Constantia Wine and Storytelling Tour with Lunch From Cape Town

5.0
(77 reviews)

5 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

A sip-and-stroll storytelling walk through South Africa’s most iconic vineyards, visiting Groot Constantia, Klein Constantia, and Buitenverwachting.

With exclusive access to private trails, and keys to secret gates, this tour takes you behind the illustrious Constantia curtain. You’ll taste 10 wines, end with a harvest platter lunch and hear about the rise and fall of one of the world’s most celebrated wines.

The tour was created by a leading travel journalist and tells the story of the four winemakers who have helped to shape the Constantia Wine Valley over the past 330 years. They helped turn Constantia wine into the most sought-after wine in the world in the 1700s, desired by everyone from Queen Victoria and Marie Antoinette to Casanova and Napoleon.

This immersive experience is completely unique and will draw you into a world of fine wine and dramatic stories worthy of a Hollywood script.

What's Included

10 wine tastings
Snack bag
Air-conditioned vehicle
A harvest platter lunch of meats, cheeses and preserves - vegetarian options available.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We meet at the Red Bus Stop near Jonkershuis in Groot Constantia.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Visit South Africa's oldest wine farm and walk through its vineyards on a 1.5 hour loop learning about the winemakers who have helped to shape the wine farm over the past 330 years. Taste 4 wines and visit the historical buildings and cellar.

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • 2

    Walk 45 minutes on private trails to another iconic wine farm, Klein Constantia. We taste three wines here, including South Africa's top-ranked Vin de Constance. We will visit a historical Kramat and a famous gravestone, as well as walk through the vineyards, while admiring mountain and sea views.

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • 3

    Walk 30 minutes to Buitenverwachting where we taste 3 wines and enjoy a harvest platter lunch. We will walk through the vineyards and enjoy the estate of one of Cape Town's most popular wine farms, which is also home to a coffee roastery, deli, design studio and fine-dining restaurant.

    1 hour Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Natural Wanders

Tags

Day Trips
Wine Tastings
Half-day Tours
Walking Tours
Nature Walks
Wine Tours
Small Group
Food & Drink
Excellent Quality
Spring Break
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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