Hop-on Hop-off Experience

The Franschhoek Wine Tram hop-on hop-off tour is one of the best ways to discover the true essence of the Franschhoek Valley – picturesque vineyards, breath-taking scenery, warm hospitality, world-class cuisine, fine wines and a 300-year history.

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 a vintage style railway 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.

CURATED WINE EXPERIENCE

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.

GROUP EXPERIENCE

Franschhoek Wine Tram now offers a dedicated tour for groups of 20 or more guests.

Groups will visit up to 3 world-renowned wine estates in the majestic Franschhoek Valley over the course of the day by double-decker tram and open-air tram-bus.

TRANSFERS FROM CAPE TOWN

Franschhoek Wine Tram offers an exclusive and direct door-to-door transfer service from Cape Town and surrounds (including the airport) out to Franschhoek. Transfers are private to each booking, 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.
City Sightseeing now offers an all-inclusive Franschhoek Wine Tram experience which includes both transfer and tram tickets. This service runs on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays each week. Click here for more details.

TOUR DINING

The Franschhoek Wine Tram tours stop at several wine estates which boast world-class restaurants.

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 and a complete list of tour restaurants can be found below.

Franschhoek Valley

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 brought 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.

This longstanding tradition of winemaking is a perfect complement to the excellent food that is served in any one of Franschhoek’s more than 40 restaurants. 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.