Constantia Wine and Storytelling Tour with Lunch From Cape Town
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 80 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Constantia Wine and Storytelling Tour with Lunch From Cape Town worth booking?
Constantia Wine and Storytelling Tour with Lunch From Cape Town is a 5-hour experience in Cape Town, South Africa, from $215 per person. It scores 79 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 5/5 rating across 80 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 79 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (80)
- Duration
- 5 hours
- From
- $215 per person
A sip-and-stroll storytelling walk through South Africa’s most iconic vineyards, visiting Groot Constantia, Klein Constantia, and Buitenverwachting. With exclusive access to private trails, and keys to secret gates, th
What you get
About this experience
A sip-and-stroll storytelling walk through South Africa’s most iconic vineyards, visiting Groot Constantia, Klein Constantia, and Buitenverwachting. With exclusive access to private trails, and keys to secret gates, this tour takes you behind the illustrious Constantia curtain. You’ll taste 10 wines, end with a harvest platter lunch and hear about the rise and fall of one of the world’s most celebrated wines. The tour was created by a leading travel journalist and tells the story of the four winemakers who have helped to shape the Constantia Wine Valley over the past 330 years. They helped turn Constantia wine into the most sought-after wine in the world in the 1700s, desired by everyone from Queen Victoria and Marie Antoinette to Casanova and Napoleon. This immersive experience is completely unique and will draw you into a world of fine wine and dramatic stories worthy of a Hollywood script.
What's included
Included
- Alcoholic beverages
- Snacks
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Lunch
What you'll see and do
Visit South Africa's oldest wine farm and walk through its vineyards on a 1.5 hour loop learning about the winemakers who have helped to shape the wine farm over the past 330 years. Taste 4 wines and visit the historical buildings and cellar.
120 minutes here · Admission included
Walk 45 minutes on private trails to another iconic wine farm, Klein Constantia. We taste three wines here, including South Africa's top-ranked Vin de Constance. We will visit a historical Kramat and a famous gravestone, as well as walk through the vineyards, while admiring mountain and sea views.
120 minutes here · Admission included
Walk 30 minutes to Buitenverwachting where we taste 3 wines and enjoy a harvest platter lunch. We will walk through the vineyards and enjoy the estate of one of Cape Town's most popular wine farms, which is also home to a coffee roastery, deli, design studio and fine-dining restaurant.
60 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Cape Town
We meet at the Red Bus Stop near Jonkershuis in Groot Constantia.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
We meet at the Red Bus Stop near Jonkershuis in Groot Constantia.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Group size
- Up to 14 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Natural Wanders
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 80 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
9 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Food and drink
9 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
The guide
2 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Traveler reviews
80 verified traveler reviews for Constantia Wine and Storytelling Tour with Lunch From Cape Town. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Wonderful Wine Wander
Don’t let a little rain put you off this truly wonderful experience. Matt from Natural Wanders made our time together enjoyable with his many stories from the area from our first glass of bubbles and sweet treat to our liquid sunshine glass of Vin De Constance and lovely lunch. A truly memorable day.
Response from the operator: Thanks so much Melanie, I had a lovely time with you and Bryan, thanks so much for joining!
via Viator
Great fun tour with Matt
Had a great tour with Matt. He’s really fun, makes the history of Constantia come alive with story telling. Stunning scenery. If you are looking for loads of info about the wines it may not be the right tour for you. We thoroughly enjoyed the wines we tasted, and brought some back to the UK and also met some truly lovely South Africans who were just delightful. Picnic lunch at the last wine farm was perfect. It was a great way to spend one of the few sunny days we had!
Response from the operator: Ah thanks so much for the lovely review, I really appreciate it!
via Tripadvisor
An excellent day out !
We did the tour on 6th March - a surprisingly dull & cloudy day in Cape Town - but it turned out to be a perfect day over in Constantia - so never let the weather deter you. Just 4 of us were booked on the walk, led by Harleigh. The walk was informative, captivating, fun & engaging. The wine tastings were all excellent & the picnic at the end - OMG - divine ! I’ve wanted to do this tour for a few years now but it never worked out. I’m so glad that I finally did - highly recommended.
via Tripadvisor
JC 70th celebration day 2!
Geoff and Cedric made this walk and absolutly pleasurable journey! Geoff has a racontuer type storytelling manner, coupled with fine support from Cedric and their their joking, relaxed and friendly banter was interesting and most welcome from 9am in the morning until we finished after lunch time. The early morning small glass of perfectly chilled Steenberg splarking wine coupled with the unexpected but delicious and warm Pasteis de Nata, set the tone and standard of what was to follow. All of this made the wine tasting, a matter still of key importance to us - an easy, informative driven, yet fun event! Their knowledge of the region and the history was delightfully received, at times with wonder but mostly always with general intrigue from a learning point of view. Matt can very proud of these two gentlemen who made JC's 70th celebration an honestly most enjoyable experience- I just wish we had done this many times before with our fmailies - during the many and varied visits to the Mother City! we will most certainly be back to try out another such tour.
via Tripadvisor
Fun, unique, delicious.
A great tour that is not like others. Fun walks through different vineyards, nice tastings, and great stories. Geoff was a great guide and we learned a lot about the area in a way that was never going to be possible but just driving up to the tasting rooms. I would recommend this for anyone who wants something unique and fun.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Price range
- $215 to $3387
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 28
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Why this scores 79
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Constantia Wine and Storytelling Tour with Lunch From Cape Town: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Cape Town.
How much does Constantia Wine and Storytelling Tour with Lunch From Cape Town cost?
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Prices start at $215 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Cape Town usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Constantia Wine and Storytelling Tour with Lunch From Cape Town take?
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Plan for about 5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Cape Town is not rushed.
Is Constantia Wine and Storytelling Tour with Lunch From Cape Town worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 79 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 80 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most highly reviewed in Cape Town, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Constantia Wine and Storytelling Tour with Lunch From Cape Town?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Constantia Wine and Storytelling Tour with Lunch From Cape Town suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Constantia Wine and Storytelling Tour with Lunch From Cape Town?
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Around 28 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Cape Town can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Cape Town and add a light layer if any part of the 5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Constantia Wine and Storytelling Tour with Lunch From Cape Town start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Cape Town within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Cape Town?
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On Outty we rank every Cape Town experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Cape Town: Lion's Head Sunrise/Sunset Hike, Cape Town Airport Private Transfer, Ocean Wildlife Encounter in Cape Town. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Cape Town?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Cape Town?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
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