Cape Town: Franschhoek Wine Tram & Stellenbosch Full Day Tour

Discover the Cape Winelands at its best on a small-group tour through Stellenbosch and Franschhoek, combining award-winning wines, beautiful vineyard scenery and the iconic Franschhoek Wine Tram. Start with a tasting at a selected Stellenbosch estate, then continue to Franschhoek, one of South Africa’s most celebrated wine regions. Board the Wine Tram and travel between renowned estates, enjoying mountain views, vineyard landscapes and a variety of wine tastings along the way. With comfortable air-conditioned transport, a professional local guide and carefully planned stops, this tour offers an easy and enjoyable way to experience the wine, history and scenery of the Cape Winelands in one unforgettable day.

1. 1

   Cape Town Central

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   Pick-up is available from hotels within an 8 km radius of Cape Town city centre. Guests staying outside the pickup radius can meet the tour at our designated meeting point, VIDA E CAFFÈ KLOOF STRRET Enjoy the scenic drive from Cape Town to Stellenbosch, passing through beautiful Cape Winelands countryside, vineyards and mountain scenery.

2. 2

   Tokara Wine Estate

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   Stellenbosch Wine Estate | First Wine Tasting (Approx. 1 hour ) Begin your wine experience at a selected Stellenbosch wine estate. Enjoy a tasting of five selected wines while learning more about the estate and the wines produced in the region.

3. 3

   Stop 3

   20 min

   Franschhoek Wine Tram | Boarding ( Approx. 20–30 minutes ) Continue to the Franschhoek Wine Tram terminal. Your guide will provide your tickets, explain the route and help you understand the tram schedule before you board.

4. 4

   Stop 4

   2 hours

   Hop off at Rickety Bridge Wine Estate for your second tasting. Enjoy selected wines, vineyard views and time for a relaxed lunch at the estate.

5. 5

   Stop 5

   1 hour

   Continue to Grande Provence Estate for your third tasting. Sample five selected wines while enjoying the historic estate, gardens and beautiful Franschhoek Valley surroundings.

6. 6

   Franschhoek Cellar

   50 min

   If time allows, continue to Franschhoek Cellar for the final tasting of the day. Enjoy selected wines in a relaxed setting before returning to the tram station.

7. 7

   Stop 7

   10 min

   Depart the Wine Tram Station Return to the Wine Tram station and rejoin your guide and vehicle. From here, continue towards the final sightseeing stop of the day.

8. 8

   Groot Drakenstein Prison

   20 min

   Nelson Mandela Statue | Freedom Walk Photo Stop Stop at Groot Drakenstein Prison, where Nelson Mandela walked to freedom after 27 years of imprisonment. Take photos at the famous statue while your guide shares more about this important moment in South African history.

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   Cape Town Central

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   Relax on the drive back to Cape Town, with drop-off at your hotel or designated meeting point expected between 17:45 and 18:30.

• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Tour duration includes travel time.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.