Top South Africa Walking & Biking Tours

Spend a day exploring Franschhoek, South Africa’s food and wine capital tucked away in the Cape Winelands, on this full-day mountain bike tour. Cycle to five wine estates and enjoy included wine tastings at each, with the option of adding biltong and olive pairings at select vineyards. This tour is typically operated by two guides and there’s a back-up shuttle, giving you the flexibility to choose a longer or shorter route, or even travel part of the route by shuttle to give your legs a well-earned rest. Lunch, water and hotel pickup and drop-off is all included.

Leave the affluence of Sandton behind for the revitalized Maboneng Precinct, located on the eastern side of the Johannesburg CBD. This 5-hour tour takes you on a leisurely walk around the area with a visit to the Carlton Centre to browse the arts and craft shops. Meet urban artists and learn about the art galleries and studio spaces in this thriving creative hub.

Get your adrenaline pumping during a 3-hour mountain bike tour of Table Mountain from Cape Town. Ride the off-road trails of the city’s most recognized landmark as you explore the mountain up close and enjoy fantastic views of Cape Town and Robben Island far below.

Cycle through the charming town of Knysna, widely considered one of the most beautiful spots on South Africa's Garden Route, on this half-day tour. No bike? No problem: all equipment is included so you can pedal around town just like the locals. With a guide in the lead taking care of the directions and navigation, you can just focus on the scenery and the experience as you travel at a leisurely pace past the Heads, Leisure Island, the Waterfront, the Lagoon, and other highlights.

Experience table mountain on an off-road scooter tour, a far different experience than riding in a traditional tour bus. Even if you've never piloted an all-terrain vehicle before, you'll feel safe and comfortable with a guide in the lead. All instruction and equipment are included for this adventure, which takes travelers on a 3-mile (5-kilometer) trek down the side of Signal Hill, into Bo Kaap, and on to Table Mountain.

Experience daily life in Soweto on this guided bike tour. Check out Nelson Mandela's house, learn about the history of Apartheid in South Africa and gain a deeper understanding of this nation's unique history.

Stroll through Stellenbosch with a purpose on this guided walking tour. Learn about the Cape Dutch architecture and hear about the town's history and culture through your guide's in-depth commentary. You'll learn much more than you would exploring on your own and ensure that you don't miss any of the town's highlights on this curated tour of highlights such as Mill Stream, the Eerste River, and Dorp Street.

Spend a half day rolling through the streets of Soweto on this popular bike tour that puts travelers in touch with local customs, traditions, culture and people. Learn about the area's incredible history, visit the childhood home of Nelson Mandela and gain insight into the nation's Apartheid past. This tour includes the option to bungee jump in Soweto, or travelers can opt to simply take in the views from 100 meters above the ground. 

Ride through one of South Africa's most famous townships during this 4-hour bike tour of Soweto. Learn about daily life in this vibrant neighborhood, and its often challenging history. Hear about the movement of black South Africans against Apartheid. See the Regina Mundi church, a squatter camp, and the house where Nelson Mandela once lived.

Explore South Africa's 'Mother City' on two-wheels. Embark on a 3-hour cycling tour of Cape Town, taking in some of its most notable sights and attractions. Visit places like the colorful Bo Kaap community, Nobel Square―home to commemorative statues of 4 Nobel Peace Prize laureates, including Desmond Tutu and Nelson Mandela―the Company's Garden and Adderley Street, one of the city's main thoroughfares. A local guide joins you, sharing stories of Cape Town's vast history and heritage as you go.

Explore the highlights of Johannesburg with a two-part tour, seeing the main attractions of the city in the morning followed by a bike tour of Soweto in the afternoon.Please note: the cycling portion of this tour will be about two hours. The full duration time of the tour is to cover pick-ups and drop-offs, as well as pre-cycle preparation time.

Pedal through Cape Town at sundown to see the city's top sights bathed in late afternoon light on this afternoon tour. Follow your guide past the Victoria and Albert waterfront, along the seaside to Camps Bay before returning to the city for a glass of sparkling wine and some appetizers at a Table Bay restaurant. Use of bike and helmet included.

Climb Table Mountain, the flat-topped mountain that dominates Cape Town’s skyline, on this full-day hiking tour. With a guide, you’ll follow Smuts Track from Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens to Maclear’s Beacon. Begin with an easy stroll along fynbos-strewn trails, then make the steeper ascent up Skeleton Gorge and into the forest that borders the mountain’s eastern flanks. At the top, you’ll have plenty of time to take in the unparalleled views of Table Bay and Robben Island before riding the cable car back down. Lunch, admission fees and hotel pickup and drop-off are all included.

Cruise through the streets of Cape Town, from Sea Point to Bo-Kaap and the V&A Waterfront, without breaking a sweat on this guided electric bike tour. With minimal effort, you will see more than possible on foot and your guide will take you to local foodies' favorite spots to sample some of the finest examples of the city's best foods.

Experience Johannesburg's many cultural attractions on a 5-hour city walking tour. Begin your journey at Ghandi Square to see local artwork and the famous Ghandi statue. Then head up to the Carlton Centre observation deck for panoramic views from Joburg's tallest skyscraper.

Visit the so-called birthplace of South African wine and trace the history of the country’s viniculture on this Constantia Valley bike tour. Following pickup from your Cape Town hotel, you’ll spend a half or full day (depending on the option selected) cycling through the historic vineyards of the southern hemisphere’s oldest wine-growing region. Visit some of the area’s most-revered wine estates, enjoy private tastings with expert sommeliers, and savor a gourmet picnic with Table Mountain as your backdrop.

Get the ultimate up-close experience with Africa’s most famous beasts during this 8-hour safari cycling tour from Cape Town. Scout for giraffes, zebras, rhinos, lions, leopards, and more as you get closer to nature for a true wildlife experience. An accompanying armed ranger and back-up vehicle helps ensures a safe, fun, trip. Lunch and all bike gear is included.

Bike through the wine region outside of Franschooek on this full-day cycling and wine tasting tour. With a guide in the lead to take care of winery selection and directions, admire the scenery of the lower slopes of Simonsberg, stopping at prestigious wineries to taste the local vintages. Learn about wine production at up to eight wineries and two to three cellar tours, including gourmet snacks and local produce.

Check off Cape Town’s most impressive natural and city sights on this full-day tour. Following early morning hotel pickup, you’ll begin your cycle on Signal Hill in the shadow of Lion's Head and Table Mountain. Cruise through Camps Bay and Clifton, past wind-swept beaches and chic houses, to Bakoven village at the foot of the Twelve Apostles. Then pedal along Chapman’s Peak Drive, a twisting 5.5-mile (9-km) route that’s considered one of the world’s most scenic road stretches. Cap your day with a walking tour of Bo-Kaap, where you’ll gain insight into Cape Malay heritage and cuisine.

Explore the beautiful countryside of the Cape Winelands on a half-day bike tour around Stellenbosch, including two wine tastings. Wind your way through vineyard-covered farmland to take in the views. Stop at two wine estates for tastings.

Roll through the picturesque Western Cape Winelands on this 5-hour bike tour of Stellenbosch with wine tastings. Cycle through the historic center of Stellenbosch and Stellenbosch University's campus. Stop for cellar tours and wine tastings at two estates. Enjoy fresh air and the great outdoors.

Cape Town is known for its outdoor beauty and on this adventurous cycle tour, you’ll be out in the fresh air experiencing it, instead of being stuck inside a vehicle. You won’t have to worry about bringing a bike with you, as bike and helmet rental is included. Travel with ease between city sites with a guide to navigate so you don’t get lost. Highlights include Green Point, Green Market Square, Bo Kaap Malay Quarter, The Grand Parade, and the V&A Waterfront.

Cycle through Knysna, known as the "Gem of the Garden Route", on this relaxed-pace tour. Spend half a day in the company of a guide, who will provide guidance and directions so you can simply focus on the sights. Listen to engaging commentary as you bike around highlights and landmarks such as the heads, the nature reserve, the waterfront, the lagoon, and Leisure Island.

Starting in the town of Stellenbosch and ending in Franschhoek, this relaxing bicycle tour winds through rolling hills, lush terrain, and picturesque landscapes. Skirt the foot fo the Cape Fold mountain range, taking in the natural beauty and splendor of the region. Stop at two outstanding wineries for tastings along the way, as well as a grommet sit-down lunch.