Franschhoek Sip & Cycle: Wine tastings on easy-paced bike routes

You stop to taste wine at working farms, not just pass them by.

A half-day bike tour through Franschhoek wine country where you cycle easy-paced routes between exclusive farms, taste wine at two wineries, and enjoy a wine pairing with chocolate or biltong. The route flexes to your fitness level, and a guide leads the whole day. Children from age 6 are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Leisurely cycling and wine tastings

• Cycle through vineyards and backroads
• Stop to view bronze sculptures and art gallery
• Enjoy wine tasting with chocolate or biltong pairing
• Visit Leeu Estates on request
• Wine tasting at boutique wine farm
• Relaxed farm-to-fork lunch at Mont Rochelle (own account)
• Optional wine tasting at another renowned farm

The experience

The day starts at the Dutch Reformed Church in the centre of Franschhoek. You'll cycle through backroads and vineyard tracks (terrain chosen for relaxed pace, not speed) stopping first at Mont Rochelle, where bronze sculptures dot landscaped gardens and a farm-to-fork lunch waits at the country kitchen if you want it (your own cost). The panoramic views across the valley frame the meal, and you can browse the resident art gallery between courses.

Your guide takes you to a second winery for a world-class wine tasting paired with either homemade chocolate or traditional South African biltong. Kids get a juice-and-chocolate pairing instead. The route includes access to boutique farms like Grand Provence, La Bri, La Bougonne and Holden Manz: places most visitors never reach. If the distance feels right, you can ask to pass through Leeu Estates or add a third stop. If you want to shorten the loop, your guide adjusts on the spot. The whole outing runs about four and a half hours.

Helmets and bikes are provided, and your guide handles the navigation and the cellar introductions. The tracks are built to let you talk, breathe and take in the vines without racing.

What’s included

• Two wine tastings at exclusive farms.
• a wine pairing with homemade chocolate or traditional South African biltong.
• use of a bike and helmet.
• a guide who leads the whole route and adjusts the distance to suit your pace.
• access to signature wine farms including Mont Rochelle, Grand Provence, La Bri, La Bougonne and Holden Manz.

Options for this experience

2 options

Half-day Franschhoek Experience – Private TourGuide in English · 09:00Pickup is included

Franschhoek Sip & Cycle on an E-bikeGuide in English · 09:00Private tour lasting 4 hours. Includes 2 wine tastings: a tasting and wine pairing at exclusive estates. Time is also set aside for lunch at Mont Rochelle Country Kitchen, paid for separately. Pickup is included.

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

AgesAdult (18 to 85 years) · Child (6 to 17 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 20 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Bike and Hike Day Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to taste wine at working farms without a van ride between stops, and if you prefer moving under your own pace rather than following a fixed group schedule. The easy-paced cycling lets you stop and linger at each winery without rushing to the next one.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 17 years). Children under 6 can't be included in the booking.

Can I book this tour if I'm not a strong cyclist?

Yes. The routes run on easy-paced backroads and vineyard tracks, and your guide adjusts the distance and speed to match your fitness on the day. You set the tempo.

What happens at Mont Rochelle beyond the wine tasting?

Mont Rochelle has bronze sculptures in landscaped gardens, an art gallery you can visit, and the country kitchen restaurant where you can order lunch (at your own cost). Most people sit to eat and take in the panoramic views across the valley.

Can I choose between the regular bike and the e-bike option?

Yes, you pick your bike type when you book. The e-bike option makes the pedalling easier if you prefer electric assist on the hills.

Is lunch included in the price?

Lunch at Mont Rochelle is optional and at your own cost. The two wine tastings and the wine-and-chocolate (or biltong) pairing are included.