South Africa · Wine & Beer

Private Cape Winelands Tour from Cape Town

8 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Cape Town. Easy pace

Vineyards in the Paarl Valley outside Cape Town

Cape Winelands - view from Delair Graff Estate Stellenbosch

Display of wines at Rust en Vrede Vineyard Stellenbosch

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Private Cape Winelands tour with only your party in the vehicle
02 Visit Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, and Paarl in one day
03 Enjoy flexible wine tasting stops at vineyards of your choice
04 Take in scenic mountain and valley views near Franschhoek Pass
05 Explore Stellenbosch with a city tour and campus drive
06 See the prison gate where Nelson Mandela was released
07 Travel in an air-conditioned minivan or sedan with pickup included

Discover the Cape Winelands on a private full-day tour from Cape Town, with time to explore the character and scenery of Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, and Paarl. Enjoy the flexibility of a private vehicle and guide as you travel through vineyard landscapes, mountain passes, and historic town centers, with opportunities for wine tasting and sightseeing along the way.

This experience combines premier wine country views with cultural and historical stops, from Stellenbosch’s picturesque streets and university area to the prison gate where Nelson Mandela was released. Whether you are a wine enthusiast or simply want to take in the beauty of the region, the day can be shaped around your interests.

Will stop at the prison gate where Nelson Mandela was set free in February 1990.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Franschoek, Paarl

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Itinerary

This is a typical itinerary for this product

Pass By: Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch, Western Cape

After Stellenbosch City tour and first wine tasting we do a Stellenbosch University Campus drive.

Stop At: Groot Drakenstein Prison (Victor Verster Prison), Paarl, Western Cape

Will stop at the prison gate where Nelson Mandela was set free in February 1990.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Franschhoek Pass, Franschhoek, Western Cape

To allow for pictures a partial mountain pass-drive is done -overlooking the Franschhoek Valley.

Duration: 20 minutes

Pass By: Paarl Town Hall, Paarl, Western Cape

One of the many beautiful buildings in Paarl Main Street

Pass By: Taalmonument op Paarlberg, Paarl, Western Cape

Monument on Paarl Mountain erected to celebrate Afrikaans, one of the youngest(if not the youngest) languages in the world

Pass By: Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, Stellenbosch, Western Cape

Campus tour is included starting at the Botanical Garden of the University and carry on the the Main Campus with it's beautiful and picturesque avenues/

Pass By: Oom Samie Se Winkel, Stellenbosch, Western Cape

Drive along "Dorp Street" the oldest street in Stellenbosch and see the oldest "General Store" and thereafter conduct a city tour in Stellenbosch

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Pickup service provided in Cape Town. 4 cities · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Small Private Couples or Groups Only
Live commentary on board
Port pickup and drop-off
Transport by air-conditioned minivan or sedan
Chilled Mineral Water

What's Not Included

Lunch
Gratuities
Tasting fees.Budget about 10 USD per 5 wines per vineyard x 3

Know before you go

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
Minimum drinking age is 18 years
All our guides are accredited.
Not stroller accessible
Rate is Per Person
Not suitable for pets
Pickup at 09h30. All vineyards close around 17h00 with last tasting commencing at 16h15.
No public transportation nearby
Infants must not sit on laps
Infant seats unavailable
Not wheelchair accessible
Lunch Booking will be made on request (own account)
• Minimum number of 2 pax applies. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund • If you have not already specified, you MUST advise supplier as soon as possible your Ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and departure time so that appropriate arrangements can be made • Minimum drinking age is 18 years
Pickup and drop off also at any accommodation establishment in and around Cape Town and the Cape Winelands.