Stellenbosch Hidden Gems
When you book, you give the full names of all guests and accept the tour indemnity on behalf of each of them.
Three family cellars in three different valleys. For guests who've been to Stellenbosch before, or who want stories rather than spectacle.
The day
- 08:30 · Pick-up
- 09:45 · Uva MiraUp the Helderberg; view across the Cape Flats to False Bay.
- 11:15 · Stark-Condé, JonkershoekIsland tasting pavilion, mountain fynbos all around; lunch at Postcard Café (own account).
- 14:00 · MuratieThe Melck family since 1763; the cobwebbed cellar, and the people of the farm remembered on the wine labels, including Ansela van de Caab, a freed slave, and the soldier Laurens Campher, whose story begins the farm's history. Alternative: Hartenberg.
- 15:45 · Return via the R304 and N1Drop-off around 17:00.
Stellenbosch Hidden Gems is a private wine tour in Cape Town (Stellenbosch) for up to 3 guests: full day (8-9 h), with pick-up and drop-off included, from R3,250 per person.
Questions about this tour
What if the weather is bad?
Every tour has a weather alternative. Geoff checks the forecast the day before and adjusts the plan if needed.
Are tastings included?
All tastings included. Lunch (own account). Your guide drives and doesn't drink.
Where is pick-up?
Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel, in the Jimny.
Do we sign an indemnity?
Yes. When you book, you give the full names of all guests and accept the tour indemnity on behalf of each of them. Parents or guardians accept it for anyone under 18.
What time do we start?
Flexible, agreed when you book.
Can more than three of us come?
Larger vehicles can be arranged on request.
What guests say about Geoff
“Geoff was also always helpful, patiently took photos and answered every question. We highly recommend him!”
“We really enjoyed the climb up Lion's Head, and it was definitely a highlight of our stay in Cape Town.”
“Geoff made me feel very comfortable, guided me calmly through all the tricky sections and was so patient!”
Price per person
Included
Private registered guide (licence WC14954, Wilderness First Responder)Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel, in the JimnyAll wine tastings (budget about R420 pp)Not included
Lunch (own account)Wine purchases (estates can courier to your hotel)GratuitiesYour guide drives and doesn't drink.
Cancellation and weather
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start. Bookings close 24 hours before the start.
Private tours: one group per day. Geoff is the only guide, so once a date is booked, no other tour runs that day.
Every tour has a weather alternative. Geoff checks the forecast the day before and adjusts the plan if needed.
Safety
Registered guide (WC14954), Wilderness First Responder, route chosen for the day's conditions.