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.
A great day with the Framschoek Tram team. Friendly professional staff team from ticketing - driving and enboarding teams... we had a wonderful day and fully enjoyed our experience.. Thank you for delivering on your promises we will revisit. - Parry
Great experience! - Evelin
Great and friendly staff. Train was always on time. - Reino
Absolutely an excellent adventure. I took the bus first which was excellent as the first stop was enjoying breakfast at Allee Bleue with the last winery of the day at the beautiful Boschendal Wine Estate for a desert wine pairing. The Franschhoek wine tram is an excellent introduction to Franschhoek wine country --- I've been on three of the tram lines and recommend each. - Charles
"The absolute best way to experience South Africa's amazing wines! The Wine Tram is well-organized and makes it easy to visit several of the region's top wineries without any stress. Comfortable, fun, and perfect for both wine lovers and beginners -- a must when you're in Franschhoek! On the Navy Line, our favorites were Camberley and Vrede en Lust -- both offering fantastic wine and beautiful settings. Vrede en Lust also has an excellent wine pairing experience with cheese and chocolate, which we highly recommend!" - Rebeca
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