Franschhoek Wine Tram Experience

 

Discover the true essence of the Franschhoek Valley with this exciting wine tram experience and appreciate picturesque vineyards, breathtaking scenery, warm hospitality, fine wines and cuisine, not forgetting it’s 300-year-old history.

Highlights
- Experience the beauty of Franschhoek aboard a traditional tram
- Taste some of Franschhoek’s award-winning wines
- Learn about the fascinating history of the valley

Experience a unique and leisurely journey through rolling vineyards in an open-side tram and open-air tram-bus stopping in at some of South Africa’s oldest and most distinguished wine estates. Explore the available activities, such as wine tasting or a stroll through the vineyards.

Franschhoek is home to a variety of cellars, from small boutique wineries to large cellars. Enjoy award-winning wines, such as plump reds, elegant whites and delicious sparkling wines, with the perfect accompaniment of excellent food in Franschhoek’s restaurants – Franschhoek is, after all, the Wine & Gourmet Capital of South Africa!

Your story-telling guide will take you on a tour through Franschhoek village, sharing with you the fascinating history of the French Huguenots. He’ll also impart with you his knowledge of wine cultivation in the valley, amidst unparalleled views of the valley and vineyards. When the Huguenots first settled in the Franschhoek Valley more than 300 years ago, they brought with them their knowledge and traditions of winemaking and viticulture from their home country of France, transforming their Franschhoek surroundings into one of the most beautiful valleys around. This proud heritage is today still evident in the village and farms.

Languages
English

Redeem information
Voucher type: Printed
Printed Voucher. Print and bring the voucher to enjoy the activity.

Location
Start point:
Pick up at the hotel reception only for hotel located in Southern Sun Waterfront, Southern Sun Cullinan, Southern Sun Cape Sun, Table Bay Hotel, Victoria and Alfred Hotel, One and Only Hotel, Protea Hotel Breakwater Lodge, Protea Hotel Cape Castle, Protea Hotel Victoria Junction, Cape Grace Hotel, Commodore Hotel, Portswood Hotel, Westin Hotel, Cape Royal, Winchester Mansions, President Hotel, Premier Cape manor, Protea Hotel Sea Point, Mount Nelson Hotel, Queen Victoria Hotel, Cape Town Hollow, Hotel on St Georges, Radisson Blu Waterfront, Park Inn by Radisson – Foreshore, Icon Apartments, Bantry Bay Luxury Suites, Protea Hotel North Wharf & 15 on Orange. If you are staying in a different area, you should make your own way to the meeting point: Southern Sun Waterfront Hotel, 1 Lower Buitengracht Road, Cape Town City Centre.

End point: Same as the starting point

Schedule
Opening dates
08:30 - 17:00

Duration: 8,5 Hours

Guide options
Guide type: Guide

Requirements
Minimum Age: 2 years old.
Children up to the age of 3 years old are required to sit in a car seat. Car seats are subject to availability at the time of booking. Parents are welcome to bring their own car seat.

Recommendations
Please wear sunscreen and comfortable walking shoes