Uncork the Cape: Stellenbosch Half-Day Wine Tour

Name: Uncork the Cape: Stellenbosch Half-Day Wine Tour
Brand: GetYourGuide
Price: 53.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.66 (296 reviews)

4.7 (296 verified reviews)

Terraced vine rows dropping away beneath a clear blue Cape sky

Sunset over the vineyards from a farm track between the rows

Mountains rising beyond the hedges and gardens of a wine estate

A farm dam reflecting bare winter branches and blue sky

A water wheel on a street corner in the centre of Stellenbosch

About This Experience

The Glorious Cape Tours runs this half-day in a van rather than a coach, which changes the feel considerably — you are a small group, the guide talks to you rather than at a microphone, and the two estates get proper time instead of a rushed pour.

The stops are Marianne Wine Estate, a French-owned property on the Simonsberg with a serious red-wine reputation, and Fairview — the Paarl estate famous enough for its wine-and-cheese pairing that most winelands itineraries in the Cape include it somewhere. Fairview's goats and its cheese counter are the reason it works so well as a half-day stop: there is something to do beyond tasting.

The drive out passes some of the best-known townships in the country with commentary from the guide. At around five hours and just over fifty dollars, this is one of the better value-per-hour options from Cape Town, and it leaves your afternoon or morning free.

Highlights

Explore the Cape Wine Region
Admire the spectacular vineyards
Discover the rich history of South African Wine

What's Included

✓ Hotel pickup and drop-off
✓ Driver/guide
✓ Bottled water
✓ Fuel surcharge
✓ Wine tastings
✓ Air-conditioned vehicle

Not Included

Lunch
Tips

What to Bring

Camera
Sunscreen
A card for cheese, lunch and wine purchases

Good to Know & Caveats

Half-day format — about five hours door to door.
Oversize luggage cannot be carried.
Lunch and tips are not included.
Small-van group rather than a full coach.

Meeting Point

Hotel pickup in Cape Town, then a drive north-east out of the city towards the Stellenbosch district.

What Travelers Say

Rated 4.7/5 by 296 verified GetYourGuide travelers.

Really suggested, our guide, Ney Ney , was really nice and she explained us a lot of things. it was interesting to try wines for south africa.
— Giulia, August

Cotline is the best guide Ive ever seen. Stellenbosch is really wonderful and the wines are of extreme quality. Cheeses are also very good. I was very satisfied and made travelling friends.
— Giulia, August

Cotlin was a great guide, very knowledgeable and helpful. She made sure we got to both vineyards in time and safely. The wines and cheese/biltong was lovely also. Great for the price too
— Tracy, August

Frequently Asked Questions

Which estates does this half-day tour visit?

Marianne Wine Estate on the Simonsberg slopes and Fairview in Paarl. Fairview is best known for its wine-and-cheese pairing and its goat tower — it is one of the most-visited estates in the Cape, and it makes a good second stop because there is more to do there than taste.

How is this different from a full-day winelands tour?

Two estates instead of three or four, five hours instead of eight or nine, and roughly half the price. You see less, but you keep half your day and you still get proper tastings rather than a drive-by. It suits a short Cape Town trip with a lot already booked.

Is it a small group?

Yes — the operator runs this in a van rather than a coach, so groups are smaller than on the big winelands day tours and the guide is much more accessible.

Is lunch included?

No. Lunch and tips are not included. Fairview has a well-regarded deli and restaurant if you want to eat there; otherwise you will be back in Cape Town in time for a late lunch.