Constantia Wine Tours

Full day (Duration: 08h30-17h30)

Soak up the Constantia Winelands atmosphere; the beautiful historical Constantia Valley, birthplace of the wine farming industry in South Africa, was the choice of the first governor of the Cape, Simon van der Stel, for his farm, Constantia.

On route to Constantia; learn fascinating stories about historical events and places that shaped current-day Cape Town.

Wine tasting at any of the 5 Wine Estates – the wine estates are all situated against the lower slopes of the Constantiaberg mountain range.

Estates we suggest

• Groot Constantia was the first wine estate in South Africa. It has a magnificent and historical manor house with elegant gables that house a cultural history museum which portrays the early years of Groot Constantia.

• Klein Constantia is set amongst trees on the upper foothills of Constantiaberg with its historic Cape Dutch homestead and stunning views across the valley and False Bay, this is certainly one of the most beautiful vineyards.

• Buitenverwachting boasts a wide variety of wine. Access through an avenue bordered by mighty oak trees makes for a breath-taking entrance.

• Constantia Uitsig offers exquisite wines. A walk through the expansive estate is especially rewarding thanks to the magnificent view of the Constantia valley.

• Steenberg Estate the oldest farm in the Cape peninsula, where wine was first produced in 1695. The Manor House and other buildings have been declared a national monument. The main gable is the only surviving example of its type in the Cape Peninsula.

There is a selection of award-winning world renowned Restaurants available for lunch; An offer of sumptuous dishes, from basic light meals to traditional Cape Malay, classic and contemporary cuisine, Southern French inspired and Mediterranean fusion.