Private Stellenbosch
Wine Tour with
Franschhoek
Stellenbosch first. Franschhoek included. Privately guided.
Explore Stellenbosch first, then continue to Franschhoek on a private full-day wine tour from Cape Town with a registered guide, private vehicle and three confirmed wine experiences.
Private Guide
& Vehicle
Three Wine
Experiences
Cape Town
Collection & Return
Confirmed Tasting
Fees Included
Two wine regions. One private day.
Estates confirmed before departure.
Duration
Full day — approximately 9½ to 10 hours
Tour type
Private tour
Group size
Up to 11
Collection
Cape Town area
Confirmation
Supplier confirmation
Private Stellenbosch wine tour from Cape Town
Start in Stellenbosch, add Franschhoek, and experience two Cape Winelands regions in one private day.
Stellenbosch is one of South Africa’s best-known wine destinations and a natural starting point for a private wine tour from Cape Town. Its wine route combines historic Cape Dutch estates, boutique producers and a broad range of cultivars, while a private itinerary allows the day to be shaped around confirmed tastings, preferred wine styles and your group’s pace.
From Stellenbosch, the route continues into Franschhoek for extra regional variety, mountain-valley scenery and time for an optional lunch or village stop. Across the full day, three wine experiences are confirmed for the booked itinerary, with a registered guide, private vehicle and return transport from approved Cape Town collection areas.
Exact estates, tasting formats and supplier components are confirmed in writing before payment. Wine-tasting and pairing fees for the accepted itinerary are included; lunch, purchases, extra tastings and optional upgrades remain separate unless expressly listed.
Why Stellenbosch?
A deep concentration of wine estates, historic Cape Dutch character and wide wine-style variety make Stellenbosch especially strong for first-time Cape Winelands visitors.
Franschhoek Included
Franschhoek adds a second wine region, restaurant choice and dramatic valley scenery without turning the day into a rushed estate checklist.
Three Confirmed Wine Experiences
The day is built around three confirmed wine experiences chosen for the booked date, rather than publishing fixed wineries that may not be available.
Private Pace, Registered Guide
Your vehicle, guide and ground itinerary are dedicated to your booking, giving couples and small groups a more personal day than a fixed shared departure.
Private or Shared?
Compare the shared Stellenbosch & Franschhoek departure when a scheduled group format suits you better than a private vehicle and individually coordinated pace.
Private Tour or Wine Tram?
Compare private guiding, estate choice, flexibility and driving logistics with the separate supplier-operated Franschhoek Wine Tram.
Pickup & return
Stellenbosch wine tour from Cape Town
Collection is arranged from approved Cape Town areas, with Stellenbosch reached first and a private return after the final confirmed Winelands experience. The full day is approximately 9½–10 hours, subject to traffic and reservation timing.
Current starting price
How much does a private Stellenbosch wine tour cost?
This private Stellenbosch & Franschhoek experience currently starts from R2,495 per person. The final quotation confirms the group size, selected estates, tasting formats and any requested upgrades before payment.
Best fit
Who is this private wine tour best for?
Ideal for first-time Winelands visitors, couples, small private groups, wine beginners, enthusiasts and travellers who want Stellenbosch and Franschhoek in one day without self-driving after tastings.
Your journey
Experience overview
Spend a full day exploring two of South Africa’s most celebrated wine regions on a private journey shaped around your tastes, pace and preferred style of experience.
Stellenbosch combines Cape Dutch architecture, historic streets and a broad range of estates producing everything from elegant sparkling wines and crisp whites to structured reds. Franschhoek offers a more intimate valley atmosphere, destination restaurants, boutique producers and dramatic mountain scenery.
The day is planned around three thoughtfully selected wine experiences. These may include guided tastings, cellar visits, food or chocolate pairings, boutique producers or another confirmed Winelands experience tailored to the group’s preferences. The itinerary includes a short Stellenbosch orientation followed by two confirmed estate experiences, time in Franschhoek for an optional lunch or village visit, and a final tasting or selected experience.
Your journey is personally coordinated by Donovan and delivered by Donovan or another approved registered guide, as confirmed before departure. Preferred estates and experiences may be requested, but every reservation remains subject to opening days, capacity, private events, seasonal schedules and supplier confirmation.
The published price starts from R2,495 per person and covers the private transport, guiding and itinerary-coordination services listed under Included, together with wine-tasting and pairing fees for the confirmed itinerary. Lunch, meals, beverages, purchases, optional activities, upgrades and any estate or service not expressly listed in the final itinerary are additional unless confirmed in writing. The final quotation confirms the selected estates, lunch arrangements, optional activities and every included service before payment.
This experience is ideal for couples, small groups, first-time wine visitors, celebrations, non-drinkers who want to enjoy the Winelands and travellers who prefer a personal, unhurried day instead of a fixed shared schedule.
Typical itinerary
Subject to availability, weather, supplier arrangements and guest preferences.
Private collection from approved Cape Town accommodation. The exact pickup time is confirmed in writing before departure.
Arrive in Stellenbosch for a short orientation covering the town’s Cape Dutch architecture, history and wine-region context.
Start with the first confirmed Stellenbosch estate for a guided tasting, or enjoy another wine experience tailored to the group’s preferences.
Continue to the second confirmed estate for a tasting, cellar tour, food or chocolate pairing, or a boutique-producer experience, depending on availability.
Head to Franschhoek, renowned for its fine cuisine and exceptional wines, with time to enjoy the village and its setting.
Optional lunch at one of Franschhoek’s restaurants, a light bite or time to explore the village. Lunch is at the guest’s own expense unless expressly included in the quotation.
Complete the day with a final tasting or selected experience, allowing sufficient time to enjoy the venue without rushing.
Begin the private return journey to Cape Town. The route may be adjusted according to traffic and the final estate sequence.
Estimated arrival at the agreed Cape Town drop-off point. Timing depends on traffic, estate locations, reservation times, lunch duration and guest pace.
Route notes
Cape Town accommodation → Stellenbosch orientation → first confirmed Stellenbosch estate → second confirmed estate or selected pairing experience → Franschhoek village and optional lunch stop → final confirmed tasting or selected experience → scenic private return to Cape Town.
Included
- Private collection and return within approved Cape Town areas
- Private air-conditioned vehicle suitable for the confirmed group size
- Donovan Shaw or another approved registered guide
- Personal itinerary planning and estate-reservation coordination
- Stellenbosch and Franschhoek route planning
- Wine-tasting and pairing fees for the confirmed itinerary
- Bottled water
- Driving and guiding throughout the confirmed itinerary
Not included
- Lunch, meals and beverages unless expressly listed in the quotation
- Wine, food and retail purchases
- Optional activities and additional attractions
- Gratuities
- Travel insurance
- Collection outside approved areas unless quoted
- Any estate or service not expressly listed in the final itinerary
Fee information
Tasting fees: Wine-tasting and pairing fees for the confirmed itinerary are included. Optional upgrades, additional tastings, special experiences and any estate or service not expressly listed in the final itinerary are additional unless confirmed in writing.
Meals: Lunch is arranged according to the confirmed itinerary and is included only when expressly listed in the quotation. The venue, reservation time and payment arrangement will be confirmed before departure.
Important information
What to wear: Wear comfortable smart-casual clothing and walking shoes. Bring sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and a light layer for changing weather and cooler cellar conditions.
Weather alternative: Most tastings can continue in poor weather, but scenic stops, outdoor seating and estate activities may change. Donovan will adjust the operating order or recommend a suitable alternative when weather, road conditions or supplier operations affect the planned route.
Dietary: Dietary requirements, allergies and preferences must be provided before booking. Donovan will submit them to the selected venue, but accommodation remains subject to the restaurant or estate confirming what it can safely provide.
Booking notice: Book at least 48 hours in advance where possible. Earlier booking is strongly recommended for weekends, peak season, popular restaurants, private cellar experiences and specific estate requests.
Cancellation: Cancellation and rescheduling are governed by the accepted Along the Shaws quotation and Booking Terms. Confirmed estates, restaurants and special experiences may impose separate deadlines or non-refundable supplier charges.
Book your journey
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Travellers
Adult
Age 13+ · R 2,495 each
Child
Age 4–12 · R 2,495 each · adult rate
Infant
Age 0–3 · Free
Select your preferred date
October 2026
Full day — approximately 9½ to 10 hours
Your booking
This journey is subject to supplier, weather or operational confirmation. Payment does not create final booking confirmation. No booking is confirmed until Donovan sends written confirmation.
