Are wine tastings included in the price?

No. The tour price covers the private vehicle, guide, and itinerary planning. All wine tastings and purchases are charged separately on your account at each estate.

Can I customize which wineries we visit?

Yes. The tour is fully flexible—you can choose specific estates, or your guide will tailor the route based on your wine preferences and interests.

How many people can join this private tour?

The tour accommodates 2 to 7 passengers in a private vehicle. Larger groups may require multiple vehicles.

What time does the tour start and end?

The tour starts at 09:30 and runs for eight hours, ending around 17:30. Confirm your pickup location when you book.

Will we visit the Mandela prison site?

Yes. The itinerary includes a stop at Victor Verster Prison (Correctional Centre), historically significant as the location of Nelson Mandela's release in February 1990.

Is this tour accessible for people with limited mobility?

Some vineyard stops involve walking through cellars or across terrain. Discuss any mobility concerns with the operator when booking so they can select suitable estates or arrange adjustments.

Vineyards on a wine estate in Franschhoek

Vineyards outside Stellenbosch in the mountains

Trellising a block of Cabernet Savignon Stellenbosch Vineyard.

Clients very happy with the excellent wines

View from the restaurant of a lovely vineyard in Franschhoek

View of Table Mountain from V & A Waterfront

Tour operator sharing the S A Wines with her parents

Another excellent wine tasting experience

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Private Cape Winelands Ful Day Ultra Flexible Guided Tour.

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About this activity

Explore South Africa's premier wine region on a fully customizable private tour through the Cape Winelands, with your group enjoying exclusive access to a dedicated vehicle and guide for eight hours. Taste up to 15 wines across hand-picked estates in Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, and Paarl, with flexible stops and photo opportunities tailored to your interests.

Private Tour- once a booking is instantly confirmed, clients will be the only tourists in the vehicle for the day.

Minimum 2 and maximum 7 pax. on this private tour.

Taste a total of 15 premier wines on vineyards of choice or guide will tailor-make a tour to accommodate your wine palates- utmost flexibility(own account).

Crowds avoided.as far as possible.

Spectacular Mountain drive en route to Franschhoek and stop many times for pictures

Experience city tours in Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl (time permitting)

Pass Prison/ Correctional Centre associated with the release of Nelson Mandela in February1990.

STARTING TIME 09h30.

Highlights

✓Private vehicle for 2–7 guests; no shared tours or crowds
✓Taste up to 15 wines at vineyards of your choice
✓Scenic mountain drive with multiple photo stops en route to Franschhoek
✓City tours of Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, and Paarl (time permitting)
✓Historic stop at Victor Verster Prison (Nelson Mandela's release site, 1990)
✓Fully flexible itinerary tailored to your wine preferences and pace

Insider tips

★Arrive hydrated and eat breakfast before 09:30 start; pace your wine tasting across the day to enjoy more estates comfortably
★Bring a light layer—mountain passes can be cooler; sunscreen and sunglasses essential for scenic stops
★Communicate your wine style (red, white, natural, etc.) to your guide beforehand so they can prioritize estates matching your palate
★Book earlier in the week if you want the quietest vineyard experience; weekends see higher visitor traffic

Good to know

•Tour starts at 09:30; confirm pickup location with operator upon booking
•All tastings on your account (wines are not included in the tour price; budget accordingly)
•Minimum 2 passengers, maximum 7; private group rates apply
•Guide will adapt the itinerary based on your interests—no fixed route
•Comfortable walking shoes recommended; some estates involve brief walks through vineyards or cellars

Who it's for

Wine enthusiasts seeking personalized tasting experiences without crowdsSmall groups (couples, friends, families) wanting privacy and flexibilityCruise passengers on shore excursions with a fixed timeframeHistory buffs interested in South African heritage sites alongside wine culture

Best time to visit

Visit during South Africa's autumn (March–May) or spring (September–November) for cooler temperatures, smaller crowds, and harvest-season activity. Morning light is ideal for mountain photography, so the 09:30 start maximizes scenic stops.

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Reviews

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Hugo V.

Mar 2026

Very enjoy, the bit at the end nobody expects the best part. Omar take care us very well, ran the full 4 hours promised. Thank you so much!

Joe V.

Feb 2026

our guide Yusuf was brilliant and the bit at the end nobody expects was the highlight. Booked it for my birthday so it wasnt too busy. Honestly better than the tour we did in cancun last year, and came away with 200+ photos. Would book again no question.

Will H.

Dec 2025

our guide Sofia was brilliant and the bit at the end nobody expects was the highlight, and blew our Paris one out of the water, no joke

Olivia F.

Aug 2025

aiko our guide was class, honestly better than the tour we did in Rome last year, loved it

Paul D.

Mar 2025

So nice this one, the bit at the end nobody expects was amazing and Andrei the guide explain everything good. Better than Seville for sure, we go again!

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