Things to do in Stellenbosch, Western Cape: The Best Wine Tours & Tastings

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.

This E-Bike tour meanders through some of the best wine land scenery in South Africa. We cycle from Stellenbosch to Franschhoek. Meet local people and taste some of the great cuisine this region has to offer. After lunch, wine tasting and cellar tour our vehicle will take us back to Stellenbosch. NB. Riders need to have intermediate mountain biking skills to do the tour and a general fitness level is required. Activity level 3/5

Inclusions: Lunch on a wine estate in Franschhoek, Wine tasting on a wine estate in Franschhoek, Snacks, water and drinks along the route, Guide, Use of E-Bike or normal Mountain Bike, Transport back to Stellenbosch in private Air conditioned vehicle with bike trailer, Back up vehicle with bike trailer along the route

Exclusions: Items of personal nature, Gratuities

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

We will take you on an interesting, unique and fun-filled day’s excursion to wonderful wine farms in and around Somerset West and Stellenbosch. We will select between 4 to 6 farms depending on the kind of wine you enjoy and time spent at each farm per tasting. We will give you time to do bespoke wine tastings (some farms also offer paired wine tastings) and time for lunch at one of the estates. We will also see the quaint duck run at Vergenoegd wine farm and learn about the history of South Africa through these old and established Cape Dutch wine farms. We can customize the excursion to suit your needs and requirements and you will be accompanied by a knowledgeable tourist guide with years of experience and a love for the local wine route.

Inclusions: Expert tour guide to take you to all the wine farms and give you history and information

Exclusions: Lunch, The cost of the wine tastings is excluded and for your own expenses., Pick ups incur an additional cost depending on location

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.

It is a day to discover what Cape Town, Winelands and surroundings have to over. From all styles of craft beers to crafted gin to beautiful and well-balanced wines. We take you on a tasting experience where your taste buds linger for more. On our journey, we look into how a wine cellar works, get to meet a brewmaster(when available), taste a few styles of gin, meet locals and see some breathtaking views. Join us where we can meet people and be a tasting family for the day.

Inclusions: Alcoholic Beverages, Lunch, Snacks, Air-conditioned vehicle, Tasting fees

Exclusions: Breakfast

This tour is designed to introduce guests to one of South Africa's finest and most famous wine producing regions. Tours and Tastings are conducted by specialist wine tour guides, to give in-depth insight and information about the wines tasted and the region. It is a tour that can be enjoyed by anyone who enjoys wine, no matter their wine knowledge.

Inclusions: All Tasting and Cellar tour fees at Wine Tasting stops, Private transportation, In the vehicle

Exclusions: Lunch, Wine purchases, Wine enjoyed with lunch, Enjoyed with lunch

For wine lovers who want to get insider knowledge of the South African wine industry or just enjoy the amazing Cape Winelands. This is a private day tour with a specialist wine guide that you can design by choosing four wine estates in the Stellenbosch/Franschhoek/Paarl area for wine tastings, or we provide a customised itinerary to you.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, All wine tastings are included. Alcoholic beverages for lunch are excluded., Bottled water

Exclusions: The restaurant can be chosen upfront by client or recommended by us.

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