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:
Haute Cabriere
Restaurant Closures:
Monday & Tuesday: Lynx
15 July – 15 September 2025: Grande Provence (Bistro open)
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.
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
Thank you to Sima and Mr Anderson for looking after us on the red line. Plus all your staff on the tram were very friendly too. - Erin
Fabulous, great fun! This was my third time, will definitely recommend it! - SUE
It allows you to enjoy multiple wine tastings in a single day, safely. However, do note that some wineries are located quite a distance from the station, so be sure to factor in travel time for the shuttle. - kiam
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