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.

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Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
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Duration 5 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: Dutch, Afrikaans, German
Pickup included: We pick you up at your Cape Town accommodation.
Private group

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 on a cycling tour in this picturesque area known for its award-winning wines. 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. Visit the historic Groot Constantia Estate.

learn about a full array of the valley’s award-winning wines, as well as the region's 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 in Cape Dutch architecture. On the tour, indulge in some of the most well-balanced wines that South Africa has to offer.

Vineyards like Buitenverwachting, Groot Constantia, Constantia Uitsig, Steenberg will open their doors, and cellars, for the tour. Come, and 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

Covid-19 precautions

You must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask
You must fill out a travel information form

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

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5 /5

based on 4 reviews

Review summary

Guide
5/5
Transportation
5/5
Value for money
4/5

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Nils was a perfect guide for us yesterday. Tank you so much.

February 13, 2020

Fantastic ride and tasting tour with our guide Nils. Ride was a mix of road and off road using MTB's. And the wine tasting offered lots of variety and great value for money. All in an very beautiful setting.

February 4, 2020

We were the only guests and so Jeremy, our host tailored our time and we had a fantastic time! Jeremy was great!

December 1, 2019

Constantia Wine Valley Bicycle Tour

Constantia Wine Valley Bicycle Tour

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