Take your pick between eight different lines, each visiting a selection of wine estates showcasing a separate part of the Franschhoek Valley.

The Hop-on Hop-off experience allows you to curate and plan your own day. You get to choose how long you spend at each spot (within the line schedule, of course), where you eat, where you drink, and the activities you partake in.

Your experience begins at the Franschhoek Terminal where you can grab a coffee, and browse our merchandise while waiting for your journey to start.

You’ll depart from the Franschhoek Terminal and be transported around your selected line’s loop of stops on a combination of double-decker tram and open-air tram-bus, allowing you to disembark when you like.

• Bookings open to adults and kids (kids under three go free).
• Lines depart between 9:30am & 1:30pm.
• Visit up to six wine estates over the course of a day.
• Includes a narration focusing on the history of Franschhoek and wine cultivation in the valley.
• Curate your day around your preferences.
• Spend as much time as you like at each stop.
• Plan and book your own tastings, activities and dining.
• Wine purchased while on the tour can be handed over to the host for collection at the end of the tour.

PICKING A LINE
Before choosing a line, read about the estates and the activities they offer. Consult the timetable of the line you wish to travel on, and plan your day around this timetable. Keep in mind that you may not be able to visit all the estates on each line. Also take note of the maximum number of stops mentioned for each departure time in the schedule, and remember that not all wine estates are located next to the railway tracks – we make use of an open-sided bus to travel to these estates.

BOOKING YOUR TICKETS
Book your tickets in advance, especially if you want to travel on a specific line and depart at a specific time. You can book online right here. Please note that our last departure is at 13:30 on our red line.

BOOKING YOUR DINING
Planning on having lunch or a picnic at an estate? Phone the estate and book in advance. Some restaurants might be closed on the day of your tour. Click here for a list of restaurants with contact details.

BOOKING YOUR TRANSFER
To avoid having to driving home after your tour, include a transfer with your booking and make sure that you include your address for your private chauffeur pick-up.

BOOKING FOR 20+ GUESTS?
Have a look at our dedicated Group Experience options here.

PARKING
If you’re driving to Franschhoek, park at the Franschhoek Terminal, located on the corner of Main Road and Cabriere Street, or make use of the parking at our Groot Drakenstein Station if you are travelling on our purple and orange lines and prefer to depart from there.

COLLECTING YOUR TICKETS
Collect your tickets at least 15 minutes before the tour starts from the ticket office at the Franschhoek Terminal.

If you’re travelling on the orange and purple lines, you have the option of collecting your tickets and commencing the tour at our Groot Drakenstein Station ticket office, located on the corner of the R45 and R310 roads.

PREPPING AND PACKING FOR YOUR DAY
Be sure to have a good breakfast before the tour, and drink lots of water throughout the day.

Feel free to grab a cup of coffee and a snack at the Terminal before your departure. Please note that no food and drinks are allowed on the tram and tram-bus.

Pack sunblock and a jacket (for colder days), as the tram and tram-bus are open-sided.

Make sure your phone is charged, as you’re going to want to take photos. If you’re planning on sharing them on social media, we’d love to see them, so please add #winetram to your posts!

BUYING WINE
If you’re planning on buying wine while on your tour, please consider purchasing our wine tote bag, which includes a discount card for use at participating estates. All proceeds go to the charity that manufactures the bags.

Wine purchased while on the tour can be handed over to the host for collection at the end of the tour. Your purchases will be marked with a sticker, and you’ll receive a corresponding sticker, which you can hand in when collecting your wine at the ticket office at the end of the tour.

The exclusive, VIP Franschhoek Wine Tram Experience. With all the frills included!

A premium experience that will satisfy your tastebuds in every way.