Top Stellenbosch Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises

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.

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.

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.

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.

Cape Town's best and most authentic wine tasting experience! The wine tractor is a hop-on hop-off tour of some of the finest wine farms & hidden gems in Stellenbosch's Golden Triangle. Explore the vineyards & working wine farms, visiting grand estates, boutique producers, and historic homesteads. Enjoy a unique perspective that only a tractor can give you as you travel through the back-roads and vineyards while our friendly guides teach you about the area and Stellenbosch's history of wine-making. At every farm you will get 65 minutes to relax and enjoy the wines or grab a bite to eat at a relaxed un-rushed pace before setting off the the next farm. Most farms are child-friendly, offering kids' areas and activities. Only 35 min from Cape Town, 20 from the airport. Please note that cellar tours are not included in the tour. It is a wine tasting tour sampling the different wines produced on each different farm. Cellar tours can be arranged directly with some farms at a extra cost

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.

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.

Skip the crowds and let’s go wine exploring! We’ll uncover Stellenbosch’s hidden gems, sip our way through boutique estates and micro-cellars, and discover the stories behind the bottles. Expect great wines, beautiful farms, plenty of local charm, and a few surprises along the way. Whether you’re a serious wine lover or just here for a good glass, this is a relaxed, personal taste of Stellenbosch and one of the world’s most exciting wine regions. This is an exclusive tour for groups of 2-8 people.

Explore the scenic beauty of Stellenbosch on this exclusive wine tour, featuring visits to three premium wine estates. We begin with a unique guided walk through the vineyards, taking in sweeping views of the Stellenbosch valley. Learn how the interplay of aspect, cooling breezes, and the care of ancient soils nurtures the grapes that shape this region’s world‑renowned wines. Then witness the winemaking process up close in a working cellar, and indulge in wine tastings that showcase the best of each estate. The tour also includes a light sharing lunch platter at one of the wineries. - Visit three exclusive wine estates in Stellenbosch with tastings - Exclusive vineyard walk - not usually open to the public - Learn about the winemaking process in a working cellar - Light sharing lunch platter at one of the estates - Optional food and wine pairing options available

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.

Visiting Robben Island is an important part of discovering Cape Town's history, but organizing tickets and tours can be a hassle. Leave the planning to someone else on this worry-free excursion, with hotel pickup, ferry tickets, and museum admission included. Explore Robben Island Museum with a former political prisoner guide, and hear powerful stories about Nelson Mandela's incarceration and South Africa's apartheid history before returning to the mainland.

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.

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

This half-day package makes visiting Robben Island straightforward and accessible. Pickup from your Cape Town accommodation is included, along with admission to the Robben Island Museum. Learn about Nelson Mandela's life, 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 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.

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.

When you travel multiple times per year to far flung lands, you will know the pitfalls and difficulties that can await your journey from the airport. The modern traveler recognizes the importance of being able to travel from the airport seamlessly. With a reliable airport transfer service, you can experience the same high levels of service wherever you are. Your chauffeur will meet you at the airport and assist you with your luggage before transporting you to your hotel. Prebooking a driver for your Cape Town hotel in advance will make your flight day as stress-free as possible. Therefore, you won't have to wait around and you will be able to travel seamlessly to Cape Town International Airport, without having to meet other passengers. Your flight schedule will determine the time of your pickup at Cape Town Airport. Travel in a luxury vehicle to get there on time. The attributes of a chauffeur-driven service include professionalism, comfort, safety, and personalized service.

Discover the beauty, flavors, and charm of South Africa’s world-famous Cape Winelands on this full-day tour. From the historic vineyards of Stellenbosch and Franschhoek to the scenic valleys of Paarl, this experience is a must for wine lovers and travelers seeking a true taste of the region.

Wine Valley Adventures has a riding package to suit everyone. Whether you fancy an hour or two in the saddle to simply get a taste of riding in the Winelands, or whether you are a seasoned rider looking for more riding time with trails of up to four hours, we have the right trail for you. Rides can be customized to include meals and wine – and olive tasting at boutique wineries and undiscovered gems in the beautiful Boland. Whether you are an experienced rider wanting a fast and exhilarating canter / gallops, or just a beginner /novice wanting a relaxing meander on a steady horse to get a different perspective of the magnificent scenery, you will have a great experience.

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.

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.

Get outdoors and discover the scenic beauty of the Cape Winelands region on this small-group e-bike adventure. Travel from Stellenbosch to Franschhoek, and pedal past incredible landscapes along the way, including Stellenbosch University and multiple wine estates. Enjoy a delicious lunch and included wine tastings with alcoholic beverages to keep you refreshed.

Serious wine enthusiasts will love this tour focused on the top wine producers in Paarl, Franschhoek, and Stellenbosch. Travel with a guide who holds an Agric Viticulture & Oenology degree and will give in-depth commentary on wine production in South Africa as you visit local wine estates to do tastings, take vineyard walks, and meet the winemakers.