Cape Town: Full-Day Winelands Tour with Wine Tastings & Food
About This Experience
This is the Cape Winelands tour to book if you want all three of the classic wine towns in a single day. It crosses Paarl, Franschhoek and Stellenbosch in one loop from Cape Town, which is the itinerary most visitors have in mind when they picture a Winelands day trip.
The route opens in Paarl, known for pairing its wines with local cheese, then continues to Franschhoek — the French Huguenot valley that gave South African winemaking much of its early shape. The afternoon runs through Stellenbosch, home of the country's Pinotage and its most decorated estates, with a stop at a small family-run farm alongside the better-known names.
Tastings are structured rather than rushed: alongside the wine you get cheese and chocolate pairings, a cellar tour, and a sit-down à la carte lunch at a vineyard with vegetarian options. Across the day you will taste Cap Classique, ports, dessert wines and a broad spread of reds and whites, with a guide explaining what you are drinking and why the three valleys taste different.
Transport is an air-conditioned coach with hotel pickup and drop-off, so nobody in your group has to nominate a driver. Note that this tour is adults-only — participants must be 18 or over.
Highlights
- All three classic wine regions — Paarl, Franschhoek and Stellenbosch — in one day
- Sit-down à la carte vineyard lunch included, with vegetarian options
- Cheese and chocolate pairings alongside the wine tastings
- Cellar tour explaining how the wine in your glass was made
- Air-conditioned coach with hotel pickup and drop-off from Cape Town
What's Included
- ✓ Local wine guide
- ✓ Hotel pickup and drop-off
- ✓ Round-trip transport by air-conditioned coach
- ✓ À la carte vineyard lunch
- ✓ Cellar tour
- ✓ Wine tastings across three regions
- ✓ Cheese and wine pairing (subject to availability)
- ✓ Chocolate and wine pairing (subject to availability)
Not Included
- Additional food and drinks
- Bottles of wine bought to take home
- Gratuities (optional)
What to Bring
- Photo ID — you may be asked to prove you are 18 or over
- Sunglasses and a hat for the vineyard stops
- A jacket, as Winelands mornings can be cool
Good to Know & Caveats
- Adults only: every participant must be 18 or over, and children are not permitted on this tour.
- Guests staying outside the Cape Town city centre make their own way to The Westin; arrange this with the operator after booking.
- The cheese and chocolate pairings are subject to availability on the day.
- It is a full nine-hour day — expect to be back in Cape Town in the early evening.
Not Suitable For
- Travellers under 18
- Guests bringing pets
- Guests with strollers, prams or large luggage
Meeting Point
Hotel pickup across central Cape Town, with a central meeting point at The Westin for guests staying outside the city bowl. Pickup times are confirmed with the operator after booking.
What Travelers Say
Rated 4.9/5 by 1,426 verified GetYourGuide travelers.
A very enjoyable day with an informative guide and a plentiful selection of wines to taste. Lunch was fine, and the day was paced well.
— Lorne, August
It was worth every penny. A wonderful tour. Exactly as the listing says.
— Mizangelo Elias, August
Beautiful day. Nic, our guide, was exceptional! I recommend him!
— Daniele, August
Frequently Asked Questions
Which wine regions does this tour visit?
All three of the classic Cape Winelands regions in one day: Paarl, then Franschhoek, then Stellenbosch. That is the main reason to choose this tour over a half-day trip, which usually covers only one town.
Is lunch included in the price?
Yes. A sit-down à la carte lunch at a vineyard is included, and vegetarian options are available. Extra food and drinks beyond the set menu are paid for separately.
Can children come along?
No. This is an adults-only tour and every participant must be 18 or over.
How many wines will I taste?
You taste across several estates in three different regions, covering Cap Classique, ports, dessert wines and a range of reds and whites. Exact pours vary by estate, and cheese and chocolate pairings are served alongside.
Do I need to arrange a driver?
No. Round-trip transport by air-conditioned coach is included, with hotel pickup and drop-off in central Cape Town, so everyone in your group can taste.
