Itinerary
Franschhoek Wine Tram
A set route through the valley
A vintage-style tram through the Franschhoek Valley, estate after estate, with no driving and no parking to think about.
- Getting around
- Tram & tram-bus
- The route
- Fixed loop, set order
- Stops
- 3–4 estates
- Best for
- Groups & families
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The Franschhoek Wine Tram is the Winelands' most charming day out — a vintage-style tram and tram-bus that threads the Franschhoek Valley's finest estates together along a historic rail line. We run it as a set-route guided tour: a fixed itinerary of hand-picked estates, with your day, your tastings and your return all taken care of.
Each route calls at a cluster of the valley's cellars in a set order. You travel together with your group, stop at every estate on the loop, and let us handle the timing — a tasting here, a vineyard lunch there, and the tram carrying you between them. No driving, no scheduling, no surprises.
It's the easiest way to do Franschhoek: relaxed, curated, and built for groups, couples and families who want a full valley day without any of the logistics.
One historic rail line, a valley full of cellars, and nobody in your group has to count their glasses and then drive.
What makes it
The details worth knowing
A historic rail line
Travel the valley on a vintage-style tram and tram-bus along the old Franschhoek rail route.
A set, curated route
A fixed itinerary of hand-picked estates — your day is planned, timed and guided for you.
Multiple estates, one day
Visit three or four Franschhoek cellars in a single day without driving between them.
No driving required
We handle the route and the timing — safe, relaxed, and designated-driver-free.
The day
How the day runs
Late morning
Check in at the terminus
Meet your group, collect your route and board the first leg into the valley.
Late morning
First estate
A tasting timed to the tram schedule, with time to walk the werf before the next hop.
Midday
Second and third cellars
The tram and tram-bus carry you between estates in a set order — no timetable to watch.
Afternoon
Lunch along the route
A vineyard lunch at one of the stops, with the rest of the afternoon still ahead of you.
Late afternoon
Last stop, then home
A final tasting, then the tram back to Franschhoek or your transfer to Cape Town.
The price
What's covered
Included
- The Franschhoek Wine Tram hop between estates on a set route
- A local host with you for the day
- The route planned, timed and booked in advance
- Water on board and a wine-safe place for your purchases
Not included
- Tasting fees, unless your package includes them
- Lunch and drinks along the route
- Wine purchases to take home
- Gratuities for your host
Who it suits
Who this day is for
Groups and families
Everyone rides together, nobody navigates, and the estate stops are short and easy.
First-timers in Franschhoek
You want the valley's best cellars without working out a route or a timetable.
Carefree tasters
You'd rather enjoy a second glass than worry about who's taking the wheel home.
FAQ
Before you book
Is this a hop-on hop-off pass?
No — we run the Wine Tram as a set-route guided tour with a fixed itinerary of estates. You travel the route together with your group, and we handle the timing and the tastings so your day runs smoothly.
Are tastings included?
It depends on the package. Some bundle the tram with pre-paid tastings and lunch; others settle tasting fees directly on the day. We'll lay out exactly what's included before you book.
Can you arrange transport to Franschhoek?
Yes — we can collect you from Cape Town or Stellenbosch, drop you at the Franschhoek terminus, and collect you at the end of the day. Pair it with a guide for a fully hosted version.
Is the wine tram family-friendly?
Very. Several estates on the route have playgrounds, gardens and food options, and the relaxed set-route pace suits families with children well.
How many estates do we visit?
Each route calls at a cluster of three or four cellars in a set order. Enquire and we'll match you to the loop that fits your group and the kind of day you have in mind.
Insider tip
Sit on the left heading out of Franschhoek. You get the vineyard side of the valley for the whole first leg.