Franschhoek Hop-on Hop-off Wine Tram with Transfers from Cape Town

The Wine Tram runs through the Franschhoek Valley, one of South Africa's wine-growing areas. This is a hop-on/hop-off mode of transport, so you can hop on and off wherever you like, visiting the wineries that interest you most. There are different lines, but if you choose this option, you can choose between the grey and pink lines.

Note that the tram runs approximately every 30 minutes, allowing you to visit between 4 and 5 wineries. Once on board, you can enjoy a glass of wine, a small snack of what you will taste at each stop. The activity lasts about 9 hours.

The Franschhoek Valley is home to some of the most famous wineries in the country. Robust red wines are produced here, mainly from Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. Another typical product is Cap Classique, the name used in South Africa for beverages produced according to the Champenoise method, i.e. with a second fermentation directly in the bottle.

Contrary to popular belief, wine culture is not new in South Africa. The first cultivation dates back to 1665, when the Dutch East India Company planted the first varieties of vines. Subsequently, wine production benefited from the contribution of the French Huguenots. Today, South Africa is the seventh largest wine producer in the world.