All Stellenbosch Tours & Excursions in 2026

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.

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.

Explore the beautiful countryside of the Cape Winelands on a half-day bike tour around Stellenbosch, including two wine tastings. Wind your way through vineyard-covered farmland to take in the views. Stop at two wine estates for tastings.

Cycle around the wineries of Stellenbosch on this bike tour. You'll get out from behind glass bus windows to breathe the fresh air of the wine country. Ride at a relaxed pace, stopping at two wineries to do tastings of the local vintages and learn about their production. Your guide will provide all of the navigation so you can focus on the scenery.

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.

Nestled within in South Africa's Western Cape Province, Stellenbosch is surrounded by the Cape Winelands vineyards and the Jonkershoek and Simonsberg nature reserves—but the rugged landscapes can make exploring a challenge. Carefully designed for less experienced riders, this quad bike tour takes you deep into the countryside wilderness, where plump grapes flourish in the fertile soils. Tackle the terrain by powerful quad bike, with all safety equipment included.

Join us for a unique shared guided half day cycling tour of 15-30kms with an electric bike which takes you on an adventure through the picturesque Banhoek Valley, Stellenbosch in the heart of the Winelands. It allows the most breath-taking views of the valley while on the bike. Along the way we are stopping to taste wine at two family owned and award-winning small boutique wineries. You will have a specialist wine guide that will talk you through the wine history, seasons of the vines and the gorgeous valley you will be in. One epic adventure on a bike to see one of Stellenbosch's wine valleys. PLEASE NOTE WE HAVE NEW STARTING POINT WHICH WILL GIVE US ACCESS TO MORE ROUTES AND FURTHER BIKING DISTANCE.

Explore the Banhoek Valley of Stellenbosch on a gravity Scooter! Ride on a downhill trail. During the tour, you will experience the beauty of the mountains surrounding Stellenbosch in a fun and active way. Stunning views, majestic mountains. Scooters are non-motorized making this Eco-friendly. Because the scooters are propelled by gravity, our vehicle takes you to the top of the runs. All trips are guided by professional qualified guides. These Swiss-designed push bikes are used in the Alps during the summer season on the ski slopes when the snow is gone.

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.

Nestled in the heart of nature's grandeur, Paarl stands as a testament to the captivating beauty of South Africa. This charming town is renowned for its extraordinary landscapes, where the convergence of picturesque vineyards, majestic mountains, and lush valleys creates a visual symphony that beckons explorers and nature enthusiasts alike. Venturing into the lush valleys, you'll discover a serene oasis where the interplay of light and shadow casts a mesmerizing spell. The valleys, adorned with a rich tapestry of flora, offer a tranquil respite from the adrenaline-fueled moments of quad biking. Take a moment to soak in the beauty that surrounds you, as the valleys become a living canvas painted with the colors of nature. Paarl's quad biking excursions not only provide a thrilling adventure but also serve as a gateway to the region's cultural and historical treasures.

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.

Immerse yourself in the wines of the Cape Winelands with this full-day small-group wine tasting tour around Stellenbosch. Enjoy pickup in central Stellenbosch and get driven around to several different farms and wine estates for cellar tours and wine tastings. Learn about wine making, culture, and history, and savor an included lunch.

Discover Church Street—one of the prettiest and most historic streets in Tulbagh—on this self-guided audio tour. Instead of following a guide or being stuck in a large tour group, enjoy the freedom of exploring independently using a smartphone app. The route showcases a full loop of Church Street, with a chance to stop at four museums along the way (additional cost).

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.

Discover three of the top wineries in Stellenbosch and Franschhoek on this private half-day winery tour from Cape Town. Enjoy convenient pickup from your Cape Town hotel or accommodations and stops at Boschendal Wine Estate, Spier Wine Farm, and Waterford Estate where you can enjoy tastings and food pairings (both at own expense).

Stellenbosch’s dispersed wineries can be tricky to get between if you don’t have your own transport, but with this tour, you can reap the benefits of having a driver for the day. Travel in an atmospheric open safari vehicle, and make stops at award-winning wineries where you can stop for tastings and learn about local wine.

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.

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.

This guided hike takes you deep into Jonkershoek Nature Reserve on one of the most scenic and demanding trails in the Cape Winelands. With steep ascents, rugged mountain terrain, and vast panoramic views, the Panorama Trail offers a true sense of adventure far from the crowds. Led by a qualified, registered mountain guide, you’ll enjoy a small-group, safety-focused experience with expert pacing, local insight, and access to remote viewpoints few visitors ever reach. If you’re an active traveler looking for a serious mountain challenge with exceptional scenery, this hike delivers an unforgettable day in the mountains.

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!

Combine horseback riding with wine, sunset, and moonlight on this small-group guided tour from Simondium. Ride at a gentle pace along the foothills of Simonsberg in Franschhoek wine valley, planned around the full moon. Stop for sundowners and snacks at a scenic overlook at Vrede en Lust Wine Estate and neighboring farms during this 2.5- to 3-hour experience.

Cape Town is famous for its incredible whale watching, and this boat tour offers the perfect chance to embark on an exciting adventure. Set sail to spot the majestic Southern Right Whales, along with playful dolphins and seals. By booking in advance, you can ensure a date that fits your schedule and enjoy added perks like hotel pickup, coffee and bottled water on board. It's the ideal way to experience Cape Town’s marine life up close.

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.

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