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Franschhoek Wine Tram & Stellenbosch Day Tour from Cape Town

Full-day tour from Cape Town: Stellenbosch, a Lanzerac chocolate pairing, Tokara views and the Franschhoek Wine Tram. Small group, hotel pickup.

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Free cancellation

  • Duration9 to 10 hours
  • Group sizeSmall group, max 12
  • PickupHotel pickup and drop-off in Cape Town
  • CancellationFree cancellation

The experience

This full-day tour pairs Stellenbosch with the Franschhoek Wine Tram. It is a small-group outing with pickup and drop-off at your Cape Town hotel.

The morning starts with a short look around Stellenbosch, followed by a chocolate and wine pairing at historic Lanzerac. From there you cross the Helshoogte Pass to Tokara for views back towards Table Mountain. After lunch and time to explore Franschhoek, your guide hands over your tram tickets, and you ride on to estates such as Rickety Bridge (reached by tractor from the tram stop) and Franschhoek Cellar.

On the drive home you pass the prison where Nelson Mandela spent the last part of his incarceration. Wine tasting fees (unless you choose the tasting option) and lunch are paid on the day. Plan on nine to ten hours.

Highlights

  • Franschhoek Wine Tram ride with tickets included
  • Chocolate and wine pairing at historic Lanzerac
  • Mountain views at Tokara
  • Tractor ride to Rickety Bridge from the tram stop
  • Time to explore Stellenbosch and Franschhoek
  • Small group with hotel pickup

Your day, stop by stop

Select a stop to see it on the map.

  1. Stop 1

    Stellenbosch

    Drive out from Cape Town with commentary, then a quick look around Stellenbosch town.

  2. Stop 2

    Lanzerac Wine Estate

    Chocolate and wine pairing at one of Stellenbosch's oldest estates.

  3. Stop 3

    Tokara Wine Estate

    Over the Helshoogte Pass to Tokara, with views towards Table Mountain.

  4. Stop 4

    Franschhoek

    Via Pniel to Franschhoek for lunch (own cost) and time to explore.

  5. Stop 5

    Franschhoek Wine Tram

    Your guide hands out tram tickets and explains how the hop-on hop-off system works.

  6. Stop 6

    Rickety Bridge Wine Estate

    A possible tram stop, reached by farm tractor from the tram terminal.

  7. Stop 7

    Franschhoek Cellar

    Wine with cheese or Belgian chocolate pairings.

  8. Stop 8

    Drakenstein prison

    Pass the prison where Nelson Mandela spent the last two years of his imprisonment on the way back to Cape Town.

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Route is indicative; the order of stops can change on the day.

What’s included

Included

  • Qualified tour guide
  • Wine Tram tickets
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Cape Town in an air-conditioned vehicle
  • Bottled water

Not included

  • Wine tasting fees (unless the tasting option is selected)
  • Breakfast and lunch
  • Gratuities (optional)

Good to know

Pickup & meeting point

Hotel pickup and drop-off in Cape Town

Cancellation

Full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure.

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Questions, answered

How do I book this tour?

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Is pickup included?

Hotel pickup and drop-off in Cape Town

Is lunch included?

No: Breakfast and lunch.

How big is the group?

Group size: Small group, max 12.

What is the cancellation policy?

Full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure.

Ready for a day in the winelands?

From R1,350 pp

Prices checked 26 Oct 2026; final price on Viator

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