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The 15 Best Winelands Tours near Cape Town

24 tours  ·  from $18 a head

Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl sit within forty minutes of each other and nobody should be driving between them. The 15 below compare estate counts, whether lunch is included and how the Franschhoek tram fits in, all priced.

Wine Tour: Paarl, Franschhoek & Stellenbosch incl 3 wineries - Oak trees and Cape Dutch streets in Stellenbosch
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Wine Tour: Paarl, Franschhoek & Stellenbosch incl 3 wineries

1.Wine Tour: Paarl, Franschhoek & Stellenbosch incl 3 wineries

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,940 reviews · from $43Our pick

Spend about eight hours touring three Cape Winelands regions by comfortable coach. Taste 15 wines at three estates, pair wine with cheese and sweets, walk historic Stellenbosch, visit Franschhoek, and stop at Drakenstein Prison. Guides such as Louis, Brahm, Horea, and Charles have been praised for humor and clear local stories, though the guide changes by date.

“Amazing trip around three estates. Very brief stop in Stellenbosch, to see the town too. Very comfortable bus, beautiful scenery and lunch was excellent.”

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From Cape Town: 3 Regions Wine Tour with 3 Estates, 15 Wines - Stellenbosch begins with wine, cheese, and cellar time
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From Cape Town: 3 Regions Wine Tour with 3 Estates, 15 Wines

2.3 Regions Wine Tour with 3 Estates, 15 Wines

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,136 reviews · 8h 30m · from $53

Spend a full day touring three Cape Winelands regions with an English-speaking guide. Visit three estates, taste 15 wines, tour a cellar, enjoy cheese and sweet pairings, walk through Stellenbosch, and stop outside Drakenstein Prison. Lunch in Franschhoek costs extra, and pickup is from fixed Cape Town stops.

“Grwta tripN good value. Nice wines! Stellenbosch walks as super to see and do! Also Nelson Mandela long walk to freedom was a highlight to see”

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From Cape Town: Franschhoek Wine Tram Hop-on Hop-off - How the hop-on hop-off system works
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From Cape Town: Franschhoek Wine Tram Hop-on Hop-off

3.Franschhoek Wine Tram Hop-on Hop-off

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,972 reviews · 8h 30m · from $50

Travel from Cape Town by air-conditioned Xplorer coach, then spend the day on the Franschhoek Wine Tram and open-air tram buses. Visit four or five of eight estates, choosing tastings, cellar tours, picnics, restaurants, or scenery at your own pace. Wine and food cost extra, and routes change by day.

“The bus was clean and well air conditioned. We arrived 10 mins before departure and it was already busy so we would just recommend arriving early. The staff in Franschhoek on the trams were exceptional and super helpful. Just don’t lose your tram ticket as they can’t replace it - my wife lost one of ours but the staff were very helpful and resolved the situation for us.”

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Cape Town: Full-Day Winelands Tour with Wine Tastings & Food - Franschhoek brings French influence and mountain scenery
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Cape Town: Full-Day Winelands Tour with Wine Tastings & Food

4.Full-Day Winelands Tour with Wine Tastings & Food

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,288 reviews · 9 hours · from $121

Spend nine hours touring four Cape winelands estates with an English-speaking guide such as Basil, Bruce, Donovan, Jose, or Nick. Taste bubbly, whites, reds, port, cheese, and chocolate, then order lunch at a vineyard. Hotel pickup, transport, cellar visits, and tastings are included.

“A day full of delicious wine, laughter, and learning about South Africa's history, winemaking, and culture.”

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African Story Wine Tours in the Cape Winelands - What the morning tastings are like
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African Story Wine Tours in the Cape Winelands

5.African Story Wine Tours in the Cape Winelands

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 920 reviews · from $102

Spend about eight hours touring Paarl, Franschhoek, and Stellenbosch with African Story Wine Tours. Your guide, possibly Bruce, Donovan, Willem, or Theunis, takes you to four wineries for tastings of still and sparkling wines, port-style wines, cheese, chocolate, and a restaurant lunch. Hotel pickup and a small group of up to 10 make the day easy.

“Our guide Donovan was excellent- funny, friendly and knowledgeable, the best you could hope for in a guide. We were lucky to have near perfect weather. All the wineries we visited had excellent wine, and the cheese and chocolate pairings added an extra dimension.”

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Wine Tour to Stellenbosch & Franschhoek with Tastings & Lunch - Franschhoek Cellar combines lunch with local free time
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Wine Tour to Stellenbosch & Franschhoek with Tastings & Lunch

6.Wine Tour to Stellenbosch & Franschhoek with Tastings & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 828 reviews · from $101

Spend about 8.5 hours touring the Cape Winelands with a guide such as Bonga, Angelo, Nuno, or Donovan. Visit Fairview for cheese and wine, stop for lunch and free time in Franschhoek, tour La Bri with chocolate pairings, and finish in Stellenbosch. Pickup and transport are included for groups of up to 12.

“Full-day experience out of Cape Town to three wine-producing areas northeast of the city. Lots of wine to taste, all good to excellent, paired with cheese or chocolate samples. A particularly good (and very sweet) Moscato was offered at one Read more”

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Private Wine Tour with Wine Expert to Stellenbosch-Franschhoek Wine Regions - Rainbow’s End brings the scenery into the tasting
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Private Wine Tour with Wine Expert to Stellenbosch-Franschhoek Wine Regions

7.Private Wine Tour with Wine Expert to Stellenbosch-Franschhoek Wine Regions

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 693 reviews · from $206

Spend about eight hours in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a wine guide such as Marlene or Cedric. Visit four wineries in Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, or both, with tastings included. You can request white wines, scenic estates, or particular producers, then stop for lunch at your own expense.

“From the parking lot we knew we made the right choice. Marlene was amazing! She is unbelievably knowledgeable about the wine region, she has a great way with people and a healthy sense of humor. She reads the people and their needs wRead more”

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Stellenbosch: Half-Day Wine Tour - The Cape Town pickup and drive to Stellenbosch
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Stellenbosch: Half-Day Wine Tour

8.Stellenbosch: Half-Day Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 601 reviews · 5 hours · from $55

Spend five hours with a small English-speaking group, visiting two Cape Winelands estates for guided tastings, cheese, biltong or chocolate pairings, and a cellar visit. Guides such as Marco, Shane, Kurt and Jonnie add local history and wine insight. You also get free time in Stellenbosch and optional Tanzanite and Diamond Tour access.

“guide went above and beyond. he was extremely knowledgeable about wines and went far beyond the trip time guidelines so as not to rush the experience”

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From Cape Town: Winelands Full Day Tour and Wine Tasting - The road to Stellenbosch and the first tastings
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From Cape Town: Winelands Full Day Tour and Wine Tasting

9.Winelands Full Day Tour and Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 364 reviews · from $102

Spend a full day in the Cape Winelands with hotel pickup, an English, French, or German-speaking guide, three wine tastings, cheese, a cellar tour, and the Franschhoek tram. You’ll visit Stellenbosch and Franschhoek, pass Paarl and Nelson Mandela’s former prison, and have time for town walks. Lunch is not included.

“I absolutely loved this tour. The guide, Eddie was friendly and informative. We been to 3 different wineries and had time to stroll around Stellenbosch as well. Wine Tram was the highlight of my tour but the only thing I did not like was the last winery, Rickety Bridge. They did not have a good selection and it was located in Franschhoek.”

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From Cape Town: Stellenbosch & Franschhoek Wine Tasting Tour - Delaire Graff or Haute Cabrière
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From Cape Town: Stellenbosch & Franschhoek Wine Tasting Tour

10.Stellenbosch & Franschhoek Wine Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 287 reviews · 9 hours · from $277

Spend nine hours exploring Stellenbosch, Paarl, and Franschhoek with a small group and an English-speaking guide such as Wilson, Alex, or Jibby. Visit four wine estates, taste up to 20 wines, pair wine with Fairview cheese, and choose a Delheim lunch. Mercedes-Benz minibus transport, hotel pickup, and bottled water are included.

“Our trip and wine tasting to Stellenbosch was excellent. James our guide was brilliant. The vineyards were all very different and we thought it was great that we could experience so much in one day. This tour is one of our best!”

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Stellenbosch: Guided Historical Walking Tour - Reading the Cape Dutch buildings
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Stellenbosch: Guided Historical Walking Tour

11.Stellenbosch: Guided Historical Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 283 reviews · 1h 30m · from $18Best value

Walk historic Stellenbosch with guides such as Johan, Marlene, and Juliana. In 90 minutes, you’ll see the village green, Dorp Street, oak avenues, water furrows, and Cape Dutch buildings while hearing stories of fires, founders, students, ghosts, and daily life. The easy route costs $18 and is wheelchair accessible.

“Johan was an excellent guide. Very knowledgeable and able to share alot of historical information in a clear and humorous way especially about the local morgue!! Certainly not too far to walk. Very recommended.”

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From Cape Town: Stellenbosch Four Estate Full-Day Wine Tour - Morning pickup from Cape Town and the road to wine country
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From Cape Town: Stellenbosch Four Estate Full-Day Wine Tour

12.Stellenbosch Four Estate Full-Day Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 266 reviews · 8 hours · from $147

Spend eight hours exploring Stellenbosch with Wine Flies, visiting four wine estates and tasting wines with cheese, biltong, chocolate, and lunch. Expect a small group of up to 13, hotel transfers, a cellar and vineyard visit, and guides such as Alethea, Julian, Jamie, or Etienne depending on the day.

“Very enjoyable day in the Stellenbosch wine region. Well organized tour, nice variety of wines, well explained at each vineyard. Good accompaniment of food. Full lunch provided midway through.”

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Cape Town: Full-Day Wine Tasting Tour with Wine Tram - First stop: walking through Stellenbosch
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Cape Town: Full-Day Wine Tasting Tour with Wine Tram

13.Full-Day Wine Tasting Tour with Wine Tram

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 261 reviews · 9h 30m · from $80

Spend a full day with a guide such as Candy, Natasha, Peter, or Joseph exploring Stellenbosch and Franschhoek. Taste wine at Lanzerac and Tokara, then ride the Franschhoek Wine Tram to selected estates. Hotel pickup, transport, guide, bottled water, and tram tickets are included, while lunch and some tasting options may cost extra.

“Peter was an amazing host and guide! We had a fun group and drank some amazing wine. Peter even got me ice and pain killers when my hand got trapped under the wooden seats on the tram when someone flipped the seat over to face the over way and ripped my nails clean off! Despite this it was still an amazing day and worth the accident 😂 I would 100 recommend this fabulous service, especially as it avoids costly fees trying to get the the wine tram and back. Pick up from outside our place and lots of fun! Thanks again! Unforgettable day!”

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Stellenbosch: Historical Bike Tour & Wine Tasting - Riding into Jonkershoek Valley
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Stellenbosch: Historical Bike Tour & Wine Tasting

14.Stellenbosch: Historical Bike Tour & Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 248 reviews · 4h 30m · from $92

Ride from Stellenbosch into Jonkershoek Valley with an English-speaking guide such as Marshall, Sevi, Tayne, or Lance. Visit two wine estates, taste award-winning wines, tour a private cellar, and pair wine with chocolate. The route includes Stellenbosch University, historic sites, mountain views, and optional e-bikes for the hills.

“CJ was a great guide and tailored the tour and conversation perfectly. Would definitely recommend, stunning scenery and wine estates.”

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Cape Town: Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Wine Tasting and Tram - Zevenwacht starts the tasting with cheese
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Cape Town: Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Wine Tasting and Tram

15.Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Wine Tasting and Tram

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 190 reviews · 8 hours · from $110

Spend eight hours touring Stellenbosch, Paarl, and Franschhoek with an English-speaking guide such as Zaine, Brandon, or Gabriel. You’ll taste wine with cheese and biltong, walk through Stellenbosch, enjoy free time for lunch, ride the Franschhoek Wine Tram, and visit the prison where Nelson Mandela spent his final 14 months in custody.

“Adolphe, our guide, was very helpful and knowledgeable, the transport was clean and comfortable. It was good that all the wine tastings and tram was included in the price and Adolphe worked hard to drive us safely between locations while giving us lots of interesting information about the places we were passing. All in all, a good day!”

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