South Africa · E-BIKES
Good e-bike tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Meet your guide at Vinebikes on Fabriek Street, learn the e-bike basics, then pedal through Franschhoek’s vineyards and country roads. You’ll visit two wineries, with stops such as Grande Provence, Leeu Estate, or Glenwood. Guides including Ash and Prince add local stories, while tastings are optional and paid separately.
“Ash made the tour a great experience!!! 100% worth it!!!”
Cycle from Lanzerac into the Jonkershoek Valley with an English-speaking guide, using an e-bike to handle the route with less effort. Visit two wine farms for 30 to 45 minutes each, with time for tastings and shopping. Renaldo is one guide named in the tour feedback.
“Unable to visit one of these tours preferred vineyards as fully booked. First wine tasting did not allow individual groups to choose their own wines”
Spend 210 minutes riding from Green Point through the V&A Waterfront, Bo-Kaap, Signal Hill, Camps Bay, Clifton, and Sea Point. Your guide, often William or Max, sets a steady pace while the strong e-bikes handle Cape Town’s hills. Bottled water, a helmet, and the bike are included.
“So pleased we did this on the first day as it gave us so much perspective of Cape Town. William our guide was fantastic and even spotted some whales swimming out to sea. We would definitely recommend this tour.”
Join Cycling Friends for a 210-minute guided eBike tour from 55 Somerset Road. Guide William may lead you through Green Point, Bo-Kaap, Signal Hill, Camps Bay, Clifton, and Sea Point. Modern eBikes make the hills easier, while a small group keeps the ride personal.
“Entspannte Tour mit einigen schönen Foto Stopps. Verkehr teilweise herausfordernd”
Spend a full day riding an electric bike around the Cape Peninsula with a professional English or French-speaking guide. Visit Cape Point, the Cape of Good Hope, Chapman’s Peak, and optional Boulders Beach, with hotel pickup, equipment, and reserve entry included.
“Byron picked us up from our accommodation 8.30am and dropped us back just before 6pm. We have had the most amazing day with him as our guide - he is extremely professional, friendly, engaging and his knowledge of South Africa and its history, culture, wildlife and biodiversity is just astounding. He made sure we were all comfortable and felt safe with our e-bikes before we set off, and kept an eye on us the whole day, allowing us to go fast when it was safe to do so but also advising us to get off and push on a steep t-junction to keep us safe. We biked apx 30km round…”
Ride an easy-to-use e-bike with a registered English or French-speaking guide through Cape Town, Bo-Kaap, the V&A Waterfront, Camps Bay, Green Point, and Table Mountain. Guides such as Byron, Denni, and Danny add local stories, photo stops, and flexible routing.
“We really enjoyed our tour with Denni, he is very friendly and knowledgeable, it was our first day in South Africa. He answered all our questions, stopped to take some wonderful photos and told us some interesting history facts.”
Cycle Franschhoek’s vineyard roads by electric bike with a guide such as Prince, stopping at two or three wine farms for optional tastings. Bikes, helmets, park fees, and a small group of up to eight are included, while wine and food cost extra.
“Really good wine to the house. PRINCE was very enthusiastic and helpful and knowledgeable. The scenery on the tour is amazing. The only possible downside is the bikes or a little bit old but worked perfectly fine.”
Ride an e-bike from Stellenbosch to Franschhoek with an English-speaking guide, crossing jeep tracks, mountain-bike trails, streams, and about 15 km of paved road. Stop for wine tasting and lunch at a Franschhoek estate, explore town, then return to Stellenbosch by vehicle.
“Nice bike tour on easy trails (even single tracks are on beginners level). Some parts on traffic roads but well secured by the broom wagon. Crossing a few hidden and beautiful wineries using the backdoors. The guide provided interesting information about the wine industry. The long ride to Franschhoek leads through a remote and picturesque landscape. All in all, a nice experience and absolutely recommended.”
Ride 15 to 20 kilometers through Franschhoek with a local English-speaking guide such as Prince or Mandla. Use a mountain e-bike to reach Wildeberg Wines and Stony Brook Vineyards, with wine tastings, cellar visits, vineyard views, water, and light snacks included in the outing.
“We had such an amazing winery tour with guide Prince! The weather was not in favor of us doing the tour on bike so the company called in the morning to ask if we would like to do the tour by car instead. The wines and wineries were great and our guide Prince made the experience extra enjoyable with his knowledge about the area. Great day all around!”
Ride an e-bike through Franschhoek with a guide such as Kyle or Abi, stopping at four wine estates for tastings, cellar time, snacks, and lunch. The 8-hour small-group tour covers about 15 km and includes bikes, helmets, water, and tasting fees.
“Kyle was fantastic. He was full of local knowledge, and just a really nice guy. The wine estates with tastings, pairings, and a wonderful picnic lunch were incredible. I would highly recommend this tour. Thank you Kyle for a memorable day!”
You’ll ride an electric bike through the Cape Winelands with a guide such as Moses or Regan, climb hills with less effort, and finish at an award-winning estate for wine tasting. Expect scenic views and friendly guiding, but be ready for uneven, slippery ground rather than a gentle bike path.
“An absolutely amazing e-bike experience through the vineyards! Regan (aka “The President”) was an outstanding guide — so kind, helpful, and incredibly knowledgeable. He went out of his way to take great photos and videos, and made sure we were comfortable and happy throughout. Truly a one-of-a-kind experience — highly recommended!”
Spend four hours riding jeep tracks and hiking in Jonkershoek Nature Reserve near Stellenbosch. You’ll follow the Eerste River, stop at a waterfall, and may swim in its cold water. Guides including Prince, Louise, Ronaldo, and Louisa lead small groups of up to seven.
“De e-bike en wandelroute door het natuurgebied was prachtig! Wat de ervaring echt compleet maakte, was onze gids Prince. Prince zorgde vanaf het begin voor een gezellige en ontspannen sfeer. Hij was enthousiast, vriendelijk en wist op een leuke manier interessante informatie te delen. Dankzij hem voelden we ons helemaal op ons gemak en werd de tour niet alleen leerzaam, maar ook ontzettend gezellig. Zeker een aanrader om deze tour te boeken.”
Ride a mountain e-bike through Franschhoek’s vineyards with a small English-speaking group and guides such as Tim or Max. Over four hours, you’ll visit two wine estates, taste premium wines, see old and modern cellars, and receive water, a fruit stick, and peanuts.
“Mooie fietstocht gemaakt door de wijngaarden van Franschenhoek. Max was een geweldige gids. Vriendelijk, rustig. Heeft ons veel verteld en laten zien. We hebben een prachtige ochtend gehad.”
Start at Rent A Bicycle Franschhoek on Fabriek Street, collect a serviced e-bike, helmet, basket, lock, and route map, then set your own pace through town, vineyards, and trails near Berg River Dam. A guide is not included, though Inga has led tailored outings for some bookings.
“Gemma & Tyse the owners very welcoming. I enjoyed the cuddle with Tiny the little Staffie! Was a fabulous guided tour led by Inga who tailored the tour for us and had lots of experience as a tour guide. 2 hours plus. We cycled through vineyards, traversed the side of mountain to viewpoint overlooking dam etc. Quality e-bikes very easy to use. Water provided by Inga. We loved it and should have booked the whole day. We’ll be back!!”
Spend seven hours cycling Franschhoek’s vineyard roads with a private guide, using well-kept e-bikes to reach Grand Provence, Glenwood, Mont Rochelle, and La Bri. You’ll taste three wines, enjoy one wine-pairing, and sit down to a farm lunch, with pickup from Cape Town or Franschhoek.
“Het werd een bijzonder geslaagde uitstap. Mede dank zij de enthousiaste begeleiding van de gids. De wijndegustatie en lekkere maaltijd op idyllische locaties zijn een aanrader…”
Pick a reserve, a coastline or a cellar.
