The 14 Best Wine Tasting Tours in South Africa

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

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

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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2.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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3.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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4.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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5.Full-Day Wine Tasting Tour with Wine Tram

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 261 reviews · 9h 30m · from $80

You’ll visit Stellenbosch, Lanzerac, Tokara, and Franschhoek, then ride the wine tram to selected estates such as Rickety Bridge or Franschhoek Cellar. Hotel pickup, transport, guide, tram tickets, and selected tasting fees are included. Guides such as Candy, Natasha, Peter, and Joseph are often praised for warmth and local insight.

“brilliant tour - each vinyard different. Kevin our guide was excellent”

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6.Stellenbosch: Historical Bike Tour & Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 248 reviews · 4h 30m · from $92

Ride from Stellenbosch into Jonkershoek Valley with an English-speaking guide such as Marshall, Sevi, Lee, or Tayne. Expect historic sites, university paths, mountain views, two wine estates, a cellar tour, and a wine and chocolate pairing. E-bikes cost R250 extra.

“Really enjoyable. Great guide (Tayne) .. gave us some Stellenbosch history, a nice bike ride and a couple of great vineyard tastings. Great fun and value”

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7.Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Wine Tasting and Tram

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 190 reviews · 8 hours · from $110

Spend eight hours touring the Cape Winelands from Cape Town with guides such as Zaine, Brandon, or Gabriel. Taste wine with cheese and biltong, walk Stellenbosch, stop for lunch in Franschhoek, ride the wine tram, and visit Groot Drakenstein Prison.

“absolutely perfect….the day was exactly what we hoped for and more!!! Brandon was a great guy, everything was timed perfectly, his knowledge and chat was so helpful!!!we will definitely be recommending Cape Town and the tour we did yesterday!! Thanks so much!!”

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8.Drumstruck at Silvermist. Live African Drum Show & Wine tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 137 reviews · from $27Best value

At Silvermist Organic Wine Estate, winemaker Gregory Brink Louw leads a tasting of four Constantia Valley wines before Drumstruck performers guide you through African rhythms, songs, dance, and traditional instruments. You will get a drum, join the music, and finish back at the vineyard after about 90 minutes.

“This was a really fun / interactive event. I love that the director is working to preserve African drum music. The show was really upbeat and the drummers were so sweet to actively include the oldest and quietest in attendance. The wine was lovely. Having visited some verRead more”

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9.Silvermist Estate Wine Tasting & Drumstruck Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 103 reviews · 1h 30m · from $28

At Silvermist Estate, winemaker Gregory Louw leads a four-wine tasting before Warren and the Drumstruck team take you through Southern African music. You get your own djembe, learn traditional rhythms, and join the show. Optional braai, marimba music, and dancing extend the visit.

“Another amazing experience with the fabulous Drumstruck crew. Always great fun, and interactive. Thanks guys - we’ll be back again!”

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10.Full-Day Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl Wine Tasting Tour from Cape Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 98 reviews · from $101

Spend about nine hours touring the Cape Winelands from Cape Town, with stops in Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, and Paarl. You’ll taste wines at three estates, enjoy cheese at Marianne Wine Estate, ride the Franschhoek wine tram, and hear local history from a guide such as Basil, Maxwell, Chris, or Reginald.

“I had an amazing time on this tour! The three wineries we visited were all really good, and it was great seeing the beautiful wine country scenery. I felt that I had the perfect amount of time at each stop and never felt rushed or bored. Our car was very comfortable and our driver was very knowledgeable and entertaining.”

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11.Knysna Lagoon: Boat Cruise with Oyster & White Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 93 reviews · 1h 30m · from $46

Join an English-speaking guide from Thesen Island Harbour Town for a 90-minute cruise toward the Knysna Heads. You will learn how wild and cultivated oysters differ, taste six oysters with white wine, and hear local stories from guides such as Ryan or Keith while taking in the lagoon and coast.

“The cruise was amazing, scenery was breath-taking, hosts on the boat entertaining and the oysters were delicious! The cruise directors were friendly and went out of their way to make sure we were comfortable. There was amazing demonstrations of opening oysters and we learnt quite a lot from the staff. All in all an amazing experience.”

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12.Cape Town Super Saver: Cape Point Tour plus Wine Tasting in Stellenbosch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 77 reviews · from $230

This three-day Cape Town package pairs a scenic Cape Peninsula drive, Cape Town landmarks, Table Mountain, and wine country. An English-speaking guide such as Frizzo, Farouk, or Kevin handles the driving for groups of up to 12, with hotel pickup, Cape Point access, and wine tastings included.

“Great tour! Got to see a lot outside of Cape Town in a short period of time.”

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13.Cape Winelands and Wine Tasting Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · from $71

Spend about eight hours touring the Cape Winelands by air-conditioned vehicle, with stops at Fairview, Eikenhof, Marianne, Franschhoek, and Stellenbosch. A driver-guide such as Doney or Rameez can adjust the day, but wine tastings and lunch cost extra, and private-tour status should be confirmed.

“The first and last wine estate. The other wine farm is a let down. Also the guide was suggestive of where we should have lunch as opposed to letting us decide.”

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14.Cape Town Peninsula Day Tour ( Cape Point/Boulders/Wine Tasting)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · from $83

Start in central Cape Town with guide Kareem Tape or a fellow local guide, then follow Chapman’s Peak to Cape Point, Boulders Beach, and Constantia Glen. Expect a small group of up to 11, bottled water, snacks, scenic stops, history, and a wine tasting at your own cost.

“Yahya was incredible!! He took us to all the major spots and then some. All along the way he explained the history of each location as well as joked around. He didn’t rush us, allowed us time on our own to explore each spot, and was our personal photographer. We ended at Constantia Glen which was a great ending to a very full day. Highly recommended!”

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