Wine Tour: Paarl, Franschhoek & Stellenbosch incl 3 wineries

Recommended by 98% of travelers

Cape Town, South Africa

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8 hours (approx.)
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.9

· Natalia_E ·

Mar 2026

This was so fun and so worth it! Tickets were so easy to navigate, the crew was so helpful, the bus was comfortable, and the stops were fun. Not only did we get a number of wine tastings, but we visited a few extra sites and got to tour more of the towns that make South Africa so special. Would definitely do this again. Bring snacks for the ride!

· Kevin_M ·

Mar 2026

Fantastic value for money and an opportunity to see a variety of wine farms/wineries and a large amount of tastings. Charles and Division were great and knowledgeable hosts for the tour, very friendly and made the experience very memorable. A great day out!!

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Overview

South Africa is world-famous for its wine, but getting to the vineyards can be difficult. Avoid the hassle of renting a car and naming a designated driver when you book this group tour to the Cape Winelands. Enjoy a savory wine and cheese pairing and cellar tour in Stellenbosch, a diverse wine tasting in Franschhoek Valley, and a sweet wine pairing in Paarl.

Three wine tastings in Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, and Paarl
See the prison where Nelson Mandela served his last days of imprisonment
Enjoy free time to explore the town of Stellenbosch
A full-day live guided tour with a knowledgeable wine guide

What's Included

Professional wine guide and 3 wine estate visits tasting 15 wines
Comfortable, Air-Conditioned Transport in a Luxury Coach with Hotel Pickup from Central Locations
Guided Walk in Historic Stellenbosch Explore the charming town with a knowledgeable guide.
Wine tasting in Franschhoek valley during lunch
Sweet and decadent wine pairing in the Paarl Wine region

Lunch

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting points

Select a meeting point

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.8:30 am

Itinerary

Cape Town (Pass By)

Stellenbosch

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Stellenbosch

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Franschhoek

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Groot Drakenstein Prison

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Paarl

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cape Town (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Stroller accessible
Minimum drinking age is 18 years

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 64 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Elizabeth_S

Great experience learning about wine and history . Brun our guide was awesome! Very funny and informative. I don’t drink alcohol even as a non drinker I had a great time . They have me juice which was nice . You will have fun even as a solo female traveler . Our driver was a very good driver and visiting the wineries was amazing . Very pretty and romantic activity

Reviews

4.9

based on 5,421 reviews

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More than a wine tasting

John_H, Mar 2026

This was so much more than a wine tour. Louis and his team were fantastic. Louis gave us so much knowledge about the history of the wine area and then more information on Nelson Mandela and the history of the fight against apartheid. The wine tastings and pairings were great.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you for your wonderful review. We’re glad that you enjoyed our Three Region Wine Tour and that Louis and his team made your experience so memorable. It’s fantastic to hear that you appreciated the rich history shared throughout the tour, including insights into the wine regions and South Africa’s past. We’re also pleased that you enjoyed the wine tastings and pairings along the way. We look forward to welcoming you again on another City Sightseeing tour.

Thandor and Peter we’re...

Eddie_G, Mar 2026

Thandor and Peter we’re great, they made a real effort to make us feel all welcome. We got a lot of great information. We really enjoyed our vacation.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you for your kind review. We’re glad Thandor and Peter made you feel welcome and that you enjoyed our 3 Regions Wine Tour: Paarl, Franschhoek & Stellenbosch. We hope to see you again soon.

Best Wine Experience by Bus

Seipati_M, Mar 2026

I had the best time, Its a well structured experience paired with meals and tour. I would do it again given a chance

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you for your kind review! We’re so pleased to hear you had the best time on our 3 Region Wine Tour. It’s wonderful that you found the experience well structured and enjoyed the meals paired with the tour. We truly appreciate your feedback and are delighted you would do it again. We hope to welcome you back soon on one of our City Sightseeing tours!

Today's tour was...

Janet_O, Mar 2026

Today's tour was excellent. Peter our guide was great fun and got everyone talking to each other in a very short time. We really enjoyed the whole experience ☺️

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you had an excellent experience on our 3-Region Wine Tour. Peter will be thrilled to know you enjoyed his guidance and that he was able to bring everyone together so quickly. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you on another City Sightseeing adventure in the future.

Fantastic and fun...

J_C, Mar 2026

Fantastic and fun experience of a lifetime. All 3🍷 🍷 🍷wineries were inviting and elegant with beautiful scenery and lush landscapes from picturesque post cards. A must do when coming to CapeTown. Our tour guide was the best--top professional and show person.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you for your fantastic review! We are thrilled to hear that you had a memorable experience on our 3-Region Wine Tour. It’s wonderful to know that you enjoyed the elegance and scenic beauty of all three wineries, with their picturesque landscapes. We’re also pleased that our guide could provide you with a top-notch experience. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we wholeheartedly agree—it’s a must-do when visiting Cape Town. We look forward to welcoming you on another city sightseeing tour in the future.

Fantastic!

Anh_W, Mar 2026

It's a long day. Wear comfy shoes. Paul and khandi were awesome. They knew their stuff and was very patient and kind

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you for your review. We are delighted that Paul and Khandi provided knowledgeable and kind service on our 3 Regions Wine Tour. We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you again.

Fantastic value for money...

Kevin_M, Mar 2026

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you for your wonderful review. We are delighted to hear that you found the experience to be fantastic value for money and enjoyed visiting a variety of wine farms on our 3 Regions Wine Tour. It is especially pleasing to know that Charles and Division made the day memorable with their friendly and knowledgeable hosting. We will be sure to share your kind comments with them. Thank you for choosing City Sightseeing, and we hope to welcome you on board again soon.

Fantastic Day!

Michelle_M, Mar 2026

Wonderful tour of the 3 wine regions led by Keith! He was incredibly knowledgeable, helpful, and funny! Our driver got us safely to and from each destination and back to Cape Town. Was a lovely way to spend the day after lots of walking the day before. The bus was very comfortable. We experienced a heatwave that day, so the air conditioning was a godsend! Highly recommend this tour with Keith!

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you for your wonderful review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed our 3 Regions Wine Tour with Keith and found him knowledgeable, helpful, and entertaining. We’re also pleased to know that the bus was comfortable and that you felt safe throughout the day, especially during the heatwave. Your kind words about the experience and our team are greatly appreciated, and we hope to welcome you on another City Sightseeing tour in the future.

This was so fun and so...

Natalia_E, Mar 2026

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you for your kind review. We're pleased to hear you enjoyed the experience, from the easy ticketing to the friendly crew and comfortable bus. Our 3 Regions Wine Tour is designed to showcase the wines and beautiful towns of the Cape Winelands, and we're glad you found it worthwhile. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again.

Lovely wine

Terry_H, Mar 2026

Be sure to verify pick up time at each location as we went to office as per instructions and had to take an Uber to catch up to the bus

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you for your review. We’re sorry to hear that you missed the bus and had to take an Uber to catch up with the tour at the wine estate. To clarify, we send a reminder email one day before the tour with all available pick-up locations and times. Guests are asked to confirm their preferred pick-up location in advance and to please be at the confirmed pick-up point at least 5 minutes before the scheduled departure time to ensure a smooth start for everyone on the tour. While we’re sorry that you had to make alternative arrangements to join the group, we do appreciate you making the effort to catch up with the tour. We trust that you still had a wonderful day on the 3 Regions Wine Tour, and we hope the rest of your experience was enjoyable. Thank you again for your feedback, and we hope to welcome you on board with City Sightseeing again in the future.

Another amazing day with enthusiastic staff

Donna_T, Feb 2026

Absolutely 💯 worth it! Mark (Marc) sp? was funny & you can tell he loves what he does. Each winery 🍷 gave us a wide range of their selections & favorites. Staff informed us of each glass and what to expect plus foods to complement.

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thank you for your wonderful review .We’re so pleased to hear you enjoyed our 3 Region Wine Tour and that Mark enhanced the experience with his humour and passion. It's great to know you appreciated the variety of wines and the insightful pairings with food. We truly appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you again on our City Sightseeing adventure.

Fabulous day

Andrea_R, Feb 2026

Informative knowledgeable guide. Very well organised friendly staff who made you feel totally relaxed and sufficient time in each vineyard.

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thank you very much for your kind review. We are delighted to learn that you found our 3 Regions Wine Tour informative and well organized, and that our knowledgeable guide and friendly team contributed to a relaxed and enjoyable experience, with ample time at each vineyard. We greatly appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you on another City Sightseeing adventure in the near future.

Loved it

Monica_M, Feb 2026

Breathtaking , would definitely recommend it to anyone looking forward to exploring wine farms and wine tasting

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thank you for your kind words! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the experience and appreciate your recommendation for our 3 Regions Wine Tour.

3 Regions Wine Tour

Chad_H, Feb 2026

Best wine tour. 10/10 Recommend. All wine regions were specatular however in terms of overall presentation, the Paarl region was the best.

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thank you very much for your kind review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed our 3 Regions Wine Tour and found all the regions Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl – spectacular, with Paarl standing out in terms of presentation. We’re thrilled you had such a memorable experience and hope to welcome you on another City sightseeing tour soon.

Great time!

Selva_G, Feb 2026

Fantastic moment. I have enjoyed every minute of this trip with the team! Charles and the driver are the best tour guide

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thank you very much for your kind review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed our 3 Regions Wine Tour. It is pleasing to know that Charles and our driver made such a positive impression and contributed to a fantastic day exploring the three regions. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you again for another City Sightseeing adventure.

I’ve had far better...

Margaret_C, Feb 2026

I’ve had far better guides for previous Viator experiences . This is still a very good deal for the money . The tour guide should stick to history and geography of the area . We don’t want weird sexist leaning comments . We met some other very pleasant people on the tour and the wineries were friendly and enjoyable . Overall a nice tour ! .

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thank you for your feedback, and we are delighted to hear that you enjoyed our 3 Region Wine Tour. We’re pleased to know that you had a pleasant experience, enjoyed the wineries, and had the chance to meet some wonderful people along the way. We appreciate your feedback on the tour guide and will give it thoughtful attention. Your input helps us enhance the experience for all guests. We hope to welcome you on another City Sightseeing tour soon..

Excellent tour of the wine region

Catherine_S, Feb 2026

What an excellent tour! I expected to enjoy visiting Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl, but I underestimated how good the trip would be. Louis and the team gave us everything we needed to feel safe, well informed and interested. Unfortunately it rained at the beginning of the day, but the team are well prepared for that; they gave us plastic macs so that we didn’t get wet, and our driver even cleaned the windows while we were doing the first wine tasting, as obviously we wanted to take photos of the beautiful wine region. All three vineyards had planned great presentations and sampling and they were very different to one another. We had cheese with our wine at the first and then the second gave us the opportunity to have lunch - this was inexpensive and there was a lot of choice. The final visit included pairings with chocolate - so we tried a lot of different wine and ate too. I can’t recommend Louis and the team more highly, I would definitely go on this trip again and I would recommend it to anybody who is interested in trying South African wine in this area.

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thank you for your kind review. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed our 3 Regions Wine Tour and that Louis and our team provided a professional and well-organised experience throughout the day. It is encouraging to know that the vineyard visits and tastings met your expectations. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you on board another City Sightseeing adventure soon.

Good but can be better.

Johannes_L, Feb 2026

All in all a good option to experience the wine farms. If I was to give feedback I would suggest dropping franshoek cellar for another as it feels to corporate, rushed and has no soul. As English Afrikaans I struggled to understand the speaker over the microphone. He rushed through the tasting and then food took too long to come out . I feel for all the other international travelers that could not understand anything during the tasting. In contrast the Paarl winery was amazing and we enjoyed the speaker and the wines more .

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Appreciate you taking the time to leave our 3 Regions Wine Tour a review and advise that all the wine farms are good options. Thank you for the feedback about Franschhoek Cellars, we will pass on the information to our supplier.

Great activity . Brun is a good guide

Elizabeth_S, Feb 2026

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thank you for sharing your feedback!. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed our 3 Regions Wine Tour. Brahm will be delighted to know that you found his guiding both informative and engaging, and we are glad that the alternative tasting options enhanced your experience as a non-drinker. We appreciate your kind feedback and look forward to welcoming you on another City Sightseeing tour in the future.

A the major wine regions in one day!

Jeff_S, Jan 2026

If you only have one day and want to try and see the best of the Cape's main wine regions - this is the tour for you! Excellent guides, bus and driver, great knowledgeable folks who answer a lot of quandary took us to some fantastic wineries and we saw a lot of countryside and wine lands all in one day! It was a group tour, but there was also time to hangout alone with just my wife and myself! Very nice and high quality wineries many good wines presented and knowledgeable staffing presented wine details at each estate!

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Thank you for sharing such a detailed and positive review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed our 3 Regions Wine Tour and that it met your expectations in terms of organisation, comfort, and quality. It’s wonderful to know that our guide, driver, and host contributed to an informative and enjoyable experience, and that you appreciated both the group atmosphere and the opportunity for personal time. We are pleased that the wineries and wines left a lasting impression, and we sincerely thank you for your recommendation.

Beautiful Vineyards and delicious wine

Shelly_R, Jan 2026

I really enjoyed this experience. It came with a lot of knowledge and a lot of history while exploring. Beautiful landscapes and trying some tasty wine with some really good pairings that they chose for you. Our guide was funny and informative, and our group was also a good time!

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Thank you for sharing this lovely review! We’re so happy to hear you enjoyed the combination of history, beautiful landscapes and delicious wine (with those perfectly chosen pairings) on our tour. It’s great that our guide’s humour and knowledge, along with a fun group, helped make the experience even more special. We really appreciate you choosing City Sightseeing and hope to welcome you on board for another adventure soon.

Action Packed Tour to the Winelands!

Noor_K, Jan 2026

What an amazing day! Peter and Division had us on an action packed day with humor, culture and South African history. Not to be missed when in Capetown!!!

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that Peter and Division gave you an action‑packed day filled with humour, culture and South African history. At City Sightseeing we love showcasing the very best of Cape Town, and it’s fantastic to know you enjoyed the experience so much. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to them, and we hope to welcome you back on board again soon!

Ok but!!!

Ian_C, Jan 2026

We went to the three vineyards the first was excellent, the person telling us about the wines was good and we were able to taste the wines because we had spittoons. The second was for lunch in a large school hall type room, we weren't able to taste the wines as there was no spittoons, the lunch was good. The third vineyard was good but again no spittoons so unable to taste the wines had to drink them which we didn't. The tour was well organised but the guide was very verbose he talked endlessly about utterly useless stories pity he didn't talk less and more about where we were and what was happening. Would not recommend this tour there are others.

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Thank you for taking the time to share such detailed feedback. We’re pleased to hear you enjoyed the first vineyard and found the wine explanation and organisation of the tour to be good, but we’re very sorry the overall experience did not meet your expectations. Your comments about the lack of spittoons at the second and third vineyards are extremely helpful. We’re also sorry that the style of commentary from your guide wasn’t what you were looking for.

Wine Tasting

Kevin_P, Jan 2026

Excellent guide and driver, very enjoyable wineries…………………………..…………..……………………………………….,,,,……………………..,

Response from Host, Jan 2026

We’re delighted to hear you had an excellent guide and driver and that you really enjoyed the wineries on our City Sightseeing 3 Regions Wine Tour.

A good day out.

Andrew_F, Jan 2026

Good day at the 3 main wine regions. The walk around Stellenbosch is just padding out the time. The variety of wines could be broader. Between 3 farms not one taste of Chenin Blanc, reportedly one of the most produced SA wines

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thank you for sharing your feedback and for touring with City Sightseeing Cape Town on our 3 Regions Wine Tour. We’re glad you enjoyed visiting the winelands, and we appreciate your thoughtful comments on the pacing and selection. Input like this is valuable as we continue refining the experience, and we hope to welcome you back for another journey in the future.

Not to be missed

Fadi_A, Jan 2026

Great tour, great wineries, great nature and so much fun. The day passed without noticing. We did Rhebokskloof in Paarl, and then Vrede En Lust in Franschhoek, then finally Blaauwklippen in Stellenbosch. Paarl was the best in Wine but all in all they were all great to do and taste. Thanks to Paul who was so informative and entertaining. Bravo.

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Thank you for the wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear that your day flew by and that you enjoyed the mix of scenic landscapes, excellent wine farms, and a fun overall atmosphere. It’s great to know that each stop offered something special, with Paarl standing out for you in particular. We’re especially pleased that Paul made the journey engaging with his knowledge and entertaining style — he’ll be thrilled to hear your kind words. Experiences like this are exactly what we aim to create at City Sightseeing Cape Town, and we’re glad the Winelands delivered for you. Bravo right back to you, and we hope to welcome you on another tour again soon 🍷✨

Group too big,

Matthew_M, Jan 2026

This was… underwhelming. Pros: - very inexpensive - a good driving tour - excellent tour guider Cons: - we must have gone on a bad day, we went backwards I think, and didn’t get the cellar tour because we ran out of time ( how does that happen if it’s on their schedule?) - the experience is not suited for a large group - we were 70 people! - the middle winery had terrible wines, but the other two good. - the last winery reused the glasses for tasting, mixing even whites and reds. It shows this was not a serious experience. - there was SO much time in between tastings, just rolling around on the bus, so it meant one never got a buzz, but only tired. All in all, for the money, this is what you get. I would never do it again, but would instead do a small group tour where we felt special. Because this gigantic group didn’t fit for me.

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Thank you for taking the time to share such detailed feedback. We’re glad to hear you found the tour affordable, enjoyed the driving route, and appreciated our guide, but we’re very sorry that the overall experience felt underwhelming and wasn’t to your preference. We understand that the large group size, missed cellar visit, long stretches on the bus, and the issues you mentioned with one of the wineries and their glassware all added up to an experience that did not meet your expectations. Your comments are very important to us, and we have passed them onto our operations team.

A Great Tour for a Day

Lucas_S, Jan 2026

Great to meet other people, see beautiful views in the comfort of the bus and have some great wine sampling! They wine quality and price are connected - so for more expensive you will get nicer wines. The wines here were all very nice. And I can recommend the tour

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Thank you for sharing your experience on our City Sightseeing 3 Regions Wine Tour. We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed meeting other travellers, taking in the beautiful views from the comfort of the bus, and sampling the wines. You’re quite right that, in general, the quality and price of the wines tend to go hand in hand, and it’s great to know you found all the wines very nice. Thank you as well for recommending the tour – we really appreciate it and hope to welcome you on board again soon.

Our tour guide Patrick...

Laura_C, Jan 2026

Our tour guide Patrick was excellent. We enjoyed his enthusiasm! The lunch was delicious and planned very well in the itinerary.

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Appreciate you joining the 3 Regions Wine Tour. Thank you for the kind words about our guide Patrick. We are glad you enjoyed your lunch and found the day to be well planned. Wishing you a very happy New Year!

The day was great. The...

Mercadi_C, Dec 2025

The day was great. The vinyard selections were perfect. I loved our guide. The time between each stop made the flow really smooth.

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Thank you very much for your feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you had a great day and that you enjoyed the selection of vineyards on the tour. It’s wonderful to know that you loved your guide and that the timing between each stop made the experience feel smooth and well-paced. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts and hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you on another tour in the future.