Heritage Cycle Tour 3 Hour
Overview
Heritage Bike Tour & Rental
The 3-hour cycling tour is a must-do experience because it includes unique highlights on the west side of Oudtshoorn, as well as a visit to the historic Guest Hall. Key stops on the tour include:
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C.J. Langenhoven’s house, “Arbeidsgenot,” offering insight into the life of one of South Africa’s most celebrated writers.
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Adley House, built in 1905 during the Ostrich Feather Boom, which later became home to 16 Polish orphans under the care of Major Mc Moran.
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The iconic Suspension Bridge, constructed in 1913 over the Grobbelaars River, a vital waterway in Oudtshoorn.
This immersive tour combines cultural, historical, and architectural treasures, making it an essential activity for visitors seeking to experience the rich heritage of Oudtshoorn.
Explore the heart of the Klein Karoo with RJ Tours on Oudtshoorn’s first Heritage Bike Tour. Breathe in the world’s freshest air while leaving a green footprint and pedaling through rich cultural history.
Discover Oudtshoorn’s fascinating history, including:
- The Ostrich Feather Boom (1880–1900)
- Arrival of Scottish stonemasons (1859)
- Jewish immigrants from Eastern Europe
- St. Jude’s Anglican Church (1860, built with local sandstone)
- The Synagogue Complex & the first Jewish School in South Africa (1880)
- Ostrich Feather Palaces (circa 1900)
- Sandstone Banks (1880–1990)
- Arbeidsgenot, home of author C.J. Langenhoven (1898)
- Suspension Bridge (1913)
Heritage Bike Tour includes:
- Guide, helmet, and lock
- Optional transportation with pickup and drop-off within a 35 km radius
Arrival:
Please arrive 15 minutes before departure for check-in and to complete indemnity forms. Helmets and locks are provided free of charge.
Cancellation Policy:
- More than 21 days before tour: Full refund (excluding non-refundable deposit)
- 14 to 20 days: 50% refund
- 7 to 13 days: 20% refund
- Less than 7 days or no-show: No refund
Cancellation date is based on receipt of written notice.
Bike Safety Guidelines:
- Give way to pedestrians
- Obey traffic signs and rules
- Use hand signals
- No texting or speeding
- Helmets must be worn at all times
- Ride with traffic
- Test brakes before riding
- Ask staff for assistance if needed
