Extensive roadworks in Franschhoek, Drakenstein, Simondium, and Klapmuts may cause delays. Please factor this into your travel plans to the Franschhoek Wine Tram. Service may be affected on your booking day.
*Estate Closures:
Due to ongoing roadworks, Haute Cabriere might be affected on the day of your tour.
Restaurant Closures:
Monday & Tuesday: Lynx
The tour is strictly a wine-tasting experience and does not host celebration events such as birthdays or bachelor/bachelorette parties as the estates visited are primarily wine-tasting venues and not party venues. In order to properly exercise their duties, the Franschhoek Wine Tram staff members place a legitimate expectation on all guests not to behave in an unacceptably loud, disruptive, offensive, or intoxicated manner. Should any such behaviour be exhibited the Franschhoek Wine Tram reserves its right to suspend or withdraw its services. All vehicles are fitted with CCTV and monitored throughout the service.
CANCELLATION POLICY (All services including chauffeur/transfer services):
24 hours + = 100% REFUND
Less than 24 hours before scheduled TIME SLOT = No Refund
Please send a cancellation email to info@winetram.co.za including your booking ID on the subject to request a refund.
Passengers may dine at one of several restaurants on the tour. To avoid disappointment, it is highly recommended that passengers make reservations for lunch/picnic at least 24-48 hours in advance. Food or open alcoholic beverages are not allowed on the tour though food and drinks are available for purchase at the wine estates. Wine tastings can be purchased at each wine estate directly.
Tickets are to be collected on the day of your tour. Please be at the Ticket Office +/-20 minutes prior to your departure time.
Please take note that pets are not permitted on the tour.
Transportation from the ticket office to each of the wine estates on your route.
You will also receive a daily offerings card which will include any specials/discounts for the day.
Wine tasting, lunch, and other activities at each stop.
Chauffeur/Transfer – Please note transfers are added at an additional cost to your booking.
Please note all our tours are not wheelchair friendly as the vehicles are all safari-type vehicles. All clients traveling with us need to be mobile due to stairs in all vehicles as well as accessibility at the wine estates. Please contact our offices (info@winetram.co.za or 021 300 0338) for personalized options.
Very friendly staff, always happy to answer questions and give some advice. The scheduling and time keeping was impeccable! Overall an amazing day all round! - Paul
We absolutely loved every single minute of our experience. The staff were ever so friendy, willing to assist being first time Trammers! Every tram and bus was in time, the information/ map/ tips were extremely useful and surprisingly accurate ? How wonderful to enjoy the beautiful scenery and brilliant wines without worrying about how you're getting home. Will definitely do it again soon! - Mary-Lee
We had a great experience with the Wine Tram. The staff were friendly and efficient. They even helped us catch up with the bus after an extended stay on a wine farm :). It is a recommended part of anyones itinerary on a day in the winelands around Franschhoek. - Mediology
We had a fantastic experience celebrating our friend's birthday on 8 August 2025 After a warm welcome by the Franschhoek Terminal staff we were briefed on where to go and what to do, time slots etc, everything were very well organized We had a marvelous time on the red bus and entertained by our host Victoria(secrets) Jessica and Mr Anderson All the staff at the different wine farms were very professional but our Favorite off them all was definitely Lynx, their friendly staff Francis and Thobelo went out of their way to make our time there special! Can highly recommend the experience Thank you - Marietjie
Amazing experience. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. - Michelle
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