Cape Town Bicycle Tour (Self-Guided)

This bicycle tour is 6.1 km (3.8 miles) long and can be completed in 2 hours.

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Start at Up Cycles V&A Waterfront where you will rent a bicycle.

Up Cycles V&A Waterfront

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Cape Town's first drop-and-go bicycle rental company.

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If you are doing this tour on a Saturday or Sunday morning, cycle to Oranjezicht City Farm Market and spend some time here.

Oranjezicht City Farm Market

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A local gem celebrating Cape Town’s farm-to-table culture (open Saturday & Sunday mornings only). This popular market is a feast for the senses, offering fresh produce, delicious street food, artisanal products, and more. It’s a great spot to pause and indulge in locally sourced treats while enjoying the lively atmosphere and mingling with locals and fellow travellers.

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Cycle past DHL Stadium on your way to Green Point Park.

DHL Stadium

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The DHL Stadium was built on part of the 9-hole Metropolitan Golf Course established in 1895. The golf club and the city agreed that the Stadium could be built on 5 of the greens provided the City of Cape Town developed 5 new greens for the Metropolitan Golf Course on the opposite road. DHL Stadium is a multi-purpose venue.

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Cycle to Green Point Park and spend some time here.

Green Point Park

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In the 18th century, this area was known by the Dutch as 'De Waterplaats' (The foreshore). The Green Point Common was vested land, which was granted to the City of Cape Town in 1923 for public recreation and sports fields. This carefully curated garden is composed of a rich variety of flora Indigenous to the Cape and offers the only Biodiversity Showcase Garden of its kind, featuring 25,000 Indigenous plants, trees, shrubs, bulbs and groundcovers, consisting of 300 different plant species. Amphitheatre, this open-air theatre space was designed to host a variety of creative shows and displays including exhibitions, showcases, performances and artistic displays.

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Cycle to Green Point Lighthouse and learn about its history.

Green Point Lighthouse

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Green Point Lighthouse is the oldest operational lighthouse in South Africa! The Green Point Lighthouse was first lit on 12 April 1824. It was the first solid lighthouse structure on the South African coast and is the oldest operational lighthouse in the country. The lighthouse was designed by the German architect Herman Shutte. The building commenced in 1821 and was completed in 1823. In 1865 the building was extended to its present height. Many locals mistakenly refer to the Green Point lighthouse as the Mouille Point lighthouse. There was indeed a Mouille Point lighthouse, built in 1842, but it was dismantled sometime in the 1920s. The Green Point lighthouse is a national heritage site and is open to the public for a fee.

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Cycle along the Sea Point Promenade as admire the views.

Sea Point Promenade

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This stretch along the Atlantic Ocean offers stunning coastal views, with the waves crashing against the rocky shoreline on one side and the bustling energy of Sea Point on the other. The promenade is a favourite among locals for jogging, walking, and cycling, and you’ll feel the vibrant energy of the community as we ride along.

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Drop off your bicycle at Up Cycles Sea Point.

Up Cycles Sea Point

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