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Stellenbosch tours.

• Wine Tours & Tastings
• Ports of Call Tours
• Sightseeing Tours
• Up to 1 hour
• 1 to 4 hours
• 4 hours to 1 day
• 5.0 of 5 bubbles
• 4.0 of 5 bubbles & up
• 3.0 of 5 bubbles & up
• 2.0 of 5 bubbles & up
• Likely to Sell Out
• Special Offers
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1. Wine Tour to Stellenbosch & Franschhoek with Tastings & Lunch

2. Private Full-Day Stellenbosch Wine Tour

3. Wine Tour: Paarl, Franschhoek & Stellenbosch incl 3 wineries

4. From CapeTown: Stellenbosch Half Day Wine Tour

5. Stellenbosch & Franschhoek 20 Wine Tasting + Lunch Shared Tour

6. Private Wine Tour with Wine Expert to Stellenbosch-Franschhoek Wine Regions

7. Customized Private Wine Tour

8. Half-Day Stellenbosch Winelands Tour from Cape Town

9. Private Wine Tasting Tour: Full Day visit 3 wineries and 12 wines

10. Franschhoek wine Tram & Stellenbosch Town Full day tour

11. Private Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl Wine Tour

12. Full Day Small Group Wine Tour Cape Town and Stellenbosch

13. Walking Tour of Stellenbosch

14. Full-Day Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl Wine Tasting Tour from Cape Town

15. Blend and bottle your own wine Stellenbosch experience

16. Stellenbosch Half Day Winelands Cycle Tour

17. Private Tour of Top 5 Stellenbosch Wineries From Cape Town

18. E-Bike Wine Tour Stellenbosch (Half Day)

19. 7 Day Garden Route to Addo, Cape Point and Winelands Combo tour

20. Stellenbosch Private E-Bike & Wine Tour

21. 2 Hour Vineyard Trail Ride

22. Private Tour to 20 Wine Tasting in Stellenbosch and Franschhoek

23. Stellenbosch & Franschhoek Wine Tasting Tour From Cape Town

24. Top 3 Cape Town Wineries Half Day Private Tour

25. Stellenbosch and Franschhoek Private Full Day Wine Tour

26. Cape Town Full Day Family Fun With Kids Private Tour

27. Guided Bike Tour of Stellenbosch

28. Vine Hopper: Hop-On Hop-Off Wine Tour - Eastern Route

29. Cape Winelands and Wine Tasting Full Day Tour

30. Vine Hopper: Hop-On Hop-Off Wine Tour - Southern Route

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Welcome to Stellenbosch – South Africa’s second oldest town and most inspiring wine, food, art and cultural destination. The scenic Stellenbosch Wine Route is the oldest in the country and one of the most popular destinations for local and international visitors alike. We’ll introduce you to unforgettable cellar door experiences, award-winning wine estates, celebrated restaurants and Stellenbosch’s unique and enviable lifestyle. Stellenbosch is an ideal getaway year-round. Our historic town centre is a living museum with a vibrant street culture. Expect friendly locals, a host of lively events (from art, music and history to outdoor pursuits) and natural scenery to rival even our finest grape.

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Stellenbosch Day Tours offers guests the opportunity to explore the oldest wine route in South Africa on selected half day and full day tours. The friendly team at Stellenbosch Day Tours is excited to show you around the magnificent Cape Winelands of South Africa – one of the most breathtaking wine regions of the world. All the guides and drivers at Stellenbosch Day Tours are skilled and highly knowledgeable (all the tour guides have been educated by the Cape Wine Academy) and we offer fun, yet informative day tours. The Stellenbosch Day Tours team have more than 50 years combined experience between them within the wine tourism industry and is perfectly positioned to offer inside knowledge and hidden secrets of this beautiful wine region. We own and operate our own fleet of vehicles, but sometimes we charter vehicles for larger corporate or incentive groups. All our vehicles carry legal and up to date operating licences and permits. You can be sure that all the guided tours and non-guided services are conducted by the friendly Stellenbosch Day Tours team will be done in a professional way more often than not we exceed the expectations of our guests. At Stellenbosch Day Tours we maintain a fiercely independent approach in our industry, mindful of the fact that our client’s requirements and preferences must be met and exceeded. This means that we carefully listen to your needs and requirements and do not try solutions which could be easier, faster or more profitable. Stellenbosch offers many different day tour options to choose from. Our beautiful town is the second oldest town in South Africa after Cape Town and is therefore jam-packed with history, adventure and interesting things to do.

Experience the best of South African wine and food:

Some of our most popular guided day tours of Stellenbosch includes the Standard Half Day and Full Day Wine Tours, the Half Day and Full Day Chocolate, Cheese, Olive and Wine Tours, our Half Day and Full Day Mystery Tours (for the foodies out there), our Half Day MCC (Champagne) Tour and various Private Guided Tours. We do also offer the Stellenbosch Tasting Experience as well as the Franschhoek Tasting Experience. Further afield we can offer an escape to the whale capital of South Africa, Hermanus, famous for its Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines. Apart form the guided tours we also offer the following non-guided services in and around Stellenbosch. We offer Half Day and Full Day Non-Guided Driver Services for guests that wish to do their own thing and have their own itinerary for the day. At Stellenbosch Day Tours we also offer Airport Transfers and transfers to other towns close-by like Franschhoek, Paarl, Hermanus and Cape Town. Our tours and services are conducted by La Rochelle Tours – established in the year 2000. On special request we can also transfer guests to the big 5 safari lodges on the Garden Route. Whatever your needs and requirements, we really look forward to host you.

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Stellenbosch Tours & Trips

Find the right tour for you through Stellenbosch. We've got 107 adventures going to Stellenbosch, starting from just one day in length, and the longest tour is 76 days. The most popular month to go is October, which has the largest number of tour departures.

107 Stellenbosch tour packages with 410 reviews

Bicycle Off-Road Cycling Wine tasting +1

3 Stellenbosch to Hermanus Cycle Tour

"The service level of this tour was good in most aspects, and I especially enjoyed the input of and interaction with members of the guides team." Theodoor, traveled in April 2023

Food & Culinary Christmas & New Year +1

The Best Wine Tasting Day Tour

Explorer Family Wildlife Christmas & New Year Wine tasting +2

South Africa Cape Town 5 Days Attraction Tours: Whale Watching & Cape Peninsula & Wine Tasting & Aquila safari & Paraglading Tour

"My trip to South Africa was my first time going anywhere internationally. The natural attractions of the Cape Peninsula tour and Table Mountain were spectacular!" Gregory, traveled in March 2024

Explorer Family Wildlife Sightseeing Christmas & New Year Wine tasting +3

7 day Garden Route, Cape Point and Winelands Combo

"Everything hhas been perfect and I am more than happy to have done this amazing tour!" Fabio, traveled in June 2023

In-depth Cultural Christmas & New Year +1

Cape Town. 5-Days Attraction Tours: Shark Diving & Cape Peninsula & Wine Tasting & Robben Island & Aquila Safari Tour

Explorer Christmas & New Year

6 Days and 5 Nights Cape Town Tour

In-depth Cultural Family Explorer Sightseeing +2

Cape Town's Architectural Gems, Private tour

Food & Culinary Family In-depth Cultural Wine tasting +2

Art and Wine in Cape Town, Private tour

In-depth Cultural Family

Dark Tour of South Africa

"I recommend everyone to take this tour. Very informative and educational excellent history to know." Julieta, traveled in October 2022

Explorer Family Safari Wildlife Coach / Bus +2

Cape Town and the Garden Route

"It was great fun with a great group of people. Our only regret was that we did not have time to follow up with Kruger, but next time." IanFraser, traveled in March 2020

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The service level of this tour was good in most aspects, and I especially enjoyed the input of and interaction with members of the guides team. Same with the route choice and the quality of food and accommodation. The one thing that Tourradar fell seriously short in was the choice of e-bikes. Although I had in advance indicated my length (1.95m) in the application, I was given a standard-size bike, and when complaining about the height of the handlebar I was told that there was no alternative. This seriously reduced the level of comfort when biking.

This was an awesome trip and great opportunity! My trip to South Africa was my first time going anywhere internationally. There’s so much to see and so much to do. 5 days wasn’t nearly enough, but I had a great time. I had very nice drivers and tour guides. Everything that I was able to experience from the tour of the winery to the tour of the safari to the shark diving was spectacular! But the best part was the natural attractions of the Cape Peninsula tour and Table Mountain! Matadi Tour Company had everything meticulously planned and I would definitely consider going through them to plan another tour for my next visit to the motherland!

The tour was really good. Well organized in terms of scheduling and with nice accomodations, in particular the ones in Oudtshoorn and Addo. A special mention goes to our driver, our guide, our one man show: Denver. A very special person! We enjoyed our time in Western and Eastern Cape also thanks to him. Riccardo&Cristina

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Top Tours in Stellenbosch, South Africa

Stellenbosch tours.

• Wine Tours & Tastings
• Ports of Call Tours
• Sightseeing Tours
• Up to 1 hour
• 1 to 4 hours
• 4 hours to 1 day
• 5.0 of 5 bubbles
• 4.0 of 5 bubbles & up
• 3.0 of 5 bubbles & up
• 2.0 of 5 bubbles & up
• Likely to Sell Out
• Special Offers
• The ranking of tours, activities, and experiences available on Tripadvisor is determined by several factors including the revenue generated by Tripadvisor from these bookings, the frequency of user clicks, and the volume and quality of customer reviews. Occasionally, newly listed offerings may be prioritized and appear higher in the list. The specific placement of these new listings may vary.

1. Wine Tour to Stellenbosch & Franschhoek with Tastings & Lunch

2. Private Full-Day Stellenbosch Wine Tour

3. Wine Tour: Paarl, Franschhoek & Stellenbosch incl 3 wineries

4. From CapeTown: Stellenbosch Half Day Wine Tour

5. Stellenbosch & Franschhoek 20 Wine Tasting + Lunch Shared Tour

6. Private Wine Tour with Wine Expert to Stellenbosch-Franschhoek Wine Regions

7. Customized Private Wine Tour

8. Half-Day Stellenbosch Winelands Tour from Cape Town

9. Franschhoek wine Tram & Stellenbosch Town Full day tour

10. Private Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl Wine Tour

11. Full Day Small Group Wine Tour Cape Town and Stellenbosch

12. Walking Tour of Stellenbosch

13. Full-Day Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl Wine Tasting Tour from Cape Town

14. Blend and bottle your own wine Stellenbosch experience

15. Stellenbosch Half Day Winelands Cycle Tour

16. Private Tour of Top 5 Stellenbosch Wineries From Cape Town

17. E-Bike Wine Tour Stellenbosch (Half Day)

18. 7 Day Garden Route to Addo, Cape Point and Winelands Combo tour

19. Private Wine Tour of Stellenbosch Franschhoek and Paarl

20. Stellenbosch Private E-Bike & Wine Tour

21. 2 Hour Vineyard Trail Ride

22. Private Tour to 20 Wine Tasting in Stellenbosch and Franschhoek

23. Stellenbosch & Franschhoek Wine Tasting Tour From Cape Town

24. Top 3 Cape Town Wineries Half Day Private Tour

25. Stellenbosch and Franschhoek Private Full Day Wine Tour

26. Cape Town Full Day Family Fun With Kids Private Tour

27. Guided Bike Tour of Stellenbosch

28. Vine Hopper: Hop-On Hop-Off Wine Tour - Eastern Route

29. Cape Winelands and Wine Tasting Full Day Tour

30. Vine Hopper: Hop-On Hop-Off Wine Tour - Southern Route

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Nestled deep in the wine valleys of the western South African Cape, Stellenbosch is surrounded by fertile fields of verdant green sprouting row upon row of famous vine and regal oak. Not a wonder it’s easy to believe that it was the soil, and the terrior that brought the first settlers to this truly picturesque corner of the world. Start your look around by surveying the downtown and its rich collection of unique Cape Dutch architecture; those interested in unravelling the history of this colonial outpost a little further will do well at the Stellenbosch Museum and Powder House on the Braak. Tap into the city’s cultural buzz at its incessant music spots, populated by its incumbent communities and students from its famous university. The biggest draw of this region however, is its wine, and aficionados should be sure to ask their Stellenbosch tourist guide about all the available excursions to the cellar doors that pepper the surroundings of this oak lined town. Nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike can look forward to joining the locals in tapping the neighbouring mountains, forests and valleys to indulge in a medley of pursuits from hiking to mountain biking and golfing.

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Top Tours in Stellenbosch, South Africa

Stellenbosch tours.

• Wine Tours & Tastings
• Ports of Call Tours
• Sightseeing Tours
• Up to 1 hour
• 1 to 4 hours
• 4 hours to 1 day
• 5.0 of 5 bubbles
• 4.0 of 5 bubbles & up
• 3.0 of 5 bubbles & up
• 2.0 of 5 bubbles & up
• Likely to Sell Out
• Special Offers
• The ranking of tours, activities, and experiences available on Tripadvisor is determined by several factors including the revenue generated by Tripadvisor from these bookings, the frequency of user clicks, and the volume and quality of customer reviews. Occasionally, newly listed offerings may be prioritized and appear higher in the list. The specific placement of these new listings may vary.

1. Wine Tour to Stellenbosch & Franschhoek with Tastings & Lunch

2. Private Full-Day Stellenbosch Wine Tour

3. Wine Tour: Paarl, Franschhoek & Stellenbosch incl 3 wineries

4. From CapeTown: Stellenbosch Half Day Wine Tour

5. Stellenbosch & Franschhoek 20 Wine Tasting + Lunch Shared Tour

6. Private Wine Tour with Wine Expert to Stellenbosch-Franschhoek Wine Regions

7. Customized Private Wine Tour

8. Half-Day Stellenbosch Winelands Tour from Cape Town

9. Franschhoek wine Tram & Stellenbosch Town Full day tour

10. Private Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl Wine Tour

11. Full Day Small Group Wine Tour Cape Town and Stellenbosch

12. Walking Tour of Stellenbosch

13. Full-Day Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl Wine Tasting Tour from Cape Town

14. Blend and bottle your own wine Stellenbosch experience

15. Stellenbosch Half Day Winelands Cycle Tour

16. Private Tour of Top 5 Stellenbosch Wineries From Cape Town

17. E-Bike Wine Tour Stellenbosch (Half Day)

18. 7 Day Garden Route to Addo, Cape Point and Winelands Combo tour

19. Stellenbosch Private E-Bike & Wine Tour

20. 2 Hour Vineyard Trail Ride

21. Private Tour to 20 Wine Tasting in Stellenbosch and Franschhoek

22. Stellenbosch & Franschhoek Wine Tasting Tour From Cape Town

23. Top 3 Cape Town Wineries Half Day Private Tour

24. Stellenbosch and Franschhoek Private Full Day Wine Tour

25. Cape Town Full Day Family Fun With Kids Private Tour

26. Guided Bike Tour of Stellenbosch

27. Vine Hopper: Hop-On Hop-Off Wine Tour - Eastern Route

28. Cape Winelands and Wine Tasting Full Day Tour

29. Vine Hopper: Hop-On Hop-Off Wine Tour - Southern Route

30. Stellenbosch Winelands Luxury EBike Tour ©

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Welcome to Visit Stellenbosch

Welcome to Visit Stellenbosch – the complete tourist information, travel and destination guide to the magnificent wine and food town of Stellenbosch – also known as the Gourmet Capital of South Africa. Stellenbosch is one of the most beautiful wine regions in the world and stands out as the premier wine and food region of South Africa. Not only is Stellenbosch a modern, thriving town – it is also the second oldest town in South Africa after Cape Town and is steeped in history. No visit to South Africa should be complete without a visit to this breathtaking town. Tourism, wine and food plays a leading and vital role in the history and future of Stellenbosch although there is a lot more to this lovely region than what meets the eye. Visit Stellenbosch has been created to offer practical and up to date tourist information for visitors to Stellenbosch and the surrounding winelands of the Western Cape. We will also provide articles related to travel and tourism in the Stellenbosch region. Stellenbosch is surrounded by beautiful mountains and vineyards which offer magnificent views throughout the year. It is here in Stellenbosch where you will find world-class cuisine, mouth-watering wines, friendly people and impeccable service – everything you need to make your Stellenbosch memories last forever. The centre of Stellenbosch is where everything happens. The area around Church, Andringa and Dorp Street are the tourist hub of Stellenbosch. In this area you will find great restaurants, wine bars, curio shops, coffee shops and art galleries that are all open until late at night. Stellenbosch is also very well known for its University and the students (some 30 000 of them) add to the lively vibe of this thriving town. Stellenbosch is a place where outsiders are welcomed and soon feel at home. This is a town where 4 nights won’t be enough to truly experience the region.

The off-season months (May to September) is often the best time of the year to visit Stellenbosch. Th weather is mild, it is less crowded and accommodation is on average 20% to 40% cheaper than in high season – this also holds true to the rest of South Africa. You will find that many of the Stellenbosch restaurants offer great specials during this time and sometimes offer fun, themed evenings. The wine estates of Stellenbosch have their fireplaces lit, bring out special vintages to taste and are less crowded. During the summer or high season months (October to April) we can recommend that you book your accommodation, tours and restaurants well in advance as Stellenbosch is one of the most visited town in South Africa and is often booked out months ahead of time. It happens very often that restaurants and day tour companies are booked out for weeks on end with no last minute availability.

A Short History on Stellenbosch Stellenbosch was founded in 1679 by the Governor of the Cape Colony, Simon van der Stel, who named the town after himself. Stellenbosch means “(Van Der) Stel’s Bush”. This beautiful village is situated on the banks of the Eerste River (First River), so named as it was the first new river he reached and followed when he went on an expedition over the Cape Flats to explore the territories towards what is now known as Stellenbosch. The town grew so quickly that it became an important local authority in 1682 and the seat of a magistrate with jurisdiction over 25 000sq km’s in 1685. The Dutch were skilled in hydraulic engineering and they devised a system of furrows to divert water from the Eerste River in the vicinity of Thibault Street through the town along Van Riebeeck Street to Mill Street where a mill was erected. During 1690 some Huguenot refugees visited and settled in Stellenbosch, grapes were planted in the fertile valleys around Stellenbosch and soon it became the centre of the South African Wine Industry. In 1710 a fire destroyed most of Stellenbosch, including the first church, all the Company property and twelve houses. Only two or three houses were left standing. When the church was rebuilt in 1723 it was located on what was then the outskirts of the town, to prevent any similar incident from destroying it again. This church was enlarged a number of times since 1723 and is currently known as the “Moederkerk” – Mother Church. Driving through historic Dorp Street you will notice many buildings in typical Cape Dutch architecture with thatched roofs. Stellenbosch also has thousands of oak trees lining the streets. Festivals and Events in the Stellenbosch Region When you visit Stellenbosch there is always something for everyone. Stellenbosch (much like the Dutch and the French) have a rich history of festivals and events. These events really do make Stellenbosch a year round tourist destination and both local as well as foreign visitors enjoy every moment that they spend in this lovely village. Some of the festivals and events in and around Stellenbosch include:

• Various Farmer’s Markets - especially over weekends. • Various Harvest Festivals on wine estates during harvest season. • Stellenbosch Craft Beer Festival. • Biltong and Pinotage Festival. • South African Cheese Festival. • Stellenbosch Wine Festival. • Woordfees • The Winelands Bridal Fair • Stellenbosch Street Soirees • Root 44 Park Run • Slow Market Stellenbosch • Spring Trail Run • ABSA Cape Epic • Die Burger / Sanlam Cycle Tour Weddings and Conferences in Stellenbosch Stellenbosch have been the ideal romantic wedding setting for as long as we care to remember and is today one of South Africa’s premier wedding destinations. Anyone who got married here will tell you that the beautiful and serene Stellenbosch Valley is the perfect place to start your life-long journey together. The romantic scenery of Stellenbosch adds to a wedding’s ambience and ensures that you never to be forgotten day is just so much more special. With numerous wedding venues to choose from you’re bound to find somewhere beautiful, but we warned: during high season (September to April) there ae between 150 to 350 weddings per month with venues in and around Stellenbosch booked and confirmed up to 2 years in advance. If you have guests that requires accommodation you will be better off also booking this in advance as Stellenbosch is an extremely popular tourist destination and almost all tourists to South Africa will visit Stellenbosch at some point. If you require assistance with finding suitable and available accommodation you are welcome to email us at [email protected] and our friendly team will gladly assist you. For our corporate guests, Stellenbosch offers some world-class conference venues and often offer special rates during the off-season period (May to September). Many corporate clients prefer to visit Stellenbosch for their conference or team building as it is a great place “to just get away from it all”. Cape Town is only 40 minutes away by car, so it is ideal to come and do some work in Stellenbosch and then relax at your hotel / guest house in the evening while enjoying stunning views and sipping on some of the award-winning wines that Stellenbosch is known for. Accommodation in Stellenbosch The accommodation in Stellenbosch includes hotel accommodation, accommodation in guest houses, bed and breakfasts and self-catering accommodation including holiday houses, luxury apartments, suites, villas and country cottages on wine estates. Stellenbosch is ideal for holiday and business travellers alike. Most of the hotel and guest house accommodation in Stellenbosch is close to the historic town centre or close to the University of Stellenbosch Campus. Almost all accommodation in Stellenbosch offers free Wi-Fi. Day Tours from Stellenbosch Stellenbosch is ideally situated to take various interesting guided tours as well as non-guided services. With Stellenbosch being right in the heart of the Cape Winelands we would advise to drink responsibly and rather take a driver or guided wine tour as opposed to drinking and driving. There are so many wine tour options to choose from, but, to name but a few, the most popular options include the Mystery Tour, The Gourmet Delights Tour, The MCC (Champagne) Tour as well as the Chocolate, Cheese, Olive and Wine Tour. At night we recommend that you make use of a shuttle service to take you to restaurants. The Stellenbosch wines are delicious and it is better not to drink and drive during the day or the evening as there are roadblocks daily. Top Tip: Wine Tours are a lot more affordable if you do it from the winelands vs doing it from Cape Town. Restaurants in Stellenbosch Stellenbosch is known as the Gourmet Capital of South Africa and for good reason. Some of the best restaurants in South Africa can be found right here in Stellenbosch. Representing some of the best in local and international cuisine, Stellenbosch offers a wide selection of restaurants to suit every palate, budget or mood. We would suggest that you book your table well in advance to avoid disappointment. We trust that you will visit Stellenbosch in the very near future to experience all the hidden gems of the region.  

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