Top Stellenbosch Day Trips

Spend a half or full day sampling some of the best wines near Cape Town. Follow the principal Cape Winelands route and visit wineries in Stellenbosch, Franschhoek or Paarl in the company of a specialist wine guide, who will customize the tour to your wine preferences. Includes tastings at each winery visited.

Spend a day immersed in South Africa's wine country on this full-day small-group wine tour from Stellenbosch. Visit at least three wineries for wine tastings of four to seven wines at each stop. Get plenty of insider information from your Cape Wine Academy-certified guide.

With sun-soaked hills and plump grapes flourishing in the fertile soils, the Cape Winelands are home to some of South Africa’s oldest vineyards. On this private tour, explore the Franschhoek, Paarl, and Stellenbosch countryside with your guide, and sample some of the delicate wines for which the Cape Winelands are famous. With pickup and drop-off at your Franschhoek, Paarl, or Stellenbosch accommodation, see the best of the South African wine scene with ease.

This tour was carefully curated by our team with the goal to give our clients the best winery experience the Cape has to offer. We present to you, Cape Town’s Top 3 Wineries. The stops are wide-spread in our top wine regions such as Stellenbosch, Franshoek & Paarl. Not only outstanding wines for the wine lovers, but the most picture perfect views at every single stop. We can confidently say, this wine tour experience is at the top tier of its kind. Enjoy the knowledge of the wine makers and experience each wine from cultivar to glass, paired with a variety of cheeses and the famous South African biltong. The private experience allows you to do this tour at your desired pace. Wine connoisseur or not, if you love a good glass of wine paired unmatched scenery, this is the tour for you. We look forward to hosting you!

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.

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, then simply climb back on the next Vine Hopper when you're done. Stops include Spier, Bilton, Alto, Neethlingshof, Kleine Zalze, and Van Ryn Brandy Distillery.

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.

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.

Enjoy personalized attention and a flexible itinerary on this wine region tour from Stellenbosch. Spend the whole day in the rolling vineyards, visiting various wineries off the beaten path. Traveling on this small-group tour, limited to eight travelers, means you discover boutique wineries you might not find on your own; the itinerary is created according to the group's wine tastes.

Explore the bounty of the Cape Winelands on this full-day small-group guided cycling tour around Stellenbosch, including food and wine tastings. Pedal your way on a 9-mile (15-km) route through one of South Africa's most prominent wine-growing regions. Stop along the way for wine tastings with food.

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.

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.

Make the most of your time with this private tour that combines horse riding with winery visits. Ride to three of South Africa's most famous wine estates, enjoy wine tastings, and a delicious lunch.

Spend a day sampling some of the mouth-watering flavors of the Cape Winelands with this full-day food tour from Franschhoek. Visit 3 wine estates to taste locally-made chocolates and cheeses, both expertly paired with wine, as well as some olive oil.

Focus on the Stellenbosch and Franschhoek regions' sparkling wines on this private tour for just you and your party. Spend time in the company of a private guide, who will fill you in on the history and viniculture of South African MCC (method cap classique). This private tour gives you and your private party undivided attention and the ability to shape your own itinerary, stopping at wineries that interest you and asking plenty of questions.

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.

The Cape Winelands region of South Africa is known for its winemaking, historic towns and a landscape of scenic mountains and valleys. Spend the day exploring a nature reserve on a hike. Choose from Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve, where you can ascend Paarl Rock, Gordon and Bretagne Rocks, the Mount Rochelle Nature Reserve, part of the UNESCO Cape Winelands Biosphere Reserve, or the forest and waterfalls of Jonkershoek Nature Reserve.

Get outdoors and discover the scenic beauty of the Cape Winelands region on this exciting e-bike adventure. Travel from Stellenbosch to Franschhoek, and pedal past incredible landscapes along the way, as well as Stellenbosch Old Town, Stellenbosch University, and multiple wine estates. It’s the perfect tour for travelers interested in discovering amazing local wine and regional food. No need to worry about bringing food with you as a delicious lunch, wine tastings, and snacks are included.

The Non-Guided Driver Service is available for guests whom may not be interested in all the information as provided on the guided tours. The rate for this service includes for up to 4 guests. Guests can visit wine estates in Franschhoek, Stellenbosch or Paarl during the 6 hours of the service.

This is the ideal pick for travelers with limited time in Cape Town who are interested in wine tasting and nature spots. Save hours of research and planning time putting together your own itinerary, and opt for an organized tour instead. Travel between dispersed sites in an air-conditioned vehicle with commentary to entertain you along the way. Highlights include Signal Hill, Table Mountain, Chapman’s Peak, Simon’s Town, Kalk Bay, andThis is the ideal pick for travelers with limited time in Cape Town who are interested in wine tasting and nature spots. Save hours of research and planning time putting together your own itinerary, and opt for an organized tour instead. Travel between dispersed sites in an air-conditioned vehicle with commentary to entertain you along the way. Highlights include Signal Hill, Table Mountain, Chapman’s Peak, Simon’s Town, Kalk Bay, and Muizenberg Viewpoint.

Immerse yourself in the charm of Stellenbosch and its majestic mountain backdrop on an unforgettable bicycle wine tour. Led by a professional guide, this tour offers exclusive access to renowned vineyards, delightful wine tastings, and the opportunity to explore the picturesque landscape at your leisure. Prepare for an accessible, scenic, and palate-pleasing adventure.

This is a private tour which collects you from any hotel within Stellenbosch or from a central pick-up point, Stellenbosch Hotel. We get to visit 3/4 wineries within Stellenbosch which includes a lunch and leisure stop at the world renowned Boschendal Wine Estate. The wineries we visit are pre-selected. You get to drive in an Open Safari Vehicle (weather dependent) and spend a full day in the Stellenbosch winelands.

Imagine going to see your favourite band and having the chance to go backstage to meet them. Picture yourself talking to them and asking them all those questions you always wanted to. For wine lovers, this is pretty much it; except that you will have the chance to share some glasses of the best wines in the Winelands with winemakers. Our exclusive meet the winemaker private tour is designed for groups looking for an in-depth, personalized experience with an opportunity to discuss the wines with the person who made them, something a standard tour simply cannot offer.