Please note the Groot Drakenstein Tram is currently out of service (Navy and Orange Line). Guests may still book and enjoy the experience; transport between wine estates will be by bus until the tram resumes.
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:
03 April 2026: Zorgvliet
04 & 05 December 2026: Zorgvliet
Restaurant Closures:
Boschendal, The Werf closed, however Deli is open
03 & 06 December 2026: Zorgvliet
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. Kindly take into consideration that some wine estates are cashless and require card payments only.
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 that the Groot Drakenstein Tram is currently out of service. Guests are still welcome to book and enjoy the experience, however transport between the wine estates will be provided by bus until the tram service resumes. All routes remain operational; you will still be able to hop-on and hop-off at participating estates.
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.
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.
All in all a great day had. Had enough time to visit the wine estates that we wanted to visit. Every visit was informative and professional. The wine tram is so cute and a brilliant cultural experience that is reasonably priced. - Paul
We had an amazing experience. The ladies behind the counter, the staff in the tram and the drivers of the busses were are very friendly and gave clear information about departure times. We would recommend this to everybody! Next time will come back for another route :-) - Brian
Did all three vineyards on the Navy Tram. Staff very knowledgeable and helpful! - kirsty
Had a fantastic day, well organised and a wonderful experience throughout- I would definitely recommend this line - Caroline
One of the best tourist experiences in South Africa. We have been several times, and each time there is something new to explore, different vineyards or just enjoy what was really good before. It's run like a well oiled machine, the transport, the timetable - all making it the best value for money attraction in South Africa. Long may it continue! - Alan
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