South Africa · TOURS IN FRANSCHHOEK
Good tours in Franschhoek fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and where they differ.
Spend 210 minutes cycling Franschhoek’s vineyards by easy-to-ride e-bike, stopping at two wineries such as Grande Provence, Leeu Estate, or Glenwood. Guides including Prince, Ash, and Josh share local stories and keep the pace friendly. Wine tastings cost extra, and groups are limited to eight.
“We loved this tour. Prince was a brilliant guide and made it fun for us. Thank you :)”
Join chef Nicola Spilsbury at Spilsbury’s Kitchen for a four-hour, small-group cooking class in Franschhoek. Prepare traditional South African dishes, learn practical kitchen tips, enjoy local wine with your meal, and share the evening with up to 12 food lovers. The class starts at 5 pm and returns to its central meeting point.
“Spilsbury's Kitchen is not just a beautiful space to be in with unique and stunning options of kitchenware to purchase but it is also a place to escape the real world and "play" a little. What an insightful journey of self-expression I had - through tRead more”
Spend 7 to 8 hours exploring South Africa’s Cape Winelands with a private guide such as Colin or Tim. Shape the day around your wine tastes, visiting estates in Stellenbosch, Franschhoek or Paarl. Three premium tastings and private transport are included, while lunch is at your own cost.
“We had an unforgettable day winetasting at 3 unique wine estates in Franschhoek and then a great lunch at a restaurant in town. Collin's recommendations for which estates to visit were perfect and he made sure we received special treatmenRead more”
You’ll spend about three and a half hours riding an e-bike through Franschhoek’s vineyards and working farms with guide Prince and a group of no more than eight. The route avoids main roads and includes two or three wine estates, where tastings are available at your own cost. Bikes, helmets, scenic photo stops, and a morning or afternoon departure are included.
“Really well organised Relaxed Guide (Prince) was fantastic and made it a really special day A different way to experience the wine estates but also to seethe amazing scenery”
Start at 9:30 am with La Rochelle Tours for a full day across Franschhoek wine country. Visit at least three estates, taste South African wines at each, and travel in a small group of no more than 13. Guides such as Elmer add local insight, while lunch is yours to arrange.
“Really can speak highly enough about this tour with D our amazing guide. Incredibly knowledgeable and just very kind, she showed us the best spots and adapted to what we needed. Apparently she’s planning our wedding here also now 😂”
Ride 15 to 20 kilometers through Franschhoek with an English-speaking guide such as Prince or Mandla. You’ll use a mountain e-bike, visit Wildeberg Wines and Stony Brook Vineyards, learn about the Huguenot past, and sample wines with sweeping vineyard views. The tour lasts 4.5 hours and suits adults who can handle a moderate ride.
“My shared tour became a private tour. I was really impressed by the beauty of nature around Franschhoek and even more enjoyed the friendliness and stories of my guide. We visited Stony Brooks, a more boutique estate off the beaten tracks with seriously good wines. Try the Ghost Gum, which has been awarded 5*’s. After this we visited Bri Estate, one of the oldest of the Hugenot’s estates, very beautiful view over the vineyards, paired with chocolate & Wine. I had a truly wonderful tour and woul recommend it to everyone!”
Travel from Cape Town by air-conditioned minibus through Paarl, Stellenbosch, and Franschhoek. Taste up to 20 wines at Delaire Graff, Tokara, Delheim, and Fairview, with cheese pairing at the final stop, lunch, town tours, and a possible Mandela photo stop. Guides speak English or French, with pickup from five Cape Town areas.
“Our guide was very accommodating with any requests. The wineries he suggested were superb and lunch venue fantastic.”
At Chamonix Wine Farm, you’ll learn to steer and brake a non-motorized gravity scooter before riding two gentle downhill sections through the Franschhoek wine country. Qualified English-speaking guides lead groups of up to nine, with a short 4x4 transfer between runs. Bring water, a jacket, and closed shoes.
“Heel erg mooi en leuk. Het is nog wel een pittig parcours. De scooters zijn motorloos en gaat nagenoeg alleen maar naar beneden maar als je niet te snel durft moet je af en toe een klein bergje op steppen.”
Walk from Franschhoek’s Dutch Reformed Church through vineyards, orchards, gardens, and country lanes with storyteller-guides such as Matt or Cedric. You’ll taste 10 wines at Mont Rochelle, Mullineux & Leeu, and La Cotte Heritage Farm, then finish with a harvest-style lunch and mountain views. Allow five hours and wear proper walking shoes.
“The tour was beautifully presented. The Franschhoek valley is gorgeous and beguiling. The tour captures the essence of the wine culture in the western cape. Its an immersive experience which starts and ends with wine. Beautiful views and scrumptious food are scattered in between. What an excellent way to spend half a day. Honestly, sign me up for another one.”
Spend nine hours touring Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, and Paarl by air-conditioned minibus, with stops at Delaire Graff, Tokara, Delheim, and Fairview. You will taste up to 20 wines, enjoy a choice of lunch at Delheim, and hear local history from an English or French-speaking guide. Guide Alain has led especially well-organized days.
“What a great day we had with tour guide Alain, who showed us this beautiful wine area. We had many pleasant and informative discussions with Alain which gave us a good insight in the history but also in today’s South African life. We visited 4 wineries in which we had some input and we tasted about 20 wines. Beautiful wineries like Tokara, Delaire Graff but also one of the biggest SA wine companies KWV. Thank you Alain for the great day!!”
Spend four hours cycling Franschhoek’s wine valley on a mountain e-bike with an English-speaking guide. You’ll visit two wine estates, see traditional and modern cellars, and enjoy premium tastings amid mountain and vineyard views. Guides such as Tim and Max have led recent tours. A minimum age of 12 and height of 140 cm apply.
“Vi är mycket nöjd med vår tur. Vår guide Tim var hjälpsam och trevlig. Var även intresserad och kunnig på vin.”
Let Oscar, Roy, or Jacques plan a private Stellenbosch wine day around your tastes, from Kanonkop Pinotage to Waterford chocolate pairings. You can suggest estates or accept a surprise route. Expect five to eight hours, private transport, lunch and tasting fees extra, and pickup within 5 kilometers of central Cape Town.
“The tour was very good and our guide Oscar was flexible to our suggestions on the wineries we wanted to visit.”
Rent a serviced e-bike at 9 Fabriek St and set your own route through Franschhoek. Ride toward the Berg River Dam, visit wine farms, stop for food, or follow mapped trails. Inga has led tailored rides, while Gemma and Tyse welcome riders at the rental shop. Tastings, meals, dam entry, and guides cost extra.
“Gemma & Tyse the owners very welcoming. I enjoyed the cuddle with Tiny the little Staffie! Was a fabulous guided tour led by Inga who tailored the tour for us and had lots of experience as a tour guide. 2 hours plus. We cycled through vineyards, traversed the side of mountain to viewpoint overlooking dam etc. Quality e-bikes very easy to use. Water provided by Inga. We loved it and should have booked the whole day. We’ll be back!!”
Spend seven hours on a private e-bike tour through Franschhoek, with a guide, three wine tastings, a wine pairing, and lunch at Mont Rochelle Country Kitchen. You’ll visit Grand Provence, Glenwood, and La Bri, using electric assistance on the valley’s rolling roads. Pickup and drop-off are available in Cape Town or Franschhoek.
“A fantastic way to explore the Franschhoek valley and wineries. Our guide was friendly and professional and happy to share his knowledge of the history and culture of the area as well as introducing the wineries we visited. The e-Bikes were in great condition and provided the assistance needed to make exploring the valley more accessible. Highly recommended tour when in Franschhoek.”
Ride quiet back roads through Franschhoek Valley vineyards with a private English-speaking guide, up to three tastings, and a gourmet lunch on the full-day option. Bikes, helmets, snacks, water, hotel pickup, and a backup vehicle are included. Tell the operator your height in advance so your bike is ready.
“Our driver shafiek was amazing! We had a wonderful group of people / lots of laughing. We enjoyed all of the wines. I highly recommend the this tour.”
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