South Africa · WINE TOURS IN STELLENBOSCH
Stellenbosch packs more serious cellars into a few valleys than anywhere else in the country, and the oak-lined town is walkable between them. The 15 below differ on estate count, tasting size and whether you finish with a long lunch.
Cycle through historic Stellenbosch and Jonkershoek Valley, tasting award-winning wine and chocolate at two scenic estates.
“Great guide (thank you Michael). Very knowledgeable and friendly. Wine tasting took place in stunning vineyards and the second was paired with delicious chocolates.”
Spend a full day tasting Stellenbosch wines, touring cellars, enjoying lunch, and pairing cheese with a small group and local guide.
“Our guide was very knowledgeable about the local area and the vineyards, as well as arranging for an extra cheese tasting in the day for us! The wines were all lovely and the company was great, too.”
Build your own Stellenbosch wine day with flexible stops, scenic estates, art, restaurants, and reliable hotel transfers for $29.
“Was a very nice tour to fantastic wine estates with trustful shuttles on the way. Perfect, thank you!”
Ride an e-bike through Franschhoek vineyards, visit two wineries, and enjoy mountain views with a small English-speaking group.
“Our tour was amazing. It is a grear idea to see the region on bike. Our guide was a young man called Prince who made the day even more spectacular. He shared local experiences & stories about his culture, Was easy going yet very attentive. We felt safe at all times & appreciated the extended time to finish our drinks♥️”
Ride an e-bike through Stellenbosch’s wine country, visit two farms, taste local wines, and enjoy a relaxed guided tour for $82.
“Unable to visit one of these tours preferred vineyards as fully booked. First wine tasting did not allow individual groups to choose their own wines”
Review of a flexible Stellenbosch small-group wine tour with expert guides, boutique estates, tastings, cheese pairing, lunch, and hotel pickup.
“A good selection of wines to taste. Stunning views in each winery. Our guide and driver Jens was very knowledgeable about wine making. Really enjoyed talking to him about S Africa life in general. A very good trip and would thoroughly recommend it.”
Ride a tractor through Stellenbosch wine country, stopping at estates for tastings, food, vineyard views, and an easy hop-on hop-off day.
“Cute and different way to alder a handful of wineries! We come from California and are in between 2 wine regions and taking a tractor was a fun new way to go from winery to winery. It was only us and 1 other couple so it was a very relaxed Read more”
Review of Stellenbosch’s Southern Route Vine Hopper, with six wineries, flexible hop-on hop-off stops, pricing, timing, and practical tips.
“Good value and way to visit a variety of wineries. I recommend it. Plus you meet some other travelers and can share the experience.”
Review of Stellenbosch’s Vine Hopper Northern Route, with six wineries, flexible stops, hotel pickup, costs, tips, and honest drawbacks.
“Vine Hopper was a lot of fun and allowed us to get to many wineries without having to worry about driving. Marshall and all of the drivers were friendly and helpful. Highly recommend.”
Review of Martin Stevens’ private Stellenbosch wine tour, with three wineries, expert guidance, hotel pickup, tastings, costs, and practical tips.
“We had a really great day with Martin who was very friendly and knowledgeable and took us to some lovely select vineyards”
Explore Stellenbosch’s Eastern Route by air-conditioned hop-on hop-off tour, visiting up to five wine farms, scenic Helshoogte Pass, and Lanzerac.
Explore six Stellenbosch wine estates by hop-on hop-off bus, with flexible tastings, scenic views, central pickup, and useful timing tips.
“Having a great hop on / hop off possibility to some of the greatest wine estates is already great. But if the day is combined even more with ingredients like the fantastic driver and Stellenbosch-ambassador Marschall and with nice other guests then the day is made to stay in memories :-)”
Review of a private Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl wine tour with tastings, custom routes, specialist guides, transport and practical tips.
“Colin was awesome! Knowledgeable, read the room well, gave us space for tastings and lunch which we loved. Would definitely book again! Highly recommend!”
Explore Stellenbosch’s small family wineries, scenic tastings, cheese pairings, and historic Muratie on this relaxed eight-hour wine tour.
“Didn’t end up being with a group instead a personal tour with George Green. Fabulous day. George took us around 3 wineries and then Lunch at a top restaurant. Great day and terrific Value. Cheers”
Explore Stellenbosch on a private six-hour wine tour with tastings, food pairings, cellar visits, vineyard walks, and a local guide.
“What a fabulous day! Lejean was a fabulous host, incredibly knowledgeable about Stellenbosch and local wine. We discovered wineries which we would never have visited and had an invaluable insight into the Cape wines and the amazing history of the region. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this experience, and when we’re next back in the area we will be in contact with her again!”
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