Sidecar Tours - Los Olivos
DETAILS:
Location: Tours are available in various locations throughout California wine country. Our tour was in the Los Olivos area in Santa Ynez Valley. Please see their website (provided below under “resources”) for locations, availability, and current tour schedule.
Hours: Most tours depart at 10:30AM and 1:30PM.
Parking: Varies by location, but free street parking should be available for most.
Cost: At the time of this post, $209/person for the wine tour (not including tax & driver gratuity). A cheaper “scenic tour” option (minus the wine stops) is also available. Custom designed tours can be accommodated as well. Please see website (provided below under “resources”) for current options and booking
We were able to find a discounted rate on Trip Advisor at the time of our booking.
Time Commitment: 2.5 to 3hrs.
MISC:
Wine tasting fees and server gratuity are covered with your tour purchase.
The motorcycle has a secure storage compartment for any (small) items you bring along or purchase during your excursion.
While you have the ability to prioritize the list of wineries that Sidecar Tours is affiliated with in the area, the three you visit is ultimately based on the company’s discretion. We only visited one winery that was in our top three, but with that being said, we enjoyed each one we visited.
Any reason to escape to California wine country is an opportunity that should always be taken advantage of, and while there are plenty of tour options that will safely transport you around as you imbibe on grape juice, Sidecar Tours is one of the most novel and exhilarating choices available! Imagine getting whisked around the rolling hills of Santa Ynez Valley (our tour location) in the sidecar of a vintage motorcycle with nothing but fresh air and beautiful panoramas to keep you company. Along the way, your driver (dressed in vintage attire which added a nice touch of class to the experience) will drop you off at three different vineyards to enjoy their respective wine tastings which are included with your tour. Wine plus anything usually makes for a great afternoon. Wine plus a sidecar motorcycle ride makes for an afternoon that you will never forget!
RESOURCES:
Sidecar Tours website
