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 😂”
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!”
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.”
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!”
Ride a mountain e-bike through Franschhoek’s vineyards with a small English-speaking group and guides such as Tim or Max. Over four hours, you’ll visit two wine estates, taste premium wines, see old and modern cellars, and receive water, a fruit stick, and peanuts.
“Mooie fietstocht gemaakt door de wijngaarden van Franschenhoek. Max was een geweldige gids. Vriendelijk, rustig. Heeft ons veel verteld en laten zien. We hebben een prachtige ochtend gehad.”
Build your own Stellenbosch wine day with a private guide such as Oscar, Roy, or Jacques. Visit estates including Kanonkop, Delheim, Oldenburg, Tokara, and Waterford, with optional tastings, food pairings, scenic stops, and lunch. Pickup is available in central Cape Town.
“Roy was able to tailor the tour to our requirements. We provided him with our requirements the day before and he was able to contact all the wineries and arrange a great route. Excellent day where we were able to visit 5 wineries. We were picked up from our apartment at 8-30 on the dot and didn’t get back until after 5 - what a day.?The lunch choice also was top notch. Roy was great for providing us with all the information we needed. I would certainly recommend this tour to others.”
Start at Rent A Bicycle Franschhoek on Fabriek Street, collect a serviced e-bike, helmet, basket, lock, and route map, then set your own pace through town, vineyards, and trails near Berg River Dam. A guide is not included, though Inga has led tailored outings for some bookings.
“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 cycling Franschhoek’s vineyard roads with a private guide, using well-kept e-bikes to reach Grand Provence, Glenwood, Mont Rochelle, and La Bri. You’ll taste three wines, enjoy one wine-pairing, and sit down to a farm lunch, with pickup from Cape Town or Franschhoek.
“Het werd een bijzonder geslaagde uitstap. Mede dank zij de enthousiaste begeleiding van de gids. De wijndegustatie en lekkere maaltijd op idyllische locaties zijn een aanrader…”
Ride through Franschhoek Valley vineyards with a private English-speaking guide, stopping at up to three wine farms for tastings and a gourmet lunch on the full-day option. Bikes, helmets, snacks, water, hotel pickup, and a backup vehicle are included.
“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.”
Travel from Cape Town in a private luxury vehicle with an English-speaking certified guide. Visit Grande Provence, Delaire Graff, Rust en Vrede, and Waterford for three tastings and a wine-paired lunch. Guides Ronald and Farid have led this outing, though assignments can vary.
“Ronald was superb! This tour was a highlight, outstanding wineries with excellent pairings.”
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