Activity Stellenbosch & Franschhoek
Franschhoek Wine Tram
An activity in Stellenbosch & Franschhoek, pricey ($$$) and worth most of a day (about 7 hours). Best time to go: Full day.
Why go
Hop-on, hop-off tram and bus lines linking wine estates in the Franschhoek Valley.
It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Stellenbosch & Franschhoek, alongside 2 bars & cafés, 2 places to eat and 2 sights. The closest of our other picks is Huguenot Monument, 0.5 km away as the crow flies. Set aside most of a day (about 7 hours) here; it works best as the anchor of a day rather than a quick stop.
- Type
- Activity · Wine
- Neighborhood
- Franschhoek
- Price
- $$$
- Time needed
- 7 hr
- Best time
- Full day
Nearby
The 6 closest curated picks in Stellenbosch & Franschhoek, measured as straight-line distance.
- 1Huguenot Monument
Monument and museum honoring the French Huguenots who settled the Franschhoek valley in 1688.
Sight · 0.5 km straight-line - 2Boschendal
Historic 1685 estate between Stellenbosch and Franschhoek with tastings, a farm shop and picnics under oaks.
Drinks · 14 km straight-line - 3Jonkershoek Nature Reserve
Mountain valley just outside Stellenbosch with trails to waterfalls and a scenic drive.
Outdoors · 18 km straight-line - 4Delaire Graff Estate
Hilltop estate on the Helshoogte Pass with wine tastings, art and wide views of the Simonsberg.
Drinks · 18 km straight-line - 5Tokara
Estate on the Helshoogte Pass with a restaurant, deli, olive oils and modern art over the vineyards.
Food · 18 km straight-line - 6Babylonstoren
Cape Dutch farm with a huge working fruit and vegetable garden, a farm-to-table restaurant and wine cellar.
Food · 20 km straight-line
On these curated routes
Franschhoek Wine Tram is a stop on our Cape Town, Winelands & Garden Route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More things to do in Stellenbosch & Franschhoek
Another curated activity in Stellenbosch & Franschhoek. See the full Stellenbosch & Franschhoek guide.
When to go
Average daily highs in Stellenbosch & Franschhoek run from 16°C in July to 28°C in February; June is usually the wettest month. For Franschhoek Wine Tram itself, we suggest: Full day.
Modelled monthly averages for Stellenbosch & Franschhoek from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Stellenbosch & Franschhoek weather by month.
Getting there
Map links open a live search for Franschhoek Wine Tram, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Address
- 32 Huguenot St, Franschhoek, 7690, South Africa
- Coordinates
- -33.91134, 19.11984
- Destination
- Stellenbosch & Franschhoek, South Africa
- Website
- winetram.co.za
Franschhoek Wine Tram: quick answers
How much time do you need at Franschhoek Wine Tram?
Plan on most of a day (about 7 hours) at Franschhoek Wine Tram. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Franschhoek Wine Tram?
Our pick: Full day. Insider tip: Pick one line and limit to four stops to avoid rushing tastings.
Where is Franschhoek Wine Tram?
Franschhoek Wine Tram is at 32 Huguenot St, Franschhoek, 7690, South Africa. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.
Which TripsCircle routes include Franschhoek Wine Tram?
Franschhoek Wine Tram appears on Cape Town, Winelands & Garden Route, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Franschhoek Wine Tram to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Stellenbosch & Franschhoek.
Plan Stellenbosch & Franschhoek
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- Best time to visit Stellenbosch & Franschhoek weather by month
- Cape Town to Stellenbosch & Franschhoek 40 km straight-line
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