Sidecar Motorcycle Tours in Cape Town

A sidecar tour puts you in a vintage-style open chair bolted to a motorbike, usually with a driver up front. You get a surprisingly smooth ride, great views, and the wind-in-your-face feeling without having to drive. Expect stops at viewpoints like Chapman’s Peak, Cape Point, or a winery depending on the route. Tours last 3–6 hours and cover the peninsula or winelands. It’s comfortable enough for most ages but can feel bumpy on rougher roads; you’ll wear a helmet and get a rain poncho if needed. The experience is more personal and fun than a bus but less flexible than a private car.

Best time is November to March when the weather is warm and dry, though December–January gets very busy and windy. Shoulder months (October, April) often give you decent weather with fewer crowds. Expect to pay around $150–280 per person for a half-day tour; full-day or winelands trips push toward the higher end. Private tours for two in one sidecar usually cost less per person than solo bookings.

Pick the Cape Peninsula route if it’s your first visit — the coastal scenery is the real highlight. Skip long winelands tours unless you specifically want wine tasting; they eat up time in traffic. Tip: wear layers and bring a small backpack — storage in the sidecar is limited.