Private Cape Winelands Tour from Cape Town

Cape Town, South Africa

8 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

When your cruise ship docks in Cape Town, take a full-day private tour of the Cape Winelands, complete with tastings and scenic drives through the mountain regions of Paarl, Franschhoek, and Stellenbosch. Round-trip private transportation and all tastings included.

Day-long private tour to the wine region outside Cape Town
Pickup and drop-off at the cruise port
Scenic drives and lookouts
More than one dozen wine tastings

What's Included

Small Private Couples or Groups Only
Live commentary on board
Port pickup and drop-off
Transport by air-conditioned minivan or sedan
Chilled Mineral Water

Lunch

$30.00 per person
Gratuities
Tasting fees.Budget about 10 USD per 5 wines per vineyard x 3

$10.00 per person

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Pickup and drop off also at any accommodation establishment in and around Cape Town and the Cape Winelands.

Start time
.9:30 am

Itinerary

Disembark your cruise ship and meet your private guide for a morning departure. In a comfortable private vehicle, journey to Stellenbosch for a brief driving tour of the city and university before your day's first wine tasting.

Arrive at one of the country's oldest vineyards for the first five wine tastings of the day, including pinotage, first bottled on this estate. Learn about the production and creation of pinotage from the winemakers before journeying on toward Franschhoek, well-known as South Africa's gourmet capital. Make a stop in the mountains for photo-worthy views and tastings at another world-renowned vineyard. Purchase lunch at a wine estate with great views of the surrounding valley.

Following lunch, head for the Paarl region, stopping on the way to snap photos of the Nelson Mandela statue and the famous prison gate. Drive down Main Street to see the diverse architecture, then stop for the final tasting of wine paired with chocolate and cheese. Return to your cruise ship for drop-off.

Franschhoek Pass

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Paarl Town Hall (Pass By)

Taalmonument Op Paarlberg (Pass By)

Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden (Pass By)

Oom Samie Se Winkel (Pass By)

Pniel (Pass By)

Stellenbosch Vineyards

2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Franschhoek Cellar

2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Minimum drinking age is 18 years
All our guides are accredited.
Wheelchair accessible
Rate is Per Person

Pickup at 09h30. All vineyards close around 17h00 with last tasting commencing at 16h15.
Most travelers can participate
Lunch Booking will be made on request (own account)
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

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

Reviews

5.0

based on 4 reviews

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Only way to go to wine country

Linda_S, Jun 2026

Best way to taste wines. Our driver picked us up right on time, whisked us away to wine country and straight to our first tasting. We had tried a small group tour previously and spent an hour before and after getting everyone. A private tour is the only way to go. The first tasting was good but in no way did it prepare us for the second one. When we walked into the second tasting the view took our breath away. The whole back of the room opened to a gorgeous view of the mountains and vineyards. The second tasting accompanied the wines with cheese and crackers. The cheese was grated in a special way making it look like lettuce. We loved it. When we were ready to go we went through a town and stopped at a park where we had a picnic with a goodie bag of dried fruit, breads and meat packed for us by our hotel. It was an idyllic way to top of the day. As we had already sampled 12 wines we requested that our driver skip going to the 3rd tasting. On the way back to Cape Town we stopped by the maximum security prison where Nelson Madela was released. Took pictures of the life-size statue in his memory. It was an absolutely perfect day.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

I am so happy our guide made your day. You are very welcome to share your experience with family and friends. Regards Ivan I & F Elegant Country Tours

Wonderful winelands

Warwick_M, Mar 2020

From the moment our friendly knowledgeable guide Tonya collected us we felt we were in for great day. The first winery we visited was a great treat. Stellenbosch was beautiful and lunch was at a wonderful restaurant with panoramic views over Franschenhoek. Overall a fantastic excursion.