The 10 Best Wine Tours

1.Hermanus Whale Watching Shared Boat Trip and Private Wine Tour from Cape Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 38 reviews · from $242Our pick

Leave Cape Town early with a private guide and vehicle for Hermanus. Watch Southern Right Whales from a shared boat, visit Stony Point penguins, and stop at Benguela Cove or another wine estate. Guides such as Samson, Barnabas, Danny, and Cornelius are praised for flexibility and local insight.

“We had an incredible day, seeing the whales, penguins and wine tasting. But what really made the day was our driver/guide, Samson who was incredibly knowledgeable and kept us entertained all day and couldn't do enough for us. I would highly recommend this tour and if you are lucky you might just get Samson as your guide. Thank you for a wonderful day.”

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2.Full-Day Whale Watching and Wine Region Experience from Cape Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $260Top rated

Leave Cape Town by private vehicle for Hermanus, where a shared 2 to 3 hour boat trip looks for whales, seals, and dolphins. Then visit Hemel en Aarde and Spier for wine, chocolate, and optional lunch. Guide Callixte has earned praise for smooth driving and thoughtful service.

“Wonderfull day with my family ,thetour it wasamizing real, the tourguide was on time drive smoothly and respectifull. I recomended to any one who want to book this tours. Evasta”

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3.Hermanus Whale Watching and Wine Tasting Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $300

Leave Cape Town at 5:30 a.m. with a private guide such as Jean for a full day of whale watching, coastal scenery, wine tasting, lunch, and African penguins. The tour includes hotel transport, a three-hour boat trip, bottled water, and Stony Point entry, while lunch and wine tasting cost extra.

“Today was absolutely fantastic with whale watching and wine tasting in Hermanus! It was my first ever time to see whales! We arrived in Hermanus well in time and we drove alongside the cliffs path in Hermanus where many people werRead more”

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4.The Orcas Project Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.) · from $28Best value

At Doe Bay Wine Company in Eastsound, Cole or another host leads you through four Orcas Project wines, explaining the vineyards, winemakers, and Orcas Island artists behind each label. Add the cheese board, ask questions, and allow about 30 minutes for this small-group tasting.

“Everyone was incredible and kind! Wine was excellent and the whole town is so welcoming. This is a must see to get the feeling of the entire community.”

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5.Cape Agulhas, Hermanus whales & Wine Tasting Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 6 reviews · 10 hours · from $264

From Cape Town, travel to Africa’s southernmost point, spot penguins at Stony Point, search for seasonal whales in Hermanus, and taste Stellenbosch wine. Roland and other English or French-speaking guides lead the 10-hour trip, with hotel pickup, transport, fuel, water, and penguin entry included.

“We enjoyed the day very much! Roland was knowledgeable, told us many facts other guides didn’t before, and was attentive to the guests’ needs. We appreciated Roland’s flexibility and client service orientation. Thank you very much for the wonderful day!”

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6.Hermanus: Whale Watching and Wine Testing

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 5 reviews · 8 hours

Travel from Cape Town or Hermanus to Walker Bay for a 2 to 3 hour Southern Right whale boat trip, then taste regional wines at Benguela Cove or Spier. Private transport keeps the day comfortable, with guides such as Joseph or Kelly adding useful local insight.

“Our guide Joseph was excellent, very informative and gave us plenty of time to relax and enjoy each part of the tour.”

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7.Hermanus Whale Watching and Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $235

Leave Cape Town at 6:30 a.m. for Hermanus, where Dave de Beer leads a four-hour whale-focused outing before time at the waterfront and Benguela Cove Wine Estate. Expect coastal views, possible boat whale watching, local wine tastings, and private pickup and drop-off.

“Our family of 10 had an unforgettable day with TOS Travel and Tours! The scenic drive along the Cape Whale Coast set the stage for an incredible experience. In Hermanus, we boarded a comfortable boat and were mesmerized by Southern Read more”

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8.Hermanus Whale Coast Wine Tour (Cape To Grape Wine Tours)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $150

Join guide Adriaan for a private, approximately nine-hour trip from Cape Town into the Hemel en Aarde Valley. You will visit four wine estates, taste chocolate with wine, eat a traditional South African lunch, and explore Hermanus, its old harbour, and whale museum.

“Adriann was professional from first contact to the tour itself. He collected us from our guest house, was on time and the vehicle was clean and comfortable. He organised a number of wonderful wine tastings and was informative and friendly. Would have no hesitation in recommending him.”

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9.Cape Agulhas, Hermanus Whale Watching, Penguins and Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $193

Start with Cape Town hotel pickup and travel in a private, air-conditioned vehicle to Cape Agulhas, Africa’s southernmost point. Visit Hermanus, choose penguins or Stellenbosch wine tasting, and return along Clarence Drive with guide Roland or another African Macaw DMC driver-guide.

“Roland was absolutely fantastic! His historical knowledge of the region and the sites we visited were amazing. It was like traveling around the area with a relative or an old friend. I highly recommend his guide services.”

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10.Hermanus Whales and Wine Full Day Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $197

Travel by private vehicle from Cape Town to Hermanus along the Clarence coastal route, look for Southern Right Whales from shore or by boat, pass Betty’s Bay, and finish with wine tasting at Benguela Cove. Lunch and alcoholic drinks cost extra, and whale viewing should be confirmed before booking.

“The only disappointing thing was we were told that whale watching is not from a boat but by sitting at the Hermanus town . On consulting a number of people at site we were told that not a single whale has been seen there in the recent pRead more”

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