Guests tasting wine outdoors at a Stellenbosch estate

01 — Wine Tour

Stellenbosch
Wine Tour

Duration5–7 hours
Estates3 handpicked
GroupPrivate only
FromR2 450 pp
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The Tour

The heart of the
Cape Winelands

Stellenbosch is South Africa's wine capital — home to historic Cape Dutch estates, world-class cellars, and the country's finest terroir. We spend the day with three handpicked family producers, chosen for character and story, not because they paid to be on a list.

  1. 01

    Three handpicked family estates

    Each selected for character, quality, and story — mostly small, family-owned, and rarely on a brochure.

  2. 02

    Cellar tours & vineyard walks

    Go behind the tasting room — into the cellar and out among the vines — to understand how the wine is made.

  3. 03

    A long, locally-sourced lunch

    A relaxed lunch at a selected estate restaurant or in town, with time to linger and explore.

  4. 04

    Paced entirely to suit you

    Pick-up times and estate choices flex to your preferences. Private always — never joined by strangers.

A Typical Day

Your tour itinerary

We're happy to adjust pick-up times and estate visits based on your preferences — this is a rhythm, not a rulebook.

09:30

Collection from Cape Town

We collect you from your accommodation and head into the Winelands — or 10:30 if you're already staying in the valley.

11:00

First estate tasting

A vineyard walk and guided tasting at our first handpicked family estate in Stellenbosch.

12:30

Lunch

A relaxed lunch at a selected estate restaurant or in town, with time to explore.

14:00

Coffee stop

A quick stop at one of the Winelands' excellent local cafés — an old habit from a former life in coffee.

14:45

Second & third estates

Two more producers through the afternoon — a cellar tour, a terroir walk, and the day's hidden gem.

17:00

Home, unhurried

Returned to your door with notes on everything you loved — and a bottle or two, if you couldn't resist.

The day in pictures

From cellar
to table

Every estate is different. Every day is unrepeatable. Here's a sense of what a Stellenbosch day looks like.

Vineyard framed by autumn leaves with the Stellenbosch mountains beyond
Karibi tasting room interior
Tasting table set among the vines, Stellenbosch estate
Wine bottles in vineyard
Stellenbosch oak-lined Dorpstraat

Good to know

Frequently
asked questions

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How long is the tour? +

Most tours run 5–7 hours. Half-day options (3–4 hours, two estates, no lunch) are available on request.

What is included in the price? +

Private pick-up and drop-off, all tasting and entry fees, lunch, and the guide.

Can we choose which estates to visit? +

Absolutely. If you have specific estates or cultivars in mind, let us know and we'll build the itinerary around your preferences.

How many people can join a tour? +

Tours are private and work for any group size from 2 to 12. Larger groups can be accommodated — just ask.

Do you offer pick-up from Cape Town? +

Yes. We offer pick-up from most accommodation in Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, and Cape Town. Pickup time from Cape Town is typically 9:30 AM.

Can non-drinkers join? +

Absolutely. Non-alcoholic alternatives are always available and the experience is just as rich. Let us know in advance.

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