Franschhoek Wine Tram Experience
About this activity
Highlights
- Scenic ride through Franschhoek Valley
- Visit top wine estates like Boschendal and La Motte
- Enjoy gourmet lunch at a historic winery
- Learn about winemaking from experts
- Capture stunning vineyard views
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Round-trip transportation from Cape Town
- Full-day hop-on hop-off wine tram tour
- Wine tastings at up to 5 renowned estates
- Lunch at one of the estates
- Gratuities for the guide and driver
Itinerary
Meet at one of our collection points (earlier times apply) or join us at this - the final departure point. Sit back in a comfortable tour coach and enjoy listening to the wine commentary en route to the Franschhoek Valley or make use of the complimentary wifi. NAVY Line: 08h15
Upon arriving in the Franschhoek Valley, you'll receive your tram ticket and can explore the wine estates at your own pace using the Hop-On Hop-Off tram & buses. The Navy line starts at Groot Drakenstein terminal. The NAVY line includes Vrede en Lust, Plaisir de Merle, Boschendal, Allée Bleue, Camberley, Bartinney, Le Pommier, & Zorgvliet. Circular routes stop at 8 estates, with trams & buses every hour. Expect to visit 4-5 estates. Wine tasting fees are extra and payable on the day. Hop on & off as you like. Schedules may change.
We return to the V&A collection point between 17h30 and 17h45. From there you are able to return to your original point of collection.
Meeting point
Start Location
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Important information
Know before you book
- The tour operates in English; ensure you are comfortable with the language.
- Confirm the availability of the tour on your preferred date before booking.
- Be aware that the tour involves moderate walking; consider your comfort level.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable clothing and footwear suitable for walking and vineyard terrain.
- Bring a hat and sunscreen to protect against sun exposure during outdoor activities.
- Carry a camera to capture the stunning landscapes and memorable moments.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
- Infants Required On Laps
Good to know
- Dress code is casual / semi casual
- Wine tasting minimum age is 18
Traveler reviews
Well worth doing but be smart about your route!
If I’m honest I found some of this day a little confusing, but overall we had a great time. The first confusion was being issued a ticket for the Green line when we had booked for the Blue line - still not sure what happened here as we just decided to go with the flow as we weren’t too fussed. But not sure why that happened. The second confusion was around the timing for trams and pick ups. You only get an hour at each stop - but once you get off the tram you have to take a bus anyway (our first stop for around 7/8 mins journey) which really eats in to your time. A big group went to the first stop from the tram and so service was slower and we had to wait two hours instead. Third confusion was really about the timing overall - we felt like we needed an extra hour or two (and the timetables would have accommodated this) to maximise our time at different estates. In the end we only managed to visit two as we wanted to enjoy where we were, and also the tram as best as we could. Overall we genuinely did have a really great day and the daily specials are excellent value for trying fantastic wine at a super affordable rate. The tram is quite special and a really nice thing to do. They should just really have them timetabled for on the half hour rather than the hour in an ideal world. We would definitely recommend this trip, but would suggest doing some of the bus first options rather than tram first as these will likely be quieter and your service therefore a bit quicker, and let you move on to the next estate so you can experience more than we did! You’ll still get to do the tram but we reckon from our experience this might be more efficient.
Must do if you are a wine lover
So much fun!! The bus and tram rides are short and you can see the country side. Grande Provence is a must! Wished we would have ate lunch here. Do the bus first and then tram!
Wine tram tour with a child
I came with my 11-year-old son. He enjoyed the child tasting menu at Boschendal (tram) and hanging out by the creek at Allée Bleue (tram bus). Not many places have child tasting menus, so definitely stop at Boschendal if you bring kids.
Haste free
The company was on time and efficient. We visited 3 wineries I think it would be very hard and rushed to do 5. The tour needed another hour in the region. Overall would go again it was hassle free.
Amazing experience
Well organised tour, always best to manage your time well if you intend to visit a number of the vineyards.