Cape Town Winelands 9-10 Hour Tour with Franschhoek Wine Tram & Stellenbosch Visit
by Cape Archives Tours
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This full-day bus tour from Cape Town highlights the key wine regions of the Winelands, including Stellenbosch, Lanzerac and Tokara wine estates, and Franschhoek. After pickup at the hotel, the group heads east via the N2 motorway towards Stellenbosch. The tour guide provides commentary en route, then guests spend about 45 minutes walking through the town’s streets, known for Cape Dutch architecture, local shops, and historic water furrows. Next is a visit to Lanzerac Wine Estate, one of Stellenbosch’s oldest vineyards, where a 50-minute chocolate and wine tasting pairing includes five premium wines and artisanal chocolates. Afterwards, the tour travels along Hell’s Heights pass to Tokara Wine Estate for another 50-minute tasting of five wines, including rosé and Cabernet Sauvignon, with an option to sample olive oils or cheese platters. If Tokara is unavailable, an alternative wine estate stop will be arranged. The group then continues to Franschhoek, passing through the historic town of Pniel. Guests have 90 minutes here, including a lunch break and time to explore shops, art galleries, and chocolate stores. After lunch, the tour proceeds to the Franschhoek tram terminal where tram tickets are provided. Guests ride the tram for about 8 minutes between farms and may disembark at up to two or three vineyards, time permitting. Possible tram stops include Rickety Bridge Wine Estate, where a tractor transfers guests to the tasting area with various options or a restaurant with views over the valley. Another stop is Franschhoek Cellar, offering wine and cheese or Belgian chocolate pairings and located within walking distance of the tram terminal for meeting the guide. On the return trip to Cape Town, the group stops at Groot Drakenstein Prison, where Nelson Mandela spent his final two years in prison. A life-size bronze statue stands outside, and the guide briefly discusses the prison’s history and Mandela’s release before returning to the hotel. The tour lasts about 9 to 10 hours and includes an air-conditioned vehicle, a qualified guide, wine tram tickets, and bottled water.
Highlights
What's included
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Itinerary
Stellenbosch
After pickup in Cape Town, the group travels on the N2 motorway through the Cape Flats to Stellenbosch. The guide provides commentary on landmarks passed during the drive. Guests spend about 45 minutes exploring the town on foot, seeing Cape Dutch style buildings, leafy streets, and 150-year-old water furrows. The town has shops selling art, antiques, jewelry, and carved wood, with opportunities to buy coffee before continuing.
45 min
Lanzerac Wine Estate
Following the brief visit to Stellenbosch town, there is a 50-minute stop at Lanzerac Wine Estate, which covers about 200 hectares at the foothills of the Jonkershoek Mountains. Lanzerac is among the oldest estates in Stellenbosch and is recognized for its Cape Dutch architecture, including the 1830s Manor House with provincial heritage status. The estate combines vineyards, a wine cellar, and a country hotel in a French tradition. Guests taste five premium wines paired with artisanal chocolates that reveal different aspects of the wine's texture before and after tasting.
50 min
Tokara Wine Estate
The tour then drives along Hell’s Heights pass to Tokara Wine Estate. This modern estate offers views of Table Mountain and produces olive oils. A 50-minute tasting includes five wines such as rosé and Cabernet Sauvignon grown in rich soils. Wine advisors explain each wine, and guests may sample olive oils or cheese platters. An alternative stop may be arranged if Tokara is closed or fully booked.
50 min
Franschhoek
The group travels to Franschhoek via the historic town of Pniel. Franschhoek was settled by French farmers in the 1680s and is surrounded by mountains and vineyards. Guests have 90 minutes for lunch and to explore shops including art galleries, jewelry, leather goods, clothing, and chocolate factories.
90 min
Franschhoek Wine Tram
After lunch, the tour proceeds to the Franschhoek tram terminal. Guests receive tram tickets and instructions on the timetable. The tram takes about 8 minutes between farms. Guests may visit up to two farms by tram, with a possible third if time allows.
30 min
Rickety Bridge Wine Estate
One tram stop is Rickety Bridge Wine Estate, the first female-owned farm in Franschhoek. Tram passengers are transported by a tractor with seats to the tasting area. Wine tastings are available, or guests may choose to relax at Paulina's restaurant with snacks, coffee, or wine while viewing the mountains and vineyards.
45 min
Franschhoek Cellar
Another tram stop is Franschhoek Cellar, offering wine and cheese or Belgian chocolate pairings. The chocolates are made locally in town. A traditional wine-only tasting is also available. The cellar is close enough to the tram terminal to allow guests to walk back to meet the guide.
45 min
Groot Drakenstein Prison
On the return journey to Cape Town, the group stops at Groot Drakenstein Prison where Nelson Mandela spent the last two years of his 27 years in incarceration. A life-size bronze statue of Mandela stands outside the prison gates with his fist raised, symbolizing strength and courage. The guide gives a brief overview of the prison’s history, Mandela’s time there, and his release before continuing to Cape Town for hotel drop-off.
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
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Cape Town Winelands 9-10 Hour Tour with Franschhoek Wine Tram & Stellenbosch Visit
by Cape Archives Tours
Choose from 3 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.R2,700Overview
This full-day bus tour from Cape Town highlights the key wine regions of the Winelands, including Stellenbosch, Lanzerac and Tokara wine estates, and Franschhoek. After pickup at the hotel, the group heads east via the N2 motorway towards Stellenbosch. The tour guide provides commentary en route, then guests spend about 45 minutes walking through the town’s streets, known for Cape Dutch architecture, local shops, and historic water furrows. Next is a visit to Lanzerac Wine Estate, one of Stellenbosch’s oldest vineyards, where a 50-minute chocolate and wine tasting pairing includes five premium wines and artisanal chocolates. Afterwards, the tour travels along Hell’s Heights pass to Tokara Wine Estate for another 50-minute tasting of five wines, including rosé and Cabernet Sauvignon, with an option to sample olive oils or cheese platters. If Tokara is unavailable, an alternative wine estate stop will be arranged. The group then continues to Franschhoek, passing through the historic town of Pniel. Guests have 90 minutes here, including a lunch break and time to explore shops, art galleries, and chocolate stores. After lunch, the tour proceeds to the Franschhoek tram terminal where tram tickets are provided. Guests ride the tram for about 8 minutes between farms and may disembark at up to two or three vineyards, time permitting. Possible tram stops include Rickety Bridge Wine Estate, where a tractor transfers guests to the tasting area with various options or a restaurant with views over the valley. Another stop is Franschhoek Cellar, offering wine and cheese or Belgian chocolate pairings and located within walking distance of the tram terminal for meeting the guide. On the return trip to Cape Town, the group stops at Groot Drakenstein Prison, where Nelson Mandela spent his final two years in prison. A life-size bronze statue stands outside, and the guide briefly discusses the prison’s history and Mandela’s release before returning to the hotel. The tour lasts about 9 to 10 hours and includes an air-conditioned vehicle, a qualified guide, wine tram tickets, and bottled water.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Stellenbosch
After pickup in Cape Town, the group travels on the N2 motorway through the Cape Flats to Stellenbosch. The guide provides commentary on landmarks passed during the drive. Guests spend about 45 minutes exploring the town on foot, seeing Cape Dutch style buildings, leafy streets, and 150-year-old water furrows. The town has shops selling art, antiques, jewelry, and carved wood, with opportunities to buy coffee before continuing.
45 min
Lanzerac Wine Estate
Following the brief visit to Stellenbosch town, there is a 50-minute stop at Lanzerac Wine Estate, which covers about 200 hectares at the foothills of the Jonkershoek Mountains. Lanzerac is among the oldest estates in Stellenbosch and is recognized for its Cape Dutch architecture, including the 1830s Manor House with provincial heritage status. The estate combines vineyards, a wine cellar, and a country hotel in a French tradition. Guests taste five premium wines paired with artisanal chocolates that reveal different aspects of the wine's texture before and after tasting.
50 min
Tokara Wine Estate
The tour then drives along Hell’s Heights pass to Tokara Wine Estate. This modern estate offers views of Table Mountain and produces olive oils. A 50-minute tasting includes five wines such as rosé and Cabernet Sauvignon grown in rich soils. Wine advisors explain each wine, and guests may sample olive oils or cheese platters. An alternative stop may be arranged if Tokara is closed or fully booked.
50 min
Franschhoek
The group travels to Franschhoek via the historic town of Pniel. Franschhoek was settled by French farmers in the 1680s and is surrounded by mountains and vineyards. Guests have 90 minutes for lunch and to explore shops including art galleries, jewelry, leather goods, clothing, and chocolate factories.
90 min
Franschhoek Wine Tram
After lunch, the tour proceeds to the Franschhoek tram terminal. Guests receive tram tickets and instructions on the timetable. The tram takes about 8 minutes between farms. Guests may visit up to two farms by tram, with a possible third if time allows.
30 min
Rickety Bridge Wine Estate
One tram stop is Rickety Bridge Wine Estate, the first female-owned farm in Franschhoek. Tram passengers are transported by a tractor with seats to the tasting area. Wine tastings are available, or guests may choose to relax at Paulina's restaurant with snacks, coffee, or wine while viewing the mountains and vineyards.
45 min
Franschhoek Cellar
Another tram stop is Franschhoek Cellar, offering wine and cheese or Belgian chocolate pairings. The chocolates are made locally in town. A traditional wine-only tasting is also available. The cellar is close enough to the tram terminal to allow guests to walk back to meet the guide.
45 min
Groot Drakenstein Prison
On the return journey to Cape Town, the group stops at Groot Drakenstein Prison where Nelson Mandela spent the last two years of his 27 years in incarceration. A life-size bronze statue of Mandela stands outside the prison gates with his fist raised, symbolizing strength and courage. The guide gives a brief overview of the prison’s history, Mandela’s time there, and his release before continuing to Cape Town for hotel drop-off.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.