11 Drinking Tours in South Africa Worth Booking

1.Private Day Tour to Cape Point , Penguins, Wine or Beer Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · from $186Our pick

Ian Renecle of African Moon Adventures drives a private group of up to seven along the Cape Peninsula, with photo stops, Cape Point, ostrich feeding, Boulders penguins, and a wine or beer tasting. Hotel pickup, bottled water, and live commentary are included.

“A fun day spent at Cape Point and short wine tasting which was perfect for us. The highlight of the tour was definately the penguins at Simon's Town. A day well spent!”

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2.Soweto Food & Beer Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 40 reviews · 4 hours · from $49

Spend four relaxed hours cycling with local guides such as Wandi, Lwazi, Razi, or Mpumi through Vilakazi Street and Orlando East. You will taste amagwinya, eat a Kota, stop for local beer, and hear honest stories about apartheid and daily life in Soweto.

“Highly recommended Beer and Local Food Tour. It was a hell of a ride… thx to our guides Wandy and Lwasi for all the impressions and vibes you provided us with.”

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3.Wildlife Safari, Olive, Beer/Wine Tasting Day Tour from Cape Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · from $227

Join guide and driver Ian for a nine-hour small-group outing from Cape Town. The day pairs a game drive at Buffelsfontein with Darling olive and toffee tastings, craft beer, lunch, and a Table Mountain view from Bloubergstrand. Transport is by air-conditioned minivan, with no more than seven people.

“Ian is a great guide and driver. This was a fun trip to a game reserve close to Cape Town followed by an amazing olive tasting and finished in the Darling brewery beer garden. 100%!”

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4.Hermanus Land based Whale Tour with Dave de Beer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $80

Join Dave de Beer for a private 2.5-hour land-based whale tour in Hermanus. Start at the Whale House Museum, then walk the cliff path above Walker Bay, where southern right whales can approach close to shore. It is a strong choice if you want expert guidance without taking a boat.

“Dave pulled out all of the stops to enable us to see Whales. He was also incredibly informative and passionate and coped with all of our questions!”

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5.Hop on Hop Off Johannesburg Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 20 reviews · from $12

Join Jozi Vibes Entertainment at 7:00 pm for a six-hour Johannesburg pub crawl aboard an open-top bus with onboard beer taps. The route includes Lock Stock & Beer, Gathering O’ the Clans, and Picanha Bellairs, with about an hour at each pub and mobile ticketing.

“Great vibes on the bus to ultra. Was really worth taking the party bus over a normal park and ride. Drinks with everyone on board were great and the people on the bus turn in to a little fam and everyone looks out for eachother. The communication was great and overall was a brilliant experience.”

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6.Wildlife Safari, Olive, Beer & Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 18 reviews · 1 day · from $432

Travel from Cape Town in a small group of up to seven with guide Ian or another English-speaking driver. See rhinos, lions, giraffes, and zebra at Buffelsfontein, taste olive oil and wine, enjoy Darling Brew, sample local toffees, and return via Bloubergstrand.

“Amazing! Ian our guide was very informative, kind, and helpful. Safari was great - was able to see all the wildlife we wanted to and the olive tasting was unique!”

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7.Wine Beer and Biltong Safari – Stellenbosch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $105

Spend about seven hours with guide Vaughn exploring Stellenbosch wine farms and microbreweries. You’ll enjoy two brewery tastings, two wine tastings, a biltong pairing, wildlife views, and an authentic braai, with transport from Cape Town included.

“A great experience and Vaughn was a fantastic guide! Visited a number of wine farms and micro breweries with a excellent braai along the way.”

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8.AFRIKOA Bean-to-Bar Chocolate Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 12 reviews · 30 min · from $13

At AFRIKOA’s Makers Landing store, an English-speaking chocolatier guides you through 12 steps of bean-to-bar production, from fermenting cacao to tempering finished chocolate. You’ll taste selected chocolates, learn about single-origin Tanzanian beans, and have time to browse gifts.

“I really enjoyed this learning experience! Thanks for all the information given about our beloved chocolate's journey.”

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9.Soweto Tuk-Tuk Food & Beer Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 4 hours · from $49

Ride a tuk-tuk through Soweto with an English-speaking local guide, beginning near the Hector Pieterson Museum. Taste amagwinya, another township snack, and a classic kota sandwich, with shared beer stops and stories about Soweto life. Meet at 7346 Kumalo Street.

“We really enjoyed our tour around Soweto with this awesome team! The tuk tuk was fun to ride around and it was a great local experience. Definitely choose this tour if you’re looking for a local guide to show you around Soweto with lots of information about the history and culture. Everything was awesome, including the beer and local street food!”

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10.Soweto Food and Beer Tasting Walking Tour with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 4 hours · from $40

Spend four hours with a Soweto-based English-speaking guide, sampling amagwinya, kota, and South African beer. Walk through Orlando West, visit the Hector Pieterson Museum area, see Mandela and Tutu’s former homes, and stop at local pubs and the Soweto Towers.

“Fantastic way to see Soweto and eat/drink local food and beer! Had an amazing time. Thanks guys!”

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11.The Art of Chocolate Making Bean-To-Bar Experience in Cape Town

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 6 reviews · from $10Best value

Meet at Makers Landing in Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront for a 25-minute tasting led by AFRIKOA Luxury Craft Chocolate. Learn how Tanzanian cacao becomes chocolate through roasting, grinding, refining, conching, and tempering, then sample several bars. Optional workshops and masterclasses offer a closer look at the craft.

“This is an explanation and chocolate tasting. It is very rushed - I wouldn’t recommend it. The staff are nice though.”

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