Paso Robles: Private Sidecar Winery Tour & Wine Tasting

Two Wineries, One Sidecar, Zero Boring Wine Tours

You get picked up, ride in a private tandem sidecar to two family-owned Paso Robles wineries, taste at each location, and finish with an unhurried final tasting at the first winery. The sidecar ride itself becomes the connective tissue between stops instead of a forgettable shuttle, and because it's private, the whole day moves at your pace.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private sidecar winery tour

• Pick up guests for tour
• Visit family-owned vineyard
• Enjoy first wine tasting
• Ride sidecars to second winery
• Return to first winery
• Enjoy final wine tasting
• Tour ends, guests stay for tasting

The experience

What happens when you show up to a winery tour and realize you're not getting in a van? You're climbing into a tandem sidecar, the only fleet of its kind, and suddenly the whole drive between vineyards becomes part of the experience instead of dead time. The Paso Robles sidecar winery tour picks you up from your location and heads straight to the first stop: a family-owned vineyard where hand-harvested fruit gets sorted and processed the same day it comes off the vine. You'll taste there, then ride again to the second winery for a final tasting that you can stretch out as long as you want.

The sidecar itself is the thing people don't expect. It's built for two passengers, so you're not crammed in or fighting for a view. You're actually comfortable, buckled in, and moving through the vines at a pace that lets you see the landscape instead of just passing through it. Between stops, your driver handles the route while you and whoever you brought along get to talk, laugh, or just take in the rolling hills of Paso Robles. The whole day is private, which means no waiting for other groups or sticking to someone else's schedule.

The wineries themselves are contracted locations in the area, and the staff at each one knows what they're doing. They'll walk you through what you're tasting and answer questions without the corporate-event feeling. By the time you hit the third tasting at the first location, you've already seen two different operations and had time to think about what you liked. Then your drivers leave you to finish at your own pace, which is the part that actually matters: you're not watching the clock or feeling rushed through the tasting room.

What’s included

• Private sidecar transportation from your pickup location to two contracted wineries in Paso Robles.
• wine tastings at the first winery.
• a second sidecar ride to the second winery with tasting included.
• a final unhurried tasting at the first location before your drivers depart for the day.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:30 and 13:30

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (21 and older) · Under 21: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

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. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancy

Operated by Sidecar Tours Inc.

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see two Paso Robles wineries without driving yourself or waiting in a group shuttle. The private sidecar is what makes the ride between tastings feel like part of the tour instead of just getting there.

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Top questions

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 book a discount?

Yes. The operator offers a discount for direct bookings. Message the operator through the booking platform to arrange it.

How many people fit in the sidecar?

The tandem sidecar accommodates two passengers per ride, so groups can book multiple sidecars or split across rides.

Is this tour suitable for pregnant travelers?

No, it's not recommended for pregnant travelers due to the nature of the sidecar ride.

What's included in the tour?

Private sidecar transportation between your pickup location and the two wineries, plus wine tastings at both locations.

Do I need to arrange my own transportation to the starting point?

The tour includes pickup from your location, so you don't need to drive yourself to the first winery.

Are the wineries family-owned?

Yes, both contracted wineries are family-owned operations in Paso Robles that focus on hand-harvested fruit and estate processing.

Can I stay longer at the final tasting?

Yes. Your drivers leave you at the end of the third tasting, so you can spend as much time as you want at that location.