Santa Rosa Bike & Wine Tour: Russian River Valley Wineries

Ride through vineyards and redwood groves, then sit down to pour at a working winery.

This is a guided bike tour through Santa Rosa and the Russian River Valley that covers 12 miles roundtrip on easy, relatively flat paved trails and quiet country roads, with stops at 2 to 3 award-winning family-owned wineries for tastings. A professional guide leads the group, educates you about local history, and shows you hidden gems along the route. The tour takes about 4.5 hours and includes a regular bike, helmet, water bottle, lock, handlebar bag, and a rear gear rack designed to carry wine bottles home.

The experience

You start in Downtown Santa Rosa beside a paved nature trail, cycling past artistic murals, mosaic tiles, and cobblestone walls as you head toward the Russian River Valley. The route runs alongside Santa Rosa Creek, and you'll pass vineyards, redwood trees, and farm animals on quiet country roads: roughly 6 miles out, then 6 miles back. The terrain is flat enough for all riding levels, so the pace stays leisurely and the focus stays on the landscape and the stops ahead.

At each of the 2 to 3 wineries you visit, the winery team pours wines and shares the history of what you're tasting. You sit in the vineyard itself, taking in the views while you sample the unique styles each family-owned operation makes. Some stops include a winery tour as well. Bring a light lunch. All the wineries have outdoor seating where you can eat and linger. The rear gear rack and handlebar bag on your bike are there so you can carry bottles home without balancing them.

Your guide is a local who knows the area's history and can point out the spots most visitors miss. The ride back to Downtown Santa Rosa gives you time to talk through the day and wind down. Water and a helmet are included. Tasting fees at some wineries may apply depending on which option you choose at checkout.

What’s included

• Regular bike, helmet, lock, water bottle cage with bottled water, handlebar bag, and rear gear rack with wine bike carrier.
• a professional local guide who shares the history of the area.
• stops at 2 to 3 award-winning family-owned wineries in the Russian River Valley with tastings and winery tours at some stops.
• outdoor seating at all wineries where you can enjoy your own packed lunch.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:00

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (21 to 60 years) · Senior (61 to 85 years) · Youth (13 to 20 years) · Child (8 to 12 years) · Infant (under 1)

GroupUp to 12

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.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Ace It Bike Tours

Is this one for you?Choose this if you want a guide leading a group ride on flat terrain. Pick a self-guided rental instead if you prefer riding solo or controlling your own pace.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 20 years); Child (8 to 12 years); Infant (under 1).

What's the terrain like on this Santa Rosa bike tour?

The tour covers 12 miles roundtrip on relatively flat paved trails and quiet country roads, making it suitable for riders of all levels. You'll ride alongside Santa Rosa Creek, past vineyards and redwoods, with no steep climbs or technical sections.

How many wineries do we visit and what's included in the tastings?

You stop at 2 to 3 award-winning family-owned wineries in the Russian River Valley, where the winery team pours wines and shares the history of each one. Some wineries offer a 2-for-1 tasting deal. Other tasting fees may apply depending on your option at checkout.

Can I bring food, and where do we eat on the tour?

Pack a light lunch to bring with you. All the wineries visited have outdoor seating where you can eat and relax between tastings. This gives you flexibility to eat when you want during the stops.

What bike equipment is provided for this tour?

The tour includes a regular bike, helmet, lock, water bottle cage with bottled water, handlebar bag, and a rear gear rack designed to carry wine bottles home safely.

How long is the Santa Rosa Bike & Wine Tour?

The tour takes about 4.5 hours total, covering 12 miles roundtrip at a leisurely pace with stops at wineries and time to enjoy the scenery.

What will the guide teach us about the area?

Your professional guide educates you about the history of Santa Rosa and the Russian River Valley as you ride, and shows you hidden gems and local spots along the route that most visitors don't see.