
1 / 10Cape Town Based Private Full Day Tour to the Stellenbosch Wine Region
About this activity
A full-day private tour from Cape Town combining Stellenbosch's architectural heritage and wine country in one immersive experience. Visit award-winning estates with tastings at 3–4 vineyards, explore the town's Georgian and Cape Dutch landmarks, and enjoy lunch with valley views.
Included is a City Tour of Stellenbosch with tree-lined streets with museums, bars, coffee shops and excellent examples of Victorian, Georgian, and Cape Dutch architecture. Time allowed for walk around in the town and do craft market shopping as well. The wine estates offer breath-taking views, many are historical farms with beautiful Cape Dutch Manors Houses, stunning Gardens, hotels and fine-dining restaurants.
Highlights:
Instant confirmation
Sample at 3 or 4 different vineyards with a minimum of 5 excellent and award-winning wines per vineyard.
Opportunity to buy and ship wine.
Numerous picture stops on a circular tour.
Stellenbosch – City Orientation and walk around and craft market shopping.
”Oom Samie se Winkel” the oldest General Store in Stellenbosch, the oldest town in South Africa
Lunch stop at a vineyard on an estate with spectacular views over the vines and the valley or a light lunch in the town centre while doing walk around.
University of Stellenbosch – Campus Drive.
Drive down Dorp Street- Oldest Street in Stellenbosch pictured on both sides with excellent examples of original Cape Dutch and Victorian architecture.
Highlights
- ✓Wine tastings at 3–4 estates with 5+ award-winning wines per vineyard
- ✓Cape Dutch architecture on Dorp Street and historic Victorian buildings
- ✓Lunch at a vineyard estate overlooking the valley
- ✓Stellenbosch town walk with craft markets and Oom Samie se Winkel (oldest general store)
- ✓University of Stellenbosch campus drive
- ✓Multiple photo stops on scenic circular route
Insider tips
- ★Visit in spring (September–November) or autumn (March–May) for optimal weather and fewer crowds than summer.
- ★Arrive early to maximize time at vineyards; the estates can get busy by mid-afternoon.
- ★Wear comfortable walking shoes for the town orientation and bring sunscreen—the valley offers little shade.
- ★Ask your guide about wine shipping options at tastings; many estates offer direct international delivery.
Good to know
- •8-hour tour includes multiple vineyard stops and town exploration; plan no other activities that day.
- •Private tour means personalized pacing; confirm pickup location in Cape Town when booking.
- •Lunch is included; vegetarian/dietary preferences should be noted at booking.
- •Driving through campus is a scenic drive-by; no formal tour or entry to university buildings.
- •Instant confirmation available for flexible last-minute bookings.
Who it's for
Best time to visit
Visit September to May for mild weather and vibrant vineyard views. Book a morning departure to maximize daylight at the estates and avoid late-afternoon crowds.











