Nice: E-Bike Vineyard Tour with Tasting & Picnic

Summary

Cycle through Nice’s hills for wine tasting picnic & sea views

You’ll pedal e-bikes from Nice into peaceful vineyard country, guided by a local who knows every twist of the road. Meet a passionate winemaker, taste organic wines right where they’re made, and share a simple picnic beneath fig trees overlooking the sea. It’s less about fancy tasting notes—more about laughter, stories, and sun-warmed bread.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing I noticed was the salt in the air—still lingering from the Promenade des Anglais as we met our guide, Luc, who looked like he’d biked these hills since childhood. I fumbled with my helmet straps (why do they always twist?), but Luc just grinned and helped me out. The e-bikes felt heavier than I expected, but once we started rolling through Nice’s backroads, it was all olive trees and that soft hum of tires on warm pavement. The city faded behind us faster than I thought it would—one minute traffic, next minute vineyards.

There was a patch where the road climbed so steeply I thought, “No way,” but then the battery kicked in and honestly, it felt like cheating in the best possible way. We coasted past stone farmhouses with shutters half-open and dogs barking somewhere out of sight. When we reached the vineyard, the winemaker—Jean—waved us over with hands stained purple at the edges. He talked about grape varieties with this quiet pride; I tried repeating “rolle” after him and he laughed (I probably butchered it). The air smelled like thyme and crushed leaves. We walked between rows of vines older than most houses back home.

Wine tasting happened under a fig tree that dropped sticky fruit onto our picnic blanket. Bread tasted extra good after all that cycling (or maybe just being outside does that), and Jean poured us his favorite blend while telling stories about his grandfather hiding bottles during the war. There was this moment when everyone went quiet just looking out at the sea—a kind of hush you don’t get in cities. I still think about that view sometimes.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — E-bike tour and vineyard visit

• Meet guide near Promenade des Anglais
• Learn to use battery-assisted bike
• Cycle scenic backroads to vineyard
• Visit family-operated winery
• Meet passionate winemaker
• Learn French wine production techniques
• Taste estate's signature wine
• Walk through historic vineyards
• Enjoy picnic under fig tree
• Cycle downhill with coastal views
• Return to Nice

Top questions

How long is the e-bike tour from Nice to the vineyard?

The tour starts near Promenade des Anglais in Nice and includes several hours of cycling with stops at a family-run vineyard for tasting and a picnic before returning.

Is wine tasting included on this Nice e-bike tour?

Yes, wine tasting at an organic family vineyard is included as part of the day trip from Nice.

Do I need to be an experienced cyclist for this tour?

You should be comfortable cycling on open roads with hills and downhills; moderate fitness is recommended but e-bikes help on climbs.

What age do you have to be to join this Nice vineyard bike tour?

The minimum age is 15 years old; anyone under 18 will not be served wine during tastings.

Is lunch provided on this day trip to a Nice vineyard?

A simple picnic under fig trees is included during your visit to the vineyard.

Are helmets provided for this e-bike tour in Nice?

Yes, helmets are provided along with your electric bike rental.

Does this small group tour include hotel pickup?

No hotel pickup is included; you meet your guide near Promenade des Anglais in central Nice.

What’s included

Your day includes an electric bike and helmet rental, guidance from a local expert throughout your ride from Nice into vineyard country, a stop for wine tasting at a family-run estate with time to chat directly with the winemaker, plus a relaxed picnic lunch beneath fig trees before heading back toward town together.