Constantia wine tasting

Constantia is just 15–20 minutes' drive from the Cape Town city bowl and the V&A Waterfront — the closest wine route to the city. That makes it the obvious choice for a half-day tasting trip when you don't want to give up a full day to the Winelands.

Yes — half a day is the most popular way to do Constantia. A morning or afternoon comfortably covers 2–3 estates with time for a tasting flight at each, plus a vineyard-side lunch if you'd like one. We collect you from your hotel and have you back in the city within 4–5 hours.

The route's eight cellars include Groot Constantia (the oldest in South Africa, founded 1685), Klein Constantia, Steenberg, Beau Constantia, Constantia Glen, Eagles' Nest, Buitenverwachting and Constantia Royale. We'll suggest the right 2–3 for your tastes — views, food pairings, sparkling wine or quiet cellar doors.

Constantia is a cool-climate, ocean-influenced route best known for world-class Sauvignon Blanc and, historically, the legendary sweet wine of Constantia that was drunk by European royalty in the 18th century. Several estates also produce excellent Méthode Cap Classique sparkling wine and refined reds.

Yes — Constantia has some of the Winelands' best lunch spots, including vineyard-side restaurants at Groot Constantia, Steenberg and Beau Constantia, many with mountain and valley views. We'll book the table; you settle the bill.

Very. The estates are close together, the tastings are relaxed and approachable, and the setting — against the Constantia mountain — is spectacular. It's the gentlest, most scenic introduction to South African wine, with no long drives between stops.

Pricing depends on group size, whether you choose a half or full day, and private vs small-group. Because every group is different we quote on enquiry — tell us your dates and group size and we'll send a fixed price with tasting fees listed, no hidden costs.

Yes. A popular full-day option pairs a Constantia morning with a Stellenbosch afternoon, or adds a scenic drive over Constantia Nek into Hout Bay. Tell us how much time you have and we'll build the day around it.