Top Franschhoek Day Trips

Swap overcrowded buses for an intimate alternative—a small-group adventure that feels more personalized than large group excursions. Enjoy convenient hotel pickup in Cape Town before heading off to check off the Cape of Good Hope, Bo-Kaap, Boulders Beach, and Chapman’s Peak. Onboard Wi-Fi keeps you connected, while driver-guide commentary adds context as you travel between stops.

Save hours reading reviews and researching local wineries, and opt for this hassle-free guided wine tour instead. Spend a full day traveling between some of the area’s best wine estates, with stops at Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, and Paarl. Along the way, enjoy cellar tours and exclusive tastings with sommeliers. The experience includes special pairings with cheese and chocolate, plus convenient hotel pickup for a seamless day out.

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.

Discover the scenic Wellington Winelands on a private cycling tour from Cape Town. Set out on two wheels through this picturesque valley, meandering between vineyards known for their Pinotage—a popular red varietal that does especially well in this region. Stop to enjoy a private cellar tour and tasting, along with a picnic lunch in the shadow of the Hawequas Mountains. Opt for a more strenuous mountain bike ride at Welvanpas Family Farm or take a leisurely river walk instead. End your day with a brandy tasting (own expense).

With delicate grape varietals flourishing under the hot South African sunshine, Franschhoek is a wine-lover’s dream destination—but the vineyards are spread far throughout the rolling hillsides. On this guided wine tour, visit a minimum of three Franschhoek wine estates and sample the diverse wines for which this fertile corner of South Africa is famous. With all travel and entry fees included, find out for yourself what makes South African wine special.