SOUTH AFRICA · REGION
South Africa's standouts.
A shortlist of the 10 winelands & wine tasting most worth booking in South Africa, with what each one is like on the day, who runs it, and what it costs.
8-hour Cape Winelands tour with 3 regions, 3 wineries, 15 wines, Paarl sweet pairing, Stellenbosch walk, and a Mandela prison stop.
“It was a great day and the only tour to visit three regions. Certainly a bang for your buck, but a very long day.”
Cape Town to Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, and Paarl with 3 estates, 15 tastings, cheese pairings, and a guided Stellenbosch stroll.
“Really enjoyed our wine tour with Robbie and Friday. Well organised, entertaining and informative. The wineries we visited were great and lunch was delicious. Would highly recommend the trip”
Hop on the Franschhoek Wine Tram from Cape Town for a scenic day of wineries, tram rides, guided history, and extra tastings on your terms.
“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…”
Full-day Cape Winelands bus tour with tastings, cheese and chocolate pairings, and vineyard lunch across Paarl, Franschhoek, and Stellenbosch.
“We really enjoyed this wine tour. The vineyards we visited were picturesque, and we tried some excellent wines throughout the day. The cheese pairing at the first location, and the beauty of the last vineyard were definite highlights. Basil was extremely friendly and a wonderful guide for the day. Highly recommend!”
Cape Winelands wine tour from Cape Town with hotel pickup, four winery tastings, lunch, and cheese/chocolate pairings across Paarl, Franschhoek, and Stellenbosch.
“Willem was an excellent driver and guide, we were going to 4 different wineries in 3 areas. He made the day a great experience. It was also a small tour which also was a good thing.”
Small-group wine tour from Cape Town to Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, and Paarl with cheese and chocolate tastings plus lunch and pickup included.
“Great wine, good people and excellent guide Bonga! Met some great new people from all over and enjoyed wine and cheese and chocolate and wine!”
Private Cape Winelands tour with a wine expert: 4 winery tastings in Stellenbosch/Franschhoek, pickup, air-conditioned comfort, fees included.
“We highly recommend Cedric for your tour to the winelands! Firstly, his booking and follow up communications were all prompt, concise and thorough. While we suggested a few wine estates we heard about, he recommended several additiRead more”
Cape Town to Stellenbosch half-day: two vineyards, wine and cheese pairings, short town walk, small group. Optional Tanzanite tour.
“Really great tour! Timings were spot on and our guide was so informative about the wine regions and wine making processes. We really enjoyed our tastings, the whole experience was definitely worth booking!”
Hop-on hop-off trams and buses from Cape Town to Franschhoek vineyards, with coach transfers and flexible tastings.
“Visit Boschendal first if you have been given white stickers and did the bus route first. Otherwise you will miss out. You are not dropped off at the deli and shops when entering Boschendal. Only at the wine tasting area. The deli and shops with the restaurant are the best. Maybe the tour operators can…”
Private full-day Stellenbosch wine tour with pickup, tastings at top estates, and a relaxed pace across vineyards and views.
“John made our anniversary day absolutely perfect with his wine tour. We had a very informative tour and the wineries were beautiful and the wine tasted wonderful. Highly recommended this tour. Thank you John!”
