSVP and pay for their tasting fees, leaving you to just sit back and enjoy the day.
Sounds expensive? No way, that’s not the Wally way! The costs are exactly the same as if you did it all yourself but with zero effort on your part. Sound interesting? Check out this page for more info. FREE GROUP TASTING PLANNING SERVICE
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.