The Experiences
Private, certified, full-day wine journeys across Stellenbosch and Franschhoek — and the off-script experiences in between. Each one personalised, paced to suit you, never a crowd.
01Flagship · Full Day
South Africa's wine capital — historic Cape Dutch estates, world-class cellars, and the country's finest terroir. Three handpicked family producers, a cellar walk, and a long, locally-sourced lunch among the vines.
02Flagship · Full Day
Founded by Huguenot refugees in the 1680s, Franschhoek is South Africa's gourmet capital. No other valley combines food, wine, history and scenery quite like it — and lunch here is an experience in itself.
03Active · 6.5 Hours · 7 km
A guided 7 km trail across the Stellenbosch Mountain — through fynbos, the Eden Forest, and working vineyard blocks. Start with coffee at Lanzerac. Finish with a long lunch at Vriesenhof. The best view in the Winelands is on the way.
04Bespoke · Your Day
Something specific in mind? Combine hiking and wine, focus on a single cultivar, or design a day around a celebration. We compose it together, the night before or the morning of — your pace, your palate.
05Learn · Groups Welcome
Perfect for groups, corporate events, or anyone who wants to deepen their understanding of South African wine. A structured, WSET-led flight that turns "I like it" into knowing exactly why.
06Inclusive · Everyone
Not a drinker? No problem. Every tour adapts with premium non-alcoholic alternatives — the scenery, the estates, the stories and the lunch are every bit as rich. Designed-driver friendly, too.
Always Included
Collected from your accommodation in Cape Town or the Winelands, and returned at the end of the day.
Marinus hosts every tour personally — WSET Level 3 and Cape Wine Academy certified, twelve years deep.
Typically three handpicked producers plus a long, locally-sourced lunch stop. Adjusted freely to suit you.
Tasting fees at each estate are included — no surprises, no upsells, no list paid to get on.
Pick-up times and estate choices flex to your preferences. The plan serves the day, not the other way around.
Premium non-alcoholic options are always on hand — the experience is just as full either way.