Sidecar wine tour Paso Robles: Private guide through vineyards

Ride a sidecar through Paso Robles wine country with your own guide

A one-hour sidecar tour through Paso Robles vineyards with a private guide who shares how wine is made, from the vines to the bottle. You ride in the sidecar while the guide drives, stopping at scenic viewpoints for photos. Minimum age is 21. Wine tastings at Cass Winery can be added as an upgrade.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sidecar Vineyard Tour Experience

• Check in and meet guide
• Complete waiver form
• Receive safety briefing
• Ride sidecar through vineyards
• Stop for photos at viewpoints
• View and receive tour photos

The experience

The sidecar itself is the vehicle. You sit in the attached seat while your guide drives the motorcycle through the vineyard landscape. The tour lasts one hour and covers the scenic routes of Paso Robles wine country, with the guide narrating the region's viticulture as you move through the terrain. You'll stop at picture-perfect viewpoints to take photos and absorb the scale of the vineyards around you.

Before the ride begins, you'll complete a safety briefing and waiver form so you understand the guidelines and what to expect. The guide goes over riding basics, gear, and the route ahead. Once you're settled in the sidecar, the journey unfolds at a pace that lets you absorb both the landscape and the guide's commentary on how the vineyard operates. The work that goes into growing and harvesting, the winemaking process, the character of Paso Robles as a region. The stops are timed for photography and reflection, not rushed.

At the end of the tour, you'll have time for final photos at a scenic location. Your guide will share the photos taken during the ride so you can keep them. If you want to extend the experience, you can add a wine tasting at the award-winning Cass Winery, where you'll taste the wines grown in the vineyards you just rode through.

What’s included

• Private sidecar transportation through Paso Robles vineyards.
• private guide in English sharing insights into viticulture and winemaking.
• stops at scenic viewpoints for photos.

Information

Lasts 1h, runs every day, 6 start times, from US$ 65 per person, with a live guide in English, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day6 departure times: 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00 and 15:00Another time? ›

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

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

Book up to12h before

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

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 effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Third Wheel Tours

Is this one for you?The sidecar ride itself is the experience. You're a passenger in an open vehicle moving through the landscape, so it suits travelers who want the sensation of the ride and the guide's knowledge without driving themselves. The one-hour duration fits a morning or afternoon slot without dominating the day.

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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.

What exactly is the sidecar and how does it work on this tour?

The sidecar is an attached seat next to the motorcycle where you sit as a passenger while your guide operates the bike. You experience the ride with the wind and open air around you, but the guide handles all the driving and navigation through the vineyard routes.

How much of the tour is actually riding versus stopping?

The full tour is one hour total. You ride through the vineyards with stops at scenic viewpoints for photos and to take in the landscape while your guide explains the winemaking process and the region's viticulture.

Can I add a wine tasting to this tour?

Yes, you can upgrade your tour to include an additional hour at Cass Winery, where you'll taste wines from the vineyards you rode through and relax in the vineyard setting.

What safety gear do I need, and is there a briefing before we start?

Your guide provides a thorough safety briefing before departure, covering riding guidelines, safety gear, and what to expect. You'll also complete a waiver form to confirm you understand the guidelines.

Is there a minimum age or any health restrictions for this tour?

The minimum age is 21. The tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or pregnancy. It is suitable for all other fitness levels.

Will I get photos from the tour?

Yes, your guide captures photos during the ride and shares them with you at the end of the tour so you can keep memories of the experience.