REVIEWS · WINE TASTINGS IN SOUTH AFRICA
The 15 best wine tastings in South Africa you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason, so start there.
Review of Cape Town’s 9-hour Winelands tour, with four wineries, tastings, lunch, small groups, scenic drives, and practical booking advice.
“We had the best day, Nick our guide went above and beyond for us; he was very helpful and attentive. Great value for money!”
Explore Stellenbosch and Franschhoek from Cape Town with three wine tastings, cheese, a cellar visit, and the Franschhoek tram.
“The tour guide was very knowledgeable and ensured that we had a great experience. The Rickety Bridge Winery was horrible. The customer service was unacceptable.”
Review of a Cape Winelands day tour from Cape Town, with 20 wine tastings, cheese, lunch, historic stops, and four scenic estates.
“Beautiful locations, great company and Gordon was a friendly, entertaining guide. Sampled 6 wines in 3 wineries and had a lovely lunch. Really good day out”
Review of a Cape Winelands wine tour from Cape Town, with four estates, 20 tastings, cheese, lunch options, scenery, and practical tips.
“Brilliant, can’t remember the last bit of it though! But a good day, good guide and lots of wine!”
Explore Stellenbosch and Franschhoek with wine tastings, chocolate pairing, scenic tram rides, lunch time, and Cape Town hotel pickup.
“Natasha was very competent and knowledgeable to what she is discussing. It was the first time I tried wine tasting tour and I definitely want to try it again. We also made new friends from different parts of the world. =)”
Cycle historic Stellenbosch and Jonkershoek, visit two wine estates, and enjoy award-winning tastings plus a private chocolate pairing.
“Had a fantastic tour with Marshall and have been recommending it to folks we met on our trip! Just enough info and history to get your bearings without taking away from the enjoyment of cycling and exploring. It’s a great way to explore Stellenbosch and visit two stunning wineries, and how cool to rock up and leave on a bike! We also never felt rushed which was very appreciated. Even if you’re fit I’d still recommend the electric bikes, 4 hours is long with hilly terrain so to be able to choose your level of difficulty makes it so you can really relax and enjoy it!”
Review of Cape Town’s wine tour through Stellenbosch, Paarl and Franschhoek, with tastings, pairings, a tram ride and Mandela’s prison.
“Brandon was an amazing guide and nothing was too much trouble for him, would do it again.”
See Drumstruck at Silvermist in Cape Town for live African drumming, four Constantia wines, mountain views, and family fun.
“We had a great time. From wine tasting to the show. Very friendly staff at the restaurant aswell. We really enjoyed ourselves”
Taste four Constantia wines, learn African drumming, and enjoy Drumstruck at Silvermist Estate with mountain views in Cape Town.
“What an enjoyable and educational experience this was. Performers were great!”
Cruise Knysna Lagoon to the Heads, taste six oysters with white wine, and learn about local oyster culture on this scenic 90-minute boat trip.
“We had a fantastic trip despite the wind. Our guide was fantastic, funny and very informative . The views were beautiful, the wine was flowing, and the oysters were delicious. We had a fabulous time. Highly recommended!!”
Explore Cape Point, Table Mountain, Boulders Beach, and the Winelands on a three-day Cape Town tour with tastings and hotel pickup.
“Great tour! Got to see a lot outside of Cape Town in a short period of time.”
Explore Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Paarl, and four wine stops on an 8-hour Cape Winelands tour with hotel pickup and a guide.
“This was advertised as a private tour but it was a group of eight passengers. The tour guide was definitely not a guide, just a driver! We did see the regions decided but don't pay extra thinking it is private.”
Review of Cape Town’s Peninsula day tour, with Cape Point, Boulders penguins, Chapman’s Peak, Constantia wine, costs, and practical tips.
“Kareem is such a great narrator of Cape Town's past and helps you explore it's present. He shares his families experiences through the generations which is such an insight. Every step of this tour is considered and informative. The Cape Peninsula is beautiful and the wine tasting at the end is a stunning setting! We can't recommend this tour enough!”
See Cape Town’s Peninsula, Cape Point, Stellenbosch, and a wine estate in one guided day with tastings and hotel pickup.
“Our driver , Dillion , was outstanding . He went above and beyond our expectations. The winery was the low point . The wines weee not good and our server was not very friendly”
Taste five South African wines with paired cheeses and meats in an intimate Sandton setting, with expert guidance and useful local wine insight.
“This sounded like a great idea, the actual wines were good. What didn't work was the way the experience was managed. I actually want a refund. When we arrived they didn't have our booking they only had bookings for direct bookings. that was resolved. Then they brought us chocolates instead of the charcuterie board that we booked. I am diabetic, I don't eat chocolate. when we questioned that the hostess shrugged and said since it's Valentines day they are serving chocolates, so basically not her problem. We tasted 5 wines, 3 white and 2 red. after every tasting I kept asking if they will change the glasses, eventually they did…”
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