Franschhoek Wine Tram
Hop-on, hop-off tram experience through Franschhoek’s leading wine estates and scenic valley.
Description
The Franschhoek Wine Tram offers a hop-on, hop-off journey through the renowned Franschhoek Valley, connecting visitors with celebrated wine estates across multiple curated lines. Guests travel aboard vintage-style trams or tram-buses, enjoying panoramic vineyard and mountain views while moving between estates at a relaxed pace.
The experience combines guided transport with self-paced exploration, allowing guests to sample wines, enjoy estate dining, and explore historic farm settings. With flexible routes, knowledgeable staff, and convenient terminals, it is one of the most accessible and enjoyable ways to experience the Cape Winelands.
Company Group
Franschhoek Wine Tram
Activity Type
Adventure | Entertainment | Outdoors | Wine Tasting
Email Address
Enquiries: info@winetram.co.zaPhone Number
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Google Rating
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- Hop-on Hop-off wine tram
- Curated wine tours
- Group experiences
- Transfers
Experiences
- Ride a vintage-style tram through Franschhoek Valley vineyards while mountains frame the horizon and fresh valley air surrounds the journey.
- Hop off at historic wine estates to taste award-winning wines, stroll garden paths, or relax beneath oak trees.
- Spend the day moving between estates at a leisurely pace, combining tastings, lunches, and scenic views.
- Discover Franschhoek’s rich wine heritage through narrated journeys and panoramic views across the valley.
Estimate Duration
5+ Hours
Guidance Types
Guides and instructors
Equipment Required/ Rented
None
Skill Difficulty
Beginner friendly
What to Bring
Comfortable shoes | Hat | Sunscreen | Valid ID | Water bottle
Additional Information
- The wine tram operates several colour-coded routes connecting more than twenty Franschhoek wine estates.
- Guests may start their journey from either the Franschhoek Terminal or Groot Drakenstein Terminal.
- Wine tastings and meals are paid separately at each estate visited.
- Optional transfers from Cape Town can be added during the booking process.
Inside Guides
- Start early to maximise the number of estates visited.
- Pre-book lunch reservations at popular estates during weekends.
- Choose open-air upper deck seating for the best vineyard views.
- Limit stops to three or four estates for a relaxed pace.
Weather Conditions
Ideal weather: Sunny | Clear skies
Rain alert: Light rain (30–40%)
Weather experience: Clear days offer open-air tram rides and expansive views, while cooler weather suits layered clothing and relaxed tastings.
Restrictions
No alcohol for guests under 18
Rules & Safety
- Guests must follow staff instructions when boarding or exiting the tram or tram-buses.
- Alcohol consumption is permitted only at participating wine estates.
- Valid identification required for wine tastings.
Reservation Policies
Deposit: Full payment required to confirm bookings.
Cancellations: Changes allowed up to 24 hours before departure, subject to availability.
Arrival: Guests should arrive at least 15 minutes before departure.
Reservation required
Yes, reservation required
Estimate Price Range
R300 – R400+
Entry Fees & Pricing
R350Â | Adult ticket
R90  | Child (3–17 years)
Free | Children under 3
- Adult hop-on hop-off ticket required.
- Wine tastings charged separately by individual estates.
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Dog Friendly
Not dog-friendly
Child Friendly
Child friendly
Booking Methods
Email | Phone | Website
Beginner friendly
Café
Child friendly
Eco-friendly practices
Guides and instructors
Lockers or storage
Panoramic views
Parking
Restrooms
Safety equipment
Scenic routes
Security on-site
Shaded areas
Tables and seating
Ticket office
Waiting areas
Walk-ins welcome
Wheelchair access
Wi-Fi
Wine estate access
Must Tries
Open-air tram ride: Enjoy uninterrupted vineyard views from a classic double-decker tram winding through the Franschhoek Valley.
Estate tastings: Sample diverse wines across multiple estates in one relaxed, scenic day.
Terminal café treats: Start the day with fresh pastries and coffee at the terminal before boarding your scenic wine valley journey.
Highlights
Curated wine routes: Explore multiple colour-coded tram lines connecting more than twenty renowned wine estates across the valley.
Scenic valley journey: Travel between estates with uninterrupted vineyard views framed by the dramatic mountains surrounding Franschhoek.
Flexible hop-on experience: Design your own wine tasting day by choosing which estates to visit and how long to stay.
Features
- Beginner friendly
- Café
- Child friendly
- Eco-friendly practices
- Guided transport
- Lockers or storage
- Panoramic views
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Safety equipment​
- Scenic routes
- Seating areas
- Security on-site
- Shaded areas
- Tables and seating​
- Ticket office
- Waiting areas
- Walk-ins welcome
- Wheelchair access
- Wi-Fi
- Wine estate access
Must Tries
Open-air tram ride: Enjoy uninterrupted vineyard views from a classic double-decker tram winding through the Franschhoek Valley.
Estate tastings: Sample diverse wines across multiple estates in one relaxed, scenic day.
Terminal café treats: Start the day with fresh pastries and coffee at the terminal before boarding your scenic wine valley journey.
Highlights
Curated wine routes: Explore multiple colour-coded tram lines connecting more than twenty renowned wine estates across the valley.
Scenic valley journey: Travel between estates with uninterrupted vineyard views framed by the dramatic mountains surrounding Franschhoek.
Flexible hop-on experience: Design your own wine tasting day by choosing which estates to visit and how long to stay.
Address
Corner of Main Road & Cabriere Street, Franschhoek
Parking:Â
Available on-site at both terminals
Opening Hours
| Monday – Sunday | 09h00 – 17h00 |
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