Napa · Napa Valley
The Inn on First Car Service & Private Wine Tours
Private chauffeur service from Santa Rosa Airport, SFO or Oakland to The Inn on First in Napa, and a six-hour wine tour that starts at the inn.
Book Your Ride or Wine Tour
About the Property
The Inn on First is an adults-only bed and breakfast in a restored 1905 home on First Street, about half a mile west of downtown Napa. It has 10 rooms, five in the main mansion and five garden suites, and it is green-certified.
Rooms have fireplaces and two-person jetted or soaking tubs. A full breakfast is included from 8:30 to 10 a.m., and parking is in a complimentary off-street lot. Dogs are allowed in three garden rooms for $75 per stay, one dog per room.
It is also an easy place to start a wine tour. Trefethen Family Vineyards, Saintsbury and Darioush are all within about 15 minutes, and Yountville is about 20 minutes north. We are based in Calistoga, at the north end of the valley.
Getting Here From the Airport
Oakland (OAK): about 53 miles, 1 hour 10 minutes. The closest airport to The Inn on First, and often quieter than SFO.
Sonoma County Airport (STS): about 45 miles, 1 hour 15 minutes. Often the easiest arrival: a small airport in Santa Rosa with no Bay Area traffic on the drive. Direct flights come in from Los Angeles, San Diego, Seattle, Portland, Phoenix, Denver, Dallas and more.
San Francisco International (SFO): about 60 miles, 1 hour 20 minutes, and longer at busy times. The most flights, with a drive across the Bay Area.
Sacramento (SMF): about 66 miles, 1 hour 25 minutes. Skips Bay Area traffic entirely, though it is the longest drive of the four.
Flying private? We also meet guests at the FBOs at STS and Napa County Airport (APC). See our Sonoma County Airport car service page for more on flying into STS.
At a Glance
Location
1938 First Street, Napa
Style
Restored 1905 inn, 10 rooms
Closest Airport
Oakland (OAK), about 70 minutes
Good to Know
Check-in 3 p.m., check-out 11:30 a.m. Adults only. Free off-street parking. Dogs in three garden rooms for a fee.
A Six-Hour Wine Tour From Your Hotel
Pickup at 10:00 a.m. at the front of the inn on First Street.
10:00 · Pickup at The Inn on First
Your chauffeur meets you at the front of the inn on First Street. The day below fits a six-hour tour, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:30 · The Debate
About 30 minutes away. Single-vineyard Cabernets from sites like To Kalon and Stagecoach, poured side by side a block off Main Street. The Collection Tasting is $75. By appointment.
11:50 · Lunch at Oakville Grocery
About 10 minutes away. Sandwiches, salads and cheeses from the historic Oakville Grocery, open since 1881, eaten at the picnic tables out back. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
12:55 · Joseph Phelps Vineyards
About 15 minutes away. Home of Insignia, first made in 1974, on a hillside estate east of St. Helena. The Founder's Tasting is $120, prepaid. By reservation.
2:20 · Raymond Vineyards
About 10 minutes away. Organic and Biodynamic Rutherford Cabernet from the Boisset Collection, with the Theater of Nature garden and playful rooms like the Red Room. Taste of the Valley is $50, with a complimentary Welcome Flight on Thursdays and Sundays. Book ahead.
4:00 · Back to The Inn on First
About 30 minutes away. Back by 4:00 p.m., six hours after pickup.
Optional: Maldonado Vineyards
Adds about an hour. A small family winery led by Hugo Maldonado, whose father Lupe managed vineyards at Newton for more than 30 years, with a tasting room in south Napa. Tastings are $35 and $45, Fridays and Saturdays. Appointments recommended.
Every tour is custom. This day is a starting point: your chauffeur will shape it around what matters to you, and we plan multi-day tours for guests who want to see more of wine country.
Wineries Near the Hotel
- Trefethen Family Vineyards, about 15 minutes. An Oak Knoll family estate and its 1886 winery.
- Saintsbury, about 15 minutes. Carneros Pinot Noir and Chardonnay since 1981.
- Darioush, about 15 minutes. Cabernet at a winery inspired by Persepolis.
- Signorello Estate, about 15 minutes. Rebuilt Silverado Trail estate with deep caves.
- Robert Biale Vineyards, about 15 minutes. Heritage Zinfandel and Petite Sirah.
- Domaine Carneros, about 15 minutes. Taittinger-founded sparkling wine in Carneros.
- Etude Wines, about 15 minutes. Carneros Pinot Noir and single-vineyard Cabernet.
- Cuvaison, about 20 minutes. Carneros wines among the estate vineyards.
See every winery in the area on our Napa, Coombsville and Carneros wineries page.
Your Vehicle & Six-Hour Tour Rates
Up to 6 guests
Elite Luxury SUV
Lincoln Navigator or Cadillac Escalade
From $750
Six-hour wine tour, plus 20% gratuity. Additional hours $125 each.
Up to 9 guests
Jet Sprinter or Executive Luxury Van
Captain's chairs and room to spread out
From $1,350
Six-hour wine tour, plus 20% gratuity. Additional hours $225 each.
Airport transfers are priced by distance when you book, with gratuity included. Larger groups travel in more than one vehicle. Tasting fees are separate and paid directly to each winery.
Questions
Which airport is closest to The Inn on First?
Oakland (OAK), about 53 miles or roughly 1 hour 10 minutes by car. Sonoma County Airport (STS) is next, at about 1 hour 15 minutes.
How far is The Inn on First from Santa Rosa Airport (STS)?
About 45 miles, or roughly 1 hour 15 minutes by car. STS is a small, easy airport, and the drive avoids Bay Area traffic.
Is The Inn on First within walking distance of downtown Napa?
Yes. It is on First Street about half a mile west of downtown, within walking distance of restaurants and tasting rooms.
How much is a car service from the airport to The Inn on First?
Airport transfers are priced by distance when you book online, and gratuity is included, so you see the full fare before you pay.
What happens if my flight is late?
Your chauffeur tracks your flight and texts you before departure and again on landing to confirm the pickup spot. Up to 60 minutes of waiting is included. Meet and greet at baggage claim is available for $50.
Can you pick us up at The Inn on First for a wine tour?
Yes. Six-hour private wine tours start at the inn, from $750 plus 20% gratuity in an Elite Luxury SUV for up to 6 guests, or from $1,350 plus gratuity in a Jet Sprinter for up to 9. Tasting fees are paid directly to each winery.
How does booking a tour with Bien Chauffeured work?
Reserve online, even if your plans are still taking shape. Your chauffeur will email you first to learn what matters to you, then build your itinerary and make the winery appointments. Extra hours can be added.
Book Your Airport Ride or Wine Tour
Reserve online in minutes. For an airport pickup, add your flight and your chauffeur will track it and text you on landing. For a wine tour, your plans don't need to be final: your chauffeur will email you first, then build the itinerary and make the winery appointments. Prefer to talk? Call our concierge at 888-291-2328.
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