Booze Cruise Trike Tour Cape Town

Cape Town’s coast is made for a slow ride, and this private six-hour trike tour turns a pub crawl into a scenic day out. You travel from the V&A Waterfront through Hout Bay, Glencairn Beach, Kalk Bay, and Newlands Forest, with Willem providing local stories along the way. I like the open-air views and the chance to reach four very different pubs without planning the route yourself. I also like that the tour is private, so you can share the day with one companion rather than a busload of strangers.

The main thing to consider is the alcohol logistics. Only one beer or glass of wine per person is included, while extra drinks and lunch cost extra. Since the tour returns to the V&A Waterfront and the operator strongly advises arranging transport home, you should plan your ride back before setting off.

Key things to know before you book

• Four distinctive pub stops: Visit the Workshop pub in Hout Bay, the Hotel Glencairn, The Brass Bell in Kalk Bay, and Foresters Arms in Newlands Forest.
• A private trike for two: The listed price of $265.78 covers a group of up to two people, making this best suited to a couple or two friends.
• Willem leads the day: He drives the trike and adds local stories, facts, and personal old war stories to the route.
• One drink is included: Each person receives one beer or glass of wine, but lunch and all other drinks are your own expense.
• The route is built around scenery: The ride includes Cape Town’s coastal roads, a marine drive described as the second most scenic in the world, and views from the open trike.
• Weather matters: The experience needs good weather. If poor conditions force cancellation, you can choose another date or receive a full refund.

Why the trike changes this Cape Town pub crawl

A normal pub crawl links bars together. This one links coastal viewpoints, small local drinking spots, and a forest-side pub. That difference matters because Cape Town’s best scenery often lies between attractions, not inside them.

The trike gives you an open view in every direction. The supplied information does not specify the exact model or seating arrangement, but the experience is clearly designed as a two-person ride with a driver-guide. Willem’s spotless trike drew attention during the day, and passengers described it as comfortable and suited to taking in the views at an easy pace.

You should expect a social ride rather than a formal sightseeing lecture. Willem is part driver, part host, and part local storyteller. His commentary includes facts about Cape Town and personal stories, so the day has more character than a simple transfer between bars.

The route begins at 11:00 a.m. at the V&A Waterfront. That is a useful start time for a six-hour outing. You have the full afternoon ahead of you, and the route can finish around early evening, depending on the pace of the stops. The tour ends back at the same meeting point.

Hout Bay and the Workshop pub

The first pub stop is in Hout Bay, about 30 minutes into the planned pub visits. The Workshop pub is presented as the smallest pub in Africa, which gives this opening stop a clear sense of occasion. Small pubs can be more memorable than large, polished venues because the room itself becomes part of the story.

The stop is brief, so think of it as an introduction rather than a long drinking session. You have time for a drink, a look around, and a chance to settle into the rhythm of the day. Since one beer or glass of wine per person is included for the whole tour, you should not assume that every stop comes with a free drink.

Hout Bay also sets up the scenic side of the trip. You are not simply being taken to a pub in isolation. The road and the coastal setting are part of the experience, and the trike lets you keep looking around instead of watching the road through a vehicle window.

The practical drawback is that a 30-minute stop moves quickly. If you want a full meal or several drinks here, the schedule may feel tight. Lunch is not included, and all food is your own expense, so ask Willem about the best time to eat rather than waiting until you are hungry.

The marine drive between Hout Bay and Glencairn

One of the most appealing parts of the day happens between the stops. The route includes a marine drive rated as the second most scenic in the world. That ranking is part of the tour’s description, but the more useful point for you is that the road itself receives attention rather than serving only as a way to reach the next bar.

A trike is a good match for this kind of road. You can take in wide coastal views and hear the guide without the closed-in feel of a standard car. The open ride also makes the trip feel more like a day out than a series of short taxi journeys.

The weather requirement is important here. Good conditions are not just a comfort issue. Wind and rain can affect an open-air ride and reduce the pleasure of the coastal sections. If poor weather causes cancellation, the operator offers a different date or a full refund.

You should also dress for changing conditions. The supplied details do not prescribe clothing, so I would avoid assuming that Cape Town’s midday temperature will feel the same throughout the ride. A light extra layer is a sensible choice for an open vehicle, but the tour provider should be your source for any specific safety or clothing advice.

Glencairn Beach and the Hotel Glencairn

The second stop is at Glencairn Beach, where you visit the Hotel Glencairn for a drink or two. The planned time is another 30 minutes. This gives the day a different setting from the tiny Hout Bay pub, with the beach adding a coastal pause before the route continues.

The Hotel Glencairn is a useful mid-route stop because it breaks up the ride. You can get off the trike, stretch your legs, and have a drink in a more conventional hotel-pub setting. The short stay keeps the focus on the route rather than turning the excursion into an extended session at one venue.

The wording allows for one or two drinks here, but only one beer or glass of wine per person is included in the tour price. Anything beyond that is yours to pay for. Keep this in mind when comparing the cost with a standard sightseeing tour, since the advertised rate does not cover unlimited drinks or meals.

Glencairn also helps show the range of Cape Town’s pub culture. The day is not built around one kind of bar. You move from a tiny pub to a hotel, then to a well-known harbour venue, and finally to an old forest-side establishment.

Kalk Bay Harbour and The Brass Bell

The third stop takes you to Kalk Bay Harbour, one of the most recognisable parts of the route. The Brass Bell is described as one of Cape Town’s iconic pubs, and its harbour location gives you another strong change of scene.

This is the stop where the setting does much of the work. A harbour pub can make a short drink break feel like a proper travel moment, especially after the coastal ride from Glencairn. You get a place with a clear sense of location rather than a generic bar that could be anywhere.

Again, the planned stay is about 30 minutes. That is enough to enjoy the setting and have a drink, but not enough for a long meal or a leisurely afternoon. If The Brass Bell is the place you most want to linger, you should understand that the tour’s value comes from seeing several places in one day, not from spending hours at each one.

Kalk Bay is also a practical reminder that this is a drinking tour with sightseeing built in, not a restaurant tour. Food is not included, and the schedule does not promise a dedicated lunch stop. Bring a payment method for your own food and drinks, and avoid relying on the included drink to cover every stop.

Newlands Forest and Foresters Arms

The day ends at Foresters Arms, described as Cape Town’s oldest pub, in Newlands Forest. It is a fitting final stop because the setting shifts again, from the coast to a greener inland area.

Ending at an old pub gives the route a sense of progression. You begin with a tiny Hout Bay venue, pass beach and harbour pubs, then finish somewhere with a long local identity. The final 30-minute stop lets you wind down before returning to the V&A Waterfront.

This is also where the tour’s relaxed social side may work best. By the final stop, you have spent several hours with Willem and your companion. The guide’s stories and easy conversation are a major part of the appeal, especially if you enjoy hearing about a place from someone with many years of local experience.

The itinerary does not state whether food is available at Foresters Arms, so do not count on a meal being part of the package. You can purchase food and extra drinks at your own cost, subject to what is available at the venue on the day.

What Willem adds to the experience

The guide can make or break a route like this. Cape Town Trike Tours identifies Willem as the host and driver, and the available comments about the experience repeatedly point to his role in making the day personal.

You can expect local commentary, interesting facts, and old stories rather than a scripted sequence of announcements. Willem has also been described as friendly and easy to talk to, which matters on a private tour where you spend most of the day with one guide.

The private format gives Willem room to adapt the conversation to your interests. The tour is for your group only, with a maximum of two people, so you avoid the delays and fixed social pace of a large group. The tradeoff is that the price is not designed for solo value. At $265.78 per group, two people pay about $132.89 each before extra drinks, food, or transport home.

That price makes more sense if you value the vehicle, the private guide, and the full route. If you only want a cheap afternoon of drinks, this is not the most economical choice. If you want a scenic private outing that happens to include pubs, the cost is easier to justify.

How much drinking is actually included

The package includes one alcoholic drink per person, specifically one beer or one glass of wine. That is a useful welcome drink, but it is not a full drinking allowance for a six-hour pub crawl.

All other drinks are your own account. Lunch is also excluded. I would budget for at least a meal and several optional drinks if you intend to treat the day as a traditional pub crawl. You should also pace yourself, since the tour combines alcohol with a long ride and a series of stops.

The operator strongly recommends arranging transport back to your home, hotel, or guest house. Driving under the influence is dangerous and against the law. Since the tour returns to the V&A Waterfront, plan your onward transport from there before you start drinking.

This advice is not a minor footnote. It is one of the most important parts of booking the experience. The tour can be fun without heavy drinking, and you remain responsible for keeping the day safe and comfortable.

Who will get the most from this six-hour outing

I would recommend this tour most strongly to two friends or a couple who want a private day with scenery, conversation, and a few drinks. It suits people who would rather see several parts of Cape Town than sit in one pub all afternoon.

It is also a good fit if you have already visited the city’s main sights and want something less formal. The route gives you Hout Bay, Glencairn, Kalk Bay, and Newlands Forest in one day, with Willem connecting the places through his commentary.

You may want to choose another activity if you dislike open-air vehicles, want a full meal included, or prefer a large group with a lower per-person cost. You should also think twice if you are looking for a serious wine-tasting tour, since the included drink is limited to beer or wine and the focus is on pubs rather than producers.

Most people can participate according to the supplied information, and the starting point is near public transportation. Still, the tour is an open trike experience, so ask the operator directly about any personal mobility, seating, or weather concerns before booking.

Booking, timing, and cancellation details

Your meeting point is at the V&A Waterfront, Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001. The start time is 11:00 a.m., and the activity ends back at that same meeting point.

Confirmation is sent within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability. The tour is private, and only your group participates. The listed duration is approximately six hours, so allow flexibility rather than planning a tightly timed evening appointment immediately afterward.

The experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason once booked. If you cancel or request an amendment, the amount paid is not refunded. The exception is poor weather causing the operator to cancel, in which case you are offered another date or a full refund.

Should you book the Cape Town Booze Cruise Trike Tour?

Book it if you want a private scenic ride with pub stops, not simply a low-cost bar crawl. The best parts are the open views, the unusual trike, the variety of venues, and Willem’s personal approach. The route gives you a memorable way to connect several Cape Town areas in one afternoon.

Think carefully about the price, the short stop times, and the limited drink inclusion. Add money for lunch, extra drinks, and a safe ride home. If those details suit your plans, this is a distinctive choice for two people who want Cape Town’s coast and pub culture in the same day.

FAQ

How much does the Booze Cruise Trike Tour cost?

The tour costs $265.78 per group of up to two people.

How long does the tour last?

The experience lasts approximately six hours.

Where does the tour start?

It starts at the V&A Waterfront, Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa.

What time does the tour begin?

The scheduled start time is 11:00 a.m.

Where does the tour end?

The activity ends back at the V&A Waterfront meeting point.

What drink is included?

One beer or glass of wine per person is included in the price.

Are lunch and additional drinks included?

No. Lunch and all other food and drinks are at your own expense.

Is the tour private?

Yes. This is a private activity, and only your group participates.