Wine Tram
Tours in Franschhoek

Franschhoek Valley will soon boast a unique tram service running from Franschhoek stopping at some of South Africa’s oldest & most renowned wine estates.

There is no doubt about the fact that Franschhoek is one of the most beautiful locations in South Africa, if not in the world. And what better way to visit renowned Wine Estates and Boutique Wineries than on a Wine tram? Sit back, relax and enjoy the majestic landscape Franschhoek has to offer.When planning your. Capture the essence of fine wine and food in the exquisitely historic surroundings of Franschoek. There is truly something magical about exploring all the sensory delights that the Franschoek Wine Tram has to offer with a unique trip through stunning wine lands against the backdrop of majestic mountains. Franschoek is steeped in a history that goes back 300 years to the first French Hugeunots who made this beautiful valley. Passengers aboard the hop-on hop-off tour will experience a unique and leisurely way to see the Franschhoek Valley as they 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. A combination of tram and tram-bus transports passengers around a loop of stops allowing them to hop-off at each stop and experience the activities on offer, be it wine tasting, a cellar tour, lunch or simply a stroll through the vineyards and when they are ready, hop-on to continue the tour. The tour takes passengers right into the heart of the Franschhoek Valley, with a narration focusing on the history of Franschhoek and wine cultivation in the valley and unparalleled views of the valley and vineyards. Franschhoek Wine Tram currently offers five hop-on hop-off lines to choose from: Blue Line, Red Line, Yellow Line, Green Line and Purple Line. Each visiting eight wine estates and showcasing a separate part of the Franschhoek Valley. Enhance your visit to the Cape Winelands by immersing yourself in the world-renowned winemaking culture of the Franschhoek Valley while discovering local wines under the guidance of a knowledgeable wine guide and sampling the best of local cuisine. Franschhoek Wine Tram now offers an exclusive and direct transfer service from Cape Town and surrounds (including the airport) out to Franschhoek. Transfers are private to each booking, direct door-to-door, include a return transfer and can be arranged to accommodate an extended stay over in Franschhoek at no additional cost. Transfers start at R550 per person which includes return transfer (based on two people booking) and can be added during the booking process to any of our experiences. In order to avoid disappointment, it is highly recommended that passengers make lunch or picnic reservations at least 24 hours in advance of travel specially during weekends or over the summer months. Wine estates that offer dining or picnics are highlighted on each tour page. Breath-taking scenery, warm hospitality, world-class cuisine and fine wines: These are the hallmarks of the beautiful Franschhoek Valley in the heart of the Cape Winelands. When the Huguenots first settled in this spectacular valley over 300 years ago they bought with them their traditions and knowledge in winemaking and viticulture from their native France and transformed the wilderness around them into one of the most beautiful valleys in the world. This proud heritage can be seen and felt today in the Village and on the surrounding farms. There are a variety of cellars, from small boutique wineries that cater for those in search of something unique, to large cellars that offer organised tours and conducted tastings. Award-winning wines range from plump reds to elegant whites and delicious sparkling wines. Franschhoek is known as the Wine & Gourmet Capital of South Africa and has among its truly talented chefs several who have been awarded the highest national and international culinary honors. Transfers are exclusive to each booking, direct door-to-door and can be arranged to accommodate an extended stay over in Franschhoek at no additional cost.