South Africa · Wine & Beer

Cape Town based Private Full Day Winelands Tour to Franschhoek

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

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Private full-day Cape Winelands tour from Cape Town
02 Visit the scenic Franschhoek wine region
03 Learn about the French Huguenots who settled here from 1688
04 Travel through vineyard landscapes via Stellenbosch and Paarl
05 Enjoy panoramic views of the village and valley
06 Flexible experience suitable for tasters and non-tasters alike
07 Private transport with hotel pickup and drop-off
08 Accredited English-speaking guide included

Escape Cape Town for a private full-day journey into the Cape Winelands, where Franschhoek’s mountain-framed vineyards, historic villages, and celebrated food-and-wine culture create one of South Africa’s most scenic day trips. This experience combines beautiful countryside drives with time to enjoy the character of Franschhoek and its surrounding wine estates.

Along the way, travel through vineyard landscapes via Stellenbosch, Paarl, Simondium, and Pniel, while learning about the French Huguenots who settled in the valley from 1688. Ideal for wine lovers and sightseers alike, the tour offers flexibility to focus on tastings or simply soak up the views of mountains, valleys, and picturesque wine country.

Escape Cape Town for a private full-day journey into the Cape Winelands, where Franschhoek’s mountain-framed vineyards, historic villages, and celebrated food-and-wine culture create one of South Africa’s most scenic day trips.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Franschoek, Paarl

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Drive Half Way up the tour to get a Panoramic View of the Village and the Valley.Learn about the French Huguenots who settled in this valley as from 1688Scenic drive along vineyards.Simondium Village en route to FranschhoekAwesome Mountain Pass en route to FranschhoekPniel Fruit Production Village en route to FranschhoekVia Stellenbosch Vineyards to FranschhoekPassing Paarl Vineyards on circular tour to Franschhoek

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

Private transportation
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Accredited English Guide

What's Not Included

Gratuities
Informal lunch or just a food plater
Tasting Fees average at all vineyards

Know before you go

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
Infants must not sit on laps
Infant seats unavailable
Wheelchair accessible
Pickup at 09h30. All vineyards close around 17h00 with last tastings commencing at 16h15.
THIS IS A PRIVATE TOUR
Minimum 2 pax and maximum 7 pax but bigger groups traveling together will be accommodated.
RATE IS PER PERSON
45 USD for adults for Full Day Tour should cover all the wine tastings.
No tours on Good Friday, Easter Monday,25th and 26th December and New Years Day 1st January.
Credit Card Payments at Vineyards possible.
We pick up and drop off clients in the Cape Winelands and anywhere within a radius of 50km around Cape Town.