Cape Town Constantia Wine and Garden Tour

The Cape Winelands is probably one of the most beautiful countryside in the world, with views of mountains, oceans, and vineyards. Learn about the heritage of the Constantia Winelands on our private tour and visit the 5 wine farms which originally formed part of the Simon van der Stel Constantia wine farm: Groot Constantia, Klein Constantia, Buitenverwachting, Constantia Uitsig, and Steenberg. We recommend enjoying a beautiful lunch overlooking the vineyards and pairing it with some of the best wines produced in South Africa. After the wine farm and wine tasting experience, we then continue to one of ten National Botanical Gardens covering 5 of South Africa's 6 different biomes. Here you will immerse yourself in the richest flower kingdom in the world while learning about the history & natural heritage of the region you'll also enjoy the fresh air and scenic views of the garden. Get yourself photos of flowers, birds, and Mammals if you are lucky.

What's included:

• Entry to Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden
• Hotel pick up and drop off.

Not included:

• Wine Tasting fees. Varies from R50-R150

What to expect:

Duration: 7 hours

AFROGEM

181 Buitengracht St, Gardens, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa

Our second stop, here you will witness the first hand, art of diamond cutting and the careful craftsmanship of jewelry manufacturing by our skilled experts. All whilst enjoying a complimentary glass of sparkling wine. (OPTIONAL)

30 minutes

Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden

Rhodes Drive, Newlands, 7735

Situated on the eastern slopes of Table Mountain, Kirstenbosch is internationally acclaimed as one of the seven most magnificent botanical gardens in the world. The 528 hectares’ estate includes a cultivated garden and a nature reserve. The developed garden displays collections of southern African plants including many rare and endangered species. There are also visitor facilities in the garden including restaurants, a nursery, a gift shop, a bookshop and a permanent Zimbabwean stone sculpture exhibition.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Groot Constantia

Groot Constantia Road, Groot Constantia Estate, Constantia, 7806

We then proceed to the historical Groot (meaning Big) Constantia wine estate. Groot Constantia is the oldest wine producing farm in South Africa since 1685 and even after the farm had changed ownership, it still maintains the production of high quality, award-winning wine. The farm produces 70% Red and 30% White cultivars. We can recommend a beautiful lunch either at Simon’s Restaurant or at Jonkershuis Restaurant, both set on this exquisite wine estate.

2 hours

Constantia Glen Winery

Constantia Main Road, Constantia, 7806

We begin our Simon van der Stel wine tour with Buitenverwachting (meaning Beyond expectation) wine estate. This too, had formed part of the original Constantia farm which was found by Simon van der Stel. Even though it changed ownership, they retraced the roots of the estate and restored the historical buildings on the farm. The farm produces 8 % Red, 90% White and 2 % Rose cultivars.

2 hours

Cape Town Central

Cape Town Central

End of the tour and drop off the guest at their hotel or preferred place around Cape Town Central only.

30 minutes