My sister, who live in Napa, takes me on her own Napa Vally bike tours when I go to visit. We bike all over the valley, and it’s one of my favorite local activities. Once we stopped at little spot by the river where the kids played on a rope swing. On an August ride we pinched a few tart grapes off the vines (shhhh) and had our own little tasting.
If you’re not from the area, I recommend booking a guided Napa bike tour. Of all the beautiful cycling tours in the Bay Area, these Wine Country tours are among the most popular. The emphasis here is on wine country and beauty rather than hardcore cycling, so don’t worry if you’re not fit for the Tour de France. Also, if you’re staying over, scroll down this page to check out our local hotel recommendations.
Popular Napa Valley Bike Tours
Each of the following Napa Valley bicycle tours provide a relaxing ride through wine country with plenty of fresh air, food and wine (including one ride that takes you “in” the actual vineyard). You’ll save when you buy them here through our reservation pages.
1: Classic Napa Valley Bike Tour — We found tickets for around $10 off {details}
Casual-paced bike ride stopping at 3-4 wineries. All riding is on paved roads; flat to gently rolling. Price includes: Current-year Specialized Sirrus hybrid bike rental, helmet, knowledgeable local Tour Guide, handlebar bag, souvenir water bottle, Clif Bar and van support (including wine purchase pick-up service). Wine tasting fees are not included (average $15-25 at most wineries; fees may be waived with minimum purchase; varies by winery).
2: Cycling “IN” the Vineyards Bicycle Tour — Save $5. {details}.
Ride in the one and only Napa Valley winery that allows off-road biking tours through its vineyard property, which borders the northernmost stretches of the San Francisco Bay. The marshlands found here are a federally designated wildlife preserve, home to an array of wetland birds including herons, mallards and egrets. A catered picnic lunch is also included on this tour, served alfresco overlooking the vineyards.
WHERE: Napa Valley Bike Tours, 6795 Washington Street, Yountville, CA 94599 (between Bistro Jeanty and Ranch Market).
STAY: Here’s a nice list of Napa Valley hotels with some deals included. They’re all within a mile of these tours.
Photo credit: SavvyCalifornia
Is it a requirement to wear one of those stupid helmets or is it optional??
Yes, it looks like helmets are required. Probably an insurance thing.