Cape Town Central Tours
Private Full Day Stellenbosch Wine Tour with Pick Up and Drop Off
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Private Full Day Stellenbosch Wine Tour with Pick Up and Drop Off
By Wine Escapes
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Ages 18-99
Duration: 8h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: German, English
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- All Tasting and Cellar tour fees at Wine Tasting stops
- Private transportation
- In the vehicle
- Entry/Admission - Hartenberg Wine Estate
- Entry/Admission - L'Avenir
- Entry/Admission - Waterford Estate
What's not included- Lunch
- Wine purchases
- Wine enjoyed with lunch
- Enjoyed with lunch
- Entry/Admission - Tokara Wine Estate
- Start:Traveler pickup offered.Pickup details
- Pick up at any hotel in the Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Franschhoek or Paarl areas
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 166811P1- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 166811P1
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- stephanies68020 contributionsWonderful wine tour!What a wonderful experience! We highly recommend this tour company. Our tour guide Louw took us to very special wineries, even one that most “tourists” won’t visit but probably my favorite of all the wineries. Louw was also so knowledgeable of the area being that he was a true local and took us to a picturesque lunch spot with wonderful food. The tour ended at our last winery with a chocolate/wine tasting. All in all a perfect day with a perfect guide!!!Written June 18, 2024
- 811nedk0 contributionsGreat Day! Beautiful Wineries!Had a wonderful trip with Wine Escapes. Our guide Martin was so informative and took us to some beautiful wineries that were not the large tourist variety wineries. We learned so much about South Africa and the different people who reside there. Martin was a former winemaker who was so knowledgeable about all of the various aspects of the wine making process. It really was a great day, with of course tasty wines! Thank you so much Martin for a very memorable day! Highly Recommended!Written June 2, 2024
- patricksM8413HO0 contributionsAmazing tastingThis was an amazing experience with Lizette. So kind and inspiring as well as a great working knowledge of the local wineries. We had no plans to purchase any wine but it was so fantastic we did! So if you’re in Cape Town you won’t be better served by using this service.Written May 15, 2024
- nbasc0 contributionsTwo days in South Africa wine countryWe just completed two excellent days with Martin. The locations we visited were amazing, both the wines and the food. Martin was very courteous, knowledgeable and very pleasant to spend our two days with. If we are lucky enough to come back we would definitely want to tour with him again.Written May 6, 2024
- SpicyTGP0 contributionsSpectacular Wine Tour in S.AfricaExceptional Wine Tour! John was an excellent guide and really made this wine tour something to remember. He’s well versed in S.African wine and you can tell how passionate he is about the region and wine when he takes you on tour. Took the time to explain in detail the various grapes and wards of the Cape Region. When planning the trip he and team were excellent communicators and John himself was punctual, polite, and fun to be on tour with. Would highly recommend this wine tour for anyone coming to the region.Written April 30, 2024
- Freedom351601961370 contributionsGreat Day in South Africa’s Wine CountryWe had a great day tasting excellent wines, taking in breathtaking views and enjoying the fantastic commentary and knowledge provided by Louw, our tour guide. Louw provided comprehensive knowledge of the geography, the culture and the history of the region. His blend of personal experience and perspective, presented with a great sense of humor, was the perfect complement to an outstanding day. The three wine tasting stops provided a broad representation of the region’s wines, with the last stop in Stellenbosch being the highlight of the tour. The lunch stop at a local restaurant serving traditional South African chicken pie was another memorable experience. We thoroughly enjoyed the day and cannot speak highly enough of the superb job that Louw did. The effort is quite obviously a labor of love for him, which only enhanced our experience.Written February 8, 2024
- beks0 contributionsAbove and beyond. Thank you LouwWell from the beginning to the end, this was a fabulous tour. Louw was our tour guide for the day. He promptly picked us up in his lovely 7 seater air conditioned car. We set off to our first vin yard in Stellenbosch with time to spare. He is so knowledgeable and pointed out the sights along the way. Each stop was a total delight. Every table was pre reserved and we were warmly greeted. We tasted around 16 wines in total and lunch was delicious. If you want an amazing experience with fabulous company - Then without hesitation I would book this trip. But if you want to finish the day feeling like you've made a friend. Ask for Louw to be your guide. Thank you for making our trip to Cape Town specialWritten January 14, 2024
- apuga0 contributionsThe Perfect Wine TourMartin was full of knowledge on the wine country & he knows WINE really well! He was AMAZING! The wineries we visited were small & personable with GREAT wines! Would highly recommend wine tours with Martin- you won’t go wrong & you’ll may even get insider perks at the tastings.Written November 24, 2023
- Mikael J0 contributionsGreat trip to StellenboschWhat a fantastic day with our awesome tour guide Louw. He knows all the right wineries and is just a great person. Highly recommend getting on a trip to Stellensbosch with himWritten November 18, 2023
- ludyz20230 contributionsSouth Africa rocks!Great place .. great time ! We had an amazing time around Cape Town and then at the wine lands, Low our guide was very atentive and he had all the experience to make us Enjoy the city safelyWritten November 15, 2023
- jmorgan080 contributionsLast minute bookingLowe was absolutely amazing. We made a last-minute reservation, and he adjusted our program on the fly to accommodate our requests and customize the experience.Written November 14, 2023
- Tom S0 contributionsWine Escapes (with Louw) 👍Louw (our guide) arrived bang on 9 am to collect us. Straight away a very warm welcome, sincere and made us feel comfortable. His knowledge of SA was super interesting, made the journey time to the first Vineyard super quick (about 1 hour). We had about 45-60 mins in each Vineyard (we had 3) but Louw accommodates so if you wanted longer , no problem. Our favourite vineyard was l’avenir (buy a single block pinotage, delicious) Louw even swapped our lunch destination as he found somewhere he thought we would enjoy more, top guy. Recommend this tour and Louw 👍Written November 1, 2023
- seanmK9788XR0 contributionsHighly recommended!We had a tour with John the owner and the car was comfy during the trip, the locations and wine more importantly were amazing but a special note to John that his company and guidance on the trip made a huge difference and was the best wine tasting we have had (and we’ve had a handful!). Highly recommended.Written October 12, 2023
- ramsey19580 contributionsCapetown area toursMy husband and I had 3 days of private tours with a great tour guy Louw. The first day we saw a lot of places around Capetown. We saw the Cape peninsula and the penguins. We went to the Cape of Good Hope where we also had a wonderful lunch there. Then on the second day we did Wine tours in Stellenbach. We went to 3 different wineries which was a great idea. The first one we went to was Alto winery we had 5 different wines all good. Then we went to Waterford Estates and had a wine and chocolate pairing. This was very good to see how the chocolates and wine paired together. Then we had lunch at another winery I can’t remember the name and then off to the last winery L’ Avenir for wine & cheese pairing. This was our favorite the cheeses and wines went together so well. We bought 2 bottles to take back home. Another great day. Our third day was a history and culture day. We went to the Vergelegen Estates and toured the property. A lot of history along with the beautiful grounds surrounding the property. We then stopped at another property called Vinoteque a very lovely winery we just toured the property no drinking today. Off to another beautiful property Lorensford which was also very lovely. Drove up to Table Mountain to take pictures to windy to go to far up. That’s all we needed. What a great 3 days with our tour guide Louw.Written October 7, 2023
- gianlucanovelli0 contributions1 day in Cape Town - most beautiful placeAfter spending a beautiful day in Stellenbosh with Louw, we decided to also book a more in-depth visit to the city of Cape Town and its scenic spots. Here too he managed to understand our needs exactly and in one day we visited the major sites of interest in Cape Town! we recommend a tour with this agency and with this guide to all those who want to concentrate the wonders of the place in one day! A thousand thanks. Greetings from Italy ❣️Written October 6, 2023
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Keyvan B
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We had a wonderful day in the company of our private guide Louw who picked us up 9.30 AM sharp and drove us around Stellenbosch until 5.30 PM and showed us four very different wineries as well as a quick glimpse of the inner city and the university campus. Of the 150 wineries, we visited the following four, 1: Hartenberg, 2: L’Avenir, 3: Glenelly and 4: Waterford. All quality wine-yards with absolutely beautiful settings in the raw nature with open gardens, stunning lakes and mountains. We had very high expectations for the tour and our private guide, and Louw with this warm, knowledgeable and witty personality fully lived up, so big recommendations to everyone who was to go out on an exclusive wine tasting in the area. The only downside to it all was the price. A bit too pricey when lunch and wine were not included at the third stop, as well as the red wine at Waterford was a bit too warm for our tasting, taking into the consideration that it was a hot 30+ degree day. All our best, Christina & Keyvan.
Written February 5, 2023
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Steve M
Whistler, Canada32 contributions
John was an incredible wine guide. He had a great itinerary planned, but changed it when we shared a few wineries we wanted to visit. We tasted some fantastic wines, but also had the opportunity to learn an increidible amount about the wine region, it’s history, the South African approach to making wines, and even learned a lot more about South African history and current situation from him. John is patient, knowledgeable, friendly, and accommodating. We’ve done wine tasting around the world - he is the best guide we’ve had by far. We would absolutely recommend him, and will use him again in future when we return to this incredible food and wine Mecca.
Written July 3, 2022
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Lauren J
Highworth, UK13 contributions
Dec 2021
On a last minute holiday extension (to avoid hotel quarantine back in the UK) we decided to squeeze in a wine tour and, as we had used Wine Escapes several years earlier, gave John a call.
His immediate and positive response was fantastic and in no time at all we had organised a tour for the two of us. A conversation about the wines we liked and/or wanted to try let John plan and book our tour. I have to say that when I say this was at short notice I mean I called him the afternoon before we wanted to go and despite this, nothing was too much trouble.
The day and the tour itself was fabulous. John picked us up promptly and his knowledge of the area, methodologies and wines was educational without being "preachy" and we thoroughly enjoyed each of the vineyards visited along with his company.
We had also asked for a good lunch stop and the choice here also did not disappoint. A beautiful view, delicious food and again, great wine.
If you do nothing else in Stellenbosch, give Wine Escapes a call and organise the most fabulous day out - worth every penny.
His immediate and positive response was fantastic and in no time at all we had organised a tour for the two of us. A conversation about the wines we liked and/or wanted to try let John plan and book our tour. I have to say that when I say this was at short notice I mean I called him the afternoon before we wanted to go and despite this, nothing was too much trouble.
The day and the tour itself was fabulous. John picked us up promptly and his knowledge of the area, methodologies and wines was educational without being "preachy" and we thoroughly enjoyed each of the vineyards visited along with his company.
We had also asked for a good lunch stop and the choice here also did not disappoint. A beautiful view, delicious food and again, great wine.
If you do nothing else in Stellenbosch, give Wine Escapes a call and organise the most fabulous day out - worth every penny.
Written December 29, 2021
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Feb 2023
Lieze picked us up at our house in a AC modern and comfortable Minivan.
She was very friendly, knowledgeable and a good sense of humor. We have not just learned more about the making of wine, but also more about the history of South Africa in general. All of the 3 wineries welcomed us with a personal approach and even were willing to change some of the to be tasted wines. The lunch at the Tokara estate was fabulous with even a better view. Great value for money.
I would highly recommend doing this trip if you are willing to spend a little bit more.
She was very friendly, knowledgeable and a good sense of humor. We have not just learned more about the making of wine, but also more about the history of South Africa in general. All of the 3 wineries welcomed us with a personal approach and even were willing to change some of the to be tasted wines. The lunch at the Tokara estate was fabulous with even a better view. Great value for money.
I would highly recommend doing this trip if you are willing to spend a little bit more.
Written February 19, 2023
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Arun Saigal
Mumbai, India4 contributions
Mar 2022 • Couples
What a wonderful day with John (Hartley). He was knowledgable, patient, and a great guide to us wine novices. We came away with a better appreciation of not only the wine, but the region and even South Africa. He was also kind enough to help recommend a few more vineyards for us to visit onward in our trip and recommend a few wines we may like. A day well spent.
Written April 2, 2022
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hami
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Mar 2024 • Solo
About a month ago, whilst vacationing in South Africa Capetown, a call from my wife in Canada convinced me to register for a personal wine tour of the Stellenbosch region. It included a very experienced guide, tastings, pickup and drop off at the hotel a comfortable vehicle. I was the only one in the group so this was very personal. At first I balked at the cost as the hotel has cheaper tours but I suspect here one pays per tastings. Stellenbosch is a beautiful region with a rich history as explained by Mr
Louv Neethling , an experienced and a charming guide. Louv grew up here and his family is well settled here.During the tour he was generous with an in-depth history of the wineries and Stellenbosch. With a perfect climate and an enthusiastic guide I fell in love with the very first winery and could have stayed there. The wines are delicious and entertaining and the setting perfect. Enjoy!!
Louv Neethling , an experienced and a charming guide. Louv grew up here and his family is well settled here.During the tour he was generous with an in-depth history of the wineries and Stellenbosch. With a perfect climate and an enthusiastic guide I fell in love with the very first winery and could have stayed there. The wines are delicious and entertaining and the setting perfect. Enjoy!!
Written April 11, 2024
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keentraveller77
Wokingham, UK36 contributions
A great day with the lovely Louw whose knowledge of the area made it alll the more special. 2 of the 3 vineyards visited offered a great experience sadly the sommelier on the third was very nervous and difficult to understand which made it less enjoyable. Louw switched the lunch venue to the Postcard cafe where we enjoyed a very reasonable lunch in the most stunning setting. Would recommend this tour.
Written February 23, 2023
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Chanda C
10 contributions
Jun 2022 • Family
I was thoroughly impressed with the standard of service my sister and I received on a full day tour this past weekend. I am visiting my sister from overseas and from my first contact with John he has been responsive and keen to ensure we had an enjoyable experience suited to our wine preferences. I made some recommendations that he took into account and customised the tour accordingly. We were guided by Lieze who is the winemaker guide, is extremely knowledgeable, professional and witty. Suffice it to say it was a wine tour for the books. Do yourself a favour and make a booking with John and his team - I highly recommend their service and I will definitely be calling on them again when I return. Thank you for such a fabulous time!
Chanda.
Chanda.
Written June 28, 2022
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Shaun B
5 contributions
Jun 2024 • Family
We had the pleasure of having Louw as our tour guide for this memorable day. Louw was very knowledgeable and taught us about the history and changes of South Africa and the wine district. We went to very warm and accommodating wineries. Louw got to know us and selected a lunch spot that served more local dishes which we very much enjoyed.
He also gave us a tour of the town. We ended up purchasing four bottles of wine from various vineyards, and were able to bring them to dinners at a small corking fee which ended up saving us money.
We had such a great day, that we requested to book our tour guide for the next day to tour us around Cape Town. He was very patient and created a specific itinerary that fit what we had wanted to see and do. We would have missed out on so much if it wasn’t for Louw! Can’t say enough positive things about our experience! He goes above and beyond to make sure you get to do everything you want.
He also gave us a tour of the town. We ended up purchasing four bottles of wine from various vineyards, and were able to bring them to dinners at a small corking fee which ended up saving us money.
We had such a great day, that we requested to book our tour guide for the next day to tour us around Cape Town. He was very patient and created a specific itinerary that fit what we had wanted to see and do. We would have missed out on so much if it wasn’t for Louw! Can’t say enough positive things about our experience! He goes above and beyond to make sure you get to do everything you want.
Written June 8, 2024
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Justin B
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John and his team were true professionals and can’t recommend this activity more highly. Having done three other SA Wine Tours I can truly say this was the BEST. His knowledge is unmatched and he tailored the day to our exact specifications. Don’t overthink or look any further, this is the one to book.
Written October 11, 2021
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We are staying at Franschhoek. Can the pick and drop be arranged from our hotel (La Petit Ferme) at Franschhoek?
Written February 11, 2022
We a party of 7 adults and children and one baby. Can you accommodate us in one vehicle? What is the cost for
The kids?
Written May 2, 2021
Hi,
What time is the tour starting? Can I book a particular hour between 9 am and 5 pm?
Thanks,
Flo
Written February 7, 2020
Hello -
We will be visiting Cape Winelands on March 1-3 and would like to do a one day private tour in Stellenbosch. Do you have availability on Monday 3/2?
- How many vineyards can we cover today if we’d like to spend lunch in one of the cellars?
- Does wine tasting include visit to the vineyard, cellars, learning the wine making process, or is it simply tasting the estate’s wine?
How much will it cost for 2 people?
Thanks!
Florentina
Written January 27, 2020
Hallo! können Kinder (8 und 12 Jahre) bei der Tour teilnehmen? Bezahlen die dann den gleichen Preis?Danke!
Written October 9, 2019
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