Constantia Classic
When you book, you give the full names of all guests and accept the tour indemnity on behalf of each of them.
The three great names of Constantia in one morning. Best for first-time visitors and anyone with a history interest.
The day
- 09:00 · Pick-up, City BowlOut via De Waal Drive and the M3 under the eastern face of Table Mountain.
- 09:40 · Groot ConstantiaManor House and Cloete Cellar. Van der Stel's 1685 grant, the Cloete family's sweet-wine fortune, and the enslaved workers whose labour built it. Tasting with optional chocolate pairing.
- 11:15 · Klein ConstantiaThe Vin de Constance story: Napoleon in exile, Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility, phylloxera wiping out the vineyards, and the 1986 revival. Signature tasting.
- 12:30 · SteenbergThe 1682 farm and the legend of its founder, Catharina Ras, said to have outlived four husbands. Sauvignon Blanc tasting; optional lunch at Bistro Sixteen82.
- 14:00 · Drop-off
Constantia Classic is a private wine tour in Cape Town (Constantia) for up to 3 guests: half day (5 h), with pick-up and drop-off included, from R2,850 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 R480 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.