Day Trips & Local Escapes • 8 hours 5.0 (6)

Discover the winelands of Constantia

Sipping Chardonnay in the South African sun, walks between the vines, and 300-year-old wine

Cape Town can experience all four seasons in a single day, so make sure you pack a sweater or light jacket!

What makes this experience special

Key highlights

  • Explore the delightful neighborhood of Constantia with a host who is passionate about sharing the very best of the region's wines with you. Learn to pair wine with food and sample the finest wines bursting with their own distinctive flavors.
  • Visit the old Manor House, once the heart of the estate, is now a museum that offers insight into the city’s early settlers and wine-making history.
  • Shadow your host, who will lead you to the tasting rooms where you can sample the famous wines of Groot Constantia, many of which have received international awards.
  • From Groot Constantia, your host will present you with the possibility of visiting one or two equally iconic Cape wine estates - Steenberg Estate or Constantia Glen.
  • If you’re eager to sample South African MCC, then your host might suggest you venture to the beautiful grounds of Steenberg.
  • Sample South African MCC with some superb cheese or charcuterie platters to compliment your beverages at the scenically stunning Constantia Glenn.
  • Although it would be difficult to squeeze in more than two famous estates in a single day, your host will be happy to suggest other top estates to include, or the best wines to look out for at local restaurants and supermarkets.

What to know before you go

Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.

8 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested

What’s included

Private and personalized experience
8 hours with a host
Wine tastings at two estates
Authentic local insider knowledge and insights
Transportation by Uber to the two estates and back to Cape Town's city center
Walking experience (other transport can be arranged at an additional cost)

What’s not included

Additional food and drinks
Tickets to any attractions
Additional transportation costs (additional to the ones included in the experience)
Gratuities (optional)

Meeting point

Your hotel/apartment or any other central location

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience

What to bring

  • We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
  • Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.

How your day could unfold

A flexible, unscripted experience designed entirely around your interests. Your host will adapt the day based on what excites you most

What you’ll do

You’ll join one of our Cape Town hosts who’s a fellow oenophile (a fancy word for a wine lover) and sip your way around some of the oldest wineries in the country.

Here you’ll find perfectly maintained Cape Dutch buildings, vast, landscaped gardens with sweeping views of False Bay, museums, and of course, a selection of award-winning wines and fresh ingredients from delectable dishes grown and prepared right on the slopes of Table Mountain.

You’ll sample everything from Sauvignon Blanc to Shiraz and maybe even do a cellar tour or two to discover the journey from grape to glass.

One particular dessert wine has been produced for over 300 years and is mentioned in the writings of Charles Dickens and Emily Dickens and drank by Napoleon on his exile on St Helena island!

But history and wine tasting make for hungry work, when it’s time to refuel, your host can recommend a laid-back cafe or a fine-dining restaurant, whatever takes your fancy, where you can relax and chat to them about the unique history and diverse cultures that make up Cape Town - wine in hand, of course!

There are several wineries in the region, and, together with your host, you can handpick two that will help you gain a true appreciation for South Africa’s celebrated wines. 

1. Select a date
2. Select start time
3. Tailor your experience
Answer a few quick questions to help your host craft the perfect day tailored to you.
1. What’s your preferred hosting style?
2. How would you like the pace of your day?
3. What’s your walking comfort level?
4. Are you celebrating something special?

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What travelers think of this experience

Kate, Feb 2025

Paritina gave us lots of information and took us to the places we wouldn’t find ourselves. We have a great time and thoroughly recommend it.

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Alexandra, Jan 2025

Dieter was incredible! We had the absolute best time with him showing us around the city and we were never bored. So much to see in South Africa Cape Town and he took us to a lot of interesting places having to do with culture, shopping, architecture, food and more ! We really enjoyed getting to know Dieter too as he is a super interesting guy and very easy to instantly connect with. He also takes so many photos of you along the journey which are sweet ways to remember the day. We are already talking about the next time we come to Cape Town and we will definitely do another tour with him. If you book with him you are guaranteed to have a great time!

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Alexandra, Jan 2025

Dieter was incredible! We had the absolute best time with him showing us around the city and we were never bored. So much to see in South Africa Cape Town and he took us to a lot of interesting places having to do with culture, shopping, architecture, food and more ! We really enjoyed getting to know Dieter too as he is a super interesting guy and very easy to instantly connect with. He also takes so many photos of you along the journey which are sweet ways to remember the day. We are already talking about the next time we come to Cape Town and we will definitely do another tour with him. If you book with him you are guaranteed to have a great time!

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Roxana, Dec 2024

Very nice tour with informative guide . Was trailered to our wishes and made everything happen like we wanted to . Thank you so much

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Henry, Aug 2024

He is a great man

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Sandra, Jun 2024

Tafa was outstanding! Very knowledgeable, great listener and a wonderful storyteller. He exceeded our expectations!

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