Experience the oldest Cape Wine Route whilst cycling through the sophisticated Constantia suburb and viewing the finest Cape Dutch architecture. Enjoy wine tasting and a gourmet picnic lunch whilst exploring the valley on bicycle.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 5 hours
- Starting time 8:00 AM
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- Dutch, English, Afrikaans, German
- Pickup included
- We pick you up at your Cape Town accommodation.
Experience
Highlights
- Cycle 15km through the beautiful and historical Constantia Wine Valley
- Enjoy a lovely lunch and wine-tasting at Constantia Uitsig
- Explore High Constantia and lower Tokai Park as well, time permitting
Full description
Experience the historic Constantia Cape wine route with a personalized guide who will take you a wine-lands cycling tour for the morning.
You will be met at your accommodation and brought to the Constantia Valley where Dutch governor, Simon van der Stel, started the wine industry in South Africa dating back to the 17th century. You will visit the historic Groot Constantia Estate.You will be introduce you to full array of the valley’s award winning wines, and you will learn about the regions rich history. Along the route you will pass a kramat (mosque) built for the slaves that the Dutch East India Company imported from south-east Asia.
The bicycle route meanders through the sophisticated Constantia suburb that has some of the finest structures of the Cape Dutch architecture. On the tour you will get to indulge in some of the most well-balanced wines that South Africa is has to offer. Vineyards like Buitenverwachting, Groot Constantia, Constantia Uitsig, Steenberg will open their doors, and cellars, for the tour. Come, experience the oldest wine region of South Africa – on a bicycle!
Includes
- Transportion to and from local Cape Town accommodations
- Bicycles and helmets for tour duration
- All entrance, and wine-tasting fees
- Expenses of a personal nature
- Any snacks or lunch purchased
Not suitable for
- People with back problems
- People with mobility impairments
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Important information
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Daypack
Not allowed
- Pets
- Luggage or large bags
Know before you go
- Be sure to wear comfortable shoes and clothing fit for cycling
- If needed, there is a support vehicle if the cycling becomes too tiring
