The 10 Best Walking Tours in Franschhoek, Western Cape

September 24, 2021 Brandee Mangan

The village of Franschhoek (French Corner), tucked into the Cape Winelands of South Africa, is known as the country's food and wine capital. Galleries and antique shops fill the tree-lined streets, and vineyards established more than 300 years ago cascade over the hills just outside town. Local activities range from wine-tasting tours to trout fishing and hiking. The Huguenot Memorial Museum honors the town's early settlers, who fled religious persecution in France.
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1. 5-Day Private Tour to Cape Town, Cape Pennisula and Winelands

Agate Travel - South Africa Tours
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Take in the top attractions of Cape Town in South Africa on this 5-day private tour. You will be amazed by the well-known Table Mountain, one of the Seven Natural Wonders in the world. Visit the Robbin Island, the jail where Nelson Mandela was prisoned in. Explore Cape Peninsula and see the endangered African penguins. You will also have a winelands tour to learn how the wine is made and taste the world-class wines.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, 4 nights accommodation based on twin-sharing room, Air-conditioned vehicle, Services of a professional English speaking drive-guide

Exclusions: Gratuities, South Africa visa fees., International flight into and out of South Africa.

2. Full-Day Wine Lover Wander Private Connoisseur Tasting Tour from Cape Town

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This private tour of the Stellenbosch and Franschhoek Winelands region near Cape Town will entice you to become the area's biggest fan. Your private guide will introduce you to the top viticulture spots to visit four acclaimed estates and sample their finest wines. Each estate provides an exquisite backdrop of manicured vineyards cradled by soaring mountain ranges. The wine tastings are included in the tour price and will be provided by some of the legendary wine farms in the South African Winelands, including Kanonkop Wine, Eikehof, Haute Cabrière and Rust en Vrede wine estates.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Local English-speaking professional tour guide, Wine tastings, 1x Bottled water

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities

Reviewed By AlbertoVanzetto

Great trip! TK was so helpful and always available to help. The hostels we stayed in were amazing and the activities even better, I strongly suggest the elephant walk, bungee jumping and sandboarding.

3. 7-Day Garden Route, Winelands and Addo Small Group Combo Tour from Cape Town

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Set your sense of adventure free on this week-long adventure along the south eastern coast of South Africa from Cape Town. Explore this coastal paradise with an experienced guide: hike in old-growth forests, see endangered animals in wildlife reserves and National Parks, canoe through pristine waters, surf at Jeffreys Bay and relax on white sand beaches. Taste local wines in the famed Cape Winelands and venture down south along the coastal Cape Whale Route to reach the most southern tip of Africa at Cape Agulhus. A combination of guided trips and optional activities -including bungy jumping and waterfall zip-lining - allows you to tailor this trip to your taste for adventure.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Local English-speaking professional tour guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, MCC tasting and wine paring with chocolate tasting, Wilderness Canoe hire fee, Safari tour of Addo Elephant National Park, Adventure tour of Cango Cave and Ostrich Farm tour, Route 62 wine tasting

Exclusions: Lunch, dinner and drinks, unless specified, Optional Hermanus Whale cruise (about R800 per person), Optional Sea Kayak in Hermanus (about R400 per person), Optional 4x4 Buffelsdrift bush drive (about R400 per person), Optional Elephant Educational Bush Walk (about R435 per person), Optional Bungee jump & zipline (about R1400 per person) or Waterfall Zipline (about R500 per person)

Reviewed By AlbertoVanzetto

Great trip! TK was so helpful and always available to help. The hostels we stayed in were amazing and the activities even better, I strongly suggest the elephant walk, bungee jumping and sandboarding.

4. Full-day Winelands Explore Private Tour of Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl

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Oenophiles and nature lovers alike are in for a treat on this private exploration of the Cape Winelands. Not only do you visit three esteemed wine farms for fine wine tastings and phenomenal pairings with cheese and chocolate in the Paarl, Stellenbosch and Franschhoek regions; the extraordinary scenery along the way will transport you back to yesteryear to reminisce among white gabled buildings and impressive manor houses flanked by soaring mountain ranges. Firstly you'll visit the cheese haven of Fairview for a master tasting of their wine with local produce. Continue to the historically rich La Motte wine estate for another tasting and insider view of their maturation cellar. Visit the self-proclaimed culinary capital of South Africa, Franschhoek for a lunch stop and end your meander along the Winelands with sweet port-style wine and chocolate pairing at the heritage-rich Muratie wine farm before heading back to Cape Town late afternoon.

Inclusions: Local guide, Flexible private tour. Inform us after booking of your special requests., Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Hotel pickup and drop-off, 1x Bottled water, Fairview Master Cheese & Wine Tasting, La Motte Wine Tasting or similar, Muratie Port & Chocolate Pairing

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities

Reviewed By AlbertoVanzetto

Great trip! TK was so helpful and always available to help. The hostels we stayed in were amazing and the activities even better, I strongly suggest the elephant walk, bungee jumping and sandboarding.

5. Sip & Savour the Cape Winelands - Wine Pairing Small Group Day Tour

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Be swept away by the tastes and sights of the Stellenbosch, Paarl and Franschhoek wine region. Sample local wines paired with local cheeses, biltong (cured meat), artisanal curated chocolate and taste other local produce. Indulge with Fairview's Master Tasting as you sample a selection of fine wines, paired to perfection with a spread of cheese, olive oil and fresh bread. Unwind with edgy wine in hand amid Babylonstoren's Cape Dutch farm-to-plate philosophy gardens. Tease your tastebuds with a lunch stop along Franschhoek's charming streets in the gourmet capital of South Africa. Then, delight in three fine wines paired with traditional biltong and droëwors and sample sensational wines paired with artisanal chocolates at Hidden Valley. Cap off your day out in the Winelands with a lazy late afternoon drive back towards Cape Town with views of Table Mountain in the distance.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Local guide, Wine tasting at Baylonstoren, Fairview Cheese & Wine Master Tasting, La Bri Wine & Biltong Pairing, Hidden Valley Wine & Chocolate Pairing

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified

Reviewed By AlbertoVanzetto

Great trip! TK was so helpful and always available to help. The hostels we stayed in were amazing and the activities even better, I strongly suggest the elephant walk, bungee jumping and sandboarding.

6. 9-Day Best South Africa Tour to Kruger National Park and Cape Town

Agate Travel - South Africa Tours

Spend nine days viewing what South Africa have to offer on a private trip. Get into the wild and see the majesty of Africa's Big Five on a safari tour at the Kruger National Park. Travel through the beautiful Cape Town by a private vehicle and enjoy views of the Table Mountain, Robben Island, Cape Peninsula and finally have a wine-tasting tour.

Inclusions: Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, 8-night accommodations based on twin-sharing room, Air-conditioned vehicle, Economy class airfare of Johannesburg - Nelspruit / Hoedspruit - Cape Town, Professional English speaking drive-guide

Exclusions: International flight into and out of South Africa., Gratuities, South Africa visa fees.

Reviewed By John M

This local based tour company is well knowledged of the area and provides a professional service to the clients in terms of site history and places of interest. Celine my tour guide for the Xi'an part demonstrated lots of passion and information of all the sites that we visited. She was extremely friendly and provided good support to everyone's needs. The Terracotta Warriors were amazing to see and also the Xian City Wall. I highly recommend Travel China Guide as a tour company choice for any China trip.

7. The best of the Cape Winelands enjoying tastings & sublime cuisine

George Meyer

A comprehensive discovery and tasting of the magnificent Cape Winelands region, where old world meets new Journey into the magnificent Cape Winelands region, steeped in rich Dutch, British and French history. Discover the origin of wine in this beautiful part of the Western Cape and sample some of the best wines the region has to offer. Statistics reveal that South Africa might only be the 7th largest producer in the world, but this tour will reveal that we are definitely one of the finest producers in the world, with many international awards under our belt. Not only is the Cape Wineland region world renown for its award-winning wines, they are also highly regarded for their exquisite restaurants and incredible accommodation on offer, from luxury 5-star hotels to backpacker retreats for the more budget conscious.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Bottled water in the vehicle

Exclusions: Entrance fees, lunches, dinners, additional refreshments, dinner transfers and airport transfers, Costs of wine tastings

8. Johannesburg Tour and Cape Town Tour in 10 Days Best Tour

OR Tambo, O.R. Tambo, Kempton Park, 1627, South Africa Africa Moja Tours and Transfers

Dive in to South Africa History in Cape Town and Johannesburg on these 10 Days Tour.Enjoy the best tour that combines all the best attractions in these 2 Cities. We will start the tour in Johannesburg where we will learn about the history of Apartheid and also get a taste of Safari before taking a flight and heading to Cape Town for the remainder of the Tour.

Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle, Entrance Fees on all Tours Included, Return Domestic Flights from Johannesburg Included , 9 Nights Accommodation in a 4 Star Hotel Included

Exclusions: Dinner, Alcholic Drinks are not included on the lunch

Reviewed By Julie M

My boyfriend and I did all our tours with Nic from Africa Moja Tours & Transfers-Cradle of Human Kind, Lesedi, Soweto, and Pretoria. We were very nervous booking tours as it was all last minute and we did not have a lot of time to research. However, our first day went so great with Nic that we booked another day. He is a very safe driver, incredibly knowledgeable and smart, and a great person to hang out with while touring the area. Nic and the tours were truly one of the highlights of our three week trip in South Africa and I would highly recommend using this company and Nic for your tours. I am so grateful we had an incredible experience on our first time visiting.

9. Private Wine Tour In Cape Town

Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa Cape friendly Tours and Events Management

Our special day out in the winelands is friendly tailor made for your special interests to fulfill your expectations.If you have some specific wineries or restaurants that you would like to visit,we can assist for a visit to those places. Less than an hour drive from Cape Town city center,the wine routes offer guests picturesque scenery,friendly hospitality and excellent wines. On Sunday some of the wine estate might be closing after 15:00 alternative to visit by appointment Only. if your time is limited then you can still book with us your wine tour and we will do our best to fulfill your expectations. We will visit some of the top award winning estates in Cape wine regions: Stellenbosch and Franschhoeck are on our itinerary of the day. 3-4 wine estates (time permitting) for a wine tastings and lunch stop (own account) on a farm or in one of the historic towns. Wine and cheese pairing and cellar tour You will have free time to walk the street of Franschhoeck and Stellenbosch Towns.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Fuel surcharge

Exclusions: Lunch

Reviewed By Charles F

The place where the Indian and Atlantic Oceans meet. It is wonderful to see this facility is finally upgraded to a proper tourism attraction. The walkways, map of Africa and the direction indicators are all welcome additions giving visitors a clear indication of where they are in relation to the rest of Africa. The walkways are also wheelchair friendly.

10. Cape Winelands Tour

A Winelands tour, which is completely at your pace. We customize the tour accordingly to suit you. We enjoy a variety of estates in the Winelands area. Each estate offers it's own unique wines, with their distinctive features. The development of the wine industry in the Cape Winelands area, did not affect the history or the tastes of the wines

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Parking Fees

Exclusions: Gratuities, Tasting fees, Tastings and extra purchases, Snacks

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