South Africa · FRANSCHHOEK TOURS
Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 franschhoek tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
Meet your guide at Vinebikes on Fabriek Street, learn the e-bike basics, then pedal through Franschhoek’s vineyards and country roads. You’ll visit two wineries, with stops such as Grande Provence, Leeu Estate, or Glenwood. Guides including Ash and Prince add local stories, while tastings are optional and paid separately.
“Ash made the tour a great experience!!! 100% worth it!!!”
Meet chef Nicola Spilsbury at Spilsbury’s Kitchen in Franschhoek for a four-hour, hands-on South African cooking class. Prepare traditional dishes, learn useful kitchen tricks, enjoy local wine, and share the meal with up to 11 other food lovers.
“Beautiful kitchen space and awesome evening learning about African cuisine, cooking a true feast and having a wonderful time! Would book again anytime”
Spend 7 to 8 hours exploring South Africa’s Cape Winelands with a private wine specialist. Choose Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Paarl, or a mix, then shape the day around your wine tastes. Guides such as Colin and Tim can suggest estates, tastings, town walks, and lunch stops.
“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”
Cycle Franschhoek’s vineyard roads by electric bike with a guide such as Prince, stopping at two or three wine farms for optional tastings. Bikes, helmets, park fees, and a small group of up to eight are included, while wine and food cost extra.
“Really good wine to the house. PRINCE was very enthusiastic and helpful and knowledgeable. The scenery on the tour is amazing. The only possible downside is the bikes or a little bit old but worked perfectly fine.”
Start at 9:30 am and let La Rochelle Tours handle the driving as you visit at least three Franschhoek wine estates. Guides such as D and Elmer tailor the day to the group, with tastings, commentary, hotel pickup, and drop-off included. Lunch is not included.
“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 😂”
Set out from Franschhoek with guide Matthew, and possibly Cedric or Michelle, for a roughly 7-km walk through vineyards, orchards, and mountain scenery. Visit Mont Rochelle, La Roche, and Glenwood, taste eight wines, enjoy local snacks, and finish with sushi or noodles at Glenwood.
“Our tour with Matt was out of this world. I have learned so much about my town. Matt is an excellent tour guide. Would 100% recommend 👌”
Ride 15 to 20 kilometers through Franschhoek with a local English-speaking guide such as Prince or Mandla. Use a mountain e-bike to reach Wildeberg Wines and Stony Brook Vineyards, with wine tastings, cellar visits, vineyard views, water, and light snacks included in the outing.
“We had such an amazing winery tour with guide Prince! The weather was not in favor of us doing the tour on bike so the company called in the morning to ask if we would like to do the tour by car instead. The wines and wineries were great and our guide Prince made the experience extra enjoyable with his knowledge about the area. Great day all around!”
Ride an e-bike through Franschhoek with a guide such as Kyle or Abi, stopping at four wine estates for tastings, cellar time, snacks, and lunch. The 8-hour small-group tour covers about 15 km and includes bikes, helmets, water, and tasting fees.
“Kyle was fantastic. He was full of local knowledge, and just a really nice guy. The wine estates with tastings, pairings, and a wonderful picnic lunch were incredible. I would highly recommend this tour. Thank you Kyle for a memorable day!”
Spend eight hours in Stellenbosch, Paarl, and Franschhoek with an English or French-speaking guide, visiting Delaire Graff, Tokara, Delheim, and Fairview. Expect grand views, wine and cheese, a lunch stop, and a photo stop at the Mandela monument. Guides Dona and Willy have earned special praise.
“We had a great day and our driver Willy was great, telling us about the history of Capetown etc we had some great wine tastings and when we couldn’t get to the last one because of fires he found us an alternative. He really did his best for us. Thank you Willy!”
Ride Franschhoek’s quiet vineyard roads with private Bike and Hike guides, stopping at up to three wineries for tastings, cellar visits, and a farm lunch. Skeezo and Melo have guided this outing, with bikes, helmets, a support vehicle, and children’s equipment provided.
“Wow, wow, wow! What an amazing experience cycling through Franschhoek. Our guides Skeezo and Melo were so incredible. We are so full of gratitude and for the beautiful day we all shared. Amazing tour company, and I would look forward to doing another tour with them (Hike & Bike Cape Town)”
Spend about seven hours exploring Franschhoek wine country with La Rochelle Tours. Your guide may be Danelle, Aylmer, Aylmar, Elmer, or Dee. Expect a mystery route, wine and food pairings, South African wine lessons, and a small group of no more than 12 people. Dietary restrictions cannot be accommodated.
“We had a great experience with La Rochelle Wine Tours from the moment we reached out to schedule with them. Johan was extremely prompt and thorough to respond to our inquiry and other questions, and he was able to reschedule our toRead more”
Meet your English-speaking guide at Chamonix Wine Farm for a safety briefing, short 4x4 transfer, and two gravity-scooter runs through the Franschhoek mountains. Vernon and Bradley are among the guides associated with the experience. 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.”
Ride through Franschhoek’s vineyards on a private 4.5-hour tour with bike hire included. Your guide may tailor the route around stops such as Grand Provence, Mont Rochelle, La Bri, Leeu Estates, and Holden Manz. Expect wine tastings, a chocolate or biltong pairing, and a possible farm lunch.
“This was our best time in Cape Town (so far) - and I would 100% recommend this for anyone that can ride a bike. Mike took us on the most scenic route through neighborhoods, farms, and vineyards. The tastings were great as well. This is the only way to experience wine country.”
Follow guides such as Cedric Loots or Matt from Franschhoek’s Dutch Reformed Church through vineyards, orchards, and country lanes. Taste 10 wines at Mont Rochelle, Mullineux & Leeu, and La Cotte, then enjoy a harvest-style lunch with mountain views. This is a story-led walk, not a wine-tram ride.
“The Franschhoek Wine Walk is an excellent tour! The guide Matt shared very interesting stories about the dreamers of Franschhoek village who helped to shape into what it is today, the food and wine capital of South Africa! The scenery of mountains, vineyards and orchards are breathtaking! A highly recommended tour, for a great day out!”
Spend nine hours touring Stellenbosch, Paarl, and Franschhoek with an English or French-speaking guide. Visit Delaire Graff, Tokara, Delheim, and Fairview for up to 20 tastings, a terrace lunch, cheese pairings, town tours, and a Mandela memorial stop.
“It was really nice, the tour guides were so accommodative and friendly, and they really made the experience worthwhile. I would definitely recommend it and go on it again”
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