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RED LINE - BUS FIRST

Franschhoek

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.

Activity Description

Estate Closures:
18 April 2025: Franschhoek Cellar

Restaurant Closures:
12 & 19 April 2025: Rickety Bridge

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.

Arrangements

DurationOpen Ended
WhenThe service runs daily except for 24th December, 25th December, 31st December and 1st January.
WhereThe tour embarks and disembarks from the Franschhoek Terminal. Corner of Main Road and Cabriere Street, Franschhoek 7690 Where to Park? Parking is available at the Franschhoek Terminal.
WeatherBoth the tram and tram-bus are fairly well protected from the rain but on the rare occasion, the service may be cancelled due to weather conditions or mechanical problems without notice in which case full refunds will be issued.
What to WearFor a pleasant journey, we kindly request that all our guests wear suitable footwear while travelling with us. Comfortable clothes and shoes that are good for walking will enhance your experience. Moreover, when it's chilly outside, we advise dressing warmly since our vehicles have open blinds and windows (though they are enclosed on rainy days).
Things to BringBooking confirmation.
Guests or Spectators

Requirements

Minimum Age0 years
Minimum Height0.0 m
Maximum Height0.0 m
Fitness LevelNo Fitness Requirement
Maximum Weight0.0 kg
CertificationNot Applicable
Experience LevelNo Experience Requirement

Inclusions and Exclusions

Inclusions

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.

Exclusions

Wine tasting, lunch, and other activities at each stop.
Chauffeur/Transfer – Please note transfers are added at an additional cost to your booking.

Notes

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.

Customer Reviews

We had a wonderful time on the Tram and Bus and would happily do it again. The staff was very friendly and helpful at anytime. - Annica


I booked the Wine Tram the day before we wanted to go. On looking through the timetable I found it rather confusing! On arrival we were greeted in the terminal and given our tickets. We sat and ha a coffee and a delicious toasted sandwich before setting off on the bus first. We visited 4 wine farms and all I can say is, it was AMAZING. The day ran like clockwork and was worth every penny. I would not hesitate to do it again on my next visit. 5 star experience. - Samantha


Fantastic, as always. A must for anyone visiting . - Burman


An incredible experience. The staff were wonderful and the whole bus / tram system so efficient. Very easy to collect tickets and all services on time. The bus first at 09:30 was empty so had the whole service to ourselves. The staff were great and helped explain each vineyard and the timings. Highly recommend for anyone in the region - Jake


The combines bus and tram tour is a great opportunity to visit multiple wineries. The service works absolutely on schedule. The tram is a special experience, but the bus takes you to the wineris in the vicinity or outskirts of Franschhoek with beautiful view aross the valley.. Highly recommendable! - Harald




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