Stellenbosch Wine Tractor Xplorer: Hop-On, Hop-Off Vineyard Adventure

Taste award-winning wines, explore scenic vineyards, and discover Stellenbosch aboard the Wine Tractor.

A Farm-to-Farm Vineyard Adventure
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Duration: 1 day

Overview

Discover Stellenbosch’s celebrated Golden Triangle wine region in a truly unique way. Travel from Cape Town to Eikendal Vineyards, then board a custom-built Wine Tractor and explore up to eight world-class wine estates, with time to sip, taste, and enjoy each stop before rolling on to the next.

Included

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Return transfer from Cape Town to Stellenbosch
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Tractor tour ticket
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Welcome wine taster on arrival at Eikendal Vineyards
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Live commentary from knowledgeable guides
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Regular departures at each wine estate

Excluded

Excluded
Wine tasting fees at the estates
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Lunch, snacks, and beverages at wine farms
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Gratuities

Important information

Tour Duration

The Wine Tractor operates from morning until late afternoon. You’ll return to Cape Town around 17:45.

Know before you go

What to bring along: Comfortable clothing, sun protection, and a valid ID for tastings. Wine purchases can be left with the driver for safekeeping until the end of the day.

Is the tour child friendly

Children are welcome but must be supervised at all times.

Wheelchair accessible?

Unfortunately, this experience does not currently accommodate wheelchairs.

Tour Ends

Tour returns to V&A Waterfront (Aquarium) at approximately 17h45. Use the Red or the Green Route to get back to your pick up location.

Tour Starts

Meeting points:
08h30 V&A Waterfront: Aquarium Tour office, located office outside the Two Oceans Aquarium
07h50 CBD: Stop 5 Tour office, located at 81 Long Street

Highlights

More information

Step off the beaten path and explore Stellenbosch like never before on the Stellenbosch Wine Tractor Tour—a one-of-a-kind hop-on, hop-off vineyard adventure. Your day begins with a comfortable, air-conditioned transfer from Cape Town to Eikendal Vineyards. After a welcome wine taster, you’ll board the custom-built Wine Tractor and trailer, specially designed for a relaxed journey between the estates of Stellenbosch’s Golden Triangle—an area renowned for producing some of South Africa’s finest wines. Guided by friendly and knowledgeable hosts, the tractor winds its way through scenic vineyards and back roads, connecting you with up to eight premium wine estates. Each stop offers 65–75 minutes to savour wine tastings, indulge in delicious meals, and soak in the estate’s unique atmosphere—whether it’s a grand historic property or a boutique family-run vineyard. Along the way, your guides share fascinating stories about Stellenbosch, the art of winemaking, and the history of each estate, making the journey as enriching as it is enjoyable. After a full day of exploration, the Wine Tractor returns to Eikendal, where your driver will meet you for the transfer back to Cape Town. Any wine purchases you make will be carefully stored and handed back to you at the end of the tour. This unforgettable experience blends authentic farm-to-farm travel, world-class wines, and Stellenbosch’s natural beauty—perfect for wine lovers and adventurers alike.