Constantia Winelands Private Wine Tour from Cape Town
Overview
The Cape Winelands features stunning views of mountains, oceans, and vineyards, showcasing its beauty. Learn about the heritage of the Constantia Winelands on a private tour that includes visits to four notable wine farms.
- 🍇 Visit Groot Constantia, Klein Constantia, Buitenverwachting, and Constantia Glen, all part of the original Simon van der Stel Constantia wine farm.
- 🥂 Pair your lunch with some of South Africa's finest wines while overlooking the picturesque vineyards.
- 🌄 Experience breathtaking countryside views throughout your journey.
- 🚫 Lunch is recommended but not included in the tour; be prepared for additional expenses.
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Pickup included
- Bottled water on board the vehicle
- Wine tasting fees
- Private tour guide/driver, vehicle and fuel
- Pick up and drop off at accommodation
- Klein Constantia wine tasting fees
- Buitenverwachting wine tasting fees
- Groot Constantia wine tasting fees
- Constantia Glen wine tasting fees
- Gratuities/Tips (optional)
- Lunch and Drinks
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Constantia Glen WineryAfter pick up at your accommodation in Cape Town at 9:30am we will set off on our Constantia Winelands private tour which we have dubbed: The Simon van der Stel wine tour. We will travel from Cape Town along the M3 passing Rhodes Memorial and the University of Cape Town (UCT) and proceed on the M41 to our first wine stop for the day which is Constantia Glen wine estate. Perched high up on the hill with amazing views of mountains and vineyards, Constantia Glen was originally part of the Simon van der Stel farm. After undergoing farming changes including forest hills farming and cattle stud farming, it returned to its original farming of wine. The wine production is 70% Red and 30% White cultivars.
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Groot ConstantiaWe 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.
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BuitenverwachtingWe end off 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. From there we make our way back to Cape Town where guests will be dropped off back at their accommodation.
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Klein ConstantiaOur next stop is at Klein (meaning Little) Constantia wine estate. Set on the foothills of the Constantiaberg, with spectacular views across False Bay, Klein Constantia was also part of the Constantia farm by Simon van der Stel in 1685. Through its decomposed granite soil slopes and cool ocean breeze, Klein Constantia produces some of South Africa’s top wine. The farm produces 30% Red and 70% White cultivars.