Walking & Biking Tours in Middle East and Africa

Walk through Nairobi's buzzing city center on a half-day, small-group walking tour that explores some of the city's key sites. You'll learn about local history and culture as you see the Nairobi Railway Station Museum, the former American Embassy, the Mzee Jomo Kenyatta Mausoleum, and more, and glide to the top of the KICC Tower for great views of the city. Duck into a local market to practice your bargaining skills and browse locally-made crafts and artwork, with the option to finish the tour with coffee in a downtown cafe.

Explore South Africa's 'Mother City' on two-wheels. Embark on a 3-hour cycling tour of Cape Town, taking in some of its most notable sights and attractions. Visit places like the colorful Bo Kaap community, Nobel Square"•home to commemorative statues of 4 Nobel Peace Prize laureates, including Desmond Tutu and Nelson Mandela"•the Company's Garden and Adderley Street, one of the city's main thoroughfares. A local guide joins you, sharing stories of Cape Town's vast history and heritage as you go.

This incredible 4-hour downtown Cairo half-day walking tour showcases the best of this fine city. Take to the streets with your friendly guide in the late afternoon and make your way to Zamalek Island, where you'll see where old meets new in this remarkable metropolis. Wander through Liberation Square (Midan Tahrir) and wonder at the newly painted graffiti as you take in street theater amid iconic 19th-century architecture. Your guide will point out all of the highlights and lend context to the sites you'll see along the way. End your tour with a flavorful and authentic Egyptian dinner at a local restaurant.

Experience Johannesburg's many cultural attractions on a 5-hour city walking tour. Begin your journey at Ghandi Square to see local artwork and the famous Ghandi statue. Then head up to the Carlton Centre observation deck for panoramic views from Joburg's tallest skyscraper.

With smooth roads, challenging climbs, and spectacular coastal scenery, Cape Town and the surrounding countryside offer the perfect conditions for road-cycling adventure - but finding the best routes requires local knowledge. On this guided morning ride, spin up to Chapman's Peak with bicycle and helmet hire included, stay fuelled with coffee and a muffin before the ride or smoothie after the ride, and discover top attractions including Camp's Bay, Clifton Beach, and Suikerbossie.

Get out from behind the windows of a tour vehicle on this cycling tour of the Cape Winelands and the Paarl Valley. With a guide in the lead providing directions and navigation, you can focus on the scenery of this famous wine region while pedaling at a leisurely pace. After transfer from Cape Town, cycle out of the town of Paarl into the Paardeberg Mountains, through leafy vineyards, stopping for wine and cheese tastings along the way.

Discover the best of Beirut on this 3-hour walking tour, led by an expert guide. Learn about the city's roots as a Roman city-state, and how it has risen and fallen, and retained its liberalist character through the centuries. Enjoy photo stops at the Martyr's Statue, admire Nejmeh Square in the downtown district, and see other landmarks as your guide shares their secrets and stories. Finish with a visit to the National Museum of Beirut, a treasure trove of archaeological finds that chronicle both the city's and Lebanon's history.

Explore Marrakech at sunset on an evening biking tour through the heart of the city, from the Royal Palace to the vibrant Hivernage neighborhood. You'll pause for a series of tastings, sampling harira soup and freshly-squeezed juice, then stop for a dinner of seafood or tangia, a hearty stew that's baked in clay. Cycling through Marrakech with a local guide means you'll find the best back roads and quiet paths, visiting fascinating historic sites throughout the evening.

Discover the maze-like souks, foods and must-sees of Marrakech's medina neighborhood on this 4-hour walking tour. With a local guide, roam the atmospheric souks around Djemaa El-Fna and visit the Bahia Palace, where the gilded pavilions and harem hosted sultans and their concubines. Sample fresh-baked bread at a communal bakery, see 'tanjia' ovens where locals bring clay-pot stews to be cooked, and head for the Marrakech Museum of Photography to view its stunning photographs of old and modern Morocco. Numbers are limited to seven people for a more intimate experience.

Explore Cairo's most iconic Islamic sites on a 4-hour walking tour through the city, then visit Khan el-Khalili market. Walk alongside your local guide as you climb Mokattam Hill to the Citadel of Saladin, and take in sweeping views from the fortifications. Enter the Mamluk-era Sultan Hassan Mosque to see soaring chambers and elegant courtyards; discover intricate artwork and learn of the four historic madrassas inside the house of worship. Leave the serenity of the mosque for a bustling market, and practice your bargaining skills as you shop for souvenirs. 

Pedal winding lanes and grand boulevards on a 3-hour bike tour of Marrakech, and take in the iconic sights on an imperial city. Ride alongside a local guide as you explore the fortified walls of the King's palace and glimpse the Koutoubia mosque's towering mineret. Immerse yourself in the vibrant bustle of the medina then pause for freshly-sqeezed juice in Jemaa El Fna, whose snake charmers, dancers and storytellers are a vivid glimpse of Moroccan culture.

Explore vibrant souks and artisans' shops on guided, 3.5-hour medina shopping tour in Marrakech. Discover Morocco's extraordinary handcrafts as you duck into carpets shops and clothing stores, meet silversmiths and shoemakers and practice your bartering in Arabic. Follow your guide through narrow alleys and back streets to undiscovered artists' studios; watch craftsmen create patterned tiles or graceful pottery, browse richly-ornamented silver jewelry and take in the sights and sounds of an ancient trading city.

Get a taste for Cape Town's rich multi-ethnic cultures and food during this 4-hour culinary-themed cycling excursion with a private guide. Pedal the streets of Cape Town to visit neighborhoods like Bo Kaap and the V&A Waterfront, stopping to sample delicacies including 'boerwors,' (sausages), koeksisters (doughnut-like dessert), and samosas.

Hike and bike in the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve during this 8-hour tour from Cape Town. Learn about the Cape Floral Kingdom from your guide and spot local animals such as ostriches, baboons, antelope and zebras. Gourmet picnic lunch on a secluded beach and round-trip transportation from Cape Town hotel included.

Experience the sights and sounds of Cape Town from two wheels on this bike tour. Hop on a pushbike and pedal behind a guide to explore the city's patchwork of districts with Table Mountain an ever-present backdrop. Cruise along Beach Road from the V&A Waterfront, see the Parliament and National Gallery from Company's Garden, admire Bo-Kaap's multi-colored houses, and finish with wine and canapes at an Atlantic-view terrace. Bike, equipment, sparkling wine, and canapes included.

Follow in the footsteps of Charles Darwin during his 1836 visit to Cape Town thanks to this 3-hour small-group cycle trip. Pedal past landmarks like the Victoria and Albert Waterfront, Company Gardens, the colorful Bo-Kaap neighborhood, and Long Street. You'll cap it all off with a glass of included sparkling wine served at sunset. Cycle, helmet, and gourmet canap es are also included.

Retrace the footsteps of Jesus on this full-day guided walking tour of Jerusalem. Travel along the Via Dolorosa, the street Jesus walked on the way to his crucifixion. Walk down the Mount of Olives and see other prominent sites in Old City Jerusalem, like the Pool of Bethesda, St Anne's Church, the Convent of the Sisters of Zion and more. Jerusalem hotel pickup and drop-off included.

There's no better way to explore a city than by bike. If you don't know your way around, though, it can be quite intimidating and a little dangerous, especially in Cape Town. Ride with confidence during this 4-hour tour highlighting the city's best street art and coolest neighborhoods. Leave from central Cape Town in the morning to ride around Bo Kaap, District 6, and more.

Trace Oman's northeast coast to Wadi Shab and other beauty spots without having to hire a 4x4 and drive off-road yourself with this Muscat private tour. Relax and enjoy the scenery in a private guide-driven 4x4, stop to visit Fins Beach and the Bimmah Sinkhole, and hike and swim in Wadi Shab - a river gorge laced with palms, waterfalls and natural pools. Lunch and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Embark on a bicycling and beer tour of Cape Town. Set out on this 4-hour, two-wheel excursion through several 'Mother City' neighborhoods, learning about the local beer culture"•and enjoying a couple food and beer pairings"•en route. Explore colorful Bo-Kaap, known for its Cape Malay culture, and visit bustling Long Street"•a hotbed of energy and home to a dynamic bar scene.