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ORANGE LINE - SCHEDULE 2

Franschhoek

Activity Description

*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:
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.

Arrangements

DurationOpen Ended
WhenThe service runs daily except for 24th December, 25th December, 31st December and 1st January.
WhereYour tour starts and ends at Groot Drakenstein Terminal -33.856118, 18.976446 | Link to Maps: http://bit.ly/3w6PKeQ *Please note we do have a complimentary shuttle running from our Franschhoek Terminal to the Groot Drakenstein Terminal* ____________________________________________ *DEPARTURE TIMES* All departure times are scheduled leaving from the Franschhoek Terminal with the shuttle bus to Groot Drakenstein. ____________________________________________ Take note of the Franschhoek Shuttle Departure Times 09:05 am | 10:05 am | 11:05 am | 12:05 pm ____________________________________________ Take note of the Groot Drakenstein Departure Times (when traveling directly to Groot Drakenstein Terminal) 09:35 am | 10:35 am | 11:35 am | 12:35 pm
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

My fiance and I had a wonderful experience on the wine tram. The staff were so friendly and welcoming and it was a fun way to explore Franschhoek! - Amy


We had such an incredible day. We loved the nostalgia of hopping on a tram and the staff are extremely well informed and explain the timings of the day clearly. The orange line has a load of gorgeous wineries and we managed to visit 4 during our day. A shoutout to the stunning Bacco. When we return to SA we will 100% be returning to do another line on the wine tram! - Cameron


We can only report positively. The journey by train or shuttle bus was pleasant and the service staff were very friendly. The route and the order of the stops was a bit unclear to us. But we simply ended up at a different winery and this didn't detract from our adventure. - Falk


The wine tram was a wonderful experience! The staff were all friendly and helpful with any questions we had. We are looking forward to our next wine tram experience! - Shannon


I would thoroughly recommend doing a wine tram tour. We are no strangers to Franschhoek, or many of the wineries on the route - but we really enjoyed the day. We selected the Orange line and had a great day. So well organised. Everything on time, so well run, and with some great advice given on the way. Staff were all great too. Everything was perfect. We will definitely do another route next time we are in SA - Dave




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