Top Cape Winelands Tour – Stellenbosch & Franschhoek Wine Tram

5.0 (9 reviews) Cape Town, South Africa
Duration9h - 10h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, French
Group sizeUp to 18 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Experience the Cape Winelands like never before on our exclusive private day tour from Cape Town. Visit top wine regions including Stellenbosch and Franschhoek, with stops at up to 4 premium wine estates. Enjoy a curated cheese and wine tasting in Stellenbosch, sample world-class wines at renowned vineyards, and capture a photo with Nelson Mandela’s monument. Discover the Food and Wine Capital of South Africa, Franschhoek Valley, with a scenic ride on the Franschhoek Wine Tram and visits to exclusive wineries. Explore Stellenbosch’s charming town and iconic Stellenbosch University on a guided orientation. This is the ultimate Winelands experience—luxury, exclusivity, and unforgettable memories await!

Options

Private tour INCL tasting fees

Wine tasting fees: Included 4 wineries. Private vehicle: This tour option is by a standard private. The Wine Tram is Shared.

Pickup included

Small group excl tasting fees

Small group tour: Visit up to 4 farms Wine tastings at your own expense
Pickup included
Pickup included

Small group INCL tasting fees

Small group tour: visit to 4 wineries Up to 20 tastings per person wineTram fees Included
Pickup included
Pickup included

What's included

  • Bottled water (still)
  • Pick up and drop off at accommodation
  • Wine tram tickets
  • Professional Tour Guide
  • Wine Tasting fees (Default if no option is chosen)
  • Lunch
  • Gratuity

What to expect

  1. Cape Town Central
    Pass by
    Soon after pick up at your accommodation between 8:30 and 9:30am we will take a scenic drive on our full day Cape Winelands shared day tour from Cape Town to Stellenbosch and Franschhoek.
  2. DeMorgenzon Winery
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Our first stop for the day will be at the unique DeMorgenzon wine estate (DMZ) in Stellenbosch. DMZ produces award-winning Chardonnay and has received awards for some of the best Chardonnay produced in the entire world. Situated 200 to 400m above sea level, DMZ vistas embrace Cape Town, Table Mountain, Cape Point, Cape Hangklip and Simonsberg. At DMZ you will find musical speakers strategically placed throughout the vineyards. DMZ believe that the vines listen to the classical music being played to produce extraordinary grapes.
  3. Stellenbosch
    30m
    After our first wine tasting, we continue to take a Stellenbosch town orientation tour. Home to over 200 award-winning wine estates, Stellenbosch is also the second oldest town in South Africa. Your tour guide/driver will share stories about the Dutch-style buildings/monumental houses as well as the world famous Stellenbosch University. Stellenbosch University is set amongst the Boland Mountains, provides a unique academic environment for students and enrolls more than 30000 students per annum.
  4. Delheim
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    The tour leads us to Delheim Wine Estate.
    the charm of family-run Delheim Wine Estate with an exclusive tasting of 5 premium wines, expertly paired with a decadent Sophisticated lunch included in your all-inclusive package. Experience our signature main courses, such as slow-roasted lamb shank with Merlot jus, pan-seared line fish with seasonal vegetables, or a vegetarian wild mushroom risotto with Parmesan. Perfectly blending world-class wines, exceptional cuisine, and warm hospitality, Delheim offers a true South African wine and culinary experience that surpasses the competition—unforgettable, personalized, and crafted for connoisseurs.
    Here you will taste up to 5 wines.
  5. Franschhoek
    30m
    After your second wine tasting and Sophisticated lunch
    your journey will lead us through Pniel, a historic town founded by French settlers in the 1680s, giving Franschhoek its name—"French Corner." Surrounded by majestic mountains and lush vineyards, Franschhoek offers a stunning blend of natural beauty and cultivated elegance. Explore the charming shops, including art galleries, jewelry, fine leather, clothing, and chocolates. Our exclusive tour promises a perfect fusion of history, luxury, and local artistry—an experience unmatched by any other.
  6. Franschhoek
    2h
    After exploring the charming town, your tour moves to the Franschhoek Wine Tram terminal for an exclusive, luxury wine tram experience. Your expert guide will provide your tram tickets and personalized instructions on how to navigate the tram’s timetable and routes. The scenic tram journey, usually around 8 minutes between stops, offers you the freedom to hop off at two carefully selected premium farms, with the possibility of a third visit if time allows. This harmonious blend of picturesque tram rides and tailored vineyard visits delivers a unique, flexible wine tasting adventure across one of South Africa’s most celebrated wine regions—positioning us as the ultimate, most memorable Winelands experience available.
  7. Groot Drakenstein Prison
    15m
    Departing from Franschhoek, we arrive at Groot Drakenstein Prison - formerly Victor Verster prison. Here we will take a unique photo with the monument of former president Nelson Mandela. (Please note that we are not allowed to enter into the prison.) This is where Nelson Mandela spent his last 2 years of his 27 year imprisonment as a political prisoner.
  8. Cape Town Central
    Pass by
    Drive Back to drop off

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Pick up time will be communicated to you the day before the tour and is usually between 8:45 and 9:00am.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • Traveller pickup is offered. Pick up at accommodation in Cape Town within a 6km radius. The exact pick up time will be communicated to you the day before the tour. Should travellers not meet this requirement, we have a meeting point from 08:00 - 8:30 at The Westin Hotel, Opposite the CTICC
  • Please Check if your Hotel is within the 6km radius in Cape Town

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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