The 12 Best Cape Town Wine Tours

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

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

Spend about eight hours touring Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, and Paarl by air-conditioned coach. Expect 15 wine samples, cheese and sweet pairings, a cellar visit, a guided Stellenbosch walk, and a Drakenstein Prison photo stop. Guides such as Louis, Brahm, Horea, and Charles have been praised for warmth and humor.

“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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2.3 Regions Wine Tour with 3 Estates, 15 Wines

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

Spend a full day visiting three Cape Winelands estates in Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, and Paarl. You will taste 15 wines, tour a cellar, sample cheese and sweets, walk through Stellenbosch, and stop at the Mandela release site. Guides such as Charles, Louis, and Peter bring history and humor to the road.

“it was a fantastic day with Joelle ! we saw so many different animals and Joelle is a very very good guide who explain a lot. I can really recommend this safari !”

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3.Franschhoek Wine Tram Hop-on Hop-off

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

You’ll travel from Cape Town by air-conditioned Xplorer coach, then spend the day riding Franschhoek’s vintage tram and open-air buses between four or five wine estates. Choose tastings, cellar tours, picnics, or meals as you go, with live commentary and no need to drive.

“Everything was great! As a South African bringing international friends, I was impressed by the punctuality, the team was incredibly friendly, everything on time and great wine tracks. 10/10 would recommend”

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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 wineries from Cape Town with a live English-speaking guide such as Basil, Bruce, Donovan, or Jose. Expect generous tastings, cheese and chocolate pairings, an à la carte vineyard lunch, mountain views, and a small group limited to 11 adults.

“Excellent trip… well organised, great communication for pick up at hotel. Comfortable and modern van for the trip.. Loved that it is small group as got to know each other over the day.. You visit 4 different Winery’s with cheese and chocolate pairings. Each one very different.. large, small, family owned etc and each with a unique story behind how it was formed. Great choice of menu for lunch at the half way point ( including wine!) Don’t hesitate…. This is very good value for money Wine tasting portions are nice and generous. Def finished the day off a bit tipsy!!”

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5.Sunset Champagne Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,083 reviews · 1h 30m · from $46

Sail from Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront for 90 minutes aboard Esperance, Serenity One, or another available vessel. Expect two glasses of local sparkling wine, sunset views, music, and a crew that may take photos. The route changes with the wind, so bring a warm jacket.

“Really great cruise and the team was very attentive , very hospitable, they also made sure we were safe and the sunsets are very beautiful. Really enjoyed being on the serenity boat which was relaxing and great vibes.”

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6.African Story Wine Tours in the Cape Winelands

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

Spend about eight hours with African Story Wine Tours visiting four wineries around Paarl, Franschhoek, and Stellenbosch. Expect guided tastings of red and white wines, sparkling wine, Cape port, cheese, chocolate, and a full a la carte lunch. Guides may include Bruce, Donovan, Willem, or Theunis.

“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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7.Wine Tour to Stellenbosch & Franschhoek with Tastings & Lunch

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

Join a small group of up to 12 for a full wine-country day from Cape Town. Visit Fairview, Franschhoek Cellar, and La Bri for tastings, cheese, chocolate, lunch, and a cellar tour, with free time in Franschhoek and Stellenbosch. Guides may include Bonga, Angelo, Nuno, Basil, or Donovan.

“Very relaxing winery tour. Beautiful pace, beautiful setting wine selections were very nice. Angelo provided excellent attention towards service, comfort and quality. He was very common in all of group needs and pace. The quality of wine comfort of transportation and overall experience was excellent.”

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

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

Travel from Cape Town in a private air-conditioned vehicle with wine guide Marlene or another expert from Cape Town Wine Tours. Visit four wineries in Stellenbosch and/or Franschhoek, with tastings included. Choose your preferred wine styles and scenery, or let your guide plan the day.

“A private tour is a must to learn not only about the region and its wines, but also about Wine in general! Marlene, our guide, was superb. Not only giving us a lesson in understanding wines but also great fun and company making it a relaxing, yet extremely enjoyable full day. We visited 4 wineries, all offering something different, including costs of wine tastings at each venue and a lovely lunch at another site on the stunning route around Stellenbosch. A good safe, air conditioned car added to the ease of the day.”

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9.1.5-Hour Luxury Sunset Cruise with Prosecco

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 668 reviews · 1h 30m · from $57

Join an English-speaking crew aboard a luxury catamaran from the V&A Waterfront. Sail across Table Bay with two glasses of local sparkling wine, views of Table Mountain and the Cape coast, and possible sightings of dolphins, whales, penguins, or sunfish. Expect music, wind, and an open-sea ride.

“Great Sunset Cruise hosted by a great team who looked after us well thank you”

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10.Half-Day Wine Tour

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

Join a small English-speaking group from Cape Town for a five-hour Stellenbosch wine tour. Visit two vineyards, taste wines with cheese, biltong, or chocolate, tour a cellar, stroll historic Stellenbosch, and optionally add a Tanzanite and Diamond Tour.

“This is an excellent tour. We visited some beautiful places and the tastings were both informative and great fun. Marco, our guide, is very knowledgeable about wines and the history surrounding them. He's also a really nice guy and ensured we had the best time.”

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11.Full-Day Franschhoek Hop On Hop Off Wine Tram Tour from Cape Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 579 reviews · from $28Best value

Travel by comfortable coach from Cape Town to Franschhoek, then choose your own wine estates on the hop-on hop-off tram and bus network. Tastings, lunch, and estate activities cost extra. Plan carefully, since most stops allow about an hour and return transport is fixed.

“the coach use to transport us to the wine area was very luxurious and comfortable. the day out we used the wine bus first in the morning and the tram in the afternoon. all the winerys were excellent and we stayed for lunch at one stop and stayed 2 hours (most stops you got 1 hour to enjoy). the day never felt rushed and we had all the information required to make the most of our day”

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12.Sunset Champagne Cruise and 3-Course Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 528 reviews · 4 hours · from $78

Join Waterfront Charters for a 90-minute sunset cruise on Esperance, Serenity One, or another available vessel, with two glasses of local sparkling wine. Afterward, stroll to City Grill or Raj for a three-course meal overlooking the V&A Waterfront. Bring a warm jacket.

“Excellent fun. Great cruise with plenty of dancing and drinking. Staff are friendly and professional. The meal afterwards was great too, with high quality food in a lovely restaurant.”

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