Franschhoek half-day bike tour: Two wine tastings

Ride through vineyards and taste wine at two working estates

A half-day mountain bike tour through Franschhoek's vineyards and quiet lanes, stopping at Rickety Bridge Winery and La Bri for two tastings and a cellar tour. The ride takes three hours total, includes a snack pack with water and chocolate, and a live English-speaking guide leads groups of at least two. Not suitable for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or during pregnancy.

Step-by-step itinerary

Franschhoek half-day wine cycling tour

• Cycle through vineyards and quiet lanes
• Visit Rickety Bridge Winery for tasting
• Visit La Bri wine farm for tasting

The experience

The tour starts on a mountain bike and follows vineyard routes and quiet country lanes through the Franschhoek Valley. You'll ride past fifteen hectares of vineyards at La Bri, a small wine farm established in the late 17th century and known for wines made with traditional and modern methods. The second stop is Rickety Bridge Winery, a historic estate set against the hillside with views across the valley to the Franschhoek mountains. Both estates offer private farm and vineyard access that you won't get from the road.

At each winery you stop for a tasting and a cellar tour, learning how the wines are made. Between stops and tastings, the guide navigates the route and points out the landscape. A snack pack with bottled water, chocolate, and peanuts or raisins keeps you fueled through the three hours. If the standard mountain bike doesn't suit you, e-bike upgrades are available for an extra cost, though you'll need to book in advance to secure one.

What’s included

• Mountain bike and helmet rental.
• two wine tastings at working estates.
• cellar tour access.
• private farm and vineyard access.
• snack pack with bottled water, chocolate and peanuts or raisins.
• fully guided tour with a live English-speaking guide.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:00

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (16 to 80 years) · Under 16: can't be booked

GroupUp to 30

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Prices and times updated 16 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Bikes 'n Wines

Is this one for you?The tour departs from Franschhoek itself, so you don't need a car or a separate transfer to reach the starting point. Three hours of active riding suits anyone comfortable on a bike for that length of time, and the guide handles all the route planning and winery logistics so you can focus on the pedaling and the wine.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. No refund if you cancel.

Can I do this tour if I don't have much cycling experience?

The tour is suitable for all fitness levels, though it does involve three hours of riding through vineyards and country lanes. The guide sets the pace and the route stays on quiet roads rather than technical terrain, so steady cycling ability is what matters more than racing speed.

What are Rickety Bridge Winery and La Bri like?

Rickety Bridge is a historic Franschhoek estate overlooking vineyards and mountains from a hillside position. La Bri, founded in the late 17th century, sits at the foot of the mountains surrounded by about fifteen hectares of vineyards beside a river, and is known for small-batch wines made with both traditional and modern methods.

How does the tour work if I'm staying in town without a car?

The guide meets your group and leads the entire route, handling navigation and timing so you just ride and stop at the estates. You'll need to arrange your own way to the meeting point, as transfers are not included, but the guide takes care of everything once the tour starts.

What's included in the snack pack?

The snack pack contains bottled water, chocolate, and either peanuts or raisins. It's meant to keep you fueled between the two wine tastings and the cellar tours during the three-hour ride.

Is an e-bike option available?

E-bike upgrades are available as an optional extra for an additional cost, but availability is limited and you need to book in advance to secure one. The standard tour uses mountain bikes with helmet rental included.