Walking & Biking Tours in South Africa

Enjoy a walking tour through Johannesburg city with visits to a craft brewery, the City Library (1935), Luthuli House (headquarters of the ANC), City Hall (1914), Rissik Street Post Office (1897), the Anglo American Corporation (1917) and Beyers Naude Square (formerly Market Square). Finally, we continue to the Johannesburg Magistrate Court, scene of two car bomb explosions in 1987 during the ANC's armed struggle against Apartheid. Our walk concludes at the sculpture of Walter and Albertina Sisulu, prominent activists during the Apartheid era.

Experience table mountain on an off-road scooter tour, a far different experience than riding in a traditional tour bus. Even if you've never piloted an all-terrain vehicle before, you'll feel safe and comfortable with a guide in the lead. All instruction and equipment are included for this adventure, which takes travelers on a 3-mile (5-kilometer) trek down the side of Signal Hill, into Bo Kaap, and on to Table Mountain.

Get your adrenaline pumping during a 3-hour mountain bike tour of Table Mountain from Cape Town. Ride the off-road trails of the city's most recognized landmark as you explore the mountain up close and enjoy fantastic views of Cape Town and Robben Island far below.

Bike up Cape Town's Table Mountain on this challenging mountain biking tour. Enjoy the scenery on the steady climb, departing at the Rhodes Memorial and proceeding to the top for epic views of the city. No need to navigate or fuss with maps with a guide in the lead; use of bike and helmet are included. Wrap up your tour with a gourmet lunch around the pool at Kensington Palace.

Climb Table Mountain, the flat-topped mountain that dominates Cape Town's skyline, on this full-day hiking tour. With a guide, you'll follow Smuts Track from Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens to Maclear's Beacon. Begin with an easy stroll along fynbos-strewn trails, then make the steeper ascent up Skeleton Gorge and into the forest that borders the mountain's eastern flanks. At the top, you'll have plenty of time to take in the unparalleled views of Table Bay and Robben Island before riding the cable car back down. Lunch, admission fees and hotel pickup and drop-off are all included.

Explore the highlights of Johannesburg with a two-part tour, seeing the main attractions of the city in the morning followed by a bike tour of Soweto in the afternoon.Please note: the cycling portion of this tour will be about two hours. The full duration time of the tour is to cover pick-ups and drop-offs, as well as pre-cycle preparation time.

Leave the affluence of Sandton behind for the revitalized Maboneng Precinct, located on the eastern side of the Johannesburg CBD. This 5-hour tour takes you on a leisurely walk around the area with a visit to the Carlton Centre to browse the arts and craft shops. Meet urban artists and learn about the art galleries and studio spaces in this thriving creative hub.

Experience some of Cape Town's most impressive natural wonders up close on this full-day tour. Begin with a gentle 2-hour hike along the upper reaches of Table Mountain's iconic Twelve Apostles, and soak up unparalleled views of Camps Bay and its white-sand beaches. Then stop for a picnic or seaside lunch before shuttling or cycling (depending on option selected) to the pretty beach town of Llandudno for a round-trip afternoon walk along the wild coastal footpath from Sandy Bay to Oude Schip.

Explore Cape Town on foot and enjoy beautiful scenery combined with historic sites such as the Castle of Good Hope, Cape Town City Hall, Church Square, the Bo-Kaap, Company's Gardens, South African National Gallery, District Six Museum and more.

Spend a half day rolling through the streets of Soweto on this popular bike tour that puts travelers in touch with local customs, traditions, culture and people. Learn about the area's incredible history, visit the childhood home of Nelson Mandela and gain insight into the nation's Apartheid past. This tour includes the option to bungee jump in Soweto, or travelers can opt to simply take in the views from 100 meters above the ground. 

Pedal through Cape Town at sundown to see the city's top sights bathed in late afternoon light on this afternoon tour. Follow your guide past the Victoria and Albert waterfront, along the seaside to Camps Bay before returning to the city for a glass of sparkling wine and some appetizers at a Table Bay restaurant. Use of bike and helmet included.