Groot Constantia
Groot Constantia is a historic wine estate in Cape Town, dating back to 1685 and known for its rich heritage, exceptional wines, and scenic vineyards.
Child friendly
Description
Groot Constantia is a timeless treasure, an embodiment of South African wine history, where the past and present harmoniously coexist. With roots reaching back to 1685, Groot Constantia proudly stands as one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious wineries.
Stepping onto the estate feels like a journey through the annals of wine-making excellence. The tasting rooms are steeped in old-world charm, where you can explore a diverse range of wines, including the acclaimed Gouverneurs Reserve and the refreshing Sauvignon Blanc. The staff, with a passion as deep as the vineyards, are eager to share the stories behind each sip.
Beyond the wine, Groot Constantia offers a charming restaurant where you can relish delicious meals while overlooking the scenic vineyards. It’s not just a meal; it’s a communion with the soul of the Constantia Valley.
Insider Guides
• Picnic under our famous willow tree, and cool off with the breeze.
• You can book on Webtickets and Dineplan.
• Guided or self-guided cellar tour (10h00 – 16h00) – hourly (part of the Visitors Route Experience Ticket).
Email Address
enquiries@grootconstantia.co.za
bookings@grootconstantia.co.za
Contact Number
Social Media
Additional Links
Events | Experiences | Jonkershuis | Map | Picnics | Webtickets
Dress Code
Smart casual
Age Restriction
Child friendly
Reservation Policy
• Reservations are recommended for wine tastings.
Picnics
• A 50% deposit based on the picnic basket price, is due to confirm your booking.
• A service fee of 12.5% will be added to the final total account & 15% for Sundays & public holidays.
• A minimum of 1 basket per 2 guests is required.
• Cancellations | Should you cancel within 1 week of your Picnic booking, a 50% cancellation fee based on the costs of the picnic baskets is applicable.
Entry Fees
Free entry.
Estimate Price Range
Wine Tasting | R130 – R200+
Jonkershuis | R100 – R200+
Picnics | R350 – R900+
Tours | R90 – R215+
Wine Tasting Options
• Wine Tasting: R130 | 5 wines of your choice | Souvenir branded wine glass
• Chocolate and Wine Pairing: – R200 | 5 Selected wines with 5 handcrafted chocolates | Souvenir branded wine glass
• Visitors Route Experience Ticket: – R155.00 | Wine tasting | Museum access | Cellar tour
Restaurants
Jonkershuis | Simon’s Restaurant
Activities
Cultural history museum | Dining | Gift shop | Picnics | Tours | Wine museum | Wine tasting
Dietary Options
Gluten-free options | Vegetarian | Vegan
Booking Methods
Dineplan | Email | Phone | Webtickets
Features
- Child friendly
- Cultural experiences
- Dog friendly – Dogs on leashes.
- Gift Shop
- Historic buildings
- Kid’s play area
- Museum
- Parking – Available on-site.
- Picnic area
- Restaurants – Jonkershuis | Simon’s Restaurant.
- Restrooms
- Scenic vineyards
- Tasting room
- Tours
- Vineyard walks or trails
- Wheelchair friendly
- Wine shop
- Wine tasting
- Wi-Fi
Must Tries
• Gouverneurs Reserve.
• Guided tour.
• Chocolate & wine pairing.
Highlights
• Manor House Museum.
• Cloete Cellar.
• Vineyard tours.
• Wine tasting experiences.
Address
Groot Constantia Road, Constantia
Opening Times
Wine tasting | 19h00 – 18h00
Gift shop | 19h00 – 18h00
Last tasting | 17h00
Jonkershuis | 08h00 – 17h00
Simon’s’ Restaurant | 08h00 – 22h00
Description
Groot Constantia is a timeless treasure, an embodiment of South African wine history, where the past and present harmoniously coexist. With roots reaching back to 1685, Groot Constantia proudly stands as one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious wineries.
Stepping onto the estate feels like a journey through the annals of wine-making excellence. The tasting rooms are steeped in old-world charm, where you can explore a diverse range of wines, including the acclaimed Gouverneurs Reserve and the refreshing Sauvignon Blanc. The staff, with a passion as deep as the vineyards, are eager to share the stories behind each sip.
Beyond the wine, Groot Constantia offers a charming restaurant where you can relish delicious meals while overlooking the scenic vineyards. It’s not just a meal; it’s a communion with the soul of the Constantia Valley.
Insider Guides
• Picnic under our famous willow tree, and cool off with the breeze.
• You can book on Webtickets and Dineplan.
• Guided or self-guided cellar tour (10h00 – 16h00) – hourly (part of the Visitors Route Experience Ticket).
Email Address
enquiries@grootconstantia.co.za
bookings@grootconstantia.co.za
Contact Number
Social Media
Additional Links
Events | Experiences | Jonkershuis | Map | Picnics | Webtickets
Dress Code
Smart casual
Age Restriction
Child friendly
Reservation Policy
• Reservations are recommended for wine tastings.
Picnics
• A 50% deposit based on the picnic basket price, is due to confirm your booking.
• A service fee of 12.5% will be added to the final total account & 15% for Sundays & public holidays.
• A minimum of 1 basket per 2 guests is required.
• Cancellations | Should you cancel within 1 week of your Picnic booking, a 50% cancellation fee based on the costs of the picnic baskets is applicable.
Entry Fees
Free entry.
Estimate Price Range
Wine Tasting | R130 – R200+
Jonkershuis | R100 – R200+
Picnics | R350 – R900+
Tours | R90 – R215+
Wine Tasting Options
• Wine Tasting: R130 | 5 wines of your choice | Souvenir branded wine glass
• Chocolate and Wine Pairing: – R200 | 5 Selected wines with 5 handcrafted chocolates | Souvenir branded wine glass
• Visitors Route Experience Ticket: – R155.00 | Wine tasting | Museum access | Cellar tour
Restaurants
Jonkershuis | Simon’s Restaurant
Activities
Cultural history museum | Dining | Gift shop | Picnics | Tours | Wine museum | Wine tasting
Dietary Options
Gluten-free options | Vegetarian | Vegan
Booking Methods
Dineplan | Email | Phone | Webtickets
Cultural experiences
Dog friendly
Dogs on leashes.
Gift Shop
Historic buildings
Kid’s play area
Museum
Parking
Available on-site.
Picnic area
Restaurants
Jonkershuis | Simon’s Restaurant.
Restrooms
Scenic vineyards
Tasting room
Tours
Vineyard walks or trails
Wheelchair friendly
Wine shop
Wine tasting
Wi-Fi
Must Tries
• Gouverneurs Reserve.
• Guided tour.
• Chocolate & wine pairing.
Highlights
• Manor House Museum.
• Cloete Cellar.
• Vineyard tours.
• Wine tasting experiences.
Address
Groot Constantia Road, Constantia
Opening Times |
Monday – Sunday |
|
Wine tasting & retail shop |
09h00 – 18h00 |
|
Last tasting |
17h00 |
|
Jonkershuis |
08h00 – 17h00 |
|
Simon’s’ Restaurant |
08h00 – 22h00 |
