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Stellenbosch Bike & Wine Tour: Pedal Through History & Taste Paradise

Pedal & Pour: Stellenbosch’s Epic Adventure of Wine and Wheels! Get ready to bike through time and taste buds on this cycling escapade through Stellenbosch and the gorgeous Jonkershoek Valley. Brace yourself for 2 wine estates nestled in mountainous hugs. Ever dreamt of a wine-chocolate romance? Here’s your chance! Dive into a cellar tour, sip award-winning wines, and flirt with chocolate pairings that’ll make your taste buds swoon.

 

 

What’s the fuss?

  • Free cancellation: Up to 24 hours in advance, get a full refund.
  • Book now, pay later: Keep it flexible, reserve your spot with zero upfront payment.
  • Duration: 4.5 hours of pure fun!
  • Live tour guide: English-speaking entertainment!
  • Small group vibes: Limited to 10 participants, keeping it cozy since 2019.

 

Highlights include hitting historic spots, sipping top-notch wines at 2 estates, a private cellar tour, and a delightful chocolate-wine rendezvous. Admire scenic beauty, cycle through Stellenbosch University, and live your best Cape Dutch architecture dream!

 

Starting at 9 AM, snag a bike, gear up, and saddle up at the tour operator’s shop. Need to cart off some wine? Saddle panniers got your back!

 

Ride through Stellenbosch’s historic nooks, pedal through Jonkershoek Valley’s UNESCO World Heritage site, and discover wine heaven in the valley. Take in the views, sip the nectar, and ride out for more scenic stops at a picturesque estate boasting stunning grounds and architecture. Cellar tour? Check. Chocolate-wine rendezvous? Double-check.

 

After this taste extravaganza, cruise back via Stellenbosch University, closing the loop at the tour operator’s hub.

 

No worries about difficulty levels – the tour’s got variations for all cycling skills, lasting between 4-5 hours.

 

Includes: Guide, bike and helmet, 1 wine tasting, 1 wine-chocolate bliss, cellar tour, historic stops, and a Uni ride. Optional extras: Lunch, personal items. BYO water bottle – there’s a refill station!

 

 

Not for: Non-bikers. Choose your date, pack your comfy clothes, closed-toe shoes, and reusable water bottle. Ages 71+ – sorry, not this ride.

 

Meeting Point: Ou Landbousaal, 1 Noordwal Wes Street, Stellenbosch. Look for the lone building by the river with ample gravel parking.

 

Remember: comfy clothes, closed shoes, your reusable bottle. The tour’s 4-5 hours of joy! Book an electric bike in advance for an extra thrill. And hey, help cut down on plastic – tote your own water bottle, fill up before the ride!

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