Full-Day Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl Wine Tasting Tour from Cape Town

Highlights

Hassle-free pickup and drop-off from your Cape Town hotel
Visit several wine estates around the Western Cape
Sample various wines accompanied by cheeses and biltong

Summary

Begin your tour with pickup from your Cape Town hotel prior to an 8 a.m. tour start time. Ride past vineyards and rural scenery along the Stellenbosch Wine Route to the Zevenwacht Wine Estate, located roughly 20 minutes outside of Cape Town. Upon reaching the small but vibrant town of Stellenbosch, enjoy your first tasting at a wine cellar. This region is known for growing a wide variety of grapes, including chenin blanc, pinotage, shiraz, and méthode cap classique for sparkling wine. Then, continue to the old Huguenot village of Franschhoek. Partake in the town’s artisanal culinary tradition with a wine, cheese, and biltong tasting at Marianne Wine Estate while admiring views of the countryside. Head to your final tasting in Paarl, passing Drakenstein Prison where Nelson Mandela carried out a portion of his sentence for campaigning against apartheid along the way. Tour the town to learn more about Afrikaner culture and see a monument dedicated to the Huguenots before tasting wine at Laborie Wine Farms. Return to your hotel in Cape Town at the end of your trip. Please note: You must be 18 or older to participate in this tour.

Tour info

Duration

9 hours

Why take this tour?

Explore South Africa's wine-producing hub without worrying about driving. This guided tour takes you to several wine estates in Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, and Paarl where you will learn about the wine-making process and taste wines accompanied bybiltong and cheese.

What’s included?

Cheese tasting
3 different wine estate tastings
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional guide
Wine tram ride in Franschhoek
Entry/Admission - Marianne Wine Estate
Food and drinks, unless specified

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 9h
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

Regular temperature checks for staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

African Eagle Day Tours

About operator:

Welcome to African Eagle Day Tours, your one stop destination for tours in Cape Town. Allow us to share the beauty of the Western Cape and surrounding areas with you, taking you across some of the region’s top destinations and attractions. Whether you choose to explore the rugged coastlines of the Cape Peninsula, sample some of South Africa's finest wines, go shark cage diving or game driving in the Kruger Park or travel along the Garden Route.