Groot Constantia Tours and Activities

Our journey begins with a visit to Groot Constantia Wine Estate, the oldest wine producing farm in South Africa. Explore the original Cape Dutch Manor House; visit the famed Cloete cellar, birthplace of the renowned Grand Constance, the oldest wine in South Africa, enjoyed by Emperors and Kings. Indulge in a wine tasting of five award-winning wines in a crystal glass (the glass is yours to take home as a souvenir) and be inspired by South African art. Then we’re off to Buitenverwachting Wine Estate, a stunning wine farm steeped in history, producing acclaimed handcrafted wines. Enjoy a wine tasting in the historic wine cellar with its traditional thatched roof, whitewashed walls and yellow-wood ceilings. We return to Cape Town via a scenic coastal drive, known as Platinum Mile, passing Llandudno, Camps Bay, Clifton and Sea Point.

The Cape Winelands district is home to many of South Africa’s best known wine producers. As a visitor, it can be difficult to narrow down the plentiful options and decide where to visit. This tour saves the research time and goes to a shortlist of highlights. Discover the Constantia Winelands, Groot Constantia, and Steenberg Vineyards on this comprehensive tour. As an added bonus, the trip also goes to the scenic Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden.

The Cape Winelands is probably one of the most beautiful countrysides 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 4 wine farms which originally formed part of the The Simon van der Stel Constantia wine farm: Groot Constantia, Klein Constantia, Buitenverwachting and Constantia Glen. We recommend enjoying a beautiful lunch overlooking the vineyards and pairing it with some of the best wines produced in South Africa.

Make the most of your time in Cape Town with a full-day driving tour of the Cape Peninsula. Journey around the entire Cape Peninsula, visiting its top natural and historical attractions including Bo-Kaap and the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve.

The Cape Peninsula Private Tour is an absolute must-do tour when staying in the beautiful Mother City of Cape Town. It has won the Travel’s choice award as well as the certificate of Excellence for 2021 by Tripadvisor. This trip includes the most scenic drives and stops in Cape Town. Experience unique locals gems as well as close encounters with wildlife. It of course includes breathe taking/memorable moments at The Cape of Good Hope & Cape Point where our two ocean currents meet as well as having a close encounter with the famous, and cute, African Penguins. This trip is all that and more. If you are looking to leave no stone unturned when it comes to the most scenic parts of Cape Town, this is the tour for you. We look forward to hosting you!

Plan your trip to Cape Town ahead of time by purchasing the Cape Town City Pass, which includes more than 70 of the city's top attractions and experiences. Depending on your schedule and budget, choose from a 2-, 3-, or 5-day pass, all of which come with a pocket guidebook and access to a digital app with maps and information. The pass also includes transportation on the city sightseeing hop-on hop-off tour bus, which makes it easy to get around town.

Escape the city for a weekend of spectacular views, incredible wildlife sightings, and unforgettable moments. Spot the Big Five—Lion, Elephant, Leopard, Buffalo, and Rhinoceros—on a thrilling safari; walk with elephants on a private reserve; and take in the highlights of the famous Garden Route, including Oudtshoorn and the Cango Caves. Explore the beaches, nature reserves, and vineyards of the Cape Peninsula.

See the highlights of Cape Town, the Cape Peninsula and the Cape Winelands with the aid of a private guide during this flexible-length excursion. Enjoy a scenic drive through the eye-poppingly beautiful scenery of Cape Town, with Table Mountain in the background. Then continue south towards the Cape of Good Hope, stopping to admire Cape Peninsula highlights like Boulders Beach. Cap it all off with wine tastings and cheese set in the stunning landscape of Stellenbosch in the Cape Winelands. A ‘Blue Badge’ private guide, private vehicle and round-trip hotel transport are included.

Get to the highlights of the Cape Peninsula during a private day tour from Cape Town. See gorgeous coastal sights along Chapman’s Peak Road, take in the stunning views from the Cape of Good Hope, watch the adorable resident African penguins on Boulders Beach, and enjoy samples of some of South Africa’s famous wines at Groot Constantia winery in the Constantia Valley. See it all with a private guide and driver.

Make your Sunday incredible by going on a Sunday Funday tour to Constantia. It’s the perfect choice for wine fans as you’ll visit at least three wine estates in a day. Take the stress out of figuring out how to get between sites, by having round-trip transfers included. You’ll enjoy a braai lunch at Constantia Mist Estate before visiting three award-winning wineries for tastings. You’ll also visit the superb La Parada restaurant to listen to live music.

Meander among vineyards and along scenic rolling hills on a private cycling tour of South Africa's Constantia Winelands. Set out from Cape Town for the country's oldest wine-producing region where you'll embark on a more than 9 mile (15km) bicycle ride, stopping at several wineries such as Buitenverwachting, Steenberg and Groot Constantia for tastings. You'll also have an opportunity to visit a local kramat—or mosque—built for area slaves.

Soar through the skies on helicopter tour to Cape Winelands, complete with a 3-course meal. Set out from Cape Town on a scenic journey to this stunning wine region, passing over Clifton's white sand beaches and flying above the Atlantic Coast before landing at Groot Constantia winery. Following a relaxed tasting of wine varietals (own expense) sit down to a gourmet dinner at the onsite Simon's. Savor dishes like wild-mushroom gnocchi and slow roasted lamb, sip complimentary vino and gear up for a breathtaking return trip.

The Cape Peninsula Tour is a must-do tour when staying in the beautiful Mother City of Cape Town. This trip includes the most scenic drives of Cape Town as well as stopping at local hot spots, encountering wildlife where The Cape’s two ocean currents meet and having a close encounter with the famous African Penguins. This trip is all that and more. If you are looking to leave no stone unturned when it comes to the most scenic parts of Cape Town, this is the tour for you. We look forward to hosting you!

This is a great tour that takes travelers to the most historic and most popular wine region in South Africa. Travelers have an exciting opportunity to learn about the history of wine making in South Africa and the contribution of the slave community to the industry. Travelers are exposed to the best in terms of wine production with evidence of wine orders received from European Kings since the start of wine production in South Africa. A visit to this wine region is not only about wine but is all about the experience, the food, the amazing landscape and the atmosphere. The attractive ambience and the great taste of South African food coupled with the unparalleled hospitality of the locals. All is done in an extremely relaxed atmosphere.

Made famous by Vasco de Gama who was the first to map this iconic spot on the world map, yet it was Bartholomew Dias that arrived t/here first. Also known as El cabo de Esperanza - *Cape of Good Hope and Cape of Storms, because of the rough seas that has caused over 60 ships to be wrecked along this coast. The tour departs from the City of Cape, a breath taking drive along the coast via the scenic Chapman’s Peak drive.

Travelers who want to see all the Cape Town highlights but only have two days in the city can make the most of their time by choosing this private tour. Combining natural attractions, culture, and history, this tour takes you to all the top sights without wasting time waiting on other tourists on a group tour. Plus, private transportation and a personal guide ensure you don’t have to worry about logistics.

Join a personally hand-picked Host to sip your way around some of the Cape’s best wine farms in the picturesque neighbourhood of Constantia. With a Host by your side, visit the oldest wine estate in South Africa, Groot Constantia, where you can explore the old Manor House that has been converted into a museum, before heading to the tasting rooms to sample some of the finest wines. Next, you could visit one or two equally iconic Cape wine estates - Steenberg Estate or Constantia Glen, where you can taste South African MCC while enjoying delicious platters to compliment your beverage. We will contact you within 24 hours of your booking to find out about your interests so we can assign a like-minded Host who will create a bespoke experience for you. Your Host will suggest an itinerary and agree a meeting time and place, but you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

Just 15 minutes from Cape Town CBD, Constantia Valley is where Dutch governor, Simon van der Stel, started the wine industry of South Africa dating back to the 17th century. We start our tour at the historic and picturesque Groot Constantia Estate. Following a short estate tour, we commence with a fabulous wine-tasting and cellar tour undertaken by the resident estate winemakers. We then commence our Winelands cycle experience, moving through upmarket leafy suburbs and picturesque wine estates within the Constantia Valley. We stop at some of the finest wine farms, carefully chosen for their exceptional wines and beautiful estates. Wine farms in the region include the famous Buitenverwachting, Klein Constantia, Constantia Uitsig and Steenberg Estate. Each farm is unique and exquisite and we are confident you will be hard pressed to pick a favorite after completing this spectacular tour! Note: Minimum group size is 2 guests.

Join us on a fun-filled day exploring the iconic Table Mountain on a guided tour at the top; A visit to the colorful houses in the Bo-Kaap known as the Cape Malay Quarter for a photo stop; Take a walk in one of the most beautiful gardens in South Africa - Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens is a UNESCO site and is found at the foot of Table Mountain; End off the day with two wine tastings in the exquisite Constantia Winelands at Groot Constantia and Buitenverwachting. The Constantia wine valley is one of the oldest wine regions in South Africa and comes highly recommended for some of the finest wines.

This is a must do tour in Cape Town as it brings travelers face to face with the first winery in South African history to produce wine. Travelers also learn of the wine suppliers to Kings in Europe before the 1st World War. A visit to Constantia ensures travelers enjoy the best of South African wines as the wineries have been producing wine for more than 300 years. The lansdscape, the environment and the character are some of the most outstanding features of this tour. The tranquil environment and the hospitality of the locals draws in thousands annually. It is one of the most relaxed and refreshing experiences in Cape Town. The drive to and fro is equally enchanting coupled with the Botanical garden rated in the top 5 in the World.

This is a private tour which means it is a small group with no strangers. It is a tour where travelers get personalized attention. This tour takes travelers to the most historic wine region in South Africa as the first wines where produced here. It is a tour which combines history and heritage with a leisure touch. This is one of the most relaxed tours in South Africa as it is less than 30 minutes drive from Cape Town. It also has amazing landscapes with dramatic mountains in the background. Travelers can change the itinerary to suite their needs and tastes. This tour visits 2 of the most beautiful beaches in Cape Town the Long beach in Noordhoek and Camps Bay Beach. Travelers are also taken via the most scenic drive in Cape town - The Chapma's Peak Drive. This is no doubt one of the most photographed places in Cape Town.

Embark on a unique experience and take the Cable car to the top of Table Mountain, one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature, for a guided tour. The tour proceeds to Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens for a walk in one of the most beautiful gardens in South Africa. From there we stop in Constantia Winelands and visit one of the oldest wine farms in the country, Groot Constantia.

Our private tours are customized according to the guests interests and time availability, including a distance traveled of up to 300 km. We offer modern, air-conditioned, leather seats, unbranded vehicles ( for guests privacy) with professional,friendly and knowledgeable driver/guide. We can pick up our guests at any hotel/guest house in Cape Town city and suburbs, Paarl , Stelenbosch and Franschoek. This is a private tour for maximum 4 passengers.

We get to the Park earlier than the crowds. Spend more time exploring the park. Local braai in the park. We get to enjoy some kick ass ice cream. Wine tasting