Franschhoek Terminal

Hop aboard the iconic Franschhoek Wine Tram for an unforgettable day of discovery, indulgence, and breathtaking beauty in the heart of South Africa’s Cape Winelands. This one-of-a-kind hop-on, hop-off experience blends the charm of vintage trams and open-air buses with the elegance of world-class wine estates, offering a leisurely and fun way to explore the stunning Franschhoek Valley. As you glide through rolling vineyards, majestic mountain backdrops, and tree-lined avenues, you’ll stop at a curated selection of wine farms—each offering its own unique flair, from cellar tours and wine tastings to gourmet restaurants, picnic spots, and art galleries. Whether you're a wine connoisseur or just looking for a fun day out, the Wine Tram caters to every palate and pace. Sip award-winning wines, sample farm-to-table cuisine, and soak up the laid-back luxury that makes Franschhoek one of the most beloved wine regions in the world. The experience is not just about the wine—it's about the journey, the scenery, the stories, and the joy of discovering something new at every stop. Perfect for couples, groups of friends, or even solo adventurers, the Franschhoek Wine Tram is more than just a tour—it's a celebration of the good life. Cheers to that!

Embark on a breathtaking journey through the winelands of the South African Cape. Learn all about the process of making fine wines, from the vineyard to the bottle, and visit the historical towns of Stellenbosch and Franschoek. After pickup from your hotel in Cape Town, set off to explore the Stellenbosch Winelands, just 20 minutes away from the city/ Enjoy superb scenery, completely different from the landscape of the Cape peninsula. Numerous grapes are grown in the region, such as Chenin Blanc, Shiraz, Pinotage, and the Méthode Cap Classique. Explore the small yet vibrant town of Stellenbosch. Enjoy a tour of a wine cellar followed by a wine tasting session. You will have the opportunity to purchase wines to bring back home to enjoy and continue enjoying the region's wonderful vintages even after your visit. Next, visit Franschoek ("the French Corner") which is an old Huguenot village. With its numerous streets and estates with French names, feel the remnants of French culture and the town's old-world charm. Taste the region's delicacies, cheeses, and best wines. Experience a unique and leisurely way to see the Franschhoek Valley as you journey through rolling vineyards in an open-side tram. Drive past the Drakenstein Prison, a low-security prison between Paarl and Franschhoek. The prison is famous as the place where Nelson Mandela spent the last part of his imprisonment campaigning against apartheid. Pass by Paarl, which offers a fascinating window into Afrikaner culture and tradition. As a former haven of the Huguenots pioneers who came from Europe at the beginning of the 17th century after the Edict of Nantes, the town boasts a monument dedicated to the Huguenots. Finally, head back to Cape Town with drop-off at your hotel.

Itinerary This is a typical itinerary for this product Leaving Cape Town towards east. Our journey into the wine country will take us past some of cape Town and South Africa's most well known townships. The first one Langa, is the oldest township in south Africa dated back from 1823. Compared to other squatter like townships of South Africa, Langa is well developed and has seen a local economy here grow from strength to strength over the years. Some of the new notable Industries here includes ceramic manufacturing, Traditional South African Bistros as well as filming. Safe house by Denzell Washington is one of the most famous movies that were filmed here. Stop At: Zevenwacht Cellar & Vineyards Stop at Zevenwacht wine estate awards winning wine estate for wine with cheese pairing including cellar tour a perfect stop to start your morning in the wine route. Duration: 1 hour Stop At: Stellenbosch town, Stellenbosch, Western Cape Drive to the small but vibrant town of Stellenbosch is known to be the second oldest colonial town in South Africa, and after only Cape Town. This region is known for growing a wide variety of grapes, including chenin blanc, shiraz pinotage and méthode cap classique for sparkling wine, have look of Cape Dutch Architecture, water furrows as well over 300 years old oak trees gives one a nostalgic feeling of a bygone era. Dorp street for example has the longest row of oldest buildings in the Southern Hemisphere. Your guide will give a chance to explore the town on foot and also an orientation of the town. Duration: 40 minutes Stop At: Franschhoek, Franschhoek, Western Cape Stop at the Franschhoek Town which is translated in English French corner for Lunch Franschoek is one of the oldest towns in South Africa. It has centuries of old vineyards and Cape Dutch Architecture. This town is also known to be the heart for food and wine in the country. It is also situated in one of the most beautiful wine valleys in the world. At the bottom of the road, we will find the Huguenot Monument. It dates back to the 17th and 18th century, when the French came to settle here. Duration: 1 hour Travellers will be heading to Franschhoek wine Tram ride for the last tasting in Rickety Bridge is a winery with a long tradition. With a history going back to 1797, the estate and its legacy have been passed on to its current owner Duncan Spence who has been ownership of the estate since 2000. Duration: 1 hour Stop At: Groot Drakenstein Prison. Drakenstein formely known as Victor Verster. This prison was home to our late Nelson Mandela for the last fourteen months of his long political imprisonment. He had a personal chef and a view of the Breathtaking Drakenstein Mountains. This was his last imprisonment, before he became a free man in February 1990. Duration: 25 minutes

We'll pick you up at your hotel or at our designated pickup location in Cape Town between 07:30 and 08:00 AM. The ride will be in a sedan, SUV, or minibus, depending on how many of you are joining us. After picking you up, we'll head out on the N2 towards Tokara Wine Estate, our first stop for a delicious wine tasting. This award-winning winery is renowned for crafting some of the world's finest Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc grapes. After you finish your wine tasting experience, we'll head to the heart of Franschhoek its town center. You can enjoy a tasty lunch and explore the area's shops. Franschhoek has something for everyone, from cozy cafes to art galleries, jewelry stores, leather shops, clothing boutiques, and even a chocolate paradise. This charming town is sure to delight your senses and satisfy your shopping cravings! Following the lunch break and your adventure in Franschhoek, the tour will proceed to the Franschhoek terminals for the second part of the wine tasting journey by tram. Your tour guide will distribute your tram tickets and provide instructions on how to navigate the tram's timetable. Typically, the tram takes around 8 minutes to travel between farms, allowing you to disembark at any farm of your choice from the provided list along the route. While you can visit up to two farms as part of the tram experience, if time allows, you may also opt for a third tasting. On the way back from exploring the Franschhoek Wine Tram, we can make a quick stop at a significant landmark: a prison that once held Nelson Mandela. Right outside, you'll find a remarkable statue of Mandela with his fist raised high in the air. It's a powerful symbol of hope and strength! Your guide will share interesting facts about the prison and Mandela's time there. You'll learn why this place is so important to South Africa's history and the fight for freedom.

Spend a day exploring the food and wine capital of South Africa, Franschhoek Valley. Enjoy a convenient pickup from your accommodation in Cape Town and head to the Franschhoek Wine Tram Station. Choose from a selection of routes, each one visiting a variety of wine estates and showcasing a different part of the picturesque Franschhoek Valley. Curate your own wine-country adventure using the convenient hop-on hop-off system. Take a cellar tour, sample local wines, or enjoy a gourmet lunch, you get to choose how long you spend at each spot. Choose from the following lines: Purple/Orange Lines: (Sat) • Solms-Delta • Allee Bleue • Boschendal • Plaisir de Merle • Vrede en Lust • Noble Hill • Babylonstoren • Backsberg Green/Blue Line: (Sun, Mon, Sat) • Grande Provence • Rickety Bridge • Franschhoek Cellar • Pigcasso • Maison • Mont Rochelle • La Bri • Holden Manz Red/Yellow Line: (Wed, Fri, Sat) • Le Lude • Maison • Eikehof • Lynx • Paserene • Grande Provence • Rickety Bridge • Franschhoek Cellar Grey/Pink Line: (Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat) • Haute Cabriere • Holden Manz • Grande Provence • Rickety Bridge • Leopards Leap • Chamonix • Dieu Donne After your day in Franschhoek, meet your driver back at the tram station and head back to your accommodation in Cape Town.

The Hop-on-Hop-off Franschhoek Wine Tram is one of the most unique ways to experience the Cape Winelands and we have made it easier with our return shared transfers from Cape Town including Wine Tram ticket and hotel pick up and drop off. Avoid large groups and benefit from a small group of no more than 10 people from Cape Town to Franschhoek. Choose between 8 different Wine Estate Routes and take advantage of securing your Franschhoek Wine Tram ticket which is included in this tour cost. You pay only for your wine tasting fees at the various wine estates your choose to visit and skip the ones you don't. What sets us apart from the rest? Convenience: Our guide is at your service for the duration of the tour and should you miss the tram at any of the wine estates, you need not wait an hour for the next tram, as our guide will collect you and drop you at the next wine estate.

Explore the Franschhoek wine region on a hop-on hop-off tram tour, which allows you to explore the wineries that interest you at your leisure. Sit back and enjoy the scenery while you ride through vineyards dotting rolling hills; you’re able to taste as much wine as you like without worrying about driving. Convenient pickup and drop-off at Cape Town hotels makes this an easy door-to-door option. Round-trip transportation from Cape Town to Franschhoek, Access to the hop-on hop-off wine tram with the option of two routes, Visit as many vineyards as you like, hopping off at ones that interest you One wine tasting included on the tram

Explore the Franschhoek wine region on a hop-on hop-off tram tour, which allows you to explore the wineries that interest you at your leisure. Sit back and enjoy the scenery while you ride through vineyards dotting rolling hills; you’re able to taste as much wine as you like without worrying about driving. Convenient pickup and drop-off at Cape Town hotels makes this an easy door-to-door option. Round-trip transportation from Cape Town to Franschhoek, Access to the hop-on hop-off wine tram with the option of two routes, Visit as many vineyards as you like, hopping off at ones that interest you One wine tasting included on the tram

Embark on a full-day Winelands tour including an optional game drive, wine tasting, and a Franschhoek Wine Tram experience. Be picked up from your hotel in Cape Town and drive approximately 30 minutes to the first attraction. Arrive at Villiera Wine Estate at 08:45 am for your 09:00 am slot. Upon arriving, enjoy 4 glasses of wine before you board a truck for a 2-hour game drive – at your own expense. Expect to see Springbuck, Kudu, Giraffe, Bontebok, Eland, Gemsbok, Black Wildebeest, Bush Pig, Burchell’s Zebra, common Duiker, Steenbuck, Waterbuck, and Grysbok. After this experience, depart Villiera Wine Estate, passing through the vibrant town of Stellenbosch. Arrive at the Franschhoek Wine Tram terminal for your 13:00 pm tram, at your own expense. Communicate with your guide about options for lunch and the best wineries.

Create your own itinerary and explore Cape Town with a private tour. Choose from the best beaches, wineries, and wildlife safaris, and let your guide take care of all the logistics. Meet your guide and discuss your interests and timelines. Then, sit back and relax as they worry about transportation, food options, and all of the little details. From the best beaches to wineries, and wildlife safaris, ensure you see everything on your list. Create an itinerary that suits your interests and timelines, so your Cape Town adventure is exactly what you want it to be.