15 Wine Country Day Trips in South Africa, Priced and Compared

1.Full-Day Winelands Tour with Wine Tastings & Food

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,288 reviews · 9 hours · from $121Our pick

Join African Story Wine Tours for a nine-hour, small-group trip from Cape Town to four varied winelands estates. With guides such as Basil, Bruce, Donovan, Jose, and Nick, you’ll taste Cap Classique, whites, reds, ports, and dessert wines, with cheese, chocolate, cellar visits, and an à la carte lunch.

“We had the best day, Nick our guide went above and beyond for us; he was very helpful and attentive. Great value for money!”

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

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

Travel from Cape Town to Franschhoek by comfortable coach, then use the hop-on hop-off wine tram and buses to visit estates at your own pace. The Navy line links eight wineries, including Boschendal and Vrede en Lust. Tastings and lunch cost extra, and you should plan your stops before you arrive.

“Stunning views! Amazing wine! Overall GREAT experience with the tour and at the vineyards. Super comfortable bus.”

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3.Private Full Day Stellenbosch Wine Tour with Pick Up and Drop Off

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 425 reviews · from $166Top rated

Spend about eight hours touring Stellenbosch with a private guide and driver, visiting Hartenberg, L’Avenir, Tokara, and Waterford when available. Tastings include wine, cheese, and chocolate, while lunch is extra. Guides such as John, George, Martin, Louw, and Andrew are praised for local insight and flexible planning.

“Our Stellenbosch tour had fun and charming wineries, great wine and, best of all, a terrific guide! John is not only incredibly knowledgeable about the wines of the region, but is also a delight to be with. We enjoyed every minute of the tour.”

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4.Winelands Full Day Tour and Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 364 reviews · from $102

Spend a full day in South Africa’s Cape Winelands with hotel pickup, three wine tastings, cheese, a cellar visit, and a Franschhoek tram ride. You’ll visit Stellenbosch and Franschhoek, pass Paarl and Nelson Mandela’s former prison, and travel with an English, French, or German-speaking guide such as Wellington, Eddie, or Maxwell.

“Wellington, our guide was excellent: professional, flexible, funny and friendly. The whole experience was incredible at nice vineyards, good wine and nice pairings.”

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5.Stellenbosch Four Estate Full-Day Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 266 reviews · 8 hours · from $147

Spend eight hours exploring Stellenbosch with Wine Flies, visiting four wine estates for cellar and vineyard insight, generous tastings, lunch, and pairings with cheese, cured meats, and Fair Trade chocolate. Pickup is included from Cape Town, with guides such as Alethea, Julian, Etienne, and Jamie leading the day in English.

“A great day out with a fun, engaging and knowledgeable guide to a fantastic selection of boutique vineyards in the heart of Stellenbosch.”

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6.Full-Day Wine Tasting Tour with Wine Tram

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 261 reviews · 9h 30m · from $80

Spend 9.5 hours exploring Stellenbosch and Franschhoek with hotel pickup, a guide, wine tastings, and the Franschhoek wine tram. Expect Lanzerac’s five-wine chocolate pairing, Tokara’s blended wines, lunch time in Franschhoek, and up to three tram-side winery stops. Guides such as Candy, Natasha, Peter, and Joseph are often praised for warmth and local insight.

“Tour was well organised, Natasha was such a lovely Guide. Fun day :)”

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7.Full Day Afrivista Wine Tours from Stellenbosch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 238 reviews · from $79

Spend 7 to 8 hours visiting several Stellenbosch wine farms with Afrivista guide Niel, Jakob, Jake, or another local host. Expect cellar tours, generous tastings, lunch, and a cheese pairing, with the exact estates changing by day. Central Stellenbosch pickup and a maximum of 12 people keep the day easy and personal.

“I had such a wonderful time on this wine tour! It was extremely personalized, and we saw many different wineries throughout the day. Lunch was very tasty and filling, and each winery was gorgeous. Was an amazing way to get to see a lot in and around Stellenbosch, and I will definitely be going on this tour again when I am back in Stellenbosch!”

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8.Franschhoek wine Tram & Stellenbosch Town Full day tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 139 reviews · from $74

Spend 9 to 10 hours touring the Cape Winelands with hotel pickup, a small group of up to 12, and a qualified guide. Walk through Stellenbosch, taste at Lanzerac and Tokara, explore Franschhoek, then ride the wine tram to estates such as Rickety Bridge or Franschhoek Cellar. Tasting fees vary by booking option.

“If you're in Cape Town and looking to experience South Africa's stunning wine regions, this full-day tour combining the Franschhoek Wine Tram and the historic charm of Stellenbosch is an absolute must! Here's what stood out: Highlights of the Experience 1. Perfectly CRead more”

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9.Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl Winelands Full Day Trip from Cape Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 115 reviews · from $101

Spend about eight hours touring three Cape Winelands areas from Cape Town. You’ll visit wineries in Paarl, Franschhoek, and Stellenbosch, enjoy three tastings, explore historic towns, and travel with a guide such as Carola, Ivan, Eddie, or Basil. Central hotel pickup is included, with groups capped at 12 people.

“We loved our guide Carola. She told us about the history of the region, anecdotes and south Africa in general. It was a well-balanced your with a stop in each of the wine regions and an opportunity to try some local cheeses and biltong. We also have 1.5 hours in Stellenbosch, which was great!”

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10.Cape Winelands Explore Full Day Tour with Private Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews · from $241

Spend about eight hours with a private English-speaking guide visiting Fairview, Plaisir de Merle, and Muratie. Taste wine with cheese, confectionery, or chocolate, enjoy free time for lunch in Franschhoek, and tailor the route to your group. Guides such as Liezel, TK, JP, and Gerardus have been praised for their local insight and flexibility.

“Isaac was the best guide you could imagine. Very informative on all the wineries He guided us on the best selections”

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11.Full-Day Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl Wine Tasting Tour from Cape Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 98 reviews · from $101

Spend about nine hours visiting three Cape Winelands estates from Cape Town. Taste estate wines and cheese, walk historic Stellenbosch, see Drakenstein Prison, and ride the Franschhoek wine tram. Guides such as Basil, Maxwell, Chris, and Reginald have been praised for clear commentary, though the pace and guide quality can vary.

“Our tour was fantastic! We had an incredible time driving around wine country outside of Cape Town. Our tour guide and Winery greeters were polite, passionate and a pleasure. Highly recommend for all grape fans!”

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12.Private Day Tour to Cape Point , Penguins, Wine or Beer Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · from $186

Spend about eight hours with owner-guide Ian of African Moon Adventures on a private Cape Peninsula tour for up to seven people. Expect hotel pickup, an air-conditioned Ford minivan, coastal viewpoints, Cape Point, penguins, an ostrich farm, and a Constantia wine tasting, with a beer option available in Noordhoek.

“Ian from African Moon Adventures picked us up right on time and took us for an amazing day along the Cape and for wine tasting! We made many stops driving through the Cape so we could take pictures. Ian new the best places to stop aRead more”

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13.Full Day Small Group Wine Tour Cape Town and Stellenbosch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · from $136

Travel from Cape Town to Stellenbosch in a group of up to 13 for four winery visits. You will taste MCC sparkling wine, pair wine with cheese and chocolate, sample biltong and cold meats, watch sabrage, and enjoy a traditional braai lunch. Guides such as Jaime and Yaz have led past departures.

“Jaime, our tour guide was excellent and knowledgeable. We changed up the itinerary quite a bit due to time constraints but the company was so accommodating. We would definitely book with this company again should we ever come back to South Africa.”

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14.Stellenbosch Wine Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 77 reviews · from $52

This half-day outing takes you from Cape Town to Stellenbosch for vineyard scenery, a drive through the historic town, and tastings at Marianne and Fairview. Guides such as Leticia, Nene, Rameez, John, and Megan bring local stories to the ride. Expect red wine with biltong, wine with cheese, and time to order lunch.

“A wonderful tour with two equally wonderful ladies, very knowledgeable and funny,”

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15.Franschhoek & Stellenbosch: Full-Day Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 70 reviews · from $1,617

Spend a full day in Stellenbosch and Franschhoek with an English-speaking guide such as Lord V, visiting four wine estates for tastings paired with cheese, chocolate, cured meats, and lunch. You will tour a historic cellar, learn how wine is made, enjoy mountain views, and stroll briefly through Franschhoek.

“the tour was amazing.Our Guide was awesome :-) he knows a lot about wine .Its was simply great value for money and I hope to do it again .”

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