*Due to current roadworks in the area, our Orange Line timetable has been affected. Unfortunately, Anura estate has been removed from the Orange Line during this period, and time adjustments have been made for visits to Noble Hill, Babylonstoren and Baccō estates.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your understanding. For any further assistance, please get in touch with us directly.
Franschhoek Wine Tram Team*
DEPARTURE TIMES
All departure times are scheduled leaving from the Franschhoek Terminal with the shuttle bus to Groot Drakenstein.
Franschhoek Shuttle Departure Times
09:05 am | 10:05 am | 11:05 am | 12:05 pm
Groot Drakenstein Departure Times
(when traveling directly to Groot Drakenstein Terminal)
09:35 am | 10:35 am | 11:35 am | 12:35 pm
SPECIAL NOTE
As Boschendal estate is large, allow 2 hours at this venue. A farm vehicle will take you through a working estate to the wine-tasting area, which is +/- 20 min from the tram platform.
Estate Closures:
23 December 2024 – Noble Hill
16 June 2025 – Noble Hill
Restaurant Closures:
Monday, Tuesday – Noble Hill
Mondays – Plaisir Market
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.
Had a wonderful experience from arriving to leaving. The service was wonderful, all the staff were very friendly and welcoming, the South Africa culture is one of the best experience anyone can ask for. The wine and tram tour experiences were great, pleasant and enjoyable. Recommend it to anyone who visits. - KATIE
Fantastic experience on the tram. The service was excellent. - Simon
The experience was amazing! Thank you so much for organization! - Ekaterina
Fantastic day out, Jody was a great tram host. Highly recommend! - Tina
Review: An Unforgettable Experience on the Franschhoek Tram Our recent wine-tasting experience on the Franschhoek Tram was absolutely unforgettable. From start to finish, everything ran seamlessly, with each stop adhering perfectly to the timeline. This ensured that we could enjoy each winery while staying on schedule, a rare and much-appreciated quality in such excursions. The staff deserves special mention for their friendliness and professionalism. Their warm demeanor ( I must mention Esther)added a personal touch that made the experience even more enjoyable. The guests on the tram were equally sophisticated and well-behaved, which contributed to a relaxed and classy atmosphere throughout the day. The wine farms we visited were nothing short of breathtaking. Each had its own unique charm, and we often found ourselves wishing we had more time to soak in the views and enjoy the offerings. However, the lure of the next beautiful stop kept us moving, and we were never disappointed. We'll undoubtedly recommend the Franschhoek Tram to our friends and family. It's an exceptional way to experience the beauty, wine, and hospitality of the region. A huge thank you to the team for creating such a memorable day! - Maryna
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