SONOMA SEGWAY FIELD GUIDE
Segway the Back Roads of Sonoma: Behind-the-Scenes Tastings, Picnic Lunch, and a Cheese Stop
A guided 4–5 hour Segway tour that rolls you through vineyard lanes to two local wineries for behind‑the‑scenes tastings, a picnic lunch, and a stop at Vella Cheese Factory.
Segway the Back Roads of Sonoma: Behind-the-Scenes Tastings, Picnic Lunch, and a Cheese Stop.
This is not a chauffeured parade through postcard rows of vines; it’s a hands‑on, small‑group ride that puts you on a Segway among Sonoma’s historic vineyards. After a brief one‑on‑one training session, guides lead you along paths and quiet country roads to two local wineries for behind‑the‑scenes access and tastings, with a picnic‑style lunch at one estate and a final tasting at Vella Cheese Factory (not on Sundays).
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Segways: training before you roll
Every tour begins with a short one‑on‑one Segway training in a large open space so riders get confident before touring vineyard trails and quiet country roads.
Behind‑the‑scenes access at California’s oldest wineries
The route visits two local wineries for guided tastings and offers behind‑the‑scenes glimpses of tasting rooms and vineyard settings that are normally seen from a car.
Picnic‑style lunch and a cheese tasting
A picnic‑style lunch made daily with local products is included at one winery; following the second tasting the tour stops at Vella Cheese Factory for a tasting unless it’s Sunday.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
Expect a relaxed, scenic loop that balances riding and tasting: a quick personal training session gives way to easy cruising through vineyard lanes, two winery stops with guided tastings and behind‑the‑scenes access, a leisurely picnic lunch at one estate, and a final stop for cheese tasting (Sundays excluded). The whole outing is compact enough—four to five hours—to leave the rest of the afternoon open.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour suits — and what to watch for.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Plan for a 4–5 hour outing that fits into a half‑day schedule.
The tour includes a local guide, helmet, water, storage sufficient for a medium purse or about 2–3 bottles, and a picnic‑style lunch prepared daily with local products where possible.
Tasting fees are not included in the tour price; expect typical tasting fees of roughly $30–$40 per person for 5–7 tastes.
The tour normally stops at Vella Cheese Factory for a tasting, but that stop is not scheduled on Sundays.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The tour lasts approximately 4–5 hours.
Are tastings included in the price?
No. Tasting fees are not included; they typically range from $30–$40 per person and generally cover 5–7 tastes.
Is lunch provided?
Yes. A picnic‑style lunch is included and is prepared daily, featuring local products when possible.
Will we visit a cheese factory?
Yes—the tour includes a stop at Vella Cheese Factory for a tasting, except on Sundays when that stop is not scheduled.
Do I need Segway experience?
No prior Segway experience is required; each tour begins with a quick one‑on‑one training session in a large open space.
What storage is available for purchases?
Storage provided on the tour carries a medium‑size purse or about two to three bottles of wine.