Stellenbosch Wine Tour: Tastings, Cellar Tours & Lunch

Visit four estates in a day, tasting from cellar to table.

You get picked up in Stellenbosch and spend the day moving between rotating wine estates: three or four cellar tours, tastings at each stop, a lunch break with views, and a cheese pairing to finish. The route changes based on what's open and what the group wants to explore, so no two days are quite the same. Lunch and all tastings are included in the price.

Step-by-step itinerary

Wine tastings and cellar tours

• Pickup in Stellenbosch
• Cellar tour and wine tasting
• Visit second wine estate
• Tour beautiful garden and taste wines
• Cheese and wine pairing

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup in Stellenbosch, cellar tours at three or four rotating wine estates, tastings at each stop, a full lunch with garden views, and a cheese and wine pairing to close the day. All tastings, food, and transport are included in the price.

Times

• Every day 09:30

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Before you book

Group Up to 12 1 private ›

Live guide English

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point. You can choose from 21 pickup points.

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Ages Adult (19 to 85 years) · Senior (86 and older) · Youth (13 to 18 years) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Infant (under 3)

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

Good to know

Low physical effort Public transport nearby Not recommended with heart problems

Operated by Afrivista Wine Tours

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The experience

The cork pops before you've even sat down. That sound (sharp, clean, echoing through the stone cellar) tells you something about how seriously these places take their work. Afrivista has been running wine tours out of Stellenbosch since 1997, and the itinerary shifts depending on the day, the season, and who's in the van. You might end up at Rustenberg one week and Glenelly the next. The guide adjusts the route based on what's open, what's worth tasting that particular morning, and what the group seems interested in, so if someone wants to dig into the history of a vineyard instead of rushing to the next one, that happens.

The day starts with pickup in Stellenbosch itself (not Cape Town, unless you arrange it separately beforehand). You'll move between three or four estates, each one a cellar tour and tasting. The estates rotate (Backsberg, Lanzerac, Remhoogte, and others depending on the day), so the experience isn't identical every time you go. Lunch is included and happens somewhere in the middle, usually at one of the estates with a garden view. After that comes the cheese and wine pairing, which is less about fancy technique and more about what actually tastes good together. The guide covers the wine itself, but also the culture and history of the region, and they'll shift focus if the group leans into one topic over another.

The full day tour includes the cellar tours, all tastings, lunch, and the cheese pairing. Nothing extra to pay on the day. Groups stay small enough that the van doesn't feel crowded, and the pace is steady without being rushed. Afrivista's whole approach is that everybody's different, so they'd rather you contact them before booking to talk through what you actually want to see and taste, since the exact route can change. It's not a fixed itinerary you're locked into. It's more like a framework that bends to the group.

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 18 years); Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (under 3).

Do I need wine knowledge to join?

No. The tours are designed to be informative for all levels, and the guide adjusts the depth based on the group's interest.

Which wineries will I visit?

The estates rotate day to day. Common ones include Rustenberg, Backsberg, Lanzerac, Glenelly, and Remhoogte, but the exact route depends on what's open and the group's preferences.

Is lunch included?

Yes. Lunch, all tastings, cellar tours, and cheese pairing are included in the price.

Can you pick me up in Cape Town?

Pickup is standard from Stellenbosch. Cape Town pickups are possible only with prior arrangement.

What if I have dietary restrictions?

Contact Afrivista before booking to discuss any dietary needs or preferences for the lunch and cheese pairing.

Is this suitable for older travelers?

The tour is suitable for all fitness levels, though it's not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health due to the walking involved in cellar tours.

Can the itinerary be customized?

Yes. Afrivista encourages you to contact them before the tour to discuss your interests, since the route and estates can be adjusted based on what the group wants to explore.