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:
Restaurant Closures:
Mondays – Plaisir Market
23 July – 01 October 2025 – Boschendal, The Werf
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.
What a perfect day in the Franschhoek valley! The wine tram is always such a treat -- beautiful scenery, friendly hosts, and the joy of hopping between some of the region's most stunning wine farms without worrying about driving.We visited Plasir and Bartinney, both offering stunning views, friendly staff, and exceptional wines. The hop-on, hop-off style made it easy to enjoy each stop without rushing, and the team kept everything running smoothly. Highly recommend the Wine Tram for anyone wanting to discover Franschhoek's wine farms in comfort and style! - Philippa
An absolutely remarkable experience. The personnel at the terminals are exceptional, and the teams on the bus and tram significantly improve the overall experience. This is a must-do activity in the stunning winelands! Thank you for your hospitality! - Claudia
We traveled to Franschhoek during off-season in July. The wine tram was a great way to transport between wineries and wasn't crowded at all (again off season). This was a great way to experience the wineries for our first time in the region. Recommend that no more than 4 wineries are selected to visit in a day - otherwise you will feel rushed. Also, the drops and pick ups are every hour, which seems like a lot of time, but it isn't if you want to do a tasting and make a purchase. Recommend plan your time wisely and decide to purchase quickly :). Once we purchased wine, the attendant collected it on the tram and at the end of the day it was waiting for us at the terminal. This is a nice service that keeps you from managing bottles (or boxes) of wine throughout your day. The area is beautiful, with great wine and food. - martin
From the start to the end, everything ran smoothly! Great staff, friendly and efficient. Well done!! - steven
Very good opportunity to visit some vineyards, having wine tastings, enjoy delicious food - and no car driving!!! Perfect! We'll use it again.... - Kantereit
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