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
08:45 am | 09:45 am | 10:45 am | 11:45 pm
Groot Drakenstein Departure Times
(when traveling directly to Groot Drakenstein Terminal)
09:14 am | 10:14 am | 11:14 am | 12:14 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:
Boschendal, The Werf closed, however Deli is open
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.
Excellent service, lovely staff, very comfortable ride. Unforgettable experience. Everything is well organised, well planned and on time. Family friendly. - Jasmine
We had a lovely day and were picked up by driver Chris from our hotel in Cape Town. He was a gentleman and made our journey to the tram very comfortable. He shared his vast knowledge and experience of Cape Town with us. We arrived at the tram and were quickly provided with our tickets and map of the tram line. The conductor on the tram was lovely and with a beautiful day it was great to look at the scenery of the wine lands. Our first stop was Boschendal where we had a spot of breakfast, admired the manor, did some wine tasting with chocolate. This was a beautiful experience and we were able to visit two more wine estates, it was seemless process with hourly trams or bus services to take you to your next stop so that you could plan your day accordingly. Thank you I would highly reccommend the experience. - Kiranjit
Well thought out route with excellent stops and breathtaking scenery. Third time we have been in the wine tram and the Navy line is far an away the best line we have been on. Finally, the tram staff were always smiling and really helpful. - Mark
Brilliant experience, staff were really helpful especially when explaining to us how the stops and pick ups and drop offs worked. The vineyards and tastings were all amazing. We just wished the whole day lasted a bit longer - Gary
Really great service. Simple to navigate on train and bus timetable and a memorable experience - Richard
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