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Hiking trails and art galleries abound in Stellenbosch, but it's wine that takes center stage. More than 100 wine cellars, most open to the public, surround the oak-lined South African town, and tasting tours operate daily. Winter brings a four-day festival celebrating the local vintages. The historic town center houses the trading-post style shop Oom Samie se Winkel, the Neo-Gothic Moederkerk church, and museums dedicated to toys, military memorabilia, autos and early life on the Cape.
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1. 4 Day Cape Town Experience Small Group Tour
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Discover the best of Cape Town in just 4 days, traveling across the City of Cape Town to the most popular attractions like Table Mountain, the Company Gardens and the Castle of Good Hope. See the beautiful coast of the Cape Peninsula, including one of South Africa’s most scenic drives with an opportunity to see some African penguins. Visit the townships to meet the local people of Cape Town and experience a visit to Robben Island where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned. Taste the best of South African wines in Stellenbsoch, Franschoek and Paarl with some pairings. Experience all of this with a small group for a more intimate experience.
Inclusions: Local English-speaking professional tour guide, Transport by air-conditioned vehicle, Accommodation pickup and drop-off, Toll fees, Wine tastings, Cheese tastings, Wine pairings, Bottled water, Alcoholic Beverages
Exclusions: Lunch, Entrance fees (Penguin Colony and Optional boat trip to Seal Island)
Reviewed By LaChelle_2304
If you are a wine lover, this is the tour for you! We were picked up from our hotel, so no worries about having to drive. Shane, our guide, was friendly and talkative, made us feel like old friends. Tasted 8 different wines and 6 cheeses at Fairview wine estate and then another 5 wines and biltong at Marianne. A thoroughly enjoyable day. Recommended.
2. Best of the Cape
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Due to many travellers having limited time in Cape Tour, the combined tour allows for one to experience the natural view provided on the coastal route to Cape Point as well as get a sip of what nature creates in the Cape Wine lands. The Drive in itself allows one to see different types of settlements in the Cape including a drive past our largest township, Khayelitsha.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Gratuities
3. Cape Winelands Tour
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Experience the best wine routes and wine farms. With unique tours that are different, memorable and fun. A Full day tour commences at 8h30am – 9h00am with a choice of 3 – 4 different wine farms. Each farm is a different experience. Combine the beautiful landscapes and scenery with delicious wine tasting. The Cape boasts of The Stellenbosch, Constantia, Franschhoek, Durbanville and Helderberg wine routes respectively.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By desktopnyc
I booked a full day tour with Victor and it was amazing. His knowledge of the area and professionalism made him the perfect guide. He was on time and has sparkly clean and comfortable transportation. We went down the coast to Hout Bay where we stopped and took a short boat ride to see seals. From there we took Chapman's Peak Drive and stopped along the way at lookout areas to take some photos. Another stop was at an ostrich farm. It was fun feeding the ostriches and they had a very nice gift shop. We arrived at Cape Point and rode the Flying Dutchmen Funicular to the top. The views were amazing. On the way back to Cape Town we stopped at Boulder Beach to see the penguins and had a lovely meal in Simon's Town. I enjoyed every part of the tour and highly recommend booking his tours.
4. 3 - Day Private Tour - Table Mountain/Robben Island/Cape Peninsula/Wine Tasting
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
Experience the best of Cape Town and the Stellenbosch Wine Region in Three Days. Any of these days can be changed to suit your personal requirements. This is a private tour and the best way to experience Cape Town in three days. We visit the top attractions such as Table Mountain, Bo-Kaap and Robben Island on Day one. Day two will include visits and wine tastings at our favourite and most beautiful wine estates in Stellenbosch and Franschhoek. We tour the Cape Peninsula on day three. That will include an optional boat trip to Seal Island from Hout Bay, Chapman's Peak Drive, Cape Point Light House, Penguins at Boulders and more. We are the owners of Wild Almond Tours and qualified South African Toursit Guides. We will share our knowledge of South Africa and the places we visit with you in an interesting and fun way. We make holidays memorable. Hope to see you soon. Angelo Melonas & Chris Coetzee
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Cost of Three Wine Tastings at the Wine Estates we visit on Day two., Entrance fees to the Cape of Good Hope National Park., Entrance fees to Boulders Beach - Penguin Colony., Bottled Water
Exclusions: Lunch is excluded., Tickets to the Table Mountain Aerial Cable Way is excluded., Ferry Tickets to Robben Island is Excluded., Tickets for the Funicular to the Lighthouse at Cape Point is excluded., Tickets for the Optional Boat Trip to Seal Island is Excluded.
Reviewed By Selley113
Angelo took me and my husband on a private Cape Town day tour. It was such an amazing trip and we fell in love with South Africa instantly. Angelo was very professional and was just so pleasant and chill throughout our tour. He was very knowledgeable and we were so grateful to have him as our guide. Even though we were on a time constraint (we only had one full day in Cape Town), Angelo was still able to show us a bit of everything, fully utilizing his expertise of the area. This tour is so worth it, and we will definitely be heading back and asking for Angelo again!
5. Beer and Brandy Tour
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
For those that are not so much into wine, or perhaps want to experience something a little different from just doing a wine tour! 3 Microbreweries and one distillery in and around Stellenbosch/Franschhoek/Paarl. Lunch is possible at a few venues (for own account), and usually includes casual light fare such as pizzas, burgers, nachos etc. Distilleries are not just restricted to brandy, as there are a few gin and grappa distilleries around as well!
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, 3 craft beer tastings and 1 spirit tasting (brandy, gin or grappa) included as part of the tour, Bottled water, Light lunch (e.g. burgers, pizzas, nachos, boerewors rolls or a braai) for own account
Exclusions: Breakfast, Coffee and/or Tea, Dinner, Soda/Pop
Reviewed By Hevsy
We didn’t actually do a tour so I ticked the. ‘Other’ button. We specifically wanted to go to lunch at the De Grendel Winery but although we are not big drinkers we both wanted a drink of wine so couldn’t use our hire car to drive there. We were staying in Stellenbosch and Jake was very punctual in picking us up. He took us there and left us for our lunch. He hung around the area and was there to pick us up when we needed him. On the way back he took a different, more scenic route and told us a lot about the area on the way. It was all very efficient and friendly. If I was to return and want to do a wine tour, I would choose this company.
6. 2-Day Private Tour: The Cape Pensinsula & Winelands from Cape Town
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
You can expect an informative experience from our tours as we believe that the best tours leave you in-the-know; whether it is about the country’s riches history, food, wildlife or our sparkly Diamonds. Leave you feeling like a sommelier or learn how to express gratitude in the local dialect. We want you to feel at home, making this experience your travel tradition for years to come and we want to make this experience your ideal escape. Day 1 you can expect scenic drives along the Peninsula all the way to The Cape of Good Hope. Day 2 we visit the Cape’s famous Winelands in Paarl, Franschhoek & finish the tour in Stellenbosch.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Bottled water, Professional Guide, Hotel pick up and drop off, Cape of Good Hope
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch, Wine, cheese, chocolate and beer tasting , Entrance charges (approx R500pp)
Reviewed By K3192
Given the current COVID-19 concerns, a private tour was just what my partner and I needed. We had an absolutely amazing time with our tour guide Armando! He was incredibly knowledgable about the sites we visited on our tour as well as entertaining, making for an all around great day touring the cape. Our pick up was timely as well. Armando also allowed for reasonable breaks in between tour sites so we can really enjoy the spots we visited. Anyone interested in a comfortable and fun tour should certainly book with these guys they are great!
7. 12-Day Garden Route Tour with Accommodation
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
This is an immersive tour with a very wide range of activities in 2 different provinces offering their best. This is a flexible tour. The tour includes all the main and iconic sites of Eastern Cape and Western Cape.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast
Exclusions: Optional activities
Reviewed By OpulentTourAndTravel
Best time in South Africa, tasted some reaally fine wine enjoyed the different pairings like chocolate, cheese and fish.
8. Full day Combo Tour (AM Cape Point and PM Winelands Tour)
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4.8 based on 5 reviews
Departs +/- 07h45 and returns +/- 18h00 daily Please note that this tour is a combination of the half day morning Cape Point tour and the half day afternoon Winelands tour. The morning tour returns to the V&A Waterfront, and the guide will do his best to allow time for you to purchase a quick snack lunch (own account) before the afternoon tour commences. You may have to buy a take away or packed lunch to eat along the way. Pick up and drop off from central hotels is included. Please check at time of booking if your hotel is in the central area. See the best of Cape Town and taste great wines, delicious cheese and experience a cellar tour. No wine tasting under 18 years
Inclusions: Pick up and drop off from hotels in central areas is included. Please check at time of booking if your hotel is in the central area., Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Cape Point Gate and Chapmans Peak, Cheese and Wine tasting and cellar tour
Exclusions: Excluded: Penguin colony +/- R180 and Cape Point funicular +/- R90, food and refreshments., No wine tasting permitted for anyone under 18 years.
Reviewed By 85hannesk
Michael was polite, considerate, very knowledgeable and showed us cool things off the beaten track. Even looked for a pharmacy when we needed. His relationships made every stop more than just the normal tourist stop with friendly, happy to help people. Nothing felt forced or over played making the overall day great.
9. Stellenbosch, Franschoek and Paarl Full Day Wine Tour
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4.5 based on 16 reviews
Enjoy a fun, daily group wine tour, packed with wine tastings, cheese tasting, a cellar tour and more. Make new friends, have a laugh and experience the famous Cape Winelands first hand on our daily wine tour from Cape Town all while learning about and enjoying some of the best wines in the world. This Winelands tour takes you through the premier wine-producing region of Paarl, Franschoek and Stellenbosch. Cape Winelands Tour Highlights: • Stellenbosch city orientation • Walk along Dorp Street and De Braak Street • Wine tasting in Stellenbosch • Cellar tour • Cheese tasting • Franschoek free time walk about • Wine tasting in Franschoek • Drive along the scenic Helshoogte Pass • Visit the Huguenot Memorial • View statue outside Nelson Mandela former prison • Paarl drive through • Wine tasting in Paarl
Inclusions: Wine tasting, Driver/guide, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Fuel surcharge, Alcoholic Beverages
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By LaChelle_2304
If you are a wine lover, this is the tour for you! We were picked up from our hotel, so no worries about having to drive. Shane, our guide, was friendly and talkative, made us feel like old friends. Tasted 8 different wines and 6 cheeses at Fairview wine estate and then another 5 wines and biltong at Marianne. A thoroughly enjoyable day. Recommended.
10. Walking Tour of Stellenbosch
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4.5 based on 22 reviews
Explore the “village of the oaks" with its shady oak avenues bordered by the water furrows of the Mill Stream. Admire the charm and harmony of the Cape Dutch Architecture and listen to tales about the colorful inhabitants of three centuries. Discover where Simon van der Stel set up camp in the Eerste River and why it is called the Eerste River. Dorp Street, “the wagon way to Cape Town” is the oldest residential street in South Africa today.
Inclusions: Professional guide
Exclusions: Transportation to/from attractions
