bicycle or E-scooter History Tour with Coffee

Bo-Kaap, Cape Town



Explore South Africa's 'Mother City' on two wheels. Embark on a half-day cycling tour of Cape Town, taking in some of its most notable sights and attractions.

Highlights

  • See the Parliament of South Africa
  • Bike past the colorful houses of Cape Town
  • Visit District Six Museum
  • Ponte City

Description

Visit places like the colorful Bo-Kaap community, the Company's Garden, the Castle of Good Hope, 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.

Places we will visit

Company's Gardens - Guests cycle through the Company Gardens stopping to hear the guide discuss the history of Parliament, National art gallery and history museum, statues of previous South African leaders and of course the historic pear

Bo-kaap - Cycle down Chiappini Street the most colourful street of the Bo-kaap the oldest residential area of Cape Town and home to many of the Cape Malay residents.

DHL Stadium (Pass By)Cycle past the Cape Town stadium where the guide will relive exciting euphoria experienced by locals at the Football world cup Greenpoint Park and Biodiversity Garden Stop to smell the fynbos in the Greenpoint Biodiversity Garden, and learn more about the botanical abundance of the Cape Floral Kingdom

St Georges Mall We stop at the entrance of St Georges Mall to admire the St Georges Cathedral, NG Moederkerk and a piece of the Berlin Wall

Castle of Good Hope (Pass By)We stop en route outside the walls of the Castle of Good Hope where the guides discuss and shares the history through the ages of the oldest building in South Africa.

Includes

Coffee tasting
Water
Tour guide
Bike

Excludes

Pickup
Lunch
Entrance to Museums

Important Information

  • Please be comfortable riding a scooter to participate in this experience

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

Frequently Asked Questions

The tour covers the Parliament of South Africa, Bo-Kaap, Company’s Garden, District Six Museum, Castle of Good Hope, Adderley Street, and Ponte City among other sites in Cape Town.
A local guide leads the tour, sharing stories about Cape Town’s history and heritage as you explore by bicycle or e-scooter.
Yes, the tour is suitable for beginners and guides provide safety instructions to ensure a comfortable experience for all skill levels.
Yes, the tour includes a coffee break where you can relax and enjoy a beverage while taking in the surroundings.
The tour typically starts near the Company’s Gardens area; check the website for exact starting points.
The tour usually lasts around 2 to 3 hours, depending on group size and pace.
Yes, helmets and safety gear are provided and their use is recommended during the tour.
No, bicycles or e-scooters are provided as part of the tour package.
Participation may be age-restricted; check with the tour provider for specific age and height requirements.
Current hours and availability can be found on the tour’s official website or booking platform.

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