Location: Franschhoek
Top Things to do in Franschhoek
Things to do in Franschhoek, Western Cape: The Best Cultural Tours
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.
Restaurants in Franschhoek
1. 5-Day Private Tour to Cape Town, Cape Pennisula and Winelands
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
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. Cape Winelands Guided Trike Tour from Cape Town
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
This tour will take you over 4 dramatic and scenic mountain passes via Grabouw, the apple capital of South Africa, to Franschhoek, rated as one of the worlds 10 prettiest towns, to historic Stellenbosch where you will taste some of South Africa's best wines at Blaauwklippen Wine Estate and Spier Wine Estate.
Inclusions: Wine tasting, Driver/guide, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Use of helmet
Exclusions: Food and drinks
Reviewed By Claudia R
Cape Town Trike Tours for the most exciting and novel way to see the beautiful Cape Peninsula (in my opinion). From collection to drop off( 9am to 5pm) we had the most memorable experience. Willem is a very knowledgeable guide and safe driver. We discovered a few firsts, which we had never explored before. Along the Atlantic Seaboard we could take a longer look at the exquisite seafront properties which are built on the steep slopes of Table Mountain. The curving Chapmans Peak drive (with 114 curves, Willem did admit he had not 'yet' counted them) by trike is just something one has to experience as is the long downward ride into Hout Bay. We enjoyed the smells of the ocean, the tree lined roads and the fynbos. If you are looking for something different, safe and exhilarating to do we can only recommend Cape Town Trike Tours. We previously booked the full day Hermanus and Whale Route tour as with this tour we were left with wonderful long lasting memories. Thank you Willem
3. 3 - Day Private Tour - Table Mountain/Robben Island/Cape Peninsula/Wine Tasting
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
Experience the best of Cape Town and the Stellenbosch Wine Region in Three Days. Any of these days can be changed to suit your personal requirements. This is a private tour and the best way to experience Cape Town in three days. We visit the top attractions such as Table Mountain, Bo-Kaap and Robben Island on Day one. Day two will include visits and wine tastings at our favourite and most beautiful wine estates in Stellenbosch and Franschhoek. We tour the Cape Peninsula on day three. That will include an optional boat trip to Seal Island from Hout Bay, Chapman's Peak Drive, Cape Point Light House, Penguins at Boulders and more. We are the owners of Wild Almond Tours and qualified South African Toursit Guides. We will share our knowledge of South Africa and the places we visit with you in an interesting and fun way. We make holidays memorable. Hope to see you soon. Angelo Melonas & Chris Coetzee
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Cost of Three Wine Tastings at the Wine Estates we visit on Day two., Entrance fees to the Cape of Good Hope National Park., Entrance fees to Boulders Beach - Penguin Colony., Bottled Water
Exclusions: Lunch is excluded., Tickets to the Table Mountain Aerial Cable Way is excluded., Ferry Tickets to Robben Island is Excluded., Tickets for the Funicular to the Lighthouse at Cape Point is excluded., Tickets for the Optional Boat Trip to Seal Island is Excluded.
Reviewed By Selley113
Angelo took me and my husband on a private Cape Town day tour. It was such an amazing trip and we fell in love with South Africa instantly. Angelo was very professional and was just so pleasant and chill throughout our tour. He was very knowledgeable and we were so grateful to have him as our guide. Even though we were on a time constraint (we only had one full day in Cape Town), Angelo was still able to show us a bit of everything, fully utilizing his expertise of the area. This tour is so worth it, and we will definitely be heading back and asking for Angelo again!
4. Gourmet Picnic Tour Stellenbosch
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
On this tour, a gourmet picnic lunch is enjoyed at a venue of choice at a winery or estate around the region, and is included as part of the tour package. The rest of the tour is similar to the standard private tour (includes the usual flights most representative of the chosen wineries). Typically, we visit a total of 4 destinations (3 tastings plus the picnic lunch) in order to facilitate a relaxed, unrushed experience. Like all private tours, the itinerary is fully customizable - we can incorporate specifically requested wineries into the itinerary. Pricing levels may vary according to specification, and given as guidelines only.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, 4 destinations, 3 tastings and a gourmet picnic lunch included as part of the tour, Bottled water, Gourmet picnic lunch at one of the destinations visited
Exclusions: Breakfast, Coffee and/or Tea, Dinner, Soda/Pop
Reviewed By JomiK1988
We were a group of family of 6 and enjoyed every second. The driver was very informative. Our first stop was LilyPatrick, which is a new brewery and it was unforgettable. In our group was a few anti beer and brqndy drinkers, but they partook every time and it was hilarious.
5. 2-Day Private Tour: The Cape Pensinsula & Winelands from Cape Town
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
You can expect an informative experience from our tours as we believe that the best tours leave you in-the-know; whether it is about the country’s riches history, food, wildlife or our sparkly Diamonds. Leave you feeling like a sommelier or learn how to express gratitude in the local dialect. We want you to feel at home, making this experience your travel tradition for years to come and we want to make this experience your ideal escape. Day 1 you can expect scenic drives along the Peninsula all the way to The Cape of Good Hope. Day 2 we visit the Cape’s famous Winelands in Paarl, Franschhoek & finish the tour in Stellenbosch.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Bottled water, Professional Guide, Hotel pick up and drop off, Cape of Good Hope
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch, Wine, cheese, chocolate and beer tasting , Entrance charges (approx R500pp)
Reviewed By K3192
Given the current COVID-19 concerns, a private tour was just what my partner and I needed. We had an absolutely amazing time with our tour guide Armando! He was incredibly knowledgable about the sites we visited on our tour as well as entertaining, making for an all around great day touring the cape. Our pick up was timely as well. Armando also allowed for reasonable breaks in between tour sites so we can really enjoy the spots we visited. Anyone interested in a comfortable and fun tour should certainly book with these guys they are great!
6. Full day Winelands Tour
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4.4 based on 13 reviews
This tour includes a cellar tour and a cheese tasting, plus two wine tastings. A third tasting will be included if time permits. You may wish to purchase some wine and have it sent home to share with good friends and family. See the Groot Drakenstein Prison near Paarl where Nelson Mandela was released in Feb 1990. Lots of photo opportunities present themselves in the beautiful towns of Franschhoek and Stellenbosch, which are surrounded by magnificent mountains. Enjoy stunning scenery and see oak lined streets and Cape Dutch homesteads before heading back towards Table Mountain and Cape Town city to be dropped off at central hotels,
Inclusions: 2 Wine tastings and a 3rd tasting if time permit, cheese tasting and a cellar tour, professional accredited tour guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (in central areas. Please confirm at time of booking if your hotel is in the central area., Small group tour, Bottled water
Exclusions: lunch and souvenirs, No wine tasting under 18 years
Reviewed By Pete-n-Suzie
This Garden Route tour for 16 of us in two minibuses was just excellent. Our drivers/tour managers were the very knowledgeable Kevin and Wayne where nothing was too much trouble and the driving very good. The itinerary for each of the days was super and although the Days 1 and 4 were long driving they were broken up with stops. The hotels were fine with the Blackwaters River Lodge the stand out, brilliant setting, rooms, services and food, we even saw a snake (rare apparently) slither across the car park. At the Botlierskop Safari Lodge an amazing breakfast followed by a safari drive in a large 4x4 (necessary) to seat us all over some of the roughest and steepest terrain ever. What a day only the lions didn't come out to play but never mind. Would I go again - in an instant I would.
7. Cape Town Holiday with Table mountain, Winelands, Cape point & Robben Island
Spend time in one of the most beautiful cities in the world, Cape Town. Explore the city, visit Table Mountain (weather permitting) V&A Waterfront, Cape Point and surroundings. Drive to the picturesque town of Stellenbosch for wine tasting at the estates.
Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Accommodation on BB Basis, Airport transfers, Full day winelands incl. wine tasting, Bottled water, Coffee and/or Tea, All entry fees ; Table Mountain, Robben island, All museums and park fees
Exclusions: Flights, Visa fees, Travel Insurance, Lunch and dinner, Drinks, Optional activities, Gratuities, All personal expenses
Reviewed By Tattie-lemon
I had a remarkable time and experience during this adventurous tour together with my friends. Not only was it fun but also educating and i fully enjoyed my time with the incredible services that were offered by the team. Special thanks to Dexter who remained flexible and put so much effort for our tour to be a success! I would definitely recommend all globe trotters to use African Sunsets Travel. Thank you.
8. Winelands Full Day Tour
At Billion Travel for over a decade, we have been leading the way in adventure travel and ecotourism, not just to new destinations, but pioneering new approaches to travel that guarantee your experience with Billion tours & travel Adventures will be qualitatively superior.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By connellw2016
Amazing tour!! Lele and the Langa tour guide were awesome! Very informative, helpful, insightful, and willing to go over and beyond to ensure their clients experience the ultimate tour. We were very fortunate and blessed to travel to Robben Island and get a once in a lifetime experience, and get the opportunity first hand to listen to inspiring and informative insights from the tour guides on the conditions and unfortunate circumstances political prisoners endured while incarcerated there. It is a most tour if you are in Cape Town, but understand the weather conditions dictate whether or not the boat leaves the docking area in order to travel to Robben Island, and not fault of the travel company. Even though it is understanding the customers may feel disappointed in not being able to visit Robben Island. Nevertheless, it blessing to be able to experience the Robben Island and Township tour and learned about apartheid history and the effects it had on the people in South Africa, and the continue social, psychological, and financial economic problems they continue to deal with this very moment. True story of South Africa from the people who live there, but still seeing the inspiring stories of fighting for freedom and social equality and economic prosperity.
9. Johannesburg Tour and Cape Town Tour in 10 Days Best Tour
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.
10. Winelands tour
South Africas Winelands are actually the worlds longest continuous wine growing region. Let our professional and passionate guides really make it effortless to pair our wines to the your viticultural desires on the day. With over 3000 wineries its challenging to select a handful to go tasting, but as a starter in we recommend stopping at Meerlust, Glen Carlou, Haute Cabrier, Fairview Babylonstoren, Mullineaux et Leeu, Backsberg, Muratie, Glenwood Waterford DMZ & Vergelegen. This is not practical. So please discuss in advance. Ultimately I offer an in-depth experience, tailored to your tastes A Kosher tour is also available. Wineries may change subject to their hours and your desires and we can cater for children too. Lastly we have an exclusive opportunity to take a tour inside Nelson Mandela prison house at Victor Verstaadt prison. This is still an active prison unlike Robben Island and is a great substitute for when the ferry is cancelled. There is a donation to the Guard
Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Bottled water, WiFi on board
Exclusions: Lunch stop at one of several gorgeous restaurant booked in advance. Bable, Delaire Graaf, Haute Cabriere, Terroir, Overture, Camphors La petite Ferme, Foilage La Petite Culombe all A m a z i n g!, I have excluded the cost of the wine tastings visited because this is tailored to your tastes and ideals. There are a few hidden gems that I would normally pop into however this is customised
Reviewed By 102andre
Graham of Down South Safaris is an amazing hike leader. His knowledge, not limited to the route, covers a great variety of topics. I look forward to hiking with Graham and Down South Safaris again soon.
