Taste + Tram the Winelands Tour: Franschhoek, Stellenbosch, Paarl
Overview
Be swept away by the tastes and sights of the Stellenbosch, Paarl and Franschhoek wine region. Sample local wines and also paired with artisanal cheeses or seasonal produce.
Indulge with Fairview's Farmer Tasting as you sample a selection of fine wines paired to perfection with a spread of cheeses.
Continue on to the quaint town of Franschhoek to uncover the beauty of this region aboard a vintage style railway tram while sipping on a glass of world-renowned vino from the surrounding vineyards. Hop on the Franschhoek Wine Tram for a short 2-5 minute one way journey through the vineyards to reach Rickety Bridge winery (or similar) for a standard wine tasting of 3 of their wines.
On the way back to Cape Town you'll stop at one of South Africa’s oldest wine farms, Muratie Winery near Stellenbosch. Taste their port-style wines to end the day with this sweet tasting experience before a lazy late afternoon drive back towards Cape Town.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Cape Town or Stellenbosch central
- A portion of your trip fee is donated to help fund 2Cchange non-profit local charity projects
- Franschhoek Wine tasting
- Wine Tram Ride (± 5 min) to wine tasting
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Fairview Cheese & Wine Pairing
- Muratie Wine Tasting
- Local guide
- Meals and other drinks
Meeting and Pickup
Hotel pickup & drop-off within 5km in Cape Town central. You'll receive your pickup time for your pickup location during the checkin process a day before the tour.
What To Expect
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Fairview Wine and Cheese
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Franschhoek Wine Tram - Official Site (Franschhoek Terminal)
5 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Franschhoek
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Rickety Bridge Wine Estate
40 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Muratie
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age is 8 years
- Must be 18 years and older for wine tasting
- Children between 8 and 17 years must be accompanied by an adult
- Contact supplier to arrange departure time, further details on voucher
- Please note: Minimum of passengers per tour apply.
- Personal comprehensive travel insurance is excluded and recommended.
- If some wine, farms or wine pairing options are unavailable during certain times of the week or season, we reserve the right to offer a similar type or value alternative.
- *Muratie's chocolate wine pairing experience will be discontinued by April 2024, and will be replaced with a similar value of wine tasting experience.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 13 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-5600SWTE1
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (SAST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Cape Town or Stellenbosch central.
- A portion of your trip fee is donated to help fund 2Cchange non-profit local charity projects.
- Franschhoek Wine tasting.
- Wine Tram Ride (± 5 min) to wine tasting.
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan.
- Fairview Cheese & Wine Pairing.
- Muratie Wine Tasting.
- Local guide.
- Meals and other drinks.
The minimum age to participate is 8. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Taste + Tram the Winelands Tour: Franschhoek, Stellenbosch, Paarl is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Taste + Tram the Winelands Tour: Franschhoek, Stellenbosch, Paarl will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Cape Town or Stellenbosch central
- A portion of your trip fee is donated to help fund 2Cchange non-profit local charity projects
- Franschhoek Wine tasting
- Wine Tram Ride (± 5 min) to wine tasting
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Fairview Cheese & Wine Pairing
- Muratie Wine Tasting
- Local guide
- Meals and other drinks
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age is 8 years
- Must be 18 years and older for wine tasting
- Children between 8 and 17 years must be accompanied by an adult
- Contact supplier to arrange departure time, further details on voucher
- Please note: Minimum of passengers per tour apply.
- Personal comprehensive travel insurance is excluded and recommended.
- If some wine, farms or wine pairing options are unavailable during certain times of the week or season, we reserve the right to offer a similar type or value alternative.
- *Muratie's chocolate wine pairing experience will be discontinued by April 2024, and will be replaced with a similar value of wine tasting experience.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 13 travelers
