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Full-Day Franschhoek Hop On Hop Off Wine Tram Tour from Cape Town
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Full-Day Franschhoek Hop On Hop Off Wine Tram Tour from Cape Town

By City Sightseeing
Recommended by 91% of travellers
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About
With three centuries of wine-growing heritage, the Franschhoek Valley is one of the Cape’s top wine areas—and the Franschhoek Wine Tram, a vintage-style tram, is the perfect way to explore. Travel in air-conditioned comfort from downtown Cape Town, then choose between the purple and orange lines. Besides an onboard wine tasting and narration, you have time to visit multiple estates on one of two lines.
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Ages 4-99, max of 64 per group
Duration: 8h
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Highlights
  • Explore the vineyards of the Franschhoek Valley on a retro double-decker tram
  • Hop on and hop off at will, choosing between two lines with eight stops each
  • Get your wine adventure started with a tasting session as you travel
  • Skip the stress of public buses with transfers via comfy air-conditioned coach
  • Return transport by luxury coach from Cape Town to the Franschhoek valley to connect with the tram
  • Spacious, safe and comfortable tour coach with ample leg room and Free Wifi on the tour coac
  • The Tram reserves their right to change lines for operational reasons
  • 08h30 Departure: NAVY Line (All year)
  • 09h00 BLUE Line (16 Dec - 06 Jan)
  • 09h00 RED Line (16 Dec - 06 Jan)
  • 09h00 PINK LIne (16 Dec - 06 Jan)
  • Entry/Admission - Cape Town Central
  • Entry/Admission - Cape Town Central
What's not included
  • Gratuities
  • Wine tasting fees at the chosen wine estates
  • Cost of lunch
  • 09:00 Departure: No complimentary pick-up offered
Departure details
  • City Sightseeing Cape Town Visitor Center, Ticket Office, Dock Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, 8005, South Africa Tour office: Outside the 2 Oceans Aquarium, V&A Waterfront . Tour departs this stop at 08h30 OR 09h00 (as per selected option)Please be on time.
  • 69 Victoria Rd, Camps Bay, Cape Town, 8040, South Africa Meet us at the bus stop opposite the entrance of the Bay hotel on Victoria Road NB: Tour departs this stop at 07h55. Please arrive on time
  • Queens Road & Alexander Road, Queens Rd & Alexander Rd, Sea Point, Cape Town, 8060, South Africa Look out for the City Sightseeing Bus Stop on the cnr of Alexander & Queens Road NB: Tour departs this stop at 08h05. Please arrive on time
  • City Sightseeing, M6 St Johns Rd, Sea Point, Cape Town, 8060, South Africa Look out for the City Sightseeing Bus Stop on the cnr of St Johns & Beach Road NB: Tour departs this stop at 08h10. Please arrive on time
  • Green Point Lighthouse, 100 Beach Rd, Mouille Point, Cape Town, 8005, South Africa Look out for the City Sightseeing Bus Stop just past the Red & White Lighthouse on Beach Road NB: Tour departs this stop at 08h16. Please arrive on time
  • The Winchester Boutique Hotel Cape Town, 221 Beach Rd, Sea Point, Cape Town, 8005, South Africa Look out for the City Sightseeing Bus Stop opposite the Winchester Mansion Hotel on Beach Road NB: Tour departs this stop at 08h12. Please arrive on time
  • City Sightseeing Downtown Tour Office, 81 Long St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa Look out for the City Sightseeing Tour office, 81 Long Street (cnr Long and Shortmarket Street) NB: Tour departs this stop at 08h00. Please arrive on time
Return details
  • Returns to original departure point
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Infants must sit on laps
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 58181P12
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Dress code is casual / semi casual
  • Wine tasting minimum age is 18
  • Most travellers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 64 travellers
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
How much is Full-Day Franschhoek Hop On Hop Off Wine Tram Tour from Cape Town?
Full-Day Franschhoek Hop On Hop Off Wine Tram Tour from Cape Town price starts from R 659,88. Discover and book Full-Day Franschhoek Hop On Hop Off Wine Tram Tour from Cape Town on Tripadvisor
What is the Full-Day Franschhoek Hop On Hop Off Wine Tram Tour from Cape Town cancellation policy?
Full-Day Franschhoek Hop On Hop Off Wine Tram Tour from Cape Town cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Discover and book Full-Day Franschhoek Hop On Hop Off Wine Tram Tour from Cape Town on Tripadvisor
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Full-Day Franschhoek Hop On Hop Off Wine Tram Tour from Cape Town is hosted by City Sightseeing. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact City Sightseeing on Tripadvisor. Discover and book Full-Day Franschhoek Hop On Hop Off Wine Tram Tour from Cape Town on Tripadvisor
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ashvparker
Cape Town, South Africa6 contributions
Great to not need to drive
Apr 2022
Using City sightseeing service for the wine tour has both positive and negative aspects. The bus collects you from the waterfront (or other locations) at 9 am which allows everyone to drink and enjoy the day in franchoek. there is also really interesting information on the bus on the way up to Franchoek. The disadvantage is that you don't have to full day in Franchoek as you would if you drove yourself. We managed 3 wine farms, but doing 4 is possible. I have done the wine tram independently in the past and we did 6 wine farms in one day, but stayed the night in franschoek. All in all I would say it was worth it that no one had to drive and we still had a fantastic time at the three wine farms
Written 19 April 2022
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Nobantu Z
Johannesburg, South Africa9 contributions
Cannot wait do this again!
Jan 2020 • Friends
The best way to see the Winelands. The scenery. The experience was magnificent. I am definitely doing this again. And thank you to Mandla our tram guide. He is brilliant! Also, I really suggest using a shuttle as you will probably be singing all the way back to CPT😜
Written 25 January 2020
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Colleen O
Greater Johannesburg, South Africa13 contributions
Disappointing and disorganized
Totally disappointing experience. The only reason we booked was to go on the tram but when our bus arrived in Franschoek they informed us that the tram had broken down so they would be using busses. If they had told us that before we left we would have canceled.
It was very confusing from then on and we were
dropped off at wine farms having no idea of what we could expect there besides just a wine tasting. We didn't get to see any wine being made and just sat around waiting to be picked up before repeating the process.
At Allee Blu the wine tasting was very well done but at Boschendal it was very rushed and the guy just put all the wines in front of us and quickly ran through what they were then left us to taste them on our own.
On our ticket it said it included one free wine tasting but when I asked about it later in the day they said it could only be done on the tram. No offer to give us a voucher for a wine tasting and no explanation until I asked.
We paid R700 per person and it would have been far better if we had driven there ourselves.
Though all the staff were very friendly and tried to be helpful it was extremely unprofessional and a total waste of time and money. They should have offered to refund us instead of taking us out there.

Written 11 February 2023
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CSScpt
Hello Colleen. We don't operate the tram. We sell a tour that includes the wine tram operated by a third party. You travelled on Friday 10/2. The tram broke down that same morning at short notice, without giving any warning. This happened whilst you were on our coach on the way to Franschhoek. So accept our apology for not letting you know any earlier. You may also remember the tram staff coming onto our bus and announcing a few things. One was that the tram was regrettably out of action. Another was that they offered you an alternative line (Pink/Grey) which still had an operational tram. Several of our guests opted to change line (different wine estates, same concept). You and others decided to remain on the Burgundy/Navy line, which operated as normal on the open tram buses, but without the leg on the actual tram. Let’s remember that the tram service consists of a hop on hop off circular service stopping at up to 8 Wine estates. Only the leg from the tram station to the first estate is by tram. The rest is on tram buses anyway, as many estates are not located on the railway line. With regards to the missed Wine tasting. The tour is sold as including: "Taste some wine on the tram". This is true and includes 1 sample size glass whilst on the tram. They were unable to supply this as neither their station nor their buses are licensed to serve alcohol. This 1 sample glass is not equivalent to an estate tasting and given the short notice between the tram breaking and your arrival, likely left little time for them to arrange any alternative. I will happily pass all your wine estate related comments on to the tram team for them to discuss with their partners. All things considered I actually thought they did incredibly well to save the day and short of the 1 tram leg, you got what you paid for. I am not sure how you would have handled things any better given the circumstances. I am sorry we could not meet your expectations on this day, but rest assured, it was not for a lack of trying. I hope we can get another opportunity to take you on another tour that perhaps its more to your liking.
Written 13 February 2023
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Mike P
Wendover, UK80 contributions
Informative Tour
Feb 2020
A vey enjoyable day out although it was longer than we expected. After the fourth Winery it all becomes a little bit the same. Plus the air temperature keeps building and building to a point where you don't want to be exposed to the sun. The coach trip to and from the wineries was also enjoyable as the views are amazing and the commentry was very informative. Take plenty of water and a hat.
Written 19 February 2020
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Mick1Rose
Coventry, UK32 contributions
A great day out
Fantastic day from start to finish. The whole experience is very well organised and with the choice of which vineyards to visit with the hop on hop off tram. There was 8 to choose from and we managed to do 4. The wines tasted were all very nice, with a few bottles purchased during the day.
Written 9 January 2020
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Hilda K
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Tram Wine tasting day out
This was the highlight of my holiday. I booked this trip with my two sisters whom I have not seen for two years. The farms we visited were beautiful, full of history and character. We had breakfast on Vrede and Rus farm. We visited three more farms, Boschendal being the biggest and oldest farm. We had wine tasting on each of the remaining three farms. It is affordable and I would recommend you do wine tasting on all the farms. The tram is a familiar site in that area and all the staff make sure that all visitors are well informed about tram times and the history of the wine lands. Don't forget to drink water between the wine tasting sessions.
We took the bus from Cape Town to Franschoek which is about an hour's drive.
We were delayed on one of the farms but the staff made sure we would have a ride to the next farm. The tram bus driver also gave us extra time on the last farm before he picked us up. It was quite an enjoyable day.
Written 9 January 2023
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Mattie
1 contribution
So professional!!!
Mar 2020
I am South African and I really felt so proud of our country when I did this trip. Not only do we have breathtakingly beautiful scenery, but we really offer professionalism and service of word class quality. I was extremely impressed and thoroughly enjoyed the trip!
Written 19 March 2020
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juneann116
Swartz Creek, MI407 contributions
Beautiful, fun way to experience wine country
What a fun day! There is more vineyards and wine tasting opportunities than time will allow so read ahead and select your top choices. We started with wine tasting at 2 different vineyards, had lunch at a 3rd and returned to one for their gin tasting- which was also excellent.
We also enjoyed the company of several other couples we me through the day. It was a beautiful day and a well organized tour of the beautiful wine country.
You will pay for your wine sampling’s at each stop but it is still very affordable and a fun day.
Written 20 April 2022
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Aaron O
Coventry, UK5 contributions
Awesome
Feb 2023 • Couples
Brilliant experience amazing customer care. Brilliantly coordinated, strong pastoral care by teams and magically atmospheric. Handled a personal incident of a party of 8 blocking out access to the top of the tram superbly, and reacted swiftly and with care to the verbal abuse bestowed by them on me when I challenged their attempts to reserve out a full section of the tram for others yet to board. Janene in particular is amazing. You made my day memorable and didn't allow bullies to ruin it for me!
Written 23 February 2023
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Leon S
4 contributions
Brilliant organisation, fantastic experience - these guys crushed it!!!
We wanted to experience the Franschoek Wine Tram tour and enjoy some tastings without needing to have to drive back to CT afterwards. City Sightseeing had an arrangement in place where they picked us up from Camps Bay, and some others along the way in Sea Point, Green Point and took us back to the V&A to meet the rest of the group. Timing was spot on from the pick up at 8.25 to the drop off back in Camps Bay around 6. All the tour staff were super friendly, approachable and helpful, and together they ran a highly efficient day out. I can honestly say this was probably the most organised tour experience we have ever had, hands down, anywhere we’ve travelled across the world. Huge thumbs up and I cannot recommend it enough.
Written 12 July 2022
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