The 10 Best Wine Tours & Tastings in Suider Paarl, Western Cape

This full Day Private Tour of the Cape Winelands for couples, friends traveling together or small parties takes you to Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl, the biggest wine regions in South Africa. To secure social distance tastings will be done outdoors, weather permitting. Crowds will be avoided as far as possible. Utmost flexibility as you can choose vineyards recommended by sommeliers or friends as well. City tours in one or two main towns (also a Stellenbosch University drive) and sample about 16 different wines of 3 or, time permitting. We will accommodate your personal palate.On request we will arrange lunch on a vineyard with spectacular views over one of the many beautiful valleys. Should you wish to do pairing with chocolate, cheese or biltong it can be arranged on the spot.Even if you sample less wines and visit more vineyards for stunning panoramic views, it is possible.You will be the only tourists in the vehicle.Drop off at around 17h30. STARTING TIME 09h30

Inclusions: Chilled bottled water, Live commentary on board, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by luxury sedan or air-conditioned minivan.

Exclusions: Gratuities, Lunch(Own account), Tasting fees where applicable

Designed for the visitor who would like to delve deeper into the fabric of the Cape Winelands region, beyond simply tasting the world-class wines for which the area has become renowned. The tour takes one on a journey of uncovering the different tastes on offer, the creative produce birthed out of a desire to enhance or compliment award-winning estate wines from the region. This tour is a delight for all palettes.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Landing and facility fees

Exclusions: Lunch

Explore the Cape Winelands graced with amazing views and taste some of the best wines the region has to offer with a qualified driver and tourist guide. African Xplora understands that the outbreak of the Corona Virus (Covid-19) raises many questions regarding travelling as well as planning travel in the near future and we recognise the uncertainty this may cause. Many countries have issued preventative responses to the Corona Virus, but that doesn’t mean you have to cut your trip short or cancel it altogether. Rest assured, we are monitoring the situation closely as it evolves and we are following Government travel advice. We will be providing as much assistance as possible. Your safety is our biggest concern.

Inclusions: Two Wine Tastings, One Wine & Cheese Tasting, Option to purchase wines

Exclusions: Lunch, Fees to optional visits

World class wineries that offer delicious food/wine pairings with grapes cultivated back to the 1600s. A private tour that we can customize if the need is required.

Inclusions: Fuel surcharge

Exclusions: Wine tasting fees

Trade the urban jungle of Cape Town for a safari amidst real wild animals during this 9-hour private safari excursion. Travel by private vehicle to a game reserve to search for ‘Big 5’ animals like rhinos, lions, leopards, elephants and buffalo, plus other creatures like giraffes, hippos and cheetahs, observing these majestic creatures in their natural habitat. On the way home, stop by a winery for a tasting and cheese pairing.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, Wine tasting at 1 wine estate on the way back to Cape Town, Private transfers to and from the game reserve

Exclusions: Drinks, Gratuities, Entry/Admission - Aquila Private Game Reserve.

Beyond the Vine is a personal and authentic Stellenbosch winelands experience We are obsessed about creating memorable experiences that you won't find on your own. The highlight of this day tour is that you'll be able to blend and bottle your own bottle of wine to take home at the end of the day, take a quad bike ride in the vineyard and Robbie your guide has done over 3000 wine tours, poured over 1.8 million glasses of wine and is very possibly the most entertaining tour guide around. Robbie is also the owner so be assured of personal attention ensuring an amazing experience.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Lunch, Cheese tasting, Tour of historic Stellenbosch, Quad bike ride, Blend and bottle your own wine

Exclusions: Beverages at lunch, Gratuities

Oenophiles and nature lovers alike are in for a treat on this private exploration of the Cape Winelands. Not only do you visit three esteemed wine farms for fine wine tastings and phenomenal pairings with cheese and chocolate in the Paarl, Stellenbosch and Franschhoek regions; the extraordinary scenery along the way will transport you back to yesteryear to reminisce among white gabled buildings and impressive manor houses flanked by soaring mountain ranges. Firstly you'll visit the cheese haven of Fairview for a master tasting of their wine with local produce. Continue to the historically rich La Motte wine estate for another tasting and insider view of their maturation cellar. Visit the self-proclaimed culinary capital of South Africa, Franschhoek for a lunch stop and end your meander along the Winelands with sweet port-style wine and chocolate pairing at the heritage-rich Muratie wine farm before heading back to Cape Town late afternoon.

Inclusions: Local guide, Flexible private tour. Inform us after booking of your special requests., Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Hotel pickup and drop-off, 1x Bottled water, Fairview Master Cheese & Wine Tasting, La Motte Wine Tasting or similar, Muratie Port & Chocolate Pairing

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities

Be swept away by the tastes and sights of the Stellenbosch, Paarl and Franschhoek wine region. Sample local wines paired with local cheeses, biltong (cured meat), artisanal curated chocolate and taste other local produce. Indulge with Fairview's Master Tasting as you sample a selection of fine wines, paired to perfection with a spread of cheese, olive oil and fresh bread. Unwind with edgy wine in hand amid Babylonstoren's Cape Dutch farm-to-plate philosophy gardens. Tease your tastebuds with a lunch stop along Franschhoek's charming streets in the gourmet capital of South Africa. Then, delight in three fine wines paired with traditional biltong and droëwors and sample sensational wines paired with artisanal chocolates at Hidden Valley. Cap off your day out in the Winelands with a lazy late afternoon drive back towards Cape Town with views of Table Mountain in the distance.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Local guide, Wine tasting at Baylonstoren, Fairview Cheese & Wine Master Tasting, La Bri Wine & Biltong Pairing, Hidden Valley Wine & Chocolate Pairing

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified

One of the best days you’ll have in South Africa. This legendary all in one wine tour covers everything you must see and taste in the Cape Winelands. We visit the iconic regions of Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl, at an all inclusive price that won’t leave you dry. The wineries specialise in a variety of white, red, rose & sparkling wines and you will enjoy a comprehensive introduction to the wine culture of the Fairest Cape. Highlights All inclusive - Chocolate & wine pairing • Cheese & wine pairing • Scenic restaurant lunch • Red wine & biltong (spiced dried meat) Awesome variety of wines (+/- 20) • Cellar tour & MCC (sparkling wine – French Champagne style) Soak up some sun, meet fellow travellers, learn about all aspects of wine and experience what our beautiful country has to offer.

Inclusions: Restaurant lunch, Chocolate & Wine pairing, Cheese & Wine pairing, Cellar Tour, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Wine purchases for own account, Guide Gratuities

We visit 3 Legendary wine estates in Stellenbosch & Franschhoek.. The wineries specialise in a variety of white, red, rose & sparkling wines and you will enjoy a comprehensive introduction to the wine culture of The Fairest Cape.

Inclusions: Wine Tastings & entries , Lunch, Chocolate & Wine pairing, Cheese & Wine pairing

Exclusions: Wine purchases, Guide Gratuities