"I haven't been able to find any options that start midday on a Wednesday"

Are you asking about commercial group tours like Platypus? If so, I'm not aware of any that start in the afternoon. It wouldn't be worthwhile for any company to do that.

Now, if you are talking about winery tours offered by wineries, there are many that are given in the afternoon. If you can get there by 2pm, I would recommend the tour at Hendry Ranch:

http://www.hendrywines.com/

This is an excellent tour that takes about 2.5 hours and you get to taste a lot of wine.

If you can't make that one, you could drive further up the mountain and take a 3:30 tour at Hess Collection which is a favorite with many people who like wine and art.

For lodging, take a look at google maps and do a search for Napa lodging. A lot of hotels will turn up and if you hover your mouse over the letters that come up, you can see the lodging's name and approximate price per night. It doesn't include all the hotels but it's a start.

A good place to start is with the properties in north Napa along Hwy 29. Here you will find the chain motels like Marriott and Hilton Garden, Ones that don't show up on the map are a Best Western and a Quality Inn. You can find them on other hotel booking sites.

I hope this helps and have a wonderful visit whatever you decide to do.

Tracee - We have never been to Napa but planing a trip in March. We are staying at the Embassy Suites in Napa for three nights. Got a 150$ rate from their website. We plan to stop at Domaine Carneros and possibly Artesa on the way into Napa ( tastings but no tours) before making our way to the hotel and checking in. Another option since you are getting there early enough is Del Dotto at 3 or 3:30. That is on our must do list. Also, check out Maisonry in Yountville. Apparently it stays open later than the wineries and earns good reviews for tastings from its "partner vintners". Also, I recall reading that there is a Napa Tour Company (not sure which one as I have looked at so many!) that offers a 4 hour midweek limo special of $299 if you could get there in time to start at 1.

Another option is for your to check-in with the Napa Welcome Center concierge staff ... they have access to the schedules for some of our local private tour guides.

I do know that - if the guide isn't booked for the day - many would welcome taking you out on a half-day "Get Oriented" tour in the afternoon at a reasonable, half-day price.

Contact the Welcome Center at: (707) 251-5895

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