Vespa Tours · THE USA
Good vespa wine tours in the USA run small fleets and the best ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Meet guides such as Isaac, Will, Frank, or JD at Cass Winery for a private vintage sidecar ride through the vineyards. Expect a safety briefing, photo stops, grape and winemaking insights, and the option to add a wine tasting after the ride.
“It was an amazing experience! We had so much fun. Our guides were very informative and very nice. An experience like none other.”
Ride in a private motorcycle sidecar from Akash Winery through Temecula wine country with guides such as Bryan, Hunter, Fred, or Jose. Expect open-air views, local stories, and tastings at Doffo Winery, Bella Vista Winery, and another area stop. The tour lasts about two and a half hours.
“Jose the driver! Jose was knowledgeable and just downright fun. He gave great insight into each stop and made sure we were having fun! 10/10 best guide!! Brooke and Elizabeth”
Meet your guide at Cass Winery for a private, one-hour sidecar ride through Paso Robles wine country. Expect safety instructions, vineyard views, photo stops, and local wine talk. Guides such as Greg, Frank, JD, and Daniel have led past tours. A Wolff Winery tasting can be added.
“It was nice to get a tour of some of the vineyards. Our guide was knowledgeable. We ride motorcycles but it was still a cool experience to be in the side car. If you've never ride on a motorcycle before you will really enjoy this. Paso Robles gets hot in the summer. Choose the 10:00 slot if you can.”
You’ll ride in a private motorcycle sidecar with a local guide such as Rod, Fred, or Jose, stopping for wine and Santa Barbara views. Expect about 2.5 hours, usually two tasting rooms rather than three, and confirm tasting fees before you order.
“I had a great time riding around in Santa Barbara. It’s a quaint little city with fantastic views and the guide was super friendly. I hope everyone has an opportunity to experience this.”
Ride with a private guide such as Bill, Greg, Brad, or Nomad in a motorcycle sidecar built for two passengers. You will visit Paso Robles wineries, enjoy tastings, and see back roads at an easy pace. The route may include Pear Valley and Bianchi, with other winery stops possible.
“Greg “Nomad” was amazing! We couldn’t have imagined a better tour guide, driver, historian. Thanks you for an incredible day and a lifetime of memories.”
Meet your English-speaking driver at Hotel Circle for a 2.5-hour private sidecar tour through San Diego. Stop at Legacy Resort and Pali Wine Co., enjoy wine flights or glasses, and let guides such as Steve, Ron, or Cesar share city facts while you ride.
“Our guide Ron was fantastic! He took us to lots of hidden treasure around San Diego that we would have never know about. The wine tasting was a lovely spot with very nice local wines. Seeing the city in a sidecar was a great way to get a feel of different areas! Thank you Ron for your friendly and helpful manner! We would do it again.”
Jerome and his team take you through Sonoma wine country in classic sidecars, with room to swap seats, visit three wineries, and enjoy a French-style picnic. Tastings are extra. The relaxed six-and-a-half-hour tour starts and ends in Sonoma, with a maximum of 12 people.
“The most memorable part of Classic sidecar tour was our tour guide Jerome. Easy to talk to, informative, educational , lots of fun, he was absolutely wonderful to spend the day with! He was on time, and then never made us feel like we were in a hurry. Such a fun, relaxing, wonderful day! The sidecar experience was great, an experience we had never done before. The 3 wineries were beautiful, #1 was beautiful and informative. #2 was more beautiful with rolling vineyard's. #3 was more of a relaxing feel. All of the people at the different wineries made the day unforgettable. Jerome has a lunch spot that was special!…”
Meet your private guide at Wolff Vineyards for a safety briefing, then ride through San Luis Obispo wine country in a sidecar. Guides such as Jill, Steph, Isaac, and Francisco have shared vineyard knowledge, local history, and photo stops during this one-hour outing.
“Our tour guide Isaac was very friendly and informative! We thoroughly enjoyed our visit and the wine was delicious!”
Meet your guide at Cass Winery for a safety briefing, then ride by sidecar through Paso Robles wine country as the sun drops. Stop for scenic photos and a private picnic with one bottle of wine and a cheese board. The 90-minute tour ends where it began.
“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.”
You’ll ride in an open sidecar with an English-speaking local guide, pass Downtown San Diego sights, and stop at three tasting rooms. Tastings are included, with possible stops at Pali Wine Co, Bottlecraft Liberty Station, and M Wine House. The group is limited to eight.
Ride in your own tandem sidecar with an English-speaking guide, stopping at Temecula wineries for tastings and local stories. Guides such as Brian and Fred have earned praise for friendly service. The route may include Akash, Bella Vista, or Mt. Palomar Winery, plus a scenic stop.
“We loved our guide Brian. It was a fantastic tour. The wines were delicious. We got to go to one new winery. We hadn’t been to because we’ve been on this trip before. The only thing negative from the other two couples was the front seat is way too small so if you could widen that seat, that would be more comfortable.”
Spend about 6.5 hours touring Napa and Sonoma from downtown Yountville in a classic sidecar driven by a guide such as Jerome. Visit three wineries, buy tastings separately, enjoy a local sandwich and salad picnic, and switch sidecar positions with your companion during the day.
“Excellent experience!!! On time, very professional and the driver always looking for ways to make us feel safe and comfortable.”
Meet your English- or Spanish-speaking Third Wheel Tours guide at Cass Winery for a safety briefing, then ride a private sidecar through Paso Robles wine country. Your guide shares vineyard insight, stops for photos, and provides water and tour photos. Frank may be your driver.
“Frank the driver was awesome. Very knowledgeable and fun to be around. The ride was very nice around the vineyard relaxing and enjoyable.”
You’ll ride in a private motorcycle sidecar from Cass Winery with an English-speaking operator and wine educator. Expect a safety briefing, vineyard stops, sunset photos, a guided look at vine-to-bottle work, wine tasting, a bottle of wine, and a cheese charcuterie board.
“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.”
Join a private, one-hour sidecar ride from Wolff Vineyards with an expert driver-guide. You’ll get a safety briefing, scenic vineyard stops, photos, and a look at the path from vine to bottle. Bring ID, since all riders must be 21 or older. Wine tasting costs extra.
“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!”
Drive it, ride pillion, or sit in the chair and look up.
