Stellenbosch Wine Tour: Four Estates with Tastings

Taste across four Stellenbosch estates in one morning and afternoon

A full-day wine tour in Stellenbosch with a private guide and driver, visiting four rotating estates including Delaire Graff, Kanonkop, L'Avenir and Rustenberg for guided tastings, cellar tours and a cheese pairing. Hotel pickup is included. The route changes daily so each tour reaches different vineyards and wines.

Step-by-step itinerary

Full-day Stellenbosch wine tour

• Visit various wine estates
• Enjoy guided cellar tours
• Taste award-winning wines
• Explore vineyard gardens
• Experience cheese and wine pairing
• Relax at Delaire Graff Estate

The experience

Stellenbosch's wine estates rotate through the itinerary, so the four you visit depend on the day. The tour always includes Delaire Graff Estate, perched in the heart of the Winelands with award-winning wines and stunning gardens, plus three others selected from Kanonkop Wine Estate, L'Avenir and Rustenberg Wines. A private guide leads cellar tours at each stop, walking you through the winemaking process while you taste reds, whites and blends. At L'Avenir, a guided cheese and wine pairing matches artisanal cheeses to the estate's wines, showing how each pairing shifts the flavors.

The day runs eight hours from hotel pickup to drop-off. You move between estates in a vehicle with the same guide and driver throughout, so there's no switching hands or waiting for a group to assemble. Bottled water is provided between tastings. Since the route changes daily, returning visitors encounter fresh vineyards and different wines on each tour: the operator builds variety into the schedule rather than repeating the same four stops.

Entry to all four estates is included, along with the guided tastings and cellar access. Lunch is not part of the package, so you'll need to budget for a meal at one of the estates or bring your own. The guide can point you toward options. The tour suits anyone from wine beginners to experienced tasters, and the pace is set by the guide's knowledge and the time spent at each cellar rather than by rushing between stops.

What’s included

• Entry to four rotating Stellenbosch estates including Delaire Graff, Kanonkop, L'Avenir and Rustenberg.
• guided cellar tours at each stop.
• wine tastings of reds, whites and blends.
• cheese and wine pairing at L'Avenir.
• private guide and driver.
• hotel pickup and drop-off.
• bottled water throughout the day.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (under 16)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 11 pickup points.

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.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Shine The Way Tours

Is this one for you?Eight hours is long enough to visit four estates and linger over tastings and cellar tours without rushing, but short enough to leave your evening free. The changing daily route means you can book multiple times and explore different corners of the Winelands each time.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 16).

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.

What wines will I taste on the Stellenbosch tour?

The estates you visit change daily, so the wines vary. Each stop offers reds, whites and blends specific to that estate. Delaire Graff is always included and is known for award-winning reds. The other three estates rotate, so you might encounter Kanonkop's Bordeaux blends, L'Avenir's Cabernet Sauvignon, or Rustenberg's range depending on the day you book.

Is lunch included in the full-day tour?

Lunch is not included, but the eight-hour itinerary gives you time to eat at one of the estates or bring your own. The guide can recommend dining options at the estates you visit.

How does the changing route work?

Delaire Graff Estate is always on the tour, but the other three estates rotate daily. This means the vineyards, wines and atmosphere shift from one departure to the next, so repeat visitors see different properties and taste different selections each time.

Does the tour include hotel pickup?

Yes, the private guide and driver pick you up from your hotel and return you there at the end of the eight-hour tour. Bottled water is provided throughout the day.

What happens during the cellar tours?

A guide leads you through the cellar at each estate, explaining the winemaking process and the wines you're tasting. You'll learn about the region's traditions and how each estate produces its reds, whites and blends before tasting them.

What is the cheese pairing at L'Avenir?

L'Avenir offers a guided cheese and wine pairing where artisanal cheeses are matched to the estate's award-winning wines. The guide explains how each pairing enhances the flavors, giving you insight into how food and wine work together.