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The 15 Best Cape Winelands Tours

62 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.8 average  ·  from $12

Stellenbosch for the oaks and the university, Franschhoek for the tram, Paarl for the granite. These 15 days out cover all three, with prices, tasting counts and whether lunch is in.

Stellenbosch: Guided Historical Walking Tour - The Village of the Oaks, Mill Stream furrows, and why shade matters
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Stellenbosch: Guided Historical Walking Tour

1.Guided Historical Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 283 reviews · 1h 30m · from $18Our pick

A 90-minute Stellenbosch historical walking tour with a local guide, oak-lined Mill Stream, Cape Dutch streets, and Simon van der Stel stories.

“Johan was an amazing guide. Full of interesting anecdotes and an easy style of guiding. Very happy with questions or just general chatting. A must do if you visit Stellenbosch.”

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Stellenbosch: Historical Bike Tour & Wine Tasting - Bikes for Hills: Choosing Between a Standard Bike and an E-Bike
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Stellenbosch: Historical Bike Tour & Wine Tasting

2.Historical Bike Tour & Wine Tasting

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

Small-group bike tour in Stellenbosch and Jonkershoek Valley, with Cape Dutch sites, two wine tastings, and wine-chocolate pairing.

“Our guide Michel was very informative. It was a very hot day and he made sure we had regular stops in the shade on our way round Stellenbosch.”

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Full Day Afrivista Wine Tours from Stellenbosch - Price and What You Actually Get for $79.08
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Full Day Afrivista Wine Tours from Stellenbosch

3.Full Day Afrivista Wine Tours from Stellenbosch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 238 reviews · from $79Top rated

Full-day small-group wine tasting in Stellenbosch with pickup, cellar tours, lunch, and cheese pairing across Cape Winelands estates.

“This was a top tour. Perhaps it was partly the result of being part of a small group that thus was so enjoyable, but the role of the guide cannot be understated. To start with he provided us with facts and allowed us to enjoy the wine but as the dRead more”

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From Stellenbosch: Hop-On Hop-Off Wine Tour Southern Route - Price and Value for a Full Wine Day
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From Stellenbosch: Hop-On Hop-Off Wine Tour Southern Route

Franschhoek: E-Bike Guided Winery Tour - Meeting at Vinebikes Franschhoek, Then Getting Set for the Ride
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Franschhoek: E-Bike Guided Winery Tour

5.E-Bike Guided Winery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 96 reviews · 3h 30m · from $89

Ride an e-bike through Franschhoek’s vineyards and mountains, visit 2 wineries, and enjoy easy cycling with a small English-speaking group.

“We absolutely loved our tour. Prince was absolutely brilliant and we'd definitely do this again.”

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Stellenbosch: Wine Farm E-Bike Guided Tour - The E-bike Factor: Why This Ride Feels Effortless
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Stellenbosch: Wine Farm E-Bike Guided Tour

6.Wine Farm E-Bike Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 88 reviews · 3h 30m · from $82

Ride e-bikes through Stellenbosch and Jonkershoek valley, stop at two wine farms for tastings, and enjoy guided views in a small group.

“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”

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Walking Tour of Stellenbosch - Mill Stream and the Eerste River: why water shows up in town history
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Walking Tour of Stellenbosch

7.Walking Tour of Stellenbosch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews · from $12Best value

Walk Stellenbosch’s highlights with a 90-minute guided route, from Cape Dutch streets to Mill Stream, the Eerste River, and Dorp Street.

“Informative gentle stroll around the central town area. Fascinating to hear about the development of the town from a mere settlement to the city it now is. Plus the early adventures and mishaps along the way. Informative guide, and a gentlRead more”

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Half-Day Small Group Cooking Experience in Franschhoek - The cooking part: a hands-on South African feast
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Half-Day Small Group Cooking Experience in Franschhoek

8.Half-Day Small Group Cooking Experience in Franschhoek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · from $116

4-hour small-group cooking in Franschhoek with chef Nicola Spilsbury. Cook South African dishes, eat together, and sip local wines.

“This is an experience not to be missed if you are in the Franschhoek area. Nicola is an amazing chef and it was a pleasure and honour to be cooking with her. Our group of 4 had so much fun!! Nicola chose some authentic recipes and everyone Read more”

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Daily Different small group WINE tour - STELLENBOSCH PICKUP only - Pickup and timing: your 7-hour day, paced for tastings
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Daily Different small group WINE tour – STELLENBOSCH PICKUP only

9.Daily Different small group WINE tour – STELLENBOSCH PICKUP only

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · from $97

Small-group Stellenbosch wine tour with pickup, boutique estates, and included tastings and tours over a flexible 7-hour route.

“Louis was the best guide and very knowledgeable. We visited various hand-selected vineyards, got the chance to taste delicious wines, and Louis shared his valuable insights. Would definitely recommend both for couples and solo-travelers.”

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Stellenbosch Wine Tractor hop-on-hop off wine tasting tour - How Hop-On Hop-Off Really Works (Choose Your Stops, Don’t Chase Every Estate)
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Stellenbosch Wine Tractor hop-on-hop off wine tasting tour

Guided Bike Tour of Stellenbosch - Oom Samie Se Winkel, Eerste River paths, and Dutch-inspired streets
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Guided Bike Tour of Stellenbosch

11.Guided Bike Tour of Stellenbosch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · from $73

Guided bike tour of Stellenbosch with wine and chocolate tastings, Dutch architecture stops, and two estate visits in 4 to 5 hours.

“A very enjoyable tour. Tayne was very informative on the history of Stellenbosch and also, all the delicious wines we tasted. The bike ride not too strenuous the perfect way to see Stellenbosch.”

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Vine Hopper: Hop-On Hop-Off Wine Tour - Southern Route - Getting picked up in Central Stellenbosch, or meeting at Church Street
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Vine Hopper: Hop-On Hop-Off Wine Tour – Southern Route

Vine Hopper: Hop-On Hop-Off Wine Tour - Northern Route - Price and What It Buys You (Ticket Value vs Wine Costs)
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Vine Hopper: Hop-On Hop-Off Wine Tour – Northern Route

13.Vine Hopper: Hop-On Hop-Off Wine Tour – Northern Route

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 62 reviews · from $25

Vine Hopper Northern Route in Stellenbosch is an 8-hour hop-on hop-off wine day with hotel pickup, six winery stops, and flexible timing.

“Our driver, Marshall was most welcoming and informative. We enjoyed the experience of hopping on/off. We particularly loved the REMHoogte Estate. We recommend the Wine Tour to anyone who would like to experience tasting excellent wines.”

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Stellenbosch: Hop-On Hop-Off Northern Route Wine Tour - Picking the Right Start Time (To Reach 6 Estates)
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Stellenbosch: Hop-On Hop-Off Northern Route Wine Tour

15.Hop-On Hop-Off Northern Route Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 49 reviews · 8h 30m · from $29

Hop-on hop-off Northern Route in Stellenbosch with up to 6 wine estates, big views toward Table Mountain, and flexible tasting stops.

“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 :-)”

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