Sidecar wine tour Paso Robles: Sunset ride with wine & cheese

You ride in the sidecar yourself, not just watch the vines pass by.

A sunset sidecar tour through Paso Robles wine country where you ride as a passenger in a one-of-a-kind sidecar while an expert guide drives and shares vineyard insights. The 90-minute adventure includes stops at scenic overlooks, a bottle of wine, and a curated cheese board. Minimum age is 21. A safety briefing and waiver are completed before departure.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sunset sidecar tour in vineyards

• Check in and meet guide
• Complete waiver form
• Receive safety briefing
• Ride sidecar through vineyards
• Stop at scenic viewpoints
• Enjoy wine and cheese board
• Take final photos and view tour photos

The experience

The tour starts with a safety briefing and waiver at check-in, then you settle into the sidecar and head out through the rolling hills of Paso Robles wine country. Your guide handles the route and shares details about how the vineyards work, from vine to bottle, while you take in the landscape and feel the ride. The whole experience runs about 90 minutes, timed to catch the golden hour as it moves across the hills.

You'll stop at a few scenic overlooks along the way: the kind of spots where the light hits the vines just right and you can see for miles. These are the moments to capture photos and let the guide point out what makes this region's terrain and growing conditions distinctive. The wine and cheese board come out during one of these stops, so you're tasting and looking at the same view the grapes grew under.

At the end, you'll have time for a final photo at another scenic spot, and your guide will share any photos captured during the ride so you can keep the moment. The tour wraps up back where you started, and you're free to head out or linger if you want.

What’s included

• Private sidecar transportation through Paso Robles vineyards.
• expert guide sharing vineyard insights.
• stops at scenic overlooks.
• one bottle of wine.
• curated cheese board.
• photos captured during the tour.
• safety briefing and all required gear.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 18:00

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (21 and older) · Under 21: can't be included in the booking

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.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Third Wheel Tours

Is this one for you?This is a private, guided experience where you ride as a passenger rather than drive yourself, so it suits anyone who wants to enjoy the scenery and wine knowledge without managing the route. The 90-minute format fits an evening without taking over your whole day, and the minimum age of 21 reflects the wine component.

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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's the actual riding experience like in a sidecar?

You sit in an enclosed sidecar attached to a motorcycle, with the guide operating the bike. The ride is smooth and controlled through vineyard roads. You're not leaning into turns or balancing yourself: the sidecar stays level. Wind and motion are part of it, which is why the tour includes a safety briefing on what to expect and how to position yourself.

Can I choose which bottle of wine we taste during the tour?

The wine is included as part of the experience, though the specific bottle may vary depending on the tour date. Your guide can discuss the selection with you during the ride.

Are there photo opportunities, or is this mostly just riding?

The tour includes multiple stops at scenic overlooks specifically for photos and to take in the views. Your guide will also capture photos during the ride that you receive at the end, so you have both candid moments and time to compose your own shots.

What happens if the weather turns bad during the sunset?

The tour runs in most conditions since you're in an enclosed sidecar, though extreme weather could affect visibility or safety. Check with the operator about their weather policy when you book.

Is this tour good for a special occasion like an anniversary?

Yes, the tour is designed with date nights, anniversaries, birthdays and celebrations in mind. The wine, cheese board, scenic stops and intimate pace of a sidecar ride make it suited to that kind of evening.