Bike tours · CAPE TOWN
This is the shortlist you would send a riding friend: 6 cape town cycling tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Ride through central Cape Town with a local guide, stopping at Company’s Garden, Bo-Kaap, Green Point, St George’s Mall, and the Castle of Good Hope. The group is capped at eight, bikes and helmets are included, and private or e-bike upgrades may be available.
“Lucas was our guide. Friendly and knowledgeable. Learnt loads of history about Cape Town. Would highly recommend .”
Cycle Cape Town’s Peninsula with guides such as Peter and Gideon on a private, adjustable road ride. Expect Chapman’s Peak, Boulders Beach penguins, Cape Point Ostrich Farm, coffee in Scarborough, and challenging climbs. Bring your own bike or arrange a rental, including an e-bike if needed.
“This bike tour is a MUST do while in Cape Town. It was the first activity I did and Ir gave me an excellent view point for all toner excursions. It’s the best way of cursing around the marvelous views on Cape Town. Our guide was right on time for the pick up and so friendly throughout the journey. I am not an expert at riding so I booked the E bike which Id recommend for anyone who isn’t a pro rider. I don’t think I would be able to be one with nature as much as I did on my trip if it wasn’t for this particular tour. Again…”
Spend four hours cycling Masiphumelele with a local Xhosa guide, perhaps Lutho, on an old-fashioned Dutch bicycle. Visit small businesses, a library, Sangomas, and a crèche, then share African food at a local home or restaurant. The small group is limited to eight people.
“De tour is indrukwekkend en de contrasten zijn enorm. Het gaf ons regelmatig een ongemakkelijk gevoel. Het besef om te weten hoe bevoorrecht we zijn maar ook een gevoel van schaamte. Er gaat ook veel hoop en kracht uit van de mensen om het voor zichzelf en hun kinderen beter te maken. We konden de gids alles vragen.”
Join Patrick for a four-hour, small-group mountain bike ride from Table Mountain’s lower cableway station through Newlands, upper Kirstenbosch, Constantia Neck, and Constantia Valley. Expect modern bikes, steep climbs, single-track sections, varied surfaces, and views across Cape Town.
“A friend of mine and I had a great time with Patrick, cycling around the table mountain!”
Ride 7 kilometers through Wellington’s quiet vineyard roads, visit a historic cellar for a private tasting, and enjoy mountain views near the Hawequas range. Your private guide can adjust the day to your fitness, with a harder Welvanpas ride or a shady river walk after lunch.
“I had a fantastic half day mountain ride in the Botterlary Hills with Bevan. Beautiful views to the mountains behind Stellenbosch and across to False Bay. Bevan got the level just right for me and my slightly dodgy back, so not very techniRead more”
Join Gideon for a private 45-kilometre mountain-bike ride from Constantia Neck across Table Mountain, Kirstenbosch, Newlands Forest, and Signal Hill. Expect 1,108 metres of climbing, rocky jeep tracks, single-track sections, hotel pickup, park entry, and optional e-bikes.
“Great experience with a good guide. Individual tour around the Table mountain. Early start because of the extreme expected heat today. The way back was for a significant part in the shade. Gideon explained a lot and shared good information. Good adaptation to my skills on the mountainbike. We also had some time to enjoy the marvelous views going around the Table mountain including taking pictures. Certainly recommended tour, but MTB experience is necessary, including the ability to withstand the heat.”
Gravel or tarmac, a motor or your own legs, a guide or a route on the phone.
