Durbanville Wine Tasting Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Durbanville's renowned wine estates
- Enjoy guided tastings of award-winning wines
- Learn about the region's rich viticulture history
- Experience personalized service in a private setting
- Capture scenic vineyard views and landscapes
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Private transportation to Durbanville Winelands
- Guided wine tasting sessions at selected wineries
- Expert insights into wine production and tasting techniques
- Meals and additional beverages not specified in the itinerary
Itinerary
After pick up at accommodation in Cape Town we will travel along the N1 National road to some of the Cape Winelands’ hidden gems in the Durbanville Wine Region. Our first stop will be at De Grendel wine estate. There are very few places where you will find panoramic views as at De Grendel. See views of Table Mountain, the city of Cape Town and the seaboard all in one landscape. The Sauvignon Blanc and Merlot are two cultivars that come highly recommended at De Grendel, as well as the Op Die Berg Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
Our next stop will be at Durbanville Hills wine estate showcasing breathtaking views of Robben Island and Table Mountain. Durbanville Hills wine estate boasts panoramic views over the Tygerberg Hills, Robben Island, and Table Mountain. Durbanville Hills also provides Cellar Tours although pre-booking is essential. (Please advise whether we can assist with the booking.) Durbanville Hills wine estate is known for their Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, and Pinotage.
Six generations of winemakers have made fine wines at Diemersdal Wine Estate for over three centuries. Diemersdal is renowned for its high-quality, award-winning range of wines enjoyed around the world. With 5-star awards from John Platter and gold medals from the Michelangelo International Wine Awards. Visitors can also enjoy a beautiful lunch or a picnic overlooking the vineyards.
We end off the Durbanville Winelands day tour with Meerendal Wine Estate, who have been producing wines for 300-years. In 1714 when Christina Stans planted 60,000 vines on the rolling hills of Meerendal. Meerendal boasts the oldest vineyard in Durbanville – a block of bush vine Pinotage that was planted in 1955. A special wine, the Heritage Block Pinotage, is made from these old vines. Recently, new Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir vineyards were planted. Today, Meerendal wines are being exported to over twelve countries worldwide. At the end of our tour, guests will be dropped off at their accommodation in Cape Town.
Important information
Know before you book
- Check the availability of the tour on your preferred date
- Confirm the duration and start time of the tour
- Inquire about any specific winery inclusions or exclusions
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable clothing and footwear suitable for vineyard terrain
- Bring a valid ID for age verification if required
- Ensure you have a designated driver or arrange transportation if planning to purchase wine
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Infant Seats Available
Traveler reviews
Durbanville Hills Wine Tour
There is some flexibility and our driver was very accommodating. Very beautiful Wine Farms in the Durbanville area. The lunch at Diemersdal was outstanding
Disappointed
We booked this tour for Friday 15/04/22, which was a bank holiday therefore 2 out of the 4 wine estates were closed. We were not told before end otherwise I would have cancelled or reschedule the visit in order to have the full experience I paid for. De Grendel - we were quoted R90 however those prices were changed by the vineyard 2 years ago. At first they didn’t want us to go but see we’re willing and able to pay we ended up having a lovely experience. Diemersdal Wine Estate - was closed due good Friday bank holiday. However that was not informed to us after we paid the tickets. Instead our guide to us Hill Crest Wine Estate which we did not enjoy the wine tasting experience- too relaxed, not information provided during the tasting. Durbanville Hills - we didn’t like the experience. It was too informal, more like a place you would go for a drink rather than having a wine tasting experience. Meerendal wine estate was also closed so our guide took us to the Klein Roosboom Boutique Winery. Interesting experience and better that Hillcrest and Durbanville. However it’s a place where people spend the day and drinks with friends rather than having a wine tour/ tasting experience. Overall I was disappointed I we paid a lot of money for an experience that much the value of the promised tour.