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.
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:
18 April 2025 – Vrede En Lust
Restaurant Closures:
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.
The views are stunning, and the tram takes you to really great wineries. You can hop on and off at your own pace and enjoy wine tastings along the way. It's a relaxed experience, and a great way to spend the day if you love wine or you are just looking for a fun day of exploring with great food. Definitely recommend it if you're in Cape Town! - Caryn
We had an amazing experience. All the staff were extremely helpful and so friendly. From where we embarked at Vrede en Lust and disembarked again at Vrede en Lust, it was a trip to remember and we will most definetly highly recommend it. - CJ
It was a great experience! Furthermore more it is a very comfortable, convenient and safe way to visit the different wine farms. Perfect organization and very friendly personnel. We will come back!! - Stefano
Hy, The Wine Tram and bus is amazing! The staff is smile face. It's funny to take this transport with children to tasting wine or Juice. - AMOUNY
Good range of estates to visit, and transfer to the Groot Drakenstein terminal was well organised. Ticket collection was a bit chaotic, as there was limited option to search by name, until a more experienced reception member sorted it out, as I didn't have immediate access to the original receipt dating back months, to collect the tickets. An excellent, and rather alcoholic day out was enjoyed by our group of six. The drivers and on-board tram hosts are excellent, and deserve particular mention. - Owen
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