Things to do in Franschhoek, Western Cape: The Best Sightseeing Tours

This private tour of the Stellenbosch and Franschhoek Winelands region near Cape Town will entice you to become the area's biggest fan. Your private guide will introduce you to the top viticulture spots to visit four acclaimed estates and sample their finest wines. Each estate provides an exquisite backdrop of manicured vineyards cradled by soaring mountain ranges. The wine tastings are included in the tour price and will be provided by some of the legendary wine farms in the South African Winelands, including Kanonkop Wine, Eikehof, Haute Cabrière and Rust en Vrede wine estates.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Local English-speaking professional tour guide, Wine tastings, 1x Bottled water

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities

This full Day Private Tour of the Cape Winelands for couples,friends traveling together or small parties to Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl, the biggest wine regions in South Africa. To secure social distance tastings will be outdoors, weather permitting. Only couples or small groups will be accommodated. Taste premier wines on vineyards of choice or the guide will tailor-make a tour to accommodate your wine palates.Utmost flexibility is our point of departure. As far as possible crowds will be avoided. You will also experience city tours in one or two main towns (also a Stellenbosch University drive) and sample about 16 different wines of 3 or, time permitting, 4 vineyards for the day. For your own account we will arrange lunch on a vineyard with spectacular views over one of the many stunning valleys. Panoramic drives and picture stops included. Vineyards close normally 17h00 or 16h00 with the last tasting commencing 45 minutes prior to closing time. STARTING TIME 09h30.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Private tour, Small-group, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Chilled bottled water

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities, Wine Tasting fees.

Booking this private tour and tour guide gives you the advantage to experience the best that Stellenbosch and Franschoek has to offer at your leisure.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water

Exclusions: Lunch, Alcoholic Beverages

- Drive past majestic mountain backdrops to the third oldest settlement in South Africa, Paarl. Rich in history, culture, natural splendour and renowned for its centuries-old tradition of winemaking. Visit an award winning wine estate and participate in a wine and cheese tasting. - Enjoy breathtaking views of rolling vineyards and majestic mountain backdrops as drive to, Stellenbosch. Drive through the historical town with stately Cape Dutch, Georgian and Victorian architecture along its oak-lined streets before headng to an award winning wine estate to participate in a wine tasting. Enjoy lunch the town of Stellenbosch (at own account). - Visit the 3rd wine estate in Franschhoek Valley. This is the food and wine heartland of the country, here breath-taking scenery, warm hospitality, world class cuisine and the finest wines all combine to create lasting memories.End the day wth a visit an award winning wine estate and participate in a wine tasting.

Inclusions: Hotel Pick- up & Drop –off, Knowledgeable & qualified English speaking Tour Guide/Driver, 3 Wine tastings, Private tour just for you and your party

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities & tips

This customizable program includes but is not limited to: See all Cape town has to offer in just 4 days. Take a trip to the Cape of good hope. Discover the prestine and dramatic coastline of the famous cape. Discover abundant wildlife from penguins to Ostriches as well as the big 5. Visit the Cape winelands and try different kinds of wines and wine pairings. Visit a cellar and learn a bit about how wine is made. Dicover world heritage sites such as Roben Island and the richest floral kingdom in the world! Visit phenomenol Kirstinbosch botanical garden. A colourful and historical community known as Bo-kaap is not to be missed and Take a Cable car and go up the Tbale mountain.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, All entrance fees, chilled bottled water

Exclusions: Gratuities

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.

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)

It’s true that it is renewed for its crisp white and Classic French-style red wines, fantastic cheeses and chives, but it also has a stunning wealth of natural rustic beauty with vast estates shaded from the African sunshine by giant oak trees and towering mountains overlooking lush valleys. On this full day or half, we will visit and explore the Cape Winelands principal route. We will see the famous and renewed towns of Paarl, Stellenbosch or Franschhoek. Look forward to a day filled with fine wines, great food and spectacular scenery. Share with us your wine preferences. Tours can be done to the other local wine routes as well.

Inclusions: Specialist Wine Guide, 4 Premium Wine Tastings, Private transportation

Exclusions: Lunch

Enjoy free entry to more than 90 of Cape Town's Top attractions and experiences. It's a flexible pass that allows you to create your own itinerary and visit the sites that interest you the most. Take advantage of skip-the-line entry many attractions, and make the most of your free transport on the City Sightseeing Hop On - Hop Off bus which takes you to over 80% of the attractions and is valid for the duration of your pass. Choose from a 2, 3, or 5 day pass; alternatively opt for a Premium Pass which provides free entry to one of over 8 additional attractions like Shark Cage Diving, Paragliding, Safari Big 5 Tour and a Helicopter flight. - Free City Sightseeing Transport for the duration of the pass - Skip-the-line at a number of attractions - No need to collect your pass, simply scan the barcode on your voucher - Complimentary pocket guidebook - 3 in-destination info and help centres

Inclusions: Free comprehensive guidebook, Free transport on Hop on - Hop off bus valid for the duration of the pass, Free entry to over 90 top attractions, Three in-destination info and help centres

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities, Personal expenses, Guide

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