Sonoma Valley Pedal Assist Bike Tour with Lunch

Two wineries, one cheese factory, lunch in the vineyard, and a bike that does half the work

A full-day guided bike tour through Sonoma Valley visiting two wineries and Vella Cheese factory, with pedal assist bikes that average 3 to 5 miles of easy riding between stops. The tour includes wine tastings, a picnic lunch served at a winery, and an exclusive behind-the-scenes factory tour, hosted by a local guide in groups of up to 10 people. Minimum age is 21.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sonoma Valley bike tour with tastings

• Meet at the office
• Bike to first winery
• Wine tasting at first winery
• Bike to second winery
• Wine tasting at second winery
• Enjoy picnic lunch
• Visit Vella Cheese factory
• Exclusive behind the scenes cheese tour
• Cheese tasting and purchase option

The experience

You start on a pedal assist bike. The motor handles the work on hills and longer stretches, so the riding stays easy regardless of fitness level. A local guide leads a small group through Sonoma Valley at a relaxed pace, stopping at two wineries for tastings and education on how grapes become wine. Between stops, you're covering just 3 to 5 miles of pedaling, which means the day is built around the wineries and the cheese factory, not around the bike itself.

Lunch is a picnic served at one of the wineries, so you're eating where you're tasting. The tour also includes an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour and tasting at Vella Cheese factory: the kind of access you don't get by walking in off the street. Water and a handlebar bag come with the bike, and if you buy wine at any stop, the guide helps with transport back to your hotel or arranges shipping home.

The full day runs 5 to 6 hours. Groups stay under 10 people, which keeps the pace conversational and the stops unhurried. You'll need to be at least 21 to join (wine country rules), and the operator asks about dietary needs at booking so lunch works for you.

What’s included

• Pedal assist or standard bike with helmet and handlebar bag.
• water throughout the day.
• wine tastings at two wineries.
• behind-the-scenes tour and tasting at Vella Cheese factory.
• picnic lunch served at a winery.
• help transporting wine purchases or arranging shipment home.
• hosted by a local guide in English.

Information

Lasts 5h–6h, runs Tuesday, Friday and Saturday at 09:30, from US$ 179 per person, with a live guide in English, in groups of up to 8 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesTuesday, Friday and SaturdayDeparts at 09:30Another day? ›

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish

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

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AgesAdult (21 to 80 years) · 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 or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Sonoma Adventures

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to ride at your own pace without climbing hills: the pedal assist bike and the short distances between stops mean you spend the day tasting and talking, not working hard on the bike. It suits anyone who wants wine country without a car, from casual cyclists to people who haven't ridden in years.

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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.

How much actual biking is involved on this Sonoma tour?

You're pedaling 3 to 5 miles between each winery stop, and the pedal assist bike handles the hills and longer stretches, so the riding stays easy. The day is built around the tastings and the cheese factory, not around covering distance.

What wineries will we visit on the tour?

The operator creates each tour differently based on what works best for the group that day, so the specific wineries can vary. If you have a winery in mind, you can request it when you book and the guide will do their best to include it.

Is the picnic lunch included, and does it work for dietary restrictions?

Yes, a picnic lunch is served at one of the wineries and is included in the tour price. Let the operator know about any dietary requirements at booking so they can plan accordingly.

What happens at Vella Cheese factory?

Vella Cheese offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the factory with a tasting included. You have the option to buy cheese there, but tasting is part of the tour.

Can I bring wine home if I buy it at the wineries?

Yes. The guide helps transport any wine purchases back to your hotel, or can arrange shipping from the winery to your home if you prefer.

What's included with the bike rental?

The tour includes a pedal assist or standard bike, helmet, handlebar bag, and water. You choose pedal assist or standard when you book, depending on what suits you.