Stellenbosch Valley: Private Wine Tour with a Winemaker

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Stellenbosch Valley: Private Wine Tour with a Winemaker

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Summary
Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
Where to Meet
Reviews
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Duration
7 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 7 guests
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Accessibility
Stroller Accessible
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Language
English
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Other
Vegetarian, Family-friendly, Pet-friendly, Private Experience
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Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Join winemaker Jim in Stellenbosch Valley for a private wine tour. Explore various estates, taste diverse wines, and delve into local culture and history. Available in Swedish or English.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Your wine guide and host Jim, is South African, and a winemaker (Hunneyball Wines and Abbotts Hill wines in Platters). He speaks English and Swedish and is a certified tourist guide for all 9 provinces for history, culture, and nature as well. You can ask him what you like. :-)    


This is our most popular wine-tasting tour. We visit some of the youngest and oldest wine estates in the area as well as those in between. You will swirl, sniff and taste a representative cross-section of regional wines and visit vines and cellars where possible as well.  You will also learn about our Culture, History, and Cuisine in as much or little detail as you like.


Jim is a Cape Wine Academy graduate and member of the South African Sommeliers Association with great interest in sharing his knowledge of all aspects of wine enjoyment and production.  No matter your experience, he is eager in sharing his knowledge of all aspects of wine enjoyment and production.

Sample Menu

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South African fare
Traditional South African fare.
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Mediterranean fare
Light fish and salad options.

What You Get

Private transportation
Tasting fees for 20-30 theme selected wines. Value of approx R950pp.
All Fees and Taxes
Meals and other purchases are for your own account. Meal price is approx. R95-250 pp.

Good To Know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Small children by are welcome on private tours
  • Operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Service animals allowed

What You’ll Experience

Theme: History, culture, nature and regional wine production and tasting. The historic Cape Winelands are set in possibly the world's most beautiful countryside with dramatic, expansive vistas of mountains, vineyards, and ocean. You will taste the most important grapes in the Stellenbosch wine district and others. You will experience wine-making styles across the spectrum from light crisp wines to complex robust red blends and more. You will learn about the Culture, History, and Cuisine in as much or little detail as you like. Our tours are at a leisurely pace with a focus on your enjoyment, learning, and relaxation. Whether you know little or lots about wine, you are welcome to join. Your guide and host Jim guides history, culture, nature, and wine in English and Swedish. He is knowledgeable about birds and an enthusiastic photographer and knowledgeable about African history. He is a graduate of The Cape Wine Academy and is a garagiste winemaker (Hunneyball Wines and Abbotts Hill Wines in Platter's wine guide). He has a great interest in sharing his knowledge of wine enjoyment and making. You can ask him what you like.

Meeting & Pickup

Pickup Point
Select a pickup point
Pickup Details
Please let me know where I should collect you for the tour. If you’d like to be dropped off at a different address afterward, feel free to mention that too. And if you’re traveling with large or multiple bags, just give me a heads-up so I can make sure there’s enough space for everything. Looking forward to our adventure together!

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.

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We had an exceptional...
May 25, 2026

We had an exceptional time on the wine tour. Everything was arranged well. Jim was very knowledgeable about the wine and the region.

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Wine tasting in South Africa with guide who is a wine maker himself 😍
July 24, 2024

Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us, while exploring wine makers in Stellenbosch and Franschhoek! 😎 We appreciated to be able to speak Swedish, as part of the group is not fluent in Engl...read more

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Excellent wine tour despite inclement weather!
May 15, 2024

My husband and I booked a private wine tour with Jim for April 7th 2024 (He was recommended to us by a friend who also had a great experience with Jim). Little did we know that it would be the day ...read more

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Great day in Stellenbosch with Jim!
March 10, 2024

Jim was an excellent guide and arranger for a terrific wine tour. Jim is quite knowledgeable on a variety of subjects, including of course wine - wine in general and within the region. I very much...read more

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The Best private wine tour ever.
October 26, 2023

We had a wonderful day! We visited 3 estates that were completely different in style, which made it all the more interesting. We discovered the most beautiful place for lunch. Jim is the best guide...read more

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