*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.
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.
I think the service is improving trip on trip. It's very organised and good to see staff members are friendly and humorous - David
Just amazing! Great experience! - KEKUMBA
We very much enjoyed our wine tram experience! It was a terrific way to sample several wineries in the area while someone else did the driving. We took the tram with a group of 14. It was perfect in that we were able to stay together for part of the trip, separate to experience different wineries, and come back together at the end. Highly recommend! - KATHLEEN
I live in Franschhoek and had Connie here from New Zealand. We had the most enjoyable experience.There is so much more to do than wine tasting,on the orange line.We spent 2 hours at Babylonstoren for lunch and ended up at Boschendal for snack.The staff and facilities were outstanding.The bonhomie and spirit on the trams was fun,relaxed and joyous. Our day started at 9 and we returned at 6pm! Excellent value with a variety of experiences.I can highly recommend these trips to young and older folk. Rene de Reuck. Art&About P.s.I also write for the Tatler in Franschhoek - Rene&Connie
Great pick up service and a fabulous day out Amazing vineyards to visit and we thought there would not be enough to do for 8 hours but how wrong we were Highly recommended - Philip
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