South Africa · CYCLING TOURS
Good cycling tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 13 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Cycle through historic Stellenbosch and Jonkershoek Valley, then taste award-winning wine and chocolate at two scenic estates.
“Thoroughly enjoyed our bike tour of Stenenbosch and the wine tour, and Marshal our guide was informative, fun and most caring.”
Cycle Cape Town’s historic center, Bo-Kaap, Company’s Garden, Green Point, and Castle of Good Hope with a local guide.
“What a great experience cycling through Cape Town. I found the tour guide, Peter, to be very knowledgeable, giving an impartial perspective to the history of Cape Town. It was quite safe, but would recommend for Sundays as the town is quieter, and less cars and crazy mafia taxis on the road”
Cycle from the V&A Waterfront through Bo-Kaap, Company’s Gardens, and Green Point with a guide who brings Cape Town to life.
“Lucas was a great guide. was an excellent way to see some of the main sites of cape town.”
Cycle through Soweto with a local guide, visiting Hector Peterson Memorial, Vilakazi Street, Mandela and Tutu homes for $34.
“Mycket bra guid. Bra att dom var två en som även cyklade längst bak. Cyklarna var dock rätt dåliga.”
Ride an e-bike through Franschhoek vineyards, visit two wineries, and enjoy mountain views with a small English-speaking group.
“There are guides who follow a script and then there are those who are innovative, adaptable, and knowledgable across a broad range of topics. Ash was one of the latter. He made the experience memorable. If you do anything when in Franschhoek, book this activity. You will love it. Philip and Rosie (Ireland)”
Ride an e-bike through Stellenbosch’s Jonkershoek valley, visit two wine farms, taste local wines, and enjoy a small-group tour.
“Geweldige tour met super aardige gids. Niks aan toe te voegen, perfect.”
Ride Cape Town by e-bike from Green Point to Signal Hill, Camps Bay, and Bo-Kaap with a small group guide for city views and coastal air.
“So pleased we did this on the first day as it gave us so much perspective of Cape Town. William our guide was fantastic and even spotted some whales swimming out to sea. We would definitely recommend this tour.”
Ride Cape Town by eBike from Green Point to Signal Hill, Camps Bay, Clifton, and Bo-Kaap with a small-group guide.
“Entspannte Tour mit einigen schönen Foto Stopps. Verkehr teilweise herausfordernd”
Cycle through Stellenbosch’s historic streets, university, river routes, and Jonkershoek wineries with two tastings in a small group.
“A fantastic day in beautiful surroundings. We loved the whole experience but especially our guide, Marshall, who was super knowledgable & lots of fun to be with. Thank you 💕”
Ride an e-bike through Cape Point, spot wildlife, visit Boulders penguins, and enjoy Chapman's Peak with hotel pickup from Cape Town.
“Byron picked us up from our accommodation 8.30am and dropped us back just before 6pm. We have had the most amazing day with him as our guide - he is extremely professional, friendly, engaging and his knowledge of South Africa and its history, culture, wildlife and biodiversity is just astounding. He made sure we were all comfortable and felt safe with our e-bikes before we set off, and kept an eye on us the whole day, allowing us to go fast when it was safe to do so but also advising us to get off and push on a steep t-junction to keep us safe. We biked apx 30km round…”
Cycle through Soweto for local food, beer, apartheid history and township stories on a relaxed four-hour guided tour.
“Great way to see Soweto and get learn some history and current state of South Africa, apartheid, the culture, the tribes, food, music, etc! I had a long layover in OR Tambo airport and this was a perfect way to get out and see part of the city, get some (local) lunch, and talk to some of the people of Soweto before an 11 hour flight! I’m a female traveling alone and felt very safe. They have a fun, knowledgeable and streetsmart group of people running their tours! They also take book donations if you are able to bring any for the local kids.”
Ride 45 km from Stellenbosch to Franschhoek by e-bike, with mountain trails, wine tasting, lunch, and a vehicle return.
“Det burde vært bedre beskrevet hvor tung sykkeltur det var”
Cycle Cape Town’s seafront, Company Gardens, Bo-Kaap, and V&A Waterfront with a private guide, snacks, coffee, and local history.
“Brilliant tour, thoroughly recommend for both the novice and experienced cyclist if you want to see the best of Cape Town with Skizo as your guide! The tour started along the beach front which was the perfect way for me to get used to my bike. We then took a trip to Mouille Point and to Green Point Lighthouse before taking a tree tunnel route through Green Point Park, a really lovely park, then onto The Waterkant taking in all of the lovely coloured houses and then through the CBD where we stopped to do some shopping at Greenmarket Square - of course I bought some African skirts! Throughout all…”
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