Behind-the-Scenes Food and Wine E-Bike or Regular Bike Tour
Overview
Experience the beauty of Sonoma wine country with all five senses on a guided bike tour visiting local wineries. Get out from behind the windshield, slow down and experience wine country from a whole new perspective - by bike! You'll join a small group, hosted by a knowledgeable, local tour guide who will enhance your education of the vine-to-bottle process. Guided groups ride at a relaxed pace, averaging just 3 to 5 miles of pedaling between stops at local wineries for tastings. This tour visits two wineries and includes a delicious picnic lunch and an exclusive behind the scenes tour/tasting at Vella Cheese factory (except Sundays)
Inclusions
- Comfort rental bike & helmet; we get brand new bikes every year!
- Hosted by Local Guide
- Delicious picnic lunch served at a winery
- Transportation of any wine purchases (or help with shipping arrangements from winery to home)
- Handlebar bag
- Bottled water
- Entry/Admission - Vella Cheese Company
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Sonoma Valley Bike Tours & Rentals, 1254 Broadway, Sonoma, CA 95476-7585
This is our office
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Vella Cheese Company, 315 2nd St E, Sonoma, CA 95476-5710
Great tasting and Exclusive Behind the Scenes Tour of the Factory. Tasting Free - Option to buy this Amazing Cheese.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Buena Vista Winery, 18000 Old Winery Rd, Sonoma, CA 95476-4840
This location is one of the potential stops we make on our tours. Each tour is created differently based upon what is determined to be the best experience for the group. If this is a desired location, please reach out in advance and we will do our best to add it to your itinerary.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Gundlach Bundschu Winery, 2000 Denmark St, Sonoma, CA 95476-9615
This location is one of the potential stops we make on our tours. Each tour is created differently based upon what is determined to be the best experience for the group. If this is a desired location, please reach out in advance and we will do our best to add it to your itinerary.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Patz & Hall, 21200 8th St E, Sonoma, CA 95476-2819
This location is one of the potential stops we make on our tours. Each tour is created differently based upon what is determined to be the best experience for the group. If this is a desired location, please reach out in advance and we will do our best to add it to your itinerary.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Passaggio Wines, In Jack London Village, 14301 Arnold Dr, Glen Ellen, CA 95442, USA
This location is one of the potential stops we make on our tours. Each tour is created differently based upon what is determined to be the best experience for the group. If this is a desired location, please reach out in advance and we will do our best to add it to your itinerary.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Bartholomew Estate Vineyards and Winery, 1000 Vineyard Ln, Sonoma, CA 95476-4845
This location is one of the potential stops we make on our tours. Each tour is created differently based upon what is determined to be the best experience for the group. If this is a desired location, please reach out in advance and we will do our best to add it to your itinerary.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Canihan Wines, 1340 Napa Rd, Sonoma, CA 95476, USA
This location is one of the potential stops we make on our tours. Each tour is created differently based upon what is determined to be the best experience for the group. If this is a desired location, please reach out in advance and we will do our best to add it to your itinerary.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Sebastiani Vineyards and Winery, 389 4th St E, Sonoma, CA 95476-5717
This location is one of the potential stops we make on our tours. Each tour is created differently based upon what is determined to be the best experience for the group. If this is a desired location, please reach out in advance and we will do our best to add it to your itinerary.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Figone Olive Oil Company, 483 1st St W, Sonoma, CA 95476-6608
This location is one of the potential stops we make on our tours. Each tour is created differently based upon what is determined to be the best experience for the group. If this is a desired location, please reach out in advance and we will do our best to add it to your itinerary.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Sonoma Plaza, Spain Street Between First Street East and First Street West, Sonoma, CA
The heart-beat of our town
Duration: 15 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Sonoma Valley Bike Tours & Rentals, 1254 Broadway, Sonoma, CA 95476-7585
This is our office
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Vella Cheese Company, 315 2nd St E, Sonoma, CA 95476-5710
Great tasting and Exclusive Behind the Scenes Tour of the Factory. Tasting Free - Option to buy this Amazing Cheese.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Buena Vista Winery, 18000 Old Winery Rd, Sonoma, CA 95476-4840
This location is one of the potential stops we make on our tours. Each tour is created differently based upon what is determined to be the best experience for the group. If this is a desired location, please reach out in advance and we will do our best to add it to your itinerary.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Gundlach Bundschu Winery, 2000 Denmark St, Sonoma, CA 95476-9615
This location is one of the potential stops we make on our tours. Each tour is created differently based upon what is determined to be the best experience for the group. If this is a desired location, please reach out in advance and we will do our best to add it to your itinerary.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Patz & Hall, 21200 8th St E, Sonoma, CA 95476-2819
This location is one of the potential stops we make on our tours. Each tour is created differently based upon what is determined to be the best experience for the group. If this is a desired location, please reach out in advance and we will do our best to add it to your itinerary.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Passaggio Wines, In Jack London Village, 14301 Arnold Dr, Glen Ellen, CA 95442, USA
This location is one of the potential stops we make on our tours. Each tour is created differently based upon what is determined to be the best experience for the group. If this is a desired location, please reach out in advance and we will do our best to add it to your itinerary.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Bartholomew Estate Vineyards and Winery, 1000 Vineyard Ln, Sonoma, CA 95476-4845
This location is one of the potential stops we make on our tours. Each tour is created differently based upon what is determined to be the best experience for the group. If this is a desired location, please reach out in advance and we will do our best to add it to your itinerary.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Canihan Wines, 1340 Napa Rd, Sonoma, CA 95476, USA
This location is one of the potential stops we make on our tours. Each tour is created differently based upon what is determined to be the best experience for the group. If this is a desired location, please reach out in advance and we will do our best to add it to your itinerary.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Sebastiani Vineyards and Winery, 389 4th St E, Sonoma, CA 95476-5717
This location is one of the potential stops we make on our tours. Each tour is created differently based upon what is determined to be the best experience for the group. If this is a desired location, please reach out in advance and we will do our best to add it to your itinerary.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Figone Olive Oil Company, 483 1st St W, Sonoma, CA 95476-6608
This location is one of the potential stops we make on our tours. Each tour is created differently based upon what is determined to be the best experience for the group. If this is a desired location, please reach out in advance and we will do our best to add it to your itinerary.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Sonoma Plaza, Spain Street Between First Street East and First Street West, Sonoma, CA
The heart-beat of our town
Duration: 15 minutes
Additional information
- Our tour is a Wine Country tour with stops for tastings. We encourage all guests to be 21 and over, but can accommodate guests 14 and up with the understanding they will be along for a winery bike tour without the ability to taste. Guides are not responsible for entertaining teens/young adults while parents are tasting.
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Please note: This is a wine-focused tour that includes visiting two wineries. Although wine tasting fees are not included upfront, there is an expectation that guests signing up for this tour will be participating in tastings. This tour is NOT a good choice for guests with limited interest in wine tasting.
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Melissa M
April 2018
We did the full day Sonoma bike tour with our group of 6 and we had an amazing time with Alan! It was very easy to book our reservation online. We inputted the heights of each person in advance and the bikes were perfectly adjusted and ready to go when we arrived. The bikes were easy to ride a...
We did the full day Sonoma bike tour with our group of 6 and we had an amazing time with Alan! It was very easy to book our reservation online. We inputted the heights of each person in advance and the bikes were perfectly adjusted and ready to go when we arrived. The bikes were easy to ride and we were well equipped with water and a bike bag. Alan has been with the company for many years and he is an extremely knowledgeable and personable guide. We went to three fantastic wineries - Buena Vista, Homewood and Gundlach Bundschu. Lunch from Girl and the Fig was excellent - delicious variety of sandwiches, green salad, olives and fried garbanzo beans. We lucked out with glorious weather. The day was perfect all around. Thank you again, Alan! We will definitely do this again in the future.Linda P
October 2016
We did a 1/2 day bike tour for a total of 15 miles. Easy biking with maybe a couple of small hills but no problem whatsoever. Paul was our guide really nice guy where safety is his number one priority which was great. He made us all feel very comfortable especially my friend who is a beginner bi...
We did a 1/2 day bike tour for a total of 15 miles. Easy biking with maybe a couple of small hills but no problem whatsoever. Paul was our guide really nice guy where safety is his number one priority which was great. He made us all feel very comfortable especially my friend who is a beginner bike rider, when we finished she said it was one of the best days she had on vacation! Sonoma is a great place to do this tour, not as much traffic as Napa. Paul took us riding in this gorgeous neighborhood of multi million dollar houses, wow! The real estate in this area must be off the charts. We visited 2 wineries, the first was Buena Vista (great place with a great history) and Ceja which also has a brewery which was awesome, kinda liked the beer more than the wine. If you are looking to get some exercise while wine tasting this is the way to go!1521
May 2016
We had a great tour with Lance. My husband and myself booked this tour just days before we arrived in Sonoma and found that we were the only ones on our tour but they still went ahead and offered it which was great. Lance took us to Buena Vista and as we were quite early we were able to go into t...
We had a great tour with Lance. My husband and myself booked this tour just days before we arrived in Sonoma and found that we were the only ones on our tour but they still went ahead and offered it which was great. Lance took us to Buena Vista and as we were quite early we were able to go into the caves and have a look around. Beautiful grounds. We then went to Gundlach-Bundshu and after a short walk and some wine tasting, our amazing lunch was delivered. Realizing we only had one more winery to see, and definitely, 3 is enough for one day, we asked Lance about more biking. He was happy to take us up the Lovall Valley Loop and we enjoyed getting some more exercise. Then off to Ravenswood which was lovely setting for a warm afternoon visit. We also stopped at the local Historical park and had another wander. Great day and super guide. Be sure to ask for extra cycling if you are a small group. The actual tour is not a lot of biking.Joe C
May 2016
Our group of 8 completed a bike wine tour with SVBT&R, and we had a great time. We had mixed fitness levels and a couple found one leg particularly challenging due to a small hill and strong wind, but it wasn't overly taxing and we survived. Traffic wasn't too bad on the roads we traveled. We vis...
Our group of 8 completed a bike wine tour with SVBT&R, and we had a great time. We had mixed fitness levels and a couple found one leg particularly challenging due to a small hill and strong wind, but it wasn't overly taxing and we survived. Traffic wasn't too bad on the roads we traveled. We visited 3 wineries and traveled a total of 15 miles, both more than enough. The travel itinerary was changed by our guide that day, but we weren't fixated on any particular winery and greatly enjoyed 2 of the 3 tastings. The isolated exception was due to the winery rather than the tour company. Our guide was personable and knowledgeable, and he knew when to talk and when to let us just socialize and hang out. Everything was setup in advance, and all was ready for us when we arrived. All in all, a great way to spend a day in Sonoma.KWD731
June 2015
It started as a rainy day. Most uncommon in Sonoma ! Besides equipping the group eight (including my wife and I) with new bikes fit to our size, they handed out rain jackets. The rain was light and tapered off in the first couple of hours of our 7 hour bike tour including three wine tastings. Th...
It started as a rainy day. Most uncommon in Sonoma ! Besides equipping the group eight (including my wife and I) with new bikes fit to our size, they handed out rain jackets. The rain was light and tapered off in the first couple of hours of our 7 hour bike tour including three wine tastings. The guide,Steve, was great; Knowledgeable and friendly. The tour was a great way to see the scenery and enjoy three wine tasting with lunch at one of the wineries. All of us were in our 50's and largely not regular bike riders. The pace was casual and not too strenuous. Great tour.Psysuz
May 2015
Took this bucket list bike tour through Sonoma wine country and had a fantastic day! Our guide Steve was fantastic with both his biking expertise, knowledge of the area and friendliness! Ravenswood winery and Homewood were the absolute best of our entire Napa/Sonoma stay and the catered lunch w...
Took this bucket list bike tour through Sonoma wine country and had a fantastic day! Our guide Steve was fantastic with both his biking expertise, knowledge of the area and friendliness! Ravenswood winery and Homewood were the absolute best of our entire Napa/Sonoma stay and the catered lunch was delicious. Can't recommend highly enough.