01 — Wine Tour
Stellenbosch
Wine Tour
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.
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Three handpicked family estates
Each selected for character, quality, and story — mostly small, family-owned, and rarely on a brochure.
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Cellar tours & vineyard walks
Go behind the tasting room — into the cellar and out among the vines — to understand how the wine is made.
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A long, locally-sourced lunch
A relaxed lunch at a selected estate restaurant or in town, with time to linger and explore.
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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.
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.
First estate tasting
A vineyard walk and guided tasting at our first handpicked family estate in Stellenbosch.
Lunch
A relaxed lunch at a selected estate restaurant or in town, with time to explore.
Coffee stop
A quick stop at one of the Winelands' excellent local cafés — an old habit from a former life in coffee.
Second & third estates
Two more producers through the afternoon — a cellar tour, a terroir walk, and the day's hidden gem.
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.
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, and the guide. Lunch is paid separately — we'll steer you to the right spot.
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.