The 5 Best Sightseeing Tours in Durbanville, Western Cape

Durbanville Wine Route, a local’s favourite, situated right on Cape Town’s doorstep. The tour combines the stunning aesthetics of the Durbanville Wine Valley, with many opportunities to soak in breath-taking views of Table Mountain and Cape Town, while delighting in the many tastes this hidden gem has to offer. This is definitely the tour for the wine lover; you’ll have the opportunity to taste up to 32 wines from 4 very different wine estates in the region.

Inclusions: Pick-up and drop-off service. Pick-up and drop-off address may be different as long as they are both within 10km from Cape Town City Centre., Transport to tour highlights in licensed and insured vehicle, Qualified local English-speaking tour guide, Wine tasting at four wine estates, 1x Bottled water

Exclusions: Lunch

A completely private half day tour. Visit some of the Cape’s most famous wine farms and fine cuisine. Feast your eyes on spectacular mountain scenery, enchanting architectural buildings and lush fertile valleys.

Inclusions: Includes 2-3 standard tastings (3rd tasting time permitting), Clients may select wine estates in the specified areas, Qualified guide

Exclusions: Cellar Tours, Master Tastings and Pairings need to be pre-booked, Additional fees will be applicable for non-standard tastings, Lunches and wine purchases for own account, No wine tasting under 18 years

About Durbanville Hills Set in the Tygerberg Hills, Durbanville was initially known as Pampoenkraal then later as Durbanville, the wineries on the Durbanville Route initially began as an öutspan”(resting place) around a spring which was the meeting place for travelers, transport riders and local farmers. Because of its Mediterranean climate and that most of the vineyards are planted between 100 and 350 metres above sea level, they are better equipped to deal with the hot dry summer months while being cooled by the cool winds from the Atlantic Ocean especially in the summer months recording its first surplus of wine as early as 1702. The most notable wine estates being: Altydgedacht, De Grendel, Diemersdal, Durbanville Hills and Meerendal.

Inclusions: INCLUDES: 4 Wine Tastings at 4 Different wine Estates

Exclusions: Lunches additional alcohol, drinks coffee and tea

Only 20 minutes’ drive from the city Centre in Cape Town, Durbanville Wine Valley can be found with its scenic vineyards, award-winning wines, and hospitable atmosphere. The wine region consists of 12 award-winning wine estates, but we will visit 4 of the top wine estates in the Durbanville Wine Valley. Set in the Durbanville wine valley upon the Tygerberg Hills we will visit 4 of these hidden gems for tasting and an optional lunch. We visit De Grendel wine estate, Durbanville Hills wine estate, Diemersdal Wine estate, and Meerendal wine estate. We also recommend either a sit-down lunch or a picnic lunch overlooking the grand splendor of the Durbanville Wine Region.

Inclusions: Private tour guide/driver, vehicle and fuel , Pick up and drop off at accommodation., Bottled water onboard the vehicle.

Exclusions: Wine tasting fees at De Grendel wine estate: R90.00 per adult, Wine tasting fees at Durbanville Hills: R70.00 including a souvenir crystal glass, Wine tasting at Diemersdal Wine Estate: R50.00 per adult, Wine tasting fees at Meerendal wine estate: R60.00 per adult, Meals, Drinks and Gratuities (optional)

Fully customizable - we can incorporate specifically requested wineries into the itinerary. Lunch can be booked at a venue of choice at one of several world class restaurants on wineries around the region (lunch is for own account). Typically, we visit a total of 4 destinations (3 tastings plus lunch) in order to facilitate a relaxed, unrushed experience. Extended (an additional 5th destination) options are available too. We offer private tours in 4 package levels: Standard (the usual flights most representative of the chosen wineries), Premium (flights inclusive of flagship and limited release wines), Exclusive (flights inclusive of older vintages and/or vertical tastings) and Ultimate (top end wineries not usually open to the public, meet the winemaker, very special wines tasted). Pricing levels may vary according to specification, and given as guidelines only.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, 3 wine tastings at 4 wineries included as part of the tour, Bottled water, Lunch at a restaurant of your choice on a winery (for own account)

Exclusions: Breakfast, Coffee and/or Tea, Dinner, Soda/Pop