Top Stellenbosch Day Trips

Discover three of the top wineries in Stellenbosch and Franschhoek on this private half-day winery tour from Cape Town. Enjoy convenient pickup from your Cape Town hotel or accommodations and stops at Boschendal Wine Estate, Spier Wine Farm, and Waterford Estate where you can enjoy tastings and food pairings (both at own expense).

Focus on the Stellenbosch and Franschhoek regions' sparkling wines on this private tour for just you and your party. Spend time in the company of a private guide, who will fill you in on the history and viniculture of South African MCC (method cap classique). This private tour gives you and your private party undivided attention and the ability to shape your own itinerary, stopping at wineries that interest you and asking plenty of questions.

Spend a half or full day sampling some of the best wines near Cape Town. Follow the principal Cape Winelands route and visit wineries in Stellenbosch, Franschhoek or Paarl in the company of a specialist wine guide, who will customize the tour to your wine preferences. Includes tastings at each winery visited.

With sun-soaked hills and plump grapes flourishing in the fertile soils, the Cape Winelands are home to some of South Africa’s oldest vineyards. On this private tour, explore the Franschhoek, Paarl, and Stellenbosch countryside with your guide, and sample some of the delicate wines for which the Cape Winelands are famous. With pickup and drop-off at your Franschhoek, Paarl, or Stellenbosch accommodation, see the best of the South African wine scene with ease.

Roll through the picturesque Western Cape Winelands on this 4 to 5-hour bike tour of Stellenbosch with wine tastings. Cycle through the historic center of Stellenbosch and Stellenbosch University's campus. Stop at two estates for cellar tours and wine tastings. Enjoy fresh air and the great outdoors.

Relax and enjoy a wine tour without the fuss on a hop-on hop-off Vine Hopper through Stellenbosch's Southern Route. This circuit stops at six wineries and you choose to disembark at any winery you'd like to visit for wine tasting, then simply climb back on the next Vine Hopper when you're done. Stops include Spier, Bilton, Alto, Neethlingshof, Kleine Zalze, and Van Ryn Brandy Distillery.

Enjoy the convenience of a hop-on hop-off tour while exploring the Stellenbosch wine route with the Vine Hopper's Northern Route. This circuit runs on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, stopping at six wineries along the way. Choose which wineries to visit and how long to stay. Get on the next Vine Hopper when you're ready to move on. Stops include Simonsig, Beyerskloof, Bergkelder, Delheim Warwick and Marianne Wine Estate.

Stroll through Stellenbosch with a purpose on this guided walking tour. Learn about the Cape Dutch architecture and hear about the town's history and culture through your guide's in-depth commentary. You'll learn much more than you would exploring on your own and ensure that you don't miss any of the town's highlights on this curated tour of highlights such as Mill Stream, the Eerste River, and Dorp Street.

Enjoy personalized attention and a flexible itinerary on this wine region tour from Stellenbosch. Spend the whole day in the rolling vineyards, visiting various wineries off the beaten path. Traveling on this small-group tour, limited to eight travelers, means you discover boutique wineries you might not find on your own; the itinerary is created according to the group's wine tastes.

Explore the bounty of the Cape Winelands on this full-day small-group guided cycling tour around Stellenbosch, including food and wine tastings. Pedal your way on a 9-mile (15-km) route through one of South Africa's most prominent wine-growing regions. Stop along the way for wine tastings with food.

Eliminate the worries about choosing a sober driver with this convenient hop-on hop-off tour of the Stellenbosch wine region. Make your own itinerary by choosing which of the five wineries you'd like to explore; stay as long as you want at each. Stops include Boscendal, Zorgvliet, Neil Ellis, Thelema, and Lanzerac. Choose your own departure time from Stellenbosch town with minibuses that depart on the hour throughout the day.

Explore the beauty of the Cape Winelands on this horseback riding tour that's suitable for all experience levels—from beginners to advanced riders. There’s no need to plan a route or worry about getting lost, as a guide is with you throughout. A highlight is a climb to the top of Paarl Mountain—a route that would be much more challenging if traveling on foot rather than on horseback.

Make the most of your time with this private tour that combines horse riding with winery visits. Ride to three of South Africa's most famous wine estates, enjoy wine tastings, and a delicious lunch.

Combine several tastings of local South African products—cheese, wine, and olives—in a single tour from Stellenbosch. With round-trip transportation around the Cape Winelands, you won't need to worry about who's going to be the sober driver. Make multiple stops throughout the region at some of the most well-regarded wine estates, enjoying tasting notes and different chocolate, cheese, wine, and olive combination tastings.

Spend a day immersed in South Africa's wine country on this full-day small-group wine tour from Stellenbosch. Visit at least three wineries for wine tastings of four to seven wines at each stop. Get plenty of insider information from your Cape Wine Academy-certified guide.

Spend a day sampling some of the mouth-watering flavors of the Cape Winelands with this full-day food tour from Franschhoek. Visit 3 wine estates to taste locally-made chocolates and cheeses, both expertly paired with wine, as well as some olive oil.

Instead than wasting time waiting for the local bus, take a shared half-day excursion. For tourists on a tight schedule who want to see beautiful natural areas and interact with wildlife, this is the ideal trip. Travelling in a cosy, air-conditioned car along the shoreline of False Bay on your route from Cape Town to Boulders Beach, make a stop at Highlights Town for a quick photo op!

Serious wine enthusiasts will love this tour focused on the top wine producers in Paarl, Franschhoek, and Stellenbosch. Travel with a guide who holds an Agric Viticulture & Oenology degree and will give in-depth commentary on wine production in South Africa as you visit local wine estates to do tastings, take vineyard walks, and meet the winemakers.

Welcome to Wine Tasting introductory course. • Have fun while learning the basics of wine tasting as we visit renowned wine estates! • Learn how to assess wine colour, aromas & taste. • Learn how white, red and sparkling wines are made. • Gain a better understanding of wine terms and descriptions. This course has been developed to give you a conversational understanding of wine and winemaking processes and profiles. Perfect for those who: • Who love wine and would like to learn more. • Are looking for a fun, educational experience. • Want to experience what terroir means and how it affects wine. • Are considering enrolling in a wine course. Tour includes: • Wine tastings at three different estates • Small lunch platter • Instruction from a certified sommelier and industry insider. • Cellar Tour

The Non-Guided Driver Service is available for guests whom may not be interested in all the information as provided on the guided tours. The rate for this service includes for up to 4 guests. Guests can visit wine estates in Franschhoek, Stellenbosch or Paarl during the 6 hours of the service.

Get outdoors and discover the scenic beauty of the Cape Winelands region on this exciting e-bike adventure. Travel from Stellenbosch to Franschhoek, and pedal past incredible landscapes along the way, as well as Stellenbosch Old Town, Stellenbosch University, and multiple wine estates. It’s the perfect tour for travelers interested in discovering amazing local wine and regional food. No need to worry about bringing food with you as a delicious lunch, wine tastings, and snacks are included.

We will take you on a unique wine tour through Stellenbosch Vineyards and visit our 3 favourite farms. You will experience a wine tasting under a beautiful oak tree in the middle of the vineyards, visit one of the oldest farm in the region and head up to a lookout for a unique view of the Stellenbosch Wine Valley. This all inclusive tour will give you access to private vineyards in the comfort of your Jeep Wrangler and allow you to see the best Stellenbosch has to offer.

This is the ideal pick for travelers with limited time in Cape Town who are interested in wine tasting and nature spots. Save hours of research and planning time putting together your own itinerary, and opt for an organized tour instead. Travel between dispersed sites in an air-conditioned vehicle with commentary to entertain you along the way. Highlights include Signal Hill, Table Mountain, Chapman’s Peak, Simon’s Town, Kalk Bay, andThis is the ideal pick for travelers with limited time in Cape Town who are interested in wine tasting and nature spots. Save hours of research and planning time putting together your own itinerary, and opt for an organized tour instead. Travel between dispersed sites in an air-conditioned vehicle with commentary to entertain you along the way. Highlights include Signal Hill, Table Mountain, Chapman’s Peak, Simon’s Town, Kalk Bay, and Muizenberg Viewpoint.