Top Stellenbosch Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises

Save tired legs and explore the vast Cape Winelands at a faster pace than a walking tour with this private horseback riding adventure. No need to worry if it’s your first time horseback riding—a short lesson is provided at the start. Once you’re comfortable, set off through farmland trails and vineyards with incredible views and insightful commentary along the way.

Immerse yourself in the wines of the Cape Winelands with this full-day small-group wine tasting tour around Stellenbosch. Enjoy pickup in central Stellenbosch and get driven around to several different farms and wine estates for cellar tours and wine tastings. Learn about wine making, culture, and history, and savor an included lunch.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

Pedal out of the town of Stellenbosch and along the Eerste River, past vineyards and historic buildings, on this wine-tasting tour. You'll enjoy the fresh air while you cycle; no sitting on a glassed-in tour vehicle. Follow your guide on the track into the Jonkershoiek Valley for multiple wine farms, where you can do tastings and learn about the terroir.

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.

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.

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.

Explore the beautiful countryside of the Cape Winelands on a half-day bike tour around Stellenbosch, including two wine tastings. Wind your way through vineyard-covered farmland to take in the views. Stop at two wine estates for tastings.

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.

Instead of going on an organized group tour, this private experience is an ideal pick for independent travelers who want to avoid the crowds and personalize their itinerary. The route is completely flexible to suit your requirements—including your wine and budget preferences. Additionally, appointments are made for you in advance to gain access to owners, winemakers, and wine ambassadors for vineyard walks, cellar tours, and tastings.

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.

This wine-themed tour is the perfect way to avoid crowded and commercial vineyards. Instead, get a guide’s advice on where to find the authentic family-owned vineyards, and set off on an adventure to the Wine Country in a comfortable air-conditioned minivan. The route visits multiple wineries in a day—such as Thelema Mountain Vineyards, L'Avenir Country Lodge, and Muratie—with plenty of tastings along the way.

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 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.

The private tour consists of wine farms that give a great overview of the quality wines we produce in South Africa, what we have to offer when it comes to food and breath taking locations for our visiting guests. We incorporate different wines for different pallets, as we know not all of the guests like the same wine. We are flexible in changing up the day within boundaries, so that all our guests has the best experience possible. All guests will enjoy a relaxing and unforgettable day in the Cape Winelands. We know they are holiday and would not want to feel rushed. Our private tour provides a bit of everything from culture to history to wines, good food, views, locations and more. We have had many happy guests join us on tour and what stood out for them was that they did not feel rushed, the fact that we are honest, safe, friendly and punctual made them appreciate the tour more and what we were offering. So come and join us for an memorable experience!

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.

Cycle around the wineries of Stellenbosch on this bike tour. You'll get out from behind glass bus windows to breathe the fresh air of the wine country. Ride at a relaxed pace, stopping at two wineries to do tastings of the local vintages and learn about their production. Your guide will provide all of the navigation so you can focus on the scenery.