Location: Stellenbosch
Top Things to do in Stellenbosch
Things to do in Stellenbosch, Western Cape: The Best Private Tours
Hiking trails and art galleries abound in Stellenbosch, but it's wine that takes center stage. More than 100 wine cellars, most open to the public, surround the oak-lined South African town, and tasting tours operate daily. Winter brings a four-day festival celebrating the local vintages. The historic town center houses the trading-post style shop Oom Samie se Winkel, the Neo-Gothic Moederkerk church, and museums dedicated to toys, military memorabilia, autos and early life on the Cape.
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1. Full-Day Wine Lover Wander Private Connoisseur Tasting Tour from Cape Town
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
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.
2. Private Full-Day Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl Wine Tour from Cape Town
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 45 reviews
This full Day Private Tour of the Cape Winelands for couples,friends traveling together or small parties to Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl, the biggest wine regions in South Africa. To secure social distance tastings will be outdoors, weather permitting. Only couples or small groups will be accommodated. Taste premier wines on vineyards of choice or the guide will tailor-make a tour to accommodate your wine palates.Utmost flexibility is our point of departure. As far as possible crowds will be avoided. You will also experience city tours in one or two main towns (also a Stellenbosch University drive) and sample about 16 different wines of 3 or, time permitting, 4 vineyards for the day. For your own account we will arrange lunch on a vineyard with spectacular views over one of the many stunning valleys. Panoramic drives and picture stops included. Vineyards close normally 17h00 or 16h00 with the last tasting commencing 45 minutes prior to closing time. STARTING TIME 09h30.
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Private tour, Small-group, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Chilled bottled water
Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities, Wine Tasting fees.
Reviewed By OBeniamin
It was absolutely unforgettable experience. The drive was slow enough, so we had time to see and enjoy the surrounding and we stopped at the most picturesque sites. We had lunch at beautiful restaurant and was watching penguins while eating. On the way back we stopped at botanical gardens and had time to walk around (I would like to go there again) and we fall in love with Shona sculptures so much that we even purchased one when we came back to US. We’ve been great admires of Shona sculptures since that time. Ivan told us many stories and a lot of information about the land. We enjoyed his company so much that we still maintain contact. His driving is also awesome, you can rarely experience such smooth and comfortable ride. We with we are able to come again. It is just so far.
3. 2 Hour Vineyard Trail Ride
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5.0 based on 13 reviews
What a fantastic way to experience the winelands, from between the ears of a horse. Our 2 Hour trail ride will start off with a short lesson for novices, after which we will head out onto our own nursery farm, and then cross to our neighbouring wine farm. Your ride will take you through vineyards, farmland and indigenous fynbos, all with spectacular views of Table mountain. We do not mix groups, so you will not be held back or put under pressure from other guests. Everyone gets exactly the ride they want, be that a gentle walk through vinyards, or a fast paced canter down a farm track. Your guide will be a local guide, with vast knowledge of South-African culture, the local area and natural horsemanship.
Inclusions: Live commentary on board, Local guide, Tour escort/host, Use of helmet
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities
Reviewed By adamdryden
My wife and I did a full day horseback riding tour with Louise and had an amazing time. We booked directly through her website (can't put a URL on TA - search for Horseback Riding at Pink Geranium and you will find it) and the communication was excellent from the start. It is clear that Louise wants to give the customer a riding experience that is well tailored to what they want, what their riding capabilities are and what is best for the horses. My wife rides a fair bit whereas I am a beginner rider - she paired us each up with a perfect horse. Kelly's would require a bit more attention which kept Kelly engaged and mine was a well seasoned horse that still had lots of capability with the right rider. It was just the two of us and Louise on the tour which made for great riding, and great conversation. A picnic lunch was packed for us and we rode to a perfect spot to enjoy scenery and the food Lou had made. Unfortunately, and randomly, both of the wine farms we stopped at were closed for the day so we could not do tastings, but Lou brought wine, and got a bottle from one of the closed vineyards for us to enjoy on our first stop and over lunch. This was not a huge issue for us as we were doing wine tastings the next day, and this excursion was more about the riding than it was the wine. It is clear that Louise takes care of the horses and they all appeared to be healthy and sound. The horse my wife was riding (Princess) ended up lame at the end of the ride (which happens with any horse for many reasons) and after a short period of assessment, Louise decided it best that she not have a rider on her for the last couple kilometers. So, Kelly jumped on the horse that Louise was riding and Lou walked beside Princess the rest of the way back. It would have been easy for someone to cared less about the health of the animal to force the horse through the soreness. This is what you want to see from someone who works with animals! (Louise updated us and Princess was checked by the Vet the next day, and had no major injury - just soreness and will be off work until healed). Note that we rode in English saddles and I suspect that she puts everyone on an English saddle. So it's not the cushy/comfy western saddle that some people would be used to on many commercial "trail rides". But what you get with this ride is not a commercial "trail ride". It is far beyond that. It is the best way to see the beautiful wine country for horse people and I can't recommend it enough.
4. Stellenbosch - Franschoek Wine Tasting Experience
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Booking this private tour and tour guide gives you the advantage to experience the best that Stellenbosch and Franschoek has to offer at your leisure.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water
Exclusions: Lunch, Alcoholic Beverages
5. Whale Watching Hermanus
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Silvertree Tours, are established since 2007 and is one if the Winelands most experienced and reliable tour operators and shuttle service. Silvertree tours are one of the few operators that do private tours. Our guides are the face and voice of Silvertree tours, that's is why our standards are remarkable high. Our tour guides are registered professionals and our shuttle drivers are licensed with professional drivers permits(PDP). This ensures that clients receive exclusive first-class service.
Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By sofiapotier
We travelled to South Africa in February 2021 and originally toyed with the idea of just using Ubers to travel around wineries. At the last minute we asked our hotel for a recommendation for transfers from Cape Town and they recommended Carlo and Silvertree Tours for transfers and wine tours. Carlo also handled picking us up/dropping us off in Cape Town for our two nights in Stellensbosch and even decided to have us stop at a brewery on the way to our hotel instead of doing a simple door-to-door. From that moment - we knew we were in good hands! Not sure how long we wanted to commit to wineries on the day of our wine tour, we used their chauffer service which is hourly vs a set schedule... and then had SO MUCH fun with Carlo I think it was 9 hours later he dropped us off at the hotel! Carlo is awesome - he knows a ton about wine, and picked out wineries based on the kinds of wines we told him we liked. We didn't have a pre-conceived list of places we wanted to go and just asked him to pick his favorites! We also stopped at some breweries which my husband loved. His love of the area, his wonderful sense of humor, and his clear positive relationships with the wineries in the area made the day a very special day and one of our favorite memories of our time in South Africa! I highly recommend using his services - they also provide tours in the Western Cape including the Cape Point tour and so forth. When I go back I will definitely be working with him to take care of us again! Thank you again for the wonderful day Carlo!
6. Cape Winelands Tour
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Experience the best wine routes and wine farms. With unique tours that are different, memorable and fun. A Full day tour commences at 8h30am – 9h00am with a choice of 3 – 4 different wine farms. Each farm is a different experience. Combine the beautiful landscapes and scenery with delicious wine tasting. The Cape boasts of The Stellenbosch, Constantia, Franschhoek, Durbanville and Helderberg wine routes respectively.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By desktopnyc
I booked a full day tour with Victor and it was amazing. His knowledge of the area and professionalism made him the perfect guide. He was on time and has sparkly clean and comfortable transportation. We went down the coast to Hout Bay where we stopped and took a short boat ride to see seals. From there we took Chapman's Peak Drive and stopped along the way at lookout areas to take some photos. Another stop was at an ostrich farm. It was fun feeding the ostriches and they had a very nice gift shop. We arrived at Cape Point and rode the Flying Dutchmen Funicular to the top. The views were amazing. On the way back to Cape Town we stopped at Boulder Beach to see the penguins and had a lovely meal in Simon's Town. I enjoyed every part of the tour and highly recommend booking his tours.
7. Best of Cape town in 4 days
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
This customizable program includes but is not limited to: See all Cape town has to offer in just 4 days. Take a trip to the Cape of good hope. Discover the prestine and dramatic coastline of the famous cape. Discover abundant wildlife from penguins to Ostriches as well as the big 5. Visit the Cape winelands and try different kinds of wines and wine pairings. Visit a cellar and learn a bit about how wine is made. Dicover world heritage sites such as Roben Island and the richest floral kingdom in the world! Visit phenomenol Kirstinbosch botanical garden. A colourful and historical community known as Bo-kaap is not to be missed and Take a Cable car and go up the Tbale mountain.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, All entrance fees, chilled bottled water
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By Kay_Khumalo
My daughter and I had a really great trip. Xavier was on time, professional and very informative. I would definitely recommend him for a tour guide!
8. 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!
9. 2-Day Private Tour: The Cape Pensinsula & Winelands from Cape Town
Overall Ratings
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!
10. Private: Full-Day Aquila Safari Game Reserve Tour in Cape Town
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Trade the urban jungle of Cape Town for a safari amidst real wild animals during this 9-hour private safari excursion. Travel by private vehicle to a game reserve to search for ‘Big 5’ animals like rhinos, lions, leopards, elephants and buffalo, plus other creatures like giraffes, hippos and cheetahs, observing these majestic creatures in their natural habitat. On the way home, stop by a winery for a tasting and cheese pairing.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, Wine tasting at 1 wine estate on the way back to Cape Town, Private transfers to and from the game reserve
Exclusions: Drinks, Gratuities, Entry/Admission - Aquila Private Game Reserve.
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