Tastings · WINE TASTING TOURS IN SOUTH AFRICA
There is never quite enough time on the ground. These 13 wine tasting tours in South Africa earn the slot, priced and timed so you can decide quickly and get on with it.
Spend nine hours touring four Cape Winelands estates with a small group of up to 11. Guides such as Basil, Bruce, Donovan, and Jose lead tastings of bubbly, whites, reds, ports, and dessert wines, with cheese, chocolate, a la carte lunch, and round-trip pickup from Cape Town.
“Jose was a great guide. The farms were beautiful and the wines were good.”
Spend a full day in the Cape Winelands with hotel pickup, an air-conditioned bus, a live guide, three wine tastings, cheese, and a cellar tour. Visit Stellenbosch and Franschhoek, then ride an open-side tram through vineyards. Guides may speak English, French, or German, and lunch is not included.
“Wellington, our guide was excellent: professional, flexible, funny and friendly. The whole experience was incredible at nice vineyards, good wine and nice pairings.”
Spend about nine hours in the Cape Winelands with a guide such as Ray, Abby, Reuben, or Mark. Visit up to four estates, tasting as many as 20 wines with cheese at Fairview, enjoy an optional main-course lunch, and stop in Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, and at the Nelson Mandela monument.
“Mark was an excellent guide. The wineries were beautiful and the wine was great. Beautiful scenery and a great day.”
Spend nine hours exploring Stellenbosch, Paarl, and Franschhoek with an English-speaking guide such as Wilson, Alex, or Jibby. Visit four wine estates, taste up to 20 wines, pair five wines with Fairview cheeses, and choose a Delheim lunch. Mercedes-Benz minibus transport, hotel pickup, bottled water, and guided sightseeing are included.
“Our trip with Mark was fantastic. He is knowledgeable friendly, helpful, funny and we had the most amazing day. Franchhoek was beautiful. Drakenstein Prison to see Mandela's statue a bonus. Lunch at Delheim where we used to go as a family brought back many emotions and we were blessed to meet Madame Vera. a true honour. Thank you Mark for an amazing day we will never forget. Keith & T,”
Spend a full day with a guide such as Candy, Natasha, Peter, or Joseph visiting Stellenbosch and Franschhoek. Taste wine at Lanzerac and Tokara, pair five wines with chocolate, then use the Franschhoek Wine Tram to reach more estates. Hotel pickup, transport, tram tickets, and selected tastings are included.
“From start to finish, our winery tour was nothing short of spectacular. Mabee, our wonderful driver, and Candace (or Candy, as she warmly introduced herself), were the perfect hosts—professional, friendly, and attentive, making sure we were taken care of every step of the way. Their warm energy set the tone for what turned out to be an unforgettable day. Each winery stop brought something special to the experience. The wines were consistently delicious, each tasting introducing us to new favorites. The views at each location were simply stunning—except for our first stop, where the view was less about the landscape and more about the exquisite chocolate pairing (which we weren’t…”
Ride from Stellenbosch into Jonkershoek Valley with an English-speaking guide, stopping at two wine estates for tastings, a private cellar tour, and wine paired with chocolate. You will cycle through the university and historic town, with route options for different abilities. An e-bike costs R250 extra and should be booked ahead.
“An amazing experience!!! Got a historical tour of stellenbosch, then two lovely wine tastings at two different wine farms. Highly recommend!”
Spend eight hours touring the Cape Winelands from Cape Town with stops at Zevenwacht, Stellenbosch, Marianne, Franschhoek, Rickety Bridge, and Groot Drakenstein Prison. Tastings, cheese, biltong, the Franschhoek Wine Tram, transport, and an English-speaking guide are included. Lunch is extra, and guides may include Zaine, Brandon, Gabriel, or another member of the team.
“We had the BEST day ! surpassed everything we could have hoped for. Brandon was exceptional; every detail was perfectly timed, and his knowledge, insights, and engaging conversation truly elevated the experience. We couldn’t recommend Cape Town or the tour we did highly enough. Thank you so much for an unforgettable day! Natashya & Viv UK”
At Silvermist Organic Wine Estate, owner and winemaker Gregory Brink Louw leads a four-wine tasting before Drumstruck performers guide you through Zulu rhythms, traditional songs, dance, marimbas, royal Ghanaian drums, and a Venda drum. You get your own drum and join the performance in a family-friendly theatre setting.
“This was a really fun / interactive event. I love that the director is working to preserve African drum music. The show was really upbeat and the drummers were so sweet to actively include the oldest and quietest in attendance. The wine was lovely. Having visited some verRead more”
At Silvermist Estate above Constantia, Gregory Louw leads a tasting of four local wines before Drumstruck performers guide you through Southern African music, dance, and drumming. You get your own djembe, see a major instrument collection, and may add a South African braai afterward. The venue is wheelchair accessible, but the narrow mountain road needs care.
“Had a great time listening to the history of SilverMist, wine in Cape Town and music.”
Spend about nine hours touring the Cape Winelands from Cape Town, with hotel pickup, a professional guide, three estate tastings, cheese, Stellenbosch walking time, and a Franschhoek wine tram ride. Guides such as Basil, Maxwell, Chris, and Reginald have earned praise for lively commentary, though the day can feel rushed.
“This was amazing. A wine tour that will leave you nothing to whine about. Guide was a legend, every place was beautiful with great wine. A truly amazing day!”
Join Knysna Boat Charters for a 90-minute cruise from Thesen Island to the Knysna Heads. Guides such as Ryan and Keith explain local oyster culture, wild versus cultivated oysters, and the lagoon’s story while you taste six oysters with white wine. Expect striking views, open-water breezes, and a relaxed, educational outing.
“Very knowledgeable guide. Unfortunately, due to environmental concerns, there isn't any real oyster farm in the area to be seen, but good value for the quality of oyster and wine”
Spend three days seeing Cape Town’s big sights without driving. Visit Hout Bay, Chapman’s Peak, Cape Point, Boulders Beach, the Castle of Good Hope, Table Mountain, Paarl, Franschhoek, and Stellenbosch. English-speaking guides such as Frizzo, Farouk, Kevin, and Tony lead small groups of up to 12, with wine tasting included and some admissions extra.
“Great tour, we got to see so much in so little time. - the views were just STUNNING. Highly recommend it!”
Spend about eight hours touring Fairview, Eikenhof, Marianne, Franschhoek, and Stellenbosch from Cape Town. Your driver-guide handles the route and hotel transfers, while you pay separately for tastings and lunch. Ask ahead if you need a truly private vehicle, since one booking was shared by eight people.
“Rameez was a great driver and took us to his favorite vineyards. We had an awesome time. It was great day!!!”
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