Vineyard Sidecar Tours: 11 Runs Through the Rows

1.Meursault: Tour of the Vineyards on Motorbike with Sidecar

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 74 reviews · from $64Our pick

Join a private one-hour ride from Meursault in a vintage motorbike sidecar. With guides speaking English or French, you’ll follow quiet roads through Blagny, Gamay, Saint-Aubin, Chassagne-Montrachet, and Puligny-Montrachet, stopping for views and photos. Gilles is especially praised for explaining Burgundy’s wines, villages, and terroirs.

“My husband and I each had a driver and a sidecar. Great tour of the Beaune vineyards and great chauffeurs.”

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2.Vineyard Rides Paso Robles Sidecar Wine Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $89Top rated

Meet your private guide at Cass Winery for a safety briefing, then ride through the vineyard in a vintage motorcycle sidecar. You’ll learn how grapes move from vine to bottle, taste fruit from the vines when available, and stop for photos. The one-hour ride costs $89 per person, with wine tasting available as an add-on.

“We ended up upgrading to the delux tour and it was amazing! Our guide was super knowledgeable and friendly. It was a really fun experience.”

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3.Scenic Sidecar Vineyard Tour Paso Robles

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 46 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $65

Ride beside your guide in a private motorcycle sidecar from Cass Winery through Paso Robles wine country. You’ll get a safety briefing, photo stops, vineyard insights, and guide recommendations. Greg, Frank, JD, and Daniel have all led tours, and you can add an hour of wine tasting at Wolff Winery.

“We had so much fun! The back roads are beautiful see from the sidecar. And our drivers were so fun, friendly and knowledgeable! Would definitely recommend!”

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4.From Meursault: Private Sidecar Tour & Vineyard Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 30 reviews · from $106

Set out from Meursault with Gilles or another French and English speaking guide in a private sidecar limited to two passengers. Follow quiet vineyard roads through Puligny-Montrachet, Saint-Aubin, La Rochepot, and nearby villages, stopping for views and a Burgundy wine tasting among the vines.

“The guide was fantastic so nice It was great to be in the vines!! Beautiful side bar riding in the dudes side car ! I would highly recommend!”

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5.From Marseille : Sidecar Wine Tour to Cassis and Bandol

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $289

Ride from Marseille in a motorcycle sidecar with guides such as Kevin and Eric, stopping at Notre Dame de la Garde, Cassis, La Ciotat, and one or two Provence wine estates. You get helmets, gloves, bottled water, hotel pickup near Vieux Port, and a private group outing, but lunch and guaranteed individual sidecars are not included.

“Kevin was our pilot and he was fantastic! He is co-owner and a former motorcycle cop in Paris. He was a very skilled pilot and put us at ease during the ride. My wife was nervous, but Kevin had her smiling and enjoying the ride within minutes. We saw amazing vistas and stopped several times for photo ops on our way to a charming winery in Cassis. The video I took of the winding road from the pinion seat will have our friends jelous the experience. This was bucket list trip well worth the $$. It also left us with a new friend in France. My wife is still talking…”

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6.Scenic Sidecar Vineyard Adventure San Luis Obispo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $65

Meet your private guide at Wolff Vineyards for a safety briefing, then ride through San Luis Obispo wine country in a classic sidecar. You’ll hear how the vineyard works, stop for photos, and return to the winery after about 45 minutes on the road. Guides may include Jill, Steph, Isaac, or Francisco.

“Had a lovely sidecar tour with our guide Steph. She took us around the immediate area and showed us the beauty of both the local vineyards and parts of old town Arroyo Grande. She was very knowledgeable of both the local areas and the inner workings of how the winery works. It almost makes me sad that the tour ended. I would definitely recommend coming and enjoying the tour as well as the tastings provided by the Wolff Vineyard.”

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7.Sunset at the Vineyards Sidecar Wine Adventure Paso Robles

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · from $150

Meet your private guide at Cass Winery for a safety briefing, then ride a sidecar through Paso Robles wine country as the sun drops behind the hills. You will stop for photos and a private picnic setup. The description includes wine and cheese, but booking details list them as extra costs, so confirm before you go.

“Loved our guides, amazing wine from Cass, beautiful scenery for our picnic. Couldn’t think of a better way to start our tour of Paso.”

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8.Médoc Vineyard and Chateau Tour by Sidecar

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 8 reviews · 3h 30m · from $235

Ride from Bordeaux into Médoc and Margaux in a private motorcycle sidecar with an English or French guide. You will stop for vineyard photos, visit a château, and taste Grand Cru Classé wine. Guides including Alex, Roul, and Thomas have led this memorable 210-minute outing, with room to switch between the sidecar basket and rear seat.

“Fantastic way to see the French countryside! Unique and very comfortable. We maybe should have had jackets for the wind, but otherwise we felt safe and enjoyed our guide and his expertise. Winery was beautiful and we learned so much. Certainly different from the St. Emilion side in topography and notable difference in Chateau size and beauty. Worthy experience for us!”

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9.Paso Robles: Scenic Sidecar Vineyard Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $65

Meet your Third Wheel Tours guide by Cass Winery’s tasting room for a safety briefing, then ride through Paso Robles wine country in a private sidecar. Your guide, possibly Frank, explains vineyard work from vine to bottle and stops for photos. The tour lasts 60 minutes and includes water, but not food or drinks.

“Frank the driver was awesome. Very knowledgeable and fun to be around. The ride was very nice around the vineyard relaxing and enjoyable.”

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10.Paso Robles: Sunset at the Vineyards Sidecar Wine Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $150

You’ll ride in a private motorcycle sidecar from Cass Winery through Paso Robles wine country. Your English-speaking guide handles the driving, explains vineyard work, pauses for sunset photos, and serves wine with a cheese board. The 90-minute outing is for ages 21 and older.

“This experience was an absolute treat. My girlfriend — who’s really into vine — loved it and couldn’t thank me enough; even though their team provided it all, incl a nice vibe. I strongly recommend doing it at night with the sunset. We also got lucky that it was just us. Really something to remember and next time we might even book a room at the vineyard’s hotel.”

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11.Vineyard Rides San Luis Obispo Sidecar Wine Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $89

Meet your private guide at Wolff Vineyards for a safety briefing, then ride through San Luis Obispo wine country in a distinctive sidecar. You’ll stop for scenic photos and hear how grapes become wine. The ride lasts about 45 minutes, with an optional extra hour for tasting Wolff wines. Bring valid ID and expect a small, personal outing.

“We enjoyed a morning tour with Jill, who motor-escorted us through the natural beauty of the winery and local village. A casual lunch followed… all in all a relaxed and splendid afternoon!”

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