City Bites & Bikes ©

Dare to try some locally dried biltong, nibble on a traditional koeksister, or sample Cape Town's most flavoursome fish curry. The City Bites & Bikes tour is a four-hour guided bike tour through the colourful, cobbled streets of the Bo-Kaap with an optional visit to the legendary Atlas Spices store. This is followed by a cycle through De Waterkant, Green Point, and the V&A Waterfront, sampling quintessential South African fare along the way.

12km
Distance
Half Day
Duration
4
Physicality
16+
Age
Cape-Town
Location

TOUR START/END POINT

    Cape Town

TOUR START TIME

    09h00

TOUR END TIME

    13h30

TRANSPORT TRANSFER PICKUP TIME & LOCATION (if applicable)

    N/A

TRANSPORT TRANSFER DROP-OFF TIME

    N/A

INCLUDED

    Fully Guided Tour (1 guide per 10 guests) - City Bike and Helmet rental - Snack Pack (including bottled water, choc & peanuts/raisins) - 3 X Tasting Stops sampling cultural food

NOT INCLUDED

    Lunch - Gratuities to Guides - Additional wine purchases made on the day

More About This Tour

    Blending critical cultural sites and delicious local cuisine, our City Bites and Bikes tour is beloved by foodies and cyclists alike. Get to know South Africa better through two means that show its character: its food and its culture. The best part of all, we`ll be exploring by bike. Enjoy a complete sensory experience while zipping across the roads of Cape Town and take a break from the busyness of life. The 12 km journey introduces you to South African cuisine, a blend of dishes influenced by the indigenous inhabitants, Malaysians, Indians, the French, and the Dutch. Guests can sample cultural food at three stops. From Boerewors (traditional South African sausage) to Bunny Chow, South African cuisine easily excites any palate. The choices for desserts won`t disappoint either. Koeksisters, vetkoek, and malva pudding are some favourites of international visitors and locals. On a bicycle food tour in Cape Town, guests embark on a cultural experience while sampling the local cuisine. We'll visit the Instagram-worthy Bo-Kaap, where you can bask in the pastel-coloured houses and charming paved streets. The Bo-Kaap is one of the most historically significant areas in Cape Town, along with District Six. We have you covered if you're keen on a District Six tour. We`ll glide through the V&A Waterfront, a bustling neighbourhood and working harbour renowned for its world-class restaurants and shops. Green point and De Waterkant will welcome guests with open arms for an idyllic journey through their land. Our City Bites and Bikes tour provides a memorable experience as far as Cape Town bicycle food tours go. Irrespective of whether you only have a four-hour gap in your itinerary or your whole day free. Our tour is one of the best ways to indulge in the local cuisine and experience Cape Town's culture. After all, a trip to South Africa isn`t complete without experiencing its culture and food.

Star Grading

    3 Star

Bicycle Type

    Cruiser

Activity Type

    Cycling