Franschhoek Wine Tram - Official Site (Franschhoek Terminal) — Local services in Stellenbosch Local Municipality

Unfortunately my dream day was a disaster thanks to the man who works on board the tram. This gentleman named John for some reason cornered me every time and forbade me from doing what the other tourists were doing. He only let me go up once because he explained that balance was important, but he let others in after me. He also separated the family, two people went upstairs, two went downstairs, and then the other two went upstairs?? Why don't you think, John? This man served wine and avoided me, although I didn't drink in the vineyards that day because my stomach hurt. But he didn't ask, he just avoided me. Finally, when I returned from the last vineyard to the station at 3.30pm, he lied to me that I couldn't go because there was no hop-off route and the people from my bus were on the tram and returned at 4.16pm for the bus to Cape Town. Ultimately, I went for the last time, but thanks to another employee who confirmed that I was right, that according to the timetable, the tram would return and I could get off. John also made it difficult for me to take photos, suggesting that it was dangerous, but there was nothing wrong. Let me remind you once again that I did not drink wine that day and I am a volunteer on the trip. I wanted to have a happy day and John ruined it. The other staff were very helpful and nice. If John was ever as terrible to you as he was to me, please describe it. I saw several such bad situations with this man today, February 25, 2025. He shouldn't work there because he mentally terrorizes people. I am very disappointed because the area and the organization of transport between the vineyards were ok, although buses could run every 30 minutes because there would be more...

The Franschhoek Wine Tram was one of the highlights of my two-week trip to South Africa. My partner and I absolutely loved the whole experience from start to finish, and it is simply the best way to see the best of the Franschhoek vineyards. After doing our research, we decided that the Orange Route was our best option, as we were looking to stop at some of the more popular and well-known vineyards during our day.

The tram operates a wide range of routes, taking you to a variety of different wineries, where you can sample the fabulous local wines, explore the beautiful vineyards and learn about winemaking in South Africa. The tram is also a great way to see the beautiful scenery of the Franschhoek Valley (and trust me, it is beautiful!). During our day we visited; Plaisir De Merle, Noble Hill, Vrede en Lust and Boschendal – and I would happily recommend everyone. If you want to see my in-depth reviews of each vineyard, feel free to check them out on my Google profile.

There is no denying, the tram route is a little confusing. The tram only runs on certain routes between certain times and colours, so you will likely be getting one of their buses at various points. These are very comfortable and punctual, but the real star of the show is the tram, it’s fantastic. The staff on the day couldn’t have been more helpful and friendly if they tried. I must mention Fanuel and Cameron, who were both fantastic hosts and were warm, welcoming and informative.

Overall, we had an absolutely fantastic time on the Franschhoek Wine Tram. The wine, the scenery and the service were all exemplary. I would 100% recommend it to anyone visiting Franschhoek –...

Will share my experience as a first time wine tram visitor and for fellow lightweight drinkers. Some tips 1: Look up the various lines and wine farms before you book the tram. 2) while you have the option to go to 6 farms you can only realistically do 4 and that will be the whole day from 9am-6pm. 3) Don't drink at every stop and tastings/pairings can be shared. 4) the overall experience isn't cheap but it's definitely worth it expect to pay at least R150 pp at each stop.

We arrived at the Groot-Drakenstein terminal via uber where you can have a coffee/snack before starting the day. You also get your ticket route map and daily offers of the wineries. The staff are all extremely helpful, entertaining and will guide you along the trip.

Our first stop was at Babalonstoren for 2hrs, the gardens are breathtaking and you can easily spend a day there will all that they have to offer. We had a hearty brekkie and visited the wine museum.

Next we stopped at Bacco, this winery was a bit expensive for what they offered so we opted for a single glass tasting which turned out to be a wise choice in general (go for rose or white wine for the first glass of the day.

The next 2hr stop was at Plaisir where we did a wine and fudge pairing and a gin tasting. The estate and atmosphere are incredible where you can enjoy your tastings on the beautifully manicured lawns.

The last stop of the day was at Boschendal, this is the second largest winery in SA. It's a must! Absolutely breathtaking with a classic feel. We shared a tasting with a cheese board and marked a lovely end to an incredible day.

I'll definitely be back to try different routes...