Franschhoek Wine Tram: Hop-On Hop-Off from Cape Town

The Wine Tram Winds Through Franschhoek's Vineyards at Your Own Pace

You're picked up from your Cape Town hotel and driven to Franschhoek, where you board the iconic wine tram and hop off at estates of your choice for tastings, vineyard walks, and lunch. The tram runs on a fixed route, so you simply wait for the next carriage when you're ready to move on. Hotel drop-off is included at the end of the day, and the whole experience is designed around your pace, not a fixed schedule.

Step-by-step itinerary

Franschhoek Wine Tram hop-on hop-off tour

• Drive through Cape Town city
• Arrive in Franschhoek town
• Board Franschhoek Wine Tram
• Hop off at selected wine estates
• Enjoy wine tastings and cellar tours
• Stroll through vineyards and relax
• Take in mountain and valley views
• Hop back on tram to next estate

The experience

You board the tram in Franschhoek after a smooth drive through Cape Town's mix of historic and modern streets, passing neighborhoods that give you a real sense of how the city moves. Once you arrive in the Winelands, the tram is waiting: a heritage-style carriage that runs on a fixed track through rolling vineyards and past stone farmhouses. The route is the same every day, but what you do on it is entirely yours. You hop off when a vineyard catches your eye, spend as long as you want at the cellar tasting wines, walk through the vines if the mood takes you, grab lunch at one of the estates, then flag down the next tram that comes through and continue.

The estates along the Franschhoek Wine Tram route are carefully selected, so you're not stopping at random farms. These are working cellars with proper tastings and views that justify the stop. You might spend an hour at one place, thirty minutes at another, or skip a stop entirely because you've found somewhere you want to linger. The tram itself is the transport, so there's no driving between stops, no navigation, no figuring out which vineyard is which. You just ride, decide, and hop off. The mountain and valley views don't change. They frame every stop, every tasting, every lunch break.

Hotel pickup and drop-off in Cape Town are included, which means you don't arrange your own way to Franschhoek or back. The drive itself is part of the day. You see the city transition into the Winelands gradually, not suddenly. Bottled water is provided on the tram, and entry to Franschhoek is covered. The pace is relaxed by design. You're not rushing between five estates in four hours. You're choosing your own stops and timing, which is what makes a full day feel unhurried even though you're covering real ground.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from your Cape Town accommodation.
• Franschhoek Wine Tram hop-on hop-off tickets for the full day.
• entry to Franschhoek.
• bottled water on the tram.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

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AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (3 to 17 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and French

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Aksanti Tours

Is this one for you?Right for travelers staying in Cape Town who want to explore the Winelands without driving themselves or sticking to a fixed itinerary: the hop-on hop-off format and included transport handle both the logistics and the pace.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 17 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24h before the start.

How long is the full day?

The itinerary covers a full day that includes the drive from Cape Town, time on the tram, and stops at estates. Exact duration depends on how many stops you make and how long you spend at each one.

Can I choose which wine estates to visit?

Yes. The tram stops at selected estates along the route, and you decide which ones to hop off at and how long to stay at each. You can skip stops or spend extra time at any estate you prefer.

Is lunch included?

Lunch is not listed as a separate inclusion, but you can purchase food and wine at the estates where you stop. Many estates have restaurants or picnic areas.

What if I'm not a wine expert?

The tastings at the estates are designed for all levels. Staff at the cellars guide you through the wines, and there's no pressure to know anything beforehand.

Is the tram wheelchair accessible?

Yes. The tram and all areas along the route are wheelchair accessible, and specialized infant seats are available if needed.

What's included in the price?

Hotel pickup and drop-off in Cape Town, the Franschhoek Wine Tram hop-on hop-off tickets, entry to Franschhoek, and bottled water on the tram.

How often does the tram run?

The tram runs on a regular schedule throughout the day. You hop off at your chosen estates and catch the next tram when you're ready to continue.

Can I do this tour if I don't have a car?

Yes. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, so you don't need to arrange your own transport to or from Franschhoek.