13 South Africa Drinks Tours Worth Booking

1.Wine Tour: Paarl, Franschhoek & Stellenbosch incl 3 wineries

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,940 reviews · from $43Our pick

Spend about eight hours crossing the Cape Winelands by air-conditioned coach, with tastings at three estates, a Stellenbosch cellar tour, cheese and sweet pairings, a guided town walk, and a Drakenstein Prison photo stop. Guides such as Louis, Brahm, Horea, and Charles have led lively, informative days.

“Value for money. Excellent locations, food, scenery and wine, of course. No pressure to buy but only to have an opportunity to explore and enjoy. Definitely worth doing!”

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2.3 Regions Wine Tour with 3 Estates, 15 Wines

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,136 reviews · 8h 30m · from $53

Spend 8.5 hours touring three Cape Winelands estates, tasting 15 wines, sampling cheese and sweet pairings, walking through Stellenbosch, and stopping at Mandela’s former prison. English-speaking guides such as Charles, Louis, and Peter lead the day from Cape Town pickup points.

“Really good day in the winelands. Brahm taught us lots about the areas and wines etc.”

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3.Full-Day Winelands Tour with Wine Tastings & Food

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,288 reviews · 9 hours · from $121

Travel from Cape Town to Paarl, Franschhoek, and Stellenbosch in a small air-conditioned bus. Visit four varied wineries, taste wine with cheese and chocolate, enjoy an à la carte vineyard lunch, and learn from guides such as Basil, Bruce, Donovan, and Jose.

“We really enjoyed this wine tour. The vineyards we visited were picturesque, and we tried some excellent wines throughout the day. The cheese pairing at the first location, and the beauty of the last vineyard were definite highlights. Basil was extremely friendly and a wonderful guide for the day. Highly recommend!”

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4.Sunset Champagne Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,083 reviews · 1h 30m · from $46

Spend 90 minutes aboard Esperance or Serenity One, sailing from the V&A Waterfront along Cape Town’s Atlantic coast. Enjoy two glasses of local sparkling wine, music, and sunset views toward Table Mountain, Clifton, or Robben Island. Bring a warm layer, since the sea air turns chilly quickly.

“Really good cruise, we were a bit delayed in taking off but the guide on the tour (Jason) was fantastic! He was very funny, entertained us, ensured we all were topped up with Prosecco and took photos for people.”

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5.Wine Tour to Stellenbosch & Franschhoek with Tastings & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 828 reviews · from $101

Travel in a small group of up to 12 from Cape Town to Fairview, Franschhoek Cellar, La Bri Estate, and Stellenbosch. Expect guided tastings, cheese and chocolate pairings, a cellar tour, lunch, and free time in two wine-country towns. Guides may include Bonga, Nuno, Angelo, Basil, or Donovan.

“Great wine, good people and excellent guide Bonga! Met some great new people from all over and enjoyed wine and cheese and chocolate and wine!”

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6.Private Wine Tour with Wine Expert to Stellenbosch-Franschhoek Wine Regions

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 693 reviews · from $206

Set out from Cape Town at 9 a.m. in a private air-conditioned vehicle with a wine guide such as Marlene. Visit four wineries in Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, or both, with tasting fees included. Shape the day around white wines, scenic estates, South African varieties, or your guide’s favorite stops.

“Company owner Cedric was very responsive and our guide Marlene was Exceptional. She was knowledgeable, friendly and made certain we had a great wine excursion. Highly recommend the experience.”

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7.1.5-Hour Luxury Sunset Cruise with Prosecco

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 668 reviews · 1h 30m · from $57

Sail from Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront toward Table Bay on a luxury catamaran, with Table Mountain behind you and the Atlantic ahead. You receive two glasses of local sparkling wine while the crew keeps the mood lively. Dolphins, whales, sunfish, penguins, seals, and seabirds may appear, but sightings are never guaranteed.

“the Crew on the boat was very helpful and attentive. it was a beautiful evening. thank you to the crew. i”

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8.Sunset Champagne Cruise and 3-Course Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 528 reviews · 4 hours · from $78

Join Waterfront Charters for a 90-minute sunset sail on Esperance, Serenity One, or another available boat, with two glasses of local sparkling wine and Table Bay views. Afterward, walk to City Grill or Raj for a three-course dinner. Bring a warm jacket, since the Atlantic breeze is part of the evening.

“The cruise itself was brilliant staff very friendly and helpful. The city grill restaurant was not good, very poor food set menu. Prices for drinks very expensive staff not friendly wod not recommend city grill”

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9.1-Hour Pre-Sunset Champagne Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 435 reviews · 1 hour · from $27Best value

Cruise from Cape Town’s V&A Harbour for one hour before sunset, with a complimentary glass of South African sparkling wine, Table Mountain views, crew commentary, music, and possible dolphin, seal, shark, or whale sightings. Arrive 20 minutes early and bring a warm layer.

“It should basically say "party boat" because that was too much fun. Even my mom in her fifties had fun. The crew was cool, dancing and singing along with us. Enjoyed the views, felt short. Would do it again!”

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10.Winelands Full Day Tour and Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 364 reviews · from $102

Spend a full day among the Cape’s vineyards with hotel pickup, a cellar tour, three wine tastings, cheese, Stellenbosch and Franschhoek visits, and a ride through the valley on the Franschhoek tram. Guides may speak English, French, or German.

“The tour guide was very knowledgeable and ensured that we had a great experience. The Rickety Bridge Winery was horrible. The customer service was unacceptable.”

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11.Sunset Champagne Cruise from Cape Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 345 reviews · from $39

Sail from Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront for 90 minutes as the sun drops behind Table Mountain and Lion’s Head. Waterfront Charters provides two glasses of local sparkling wine, crew commentary, music, and a chance to spot dolphins, whales, seals, or penguins. Outdoor seating can fill quickly, so arrive early.

“Very welcoming and helpful crew who also offered to take lovely photos of us, we saw dolphins and whales! Such a treat”

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12.Stellenbosch & Franschhoek 20 Wine Tasting + Lunch Shared Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 290 reviews · from $88

Spend about nine hours in the Cape Winelands with hotel pickup, a shared minibus, four wine estates, up to 20 tastings, cheese pairings, and an optional main-course lunch. Guides such as Ray, Reuben, Mark, and Abby add local history while you visit Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, and Drakenstein Prison.

“The wineries were beautiful! Rivaled any wineries state side. Our driver Reagan was great. I wish we had done this at the beginning of our Cape Town stay so we could have purchased wine to drink while we were there.”

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13.Stellenbosch & Franschhoek Wine Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 287 reviews · 9 hours · from $277

Travel from Cape Town in a Mercedes-Benz minibus with an English-speaking guide such as Wilson, Mark, or Jibby. Visit four Cape Winelands estates, taste up to 20 wines, pair cheese at Fairview, pause at Mandela’s Drakenstein monument, and add lunch at Delheim.

“Great trip with a great group of fellow tourists! A time was had.”

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