From Cape Town: Stellenbosch Four Estate Full-Day Wine Tour
About This Experience
Four estates in a day is more than most Winelands tours attempt, and this one is built around depth rather than distance: everything stays in the Stellenbosch region, so time goes into the farms instead of the road.
Stellenbosch is one of the oldest towns in South Africa, and the tour includes a guided drive through its Cape Dutch streets before heading out to the estates. The four stops deliberately mix the iconic names with smaller family-run farms — the sort of place you would not find without a guide.
Beyond the tastings there is a cellar and vineyard tour explaining how the wine is actually made, and pairings that run well past the usual cheese board: local cheeses, cured meats and Fair Trade artisanal chocolate, each matched to specific wines. Lunch is included.
Hotel pickup and drop-off from Cape Town are included, and the day runs about eight hours.
Highlights
- Four Stellenbosch estates, mixing famous farms with smaller family-run cellars
- Cellar and vineyard tour explaining how the wine is made
- Pairings with local cheese, cured meats and Fair Trade artisanal chocolate
- Guided drive through Stellenbosch's Cape Dutch architecture
- Lunch and hotel transfers from Cape Town included
What's Included
- ✓ Hotel pickup and drop-off
- ✓ Visits to four wine estates
- ✓ Wine tastings at each estate
- ✓ Cellar and vineyard tour
- ✓ Lunch
- ✓ Tastings of local cheese, cured meat and chocolate
- ✓ Guide
Not Included
- Soft drinks
- Bottles of wine bought to take home
- Gratuities
What to Bring
- Passport or ID card
- Comfortable shoes
- Sunglasses
- A hat
- Sunscreen
Good to Know & Caveats
- Pickup runs between 08:30 and 09:30 depending on where you are staying — the operator emails your slot beforehand.
- Your vehicle is a white Toyota Quantum van with Wine Flies branding.
- Bring photo ID; you may be asked for it at the estates.
- Oversized luggage and large bags cannot be carried on the tour.
Not Suitable For
- Travellers with large luggage or oversized bags
- Anyone wanting to cover Franschhoek and Paarl — this tour focuses on Stellenbosch
Meeting Point
Hotel pickup in Cape Town between 08:30 and 09:30 depending on your area — look for the white Toyota Quantum van with Wine Flies branding. The operator emails your exact pickup time before the tour.
What Travelers Say
Rated 4.8/5 by 269 verified GetYourGuide travelers.
This was by far our most favorite activity. Our guide Henry was energetic, fun, knowledgable, all-around a great guy. The estates were top notch, especially the boutique one where we did wine matching to cheese & chocolate. The session there was superb. The van is comfortable, with great music selection from 80s & 90s. All the occupants of the van bonded and had a great day.
— Cenk, March 4
We are very late in the review !! But still rave about how amazing our experience was , well planned, well organised and would highly recommend
— Tracey, Novembe
Very knowledgeable guide with great sense of humour.
— Colin, Septemb
Frequently Asked Questions
How many wine estates does this tour visit?
Four, all within the Stellenbosch region. The selection mixes well-known estates with smaller family-run farms, and staying in one region means more time at each rather than more time driving.
Is lunch included?
Yes, lunch is included, along with tastings of local cheese, cured meats and artisanal chocolate paired to the wines.
What time does pickup happen?
Between 08:30 and 09:30, depending on which part of Cape Town you are staying in. The operator emails your exact time in advance — look for a white Toyota Quantum van with Wine Flies branding.
Do I need to bring my passport?
Bring a passport or ID card. It is listed as a requirement and you may be asked to show it at the estates.
Is there a cellar tour?
Yes. A cellar and vineyard tour is included, covering how the wine is made rather than only how it tastes.
