Franschhoek
The Huguenot valley: Cap Classique, mountain walls and the Wine Tram
The French corner of the Cape, settled by Huguenot refugees in 1688 and enclosed on three sides by mountains, where the estates still carry their founders' Provençal names, a cluster of cellars make nothing but Cap Classique, and a hop-on hop-off Wine Tram links the farms — an hour from Cape Town.
Sample day
Here's what a day in Franschhoek looks like
Winery stop 1
60 min visit · audio story
Winery stop 2
60 min visit · audio story
Winery stop 3
60 min visit · audio story
Winery stop 4
60 min visit · audio story
Pick a style on the left — yours builds in seconds, free
Personalise Your Perfect Wine Day
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What kind of day?
Walk-in friendly stops
Where will you be driving from?
Your tour will be optimized from Franschhoek
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Franschhoek wine tour FAQs
Planning your visit — the short answers
Can I do a self-guided wine tour in Franschhoek?
Yes. Wine Trails builds a personalised Franschhoek wine trail in seconds — pick a style (red wine, white wine, romantic, family-friendly and more), and the app routes your day and plays GPS-triggered audio stories automatically as you drive up to each cellar door. No guide, no group, no schedule.
How many wineries are on the Franschhoek wine trail?
The Franschhoek trail covers 34+ cellar doors. A typical self-guided day visits 3–5 wineries at a relaxed pace, and you can generate a fresh route as many times as you like.
Do I need to book a wine tour guide in Franschhoek?
No — the tour is fully self-guided. Audio narration plays automatically at every stop, and the route is optimised so there's no backtracking. Prefer a hosted experience? You can book winery tastings and guided tours in Franschhoek directly through the app as well.
How much does the Franschhoek self-guided wine tour cost?
Previewing routes is free. Unlocking Franschhoek is a one-time $24.99 — unlimited tours in the region with full audio and GPS navigation, yours forever. Wine Trails+ subscribers get every region included.
Where does the Franschhoek wine trail start?
Wherever suits you — routes can start from Franschhoek, Groot Drakenstein, Simondium, Paarl, and the day is optimised from your chosen starting point.