What to do in Cape Winelands

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Boschendal Estate which includes heritage architecture

Boschendal Estate showing farmland and a sunset

Huguenot Monument showing a park, a statue or sculpture and a monument

Franschhoek which includes interior views as well as an individual male

Places to Visit in Cape Winelands

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Recommended things to do in Cape Winelands

Number of things to do	81
Cheapest thing to do on Expedia	Stellenbosch Small Group Wine Tasting Tour From Cape Town: NZ$5
Top 5 things to do	Franschhoek wine Tram & Stellenbosch Town Full day tour Wine Tour at Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, and Paarl Hot Air Balloon in Stellenbosch Wine Tour: Paarl, Franschhoek & Stellenbosch incl 3 wineries Stellenbosch North Guided Wine Safari (Tastings Excluded)
Half-day tours	Stellenbosch North Guided Wine Safari (Tastings Excluded) Indigenous Food and Wine Tasting Stellenbosch Winelands downhill gravity Scooter Stellenbosch: Countryside Banhoek valley E-Bike Wine Tour Artisan Olive and Balsamic Tasting Experience at Chaloner
With kids	Franschhoek wine Tram & Stellenbosch Town Full day tour Wine Tour: Paarl, Franschhoek & Stellenbosch incl 3 wineries Stellenbosch North Guided Wine Safari (Tastings Excluded) Stellenbosch Wine Tractor hop-on-hop off wine tasting tour Stellenbosch Winelands downhill gravity Scooter

What to do in Cape Winelands

Discover the most popular places to visit in Cape Winelands

Stellenbosch University

4.5/5(2 reviews)

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Stellenbosch University during your trip to Stellenbosch. Wander the area's picturesque gardens or simply enjoy one of its wineries.

Spier Wine Estate

4.5/5(5 reviews)

Enjoy food, wine and art and experience the majesty of birds of prey at one of the oldest wineries in South Africa.

Franschhoek Wine Tram

5/5(1 review)

Enjoy an outing to Franschhoek Wine Tram during your stay in Franschhoek. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the wineries.

Cape Agulhas

5/5(2 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Cape Agulhas, a lovely green space in L'Agulhas. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Boschendal Estate

5/5(1 review)

Enjoy the delights of the wine grapes, restaurants and majestic lodgings in one of the country’s oldest and most prestigious wineries.

Babylonstoren

3/5(1 review)

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Babylonstoren during your travels to Paarl. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the wineries.

Erinvale Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Cape Town at Erinvale Golf Club. While you're here, you can savour the wineries.

Kogel Bay Beach

Relax on the sand, take part in watersports and barbecue in front of beautiful ocean views at this attractive seaside location.

Somerset West featuring a house and a small town or village

Vergelegen Wine Estate

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Vergelegen Wine Estate during your travels to Cape Town. While you're here, you can savour the wineries.

Explore areas of Cape Winelands

Stellenbosch which includes farmland, landscape views and mountains

Stellenbosch Central

5/5(3 area reviews)

While visiting Stellenbosch Central, you might make a stop by sights like Fick House and Dorp Street.

Strand

Originally founded as a fishing village, this laid-back beach town is blessed with a gorgeous surf beach and some truly lovely natural scenery.

Melkbosstrand

You'll enjoy the beaches and golf courses in Melkbosstrand. You might want to make time for a stop at Atlantic Beach Golf Club or Melkbosstrand Library.

Raithby

Gardens and restaurants are some noteworthy features of Raithby. Make a stop by Eikendal Winery while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Firgrove Station to get around town.

Firgrove Rural

If you're spending time in Firgrove Rural, check out sights like Cheetah Outreach or Flagstone Winery and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Firgrove Station or Somerset West Station.

Mountainside

If you're spending some time in Mountainside, Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve and Cape Floral Region Protected Areas are top sights worth seeing.

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