Sonoma County: Wine Segway Tour & Oldest Winery Lunch

Summary

Segway ride past Sonoma vineyards with picnic stop at historic winery

You’ll roll through Sonoma County’s vineyard roads on a Segway with a local guide who keeps things relaxed. Stop for cheese shopping, then enjoy lunch at California’s oldest winery. It’s slow-paced, sometimes silly—expect laughter and fresh air more than fancy tastings. If you want something different from your usual wine tour, this one sticks with you.

What’s the experience like?

“You don’t have to steer—just lean and trust it,” our guide Mark grinned, holding his helmet like he’d done this a thousand times. I was nervous, honestly. The Segway felt wobbly under me at first, but after a few laps in the parking lot, something clicked. The air smelled faintly of eucalyptus and earth, and the morning was cool enough that my hands felt chilly gripping the handlebars. Mark kept cracking jokes about “wine miles” instead of miles per hour—pretty sure he’s used that one before, but we all laughed anyway.

We rolled out onto these quiet Sonoma County backroads, the kind where you hear nothing but your own wheels and the occasional crow overhead. Vineyards stretched out on both sides—some vines looked ancient, twisted up from the ground like old hands. At one point we stopped by a little cheese shop (no tastings, just browsing), and I bought some goat cheese for later. There was this moment where I just stood there, cheese in hand, listening to the wind in the leaves. Not exactly what I pictured when I searched “wine segway tour sonoma county,” but I liked it.

The highlight was lunch at California’s oldest winery. Mark told us stories about prohibition days while we ate sandwiches under an oak tree—he swears his great-uncle once hid barrels in a creek nearby (I’m not sure if he was joking). The bread was crusty, the tomatoes tasted like sunshine, and even though my Segway skills were still questionable by then, nobody cared. We packed our wine bottles into the little storage bins on the Segways (they fit surprisingly well), and I remember thinking how weirdly satisfying it was to glide back past those same rows of vines with a full stomach and a little buzz from laughter—not just wine.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Segway training and winery visits

• Attend Segway training session
• Ride Segway along country roads
• Stop to purchase cheese
• Visit oldest winery in California
• Enjoy lunch at winery

Top questions

Is wine included on the Sonoma County Wine Segway Tour?

No wine tastings are included; you can purchase bottles at stops if you wish.

Does the tour include lunch?

Yes, a picnic lunch is provided during your stop at California’s oldest winery.

How much storage does each Segway have?

The storage can carry a medium-size purse or 2 to 3 bottles of wine per Segway.

Is there hotel pickup for this tour?

No hotel pickup is mentioned; public transportation options are available nearby.

Are cheese tastings available at the cheese shop stop?

No tastings are available; you may purchase cheese if you wish.

Is this tour suitable for people with spinal injuries?

No, it is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries.

What is the minimum age to drink wine on this tour?

The minimum drinking age is 21 years old.

What’s included

Your day comes with guided Segway training so you feel comfortable before heading out along Sonoma County roads. There’s water provided throughout, helmets for safety, storage space for your bags or any wine you buy (up to three bottles), plus a picnic lunch at California’s oldest winery—all led by someone who knows these backroads well.