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4 Cycling Tours to Build an Afternoon Around

4 tea experiences  ·  from $33 a head

Every trip has one free afternoon too few. These 4 cycling tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.

Village Vibes: Cansaulim Coastal E-Bike & Japanese Tea Tour - Three Kings Chapel and its ghost stories
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Village Vibes: Cansaulim Coastal E-Bike & Japanese Tea Tour

1.Village Vibes: Cansaulim Coastal E-Bike & Japanese Tea Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 292 reviews · from $33Our pick

Ride an e-bike from Arossim through Cansaulim and Velsao with a trained captain. You’ll see St. Thomas Church, Dr. Barbosa House, Three Kings Chapel, Velsao Lake, and the beachside bakery, with snacks, tea, safety gear, and local stories included.

“Personal touch, local insights and tea at private house. Jagrut was a great host and attentional to details.”

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Biking Real Shanghai& Tea Tasting Experience - Meeting outside the Garden Hotel
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Biking Real Shanghai& Tea Tasting Experience

2.Biking Real Shanghai& Tea Tasting Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 45 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $88

Ride through Shanghai with a guide such as Ellen or Helen, using quiet lanes, Old Town alleys, the Former French Concession, and Fuxing Park to see daily life up close. The 3.5-hour small-group tour includes a bike, helmet, photos, bottled water, and a traditional tea tasting.

“The Best Way to See Shanghai—and the Tea Tasting Was a Perfect Bonus! This bike tour was one of the most incredible experiences during my time in Shanghai! It’s truly the best way to explore the city. Our guides were not only knowledgeable but also passionate storytellers, taking us through historic landmarks, hidden alleyways, and vibrant side streets—giving us an authentic feel for Shanghai’s heart and soul. And the tea-tasting experience? A delightful surprise! I HIGHLY recommend this tour to anyone visiting Shanghai. Don’t miss the chance to ride with them—it’s an adventure you won’t forget!”

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Slow Cycling Tour at Uji's Matcha Green Tea Fields and Heritage - Starting Near Uji Station at 10 a.m.
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Slow Cycling Tour at Uji’s Matcha Green Tea Fields and Heritage

3.Slow Cycling Tour at Uji’s Matcha Green Tea Fields and Heritage

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $130

Ride a stylish Brompton bicycle through Uji with an English-speaking navigator, visiting Chazuna, ancient shrines, Koshoji Temple, the Uji River, and Amagase Dam. The relaxed four-and-a-half-hour route suits most fitness levels, includes bikes and helmets, and can be adjusted to your interests.

“Takashi was an amazing guide! We did a private tour (just me and my wife) and he did an excellent job guiding us around, explaining the history, showing us the most scenic spots, and generally ensuring we had a great time. For EnglisRead more”

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Cycling Tour at Uji's Matcha Green Tea Fields and Heritage - Uji Shrine and Ujigami Shrine, two quiet historic pauses
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Cycling Tour at Uji’s Matcha Green Tea Fields and Heritage

4.Cycling Tour at Uji’s Matcha Green Tea Fields and Heritage

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 4h 30m · from $160

Spend 270 minutes exploring Uji by Brompton bicycle with an English-speaking local navigator. Visit Chazuna, historic shrines, Kosho-ji, quiet river paths, Tō-no-shima Island, Byodoin, and a matcha shop. Takashi, also listed as Takeshi, shapes the route around your pace and interests.

“It was the perfect way to see Uji as it brought us to places we wouldn’t have gone if we were on our own or even by a guided walking tour. It was a treat riding the Brompton bikes it brought us through forests, around the riverside and much more. Our guide was excellent! We learned more about the beginnings of the tea and the different process which makes matcha one of them. I had one of the best matcha drink in Uji and also where I got matcha powder to take home. Highly recommend this bike tour!”

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