Orvieto wine tasting by e-bike: 2 wineries, 5 hours

Pedal through vineyards to taste Orvieto's most awarded wines in caves carved from tuff

An e-bike tour of Orvieto's wine country that visits two family-run wineries, where you taste wines made from the same grapes but aged and blended differently, along with local cheeses, cured meats, bruschetta and extra virgin olive oil. The ride covers five hours and includes a guide who speaks English, Italian or Russian, plus stops at a terrace overlooking the Orvieto cliff where the territory's geology explains why the grapes grown here are unique. Children from age one are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

E-bike tour with winery tastings

• Ride e-bike through Orvieto landscapes
• Stop at Palazzone winery for tasting
• Visit terrace with view of Orvieto city
• Stop at Neri winery for wine and food tasting

The experience

You arrive at Orvieto with a free afternoon and no car, or you're staying in the town and want to taste the wines that made it famous without driving. An e-bike does the work: the pedal assist lets you cover the rolling countryside between two wineries without strain, stopping to photograph farmhouses, views and the extraordinary spring flowering that earned this region the name "Land of Roses." The bikes are sanitized before and after each use, and the operator supplies masks and gloves.

The first stop is Palazzone, a winery founded in 1295 with caves dug into the tuff where wines age in ideal conditions. The Dubini family, who own it, have produced the most awarded classic Orvieto in the world. You taste their wines alongside local products (cheeses, cured meats and bruschetta) paired with the region's renowned extra virgin olive oil. The second winery is Neri, where you taste five wines in Etruscan caves that now hold barrels for aging. From the terrace here, the view of the Orvieto cliff and the surrounding landscape is extraordinary. It's the vantage point that shows you how this territory was formed and why the grapes are particular to this place.

The five-hour ride moves at a pace that lets you absorb the landscape and the history. A live guide in English, Italian or Russian leads the group and explains the art of winemaking as it's been practiced by these families for generations. The e-bikes make the terrain manageable for all fitness levels, and children from age one can join: infants sit on an adult's lap, and specialized infant seats are available.

What’s included

• Use of an e-bike with pedal assist.
• tasting of wines at two wineries.
• local cheeses, cured meats, bruschetta and extra virgin olive oil at each stop.
• a live guide in English, Italian or Russian.
• sanitized bikes and supplied masks and gloves.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday, Friday and SundayDeparts at 11:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (18 to 72 years) · Youth (9 to 17 years) · Child (4 to 8 years) · Infant (1 to 3 years): free

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish, Italian and Russian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by OrvietoBikeTour

Is this one for you?The e-bike means you don't need a car to reach the wineries or navigate the countryside between them, so it suits anyone staying in Orvieto without transportation. The five-hour loop is manageable for all fitness levels because the pedal assist does the climbing, and the pace gives you time to absorb the landscape and the history of the place.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Italian and Russian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (9 to 17 years); Child (4 to 8 years); Infant (1 to 3 years): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Can I do this tour if I'm staying in Orvieto without a car?

Yes. The e-bikes are your transport between the two wineries, so you don't need a vehicle. Public transportation options are available nearby to reach the starting point.

What wines will I taste at Palazzone and Neri?

At Palazzone, you taste the award-winning classic Orvieto wines made by the Dubini family. At Neri, you taste five wines from their collection, all made from grapes grown in the same territory but with different aging and blending methods that create different aromas and hints.

What's included in the tasting besides wine?

Each winery tasting includes local cheeses, cured meats, bruschetta and the region's extra virgin olive oil, so you taste how the wines pair with the food of the place.

How long is the e-bike ride between stops?

The full experience is five hours, which includes the rides between wineries, time at each location, and a stop at the terrace overlooking the Orvieto cliff where you learn about the territory's geology and landscape.

What should I know about the caves at these wineries?

Both wineries use caves carved into the tuff, a soft volcanic rock. At Palazzone, the caves preserve wines in ideal conditions. At Neri, the Etruscan caves now hold barrels for aging wine, creating a unique environment you'll see during the tasting.