Top Stellenbosch Culture

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.

Start your day with a visit to Table Mountain. Take a 5-minute rotating cable car ride to the top, enjoy panoramic views, explore three scenic trails, and relax at the mountain-top café. Afterwards, head to the Nelson Mandela Gateway at the V&A Waterfront for your pre-booked ferry to Robben Island. On arrival, you’ll walk past historic prison-built structures before boarding a bus for a guided tour by official Robben Island guides. This tour offers a personalized experience with a knowledgeable guide and includes transportation from your accommodation. Perfect for history enthusiasts and first-time visitors to Cape Town - Full-day tour with round-trip hotel transport - Guided ferry trip to Robben Island with an ex-prisoner - Discover Cape Town’s landmarks, including the Bo-Kaap - Ride the Table Mountain cable car for breathtaking views

With this half-day package, getting to Robben Island and back is straightforward. Pickup from your Cape Town accommodation is included, along with admission to the Robben Island Museum. Learn about the life of Nelson Mandela, see his former prison cell, and explore the island’s history—without needing to research logistics—before returning to your accommodation at the end of the trip.

Get a comprehensive tour of Cape Town in just a half day. Great for first-time visitors or those short on time, this guided tour ensures you won't miss any highlights during your explorations. Listen to a guide's commentary as you travel about the city's history, culture, and modern life, allowing you to learn much more than you would exploring on your own. Choice of morning or afternoon departure and round-trip transportation from the door of your hotel makes this tour extra convenient.

Get skip-the line for tickets access to the Robben Island Ferry and go behind the scenes"Former political prisoner will take the guests on the bus tour around the island including the cell" and learn more about how the former prisoner become a President of Rainbow National after spending "27-years in prison sentence of Nelson Mandela" the most important is how he become FREEDOM FIGHTER in South Africa.

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.

Don’t worry about logistics for getting to Robben Island and back—with this guided tour, it’s easy. Start with pickup from your preferred Cape Town location, then take a shared boat from the V&A Waterfront to Robben Island. Once there, a guided tour includes stops at key sites, including Nelson Mandela’s former prison cell. The tour typically lasts about 4 hours, allowing ample time to explore the island’s history.

Discover the rich heritage of Cape Town's oldest township, Langa, on this engaging cultural tour. Led by knowledgeable local guides, this immersive experience offers a unique glimpse into the lives of the Xhosa community, their history, and the lasting impact of apartheid. Visit local homes, community projects, and the vibrant streets where stories of resilience are shared. Engage directly with residents and learn about their daily lives, while also exploring significant sites like the District Six Museum. This tour is perfect for travelers looking to deepen their understanding of Cape Town’s diverse culture. - Duration: 4 to 5 hours based on the tour option - Personal interaction with local culture - Includes visits to homes, local markets, and community upliftment projects - Enjoy insights from experienced guides with deep connections to the community

Enjoy an experience that blends luxurious wine tasting and active adventure on this half-day, small-group tour of the Cape Winelands by electric bike. With your guide in the lead, go for a cycling tour around Stellenbosch to soak up the scenery of one of South Africa's most prominent wine-growing regions. Along the way, visit up to four premium estates, with all tutored wine tastings and light snacks included.

Get off the beaten path and gain an understanding of township-based life in Cape Town on this half-day tour. The history of townships and settlements, including the famous District Six, is complicated; but touring with a guide ensures you'll get in-depth information and insight on their role in South Africa. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Cape Town means you get door-to-door service, too.

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.

Experience the local way of life starting with a breakfast snack of coffee and a koesister (Cape Malay spiced doughnut) in the Bo-Kaap, surrounded by the colourful houses, soaking up the morning hustle and bustle of locals going about their morning routine. Drive past a local school in the neighbourhood, offering a glimpse into the education system, followed by the District Six Day Centre, offering primary healthcare services to the community, giving a sense of the country’s healthcare system. Drive through the affluent residential suburbs of Constantia and Tokai, a stark contrast to the modest lifestyle of the townships where black South Africans were forced to live during apartheid. Visit Kalk Bay for lunch at Kalky’s, a beloved local fish and chips mecca, ending with ice cream and a stroll along Muizenberg Beach, famous for its colourful beach huts and vibrant local surf culture. Bring along your beach towel if you fancy a swim in the shallow waters of this blue flag beach.

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 (own expense), then simply climb back on the next Vine Hopper when you're done. Stops include Kleine Zalze, Annandale Wine Estate, Alto Wine Estate, Peter Falke Winery, Cavalli Art Gallery, and Blaauwklippen Wine Estate.

South Africa’s Western Cape is the wine-producing hub of the African continent. On this 9-hour tour from Cape Town, you will tour three vineyards in the Cape Winelands, stopping to taste estate wines at each as well as local cheese. Along the way, learn about the winemaking process from your guide and see the South African countryside. This tour includes stops in the towns of Stellenbosch and Franschhoek.

South Africa’s winemaking history dates back to the 17th century, and on this half-day tour from Cape Town, you visit multiple wine estates in the Cape Winelands. With an in-the-know guide, travel to Stellenbosch, where you learn about South African viticulture and take part in wine and cheese tastings. Enjoy a guided tour of Stellenbosch, whose tree-lined streets are thronged with museums, bars, eateriesm and gorgeous examples of Victorian, Georgian, and Cape Dutch architecture.

Robben Island tours are best booked in advance. This half-day tour includes museum admission and round-trip transfer from your Cape Town hotel, ensuring a hassle-free visit. Learn about the island’s history from your guide, see Nelson Mandela’s prison cell, and reflect on your journey back to the mainland.

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.

Travellers will explore The Historical Robben Island with a former political prisoner as your guide and see The Nelson Mandela's Cell on This tour from Cape Town that includes round trip ferry tickets and skip the ticketing line.Visitors will learn about apartheid and his rough history,South Africa's struggle for freedom and the importance of reconciliation and Forgiveness. The Tour provides a deep emotional and educational experience. The tour will end with a ferry ride back, leaving visitors with lasting memories and a deeper understanding of South Africa's history.

Learn about the South African wine making process and sample some local varietals on this full-day wine tour in the company of former winemaker, Martin Stevens. Visit three different wineries, chosednbased on your wine preferences, and enjoy a guided tasting at each. Includes convenient round-trip transfers from your Stellenbosch hotel.

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.

See the best of Cape Town including a trip to Table Mountain and an air-conditioned vehicle tour of the city’s highlights during this half-day small-group tour. Survey the city from Table Mountain and take a ride with the cable car (weather permitting and cable way ticket at guests own expense), and then visit some of Cape Town’s main sights from your air-conditioned vehicle.

This 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!

This tour is your shortcut to finding some of the most beautiful gardens in Cape Town. No need to book a taxi—the trip includes door-to-door transfers from Cape Town center hotels. You’ll start with a visit to Table Mountain via the Aerial Cableway, followed by a stop at the Company’s Garden to see its medicinal herbs, rose garden, and some of the oldest trees in South Africa. The trip also stops off at Ardene Garden—a place that has been declared a South African Provincial Heritage Site.