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Spend a day following the original Simon van der Stel Constantia route from Cape Town, tasting at four historic estates including Groot and Klein Constantia. This private tour mixes cellar history, coastal microclimates and vineyard vistas with a relaxed lunch overlooking the vines.
Spend a day following the original Simon van der Stel Constantia route from Cape Town, tasting at four historic estates including Groot and Klein Constantia. This private tour mixes cellar history, coastal microclimates and vineyard vistas with a relaxed lunch overlooking the vines.
You step into a patchwork of vineyards cupped by low mountains and an Atlantic breeze that presses the vine leaves flat against the sun. The road from Cape Town climbs past Rhodes Memorial, the city unfolding at your back, and delivers you into the Constantia valley—where vineyards slope toward False Bay and history hangs on cellar doors.
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Operated by Beyond Africa Safaris (Pty)Ltd · Constantia, Western Cape
You step into a patchwork of vineyards cupped by low mountains and an Atlantic breeze that presses the vine leaves flat against the sun. The road from Cape Town climbs past Rhodes Memorial, the city unfolding at your back, and delivers you into the Constantia valley—where vineyards slope toward False Bay and history hangs on cellar doors.
This private, full-day tour traces the original Simon van der Stel farm: Constantia Glen, Groot Constantia, Klein Constantia and Buitenverwachting. Groot Constantia, founded in 1685, anchors the route with its restored manor and old oak cellars; Klein Constantia exploits cool ocean breezes and decomposed granite soils to produce distinct, elegant whites. Buitenverwachting and Constantia Glen show how microclimate and slope shape cultivar choices—red-dominant at some estates, white at others.
Culturally, the valley has long been a weekend refuge for Capetonians and a showcase of South African Cape Dutch architecture and viticultural revival. Geologically, the Constantiaberg foothills are old Table Mountain Sandstone overlying granite seams, creating free-draining slopes that vines favor.
Practical guidance: expect an 8-hour private drive with multiple seated tastings and one longer stop for lunch (recommendations include Simon’s Restaurant or Jonkershuis at Groot Constantia). Bring sun protection, a light layer for the coastal wind, and a charged phone for photos. If you plan purchases, budget for shipping or padded carry space in your luggage. The tour is accessible to most fitness levels but involves short walks on estate grounds and standing during tastings — pace yourself and hydrate between flights.
easy.
8 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; involves short walks on uneven estate grounds and standing during tastings.
Tasting fees at the listed estates are included in the tour price as stated in the inclusions.
Yes — the tour includes pickup and drop-off from accommodation in Cape Town; confirm pickup details at booking.
The operator reports wheelchair-accessible transport and accessible surfaces at many estates, but specific cellar access can vary—notify special requirements at booking.
Most estates offer on-site purchases and can advise on export/shipping options; bring padded space in luggage for purchases if you plan to travel with bottles.
The Constantia estates trace to Simon van der Stel’s 1685 farm; Groot Constantia is South Africa’s oldest wine-producing estate with restored Cape Dutch architecture.
Vineyards here face Cape Town’s water limits and many estates practice water-wise viticulture and biodiversity planting—respect estate rules and minimize waste.
Beyond Africa Safaris (Pty)Ltd operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You step into a patchwork of vineyards cupped by low mountains and an Atlantic breeze that presses the vine leaves flat against the sun. The road from Cape Town climbs past Rhodes Memorial, the city unfolding at your back, and delivers you into the Constantia valley—where vineyards slope toward False Bay and history hangs on cellar doors.
You step into a patchwork of vineyards cupped by low mountains and an Atlantic breeze that presses the vine leaves flat against the sun. The road from Cape Town climbs past Rhodes Memorial, the city unfolding at your back, and delivers you into the Constantia valley—where vineyards slope toward False Bay and history hangs on cellar doors.
This private, full-day tour traces the original Simon van der Stel farm: Constantia Glen, Groot Constantia, Klein Constantia and Buitenverwachting. Groot Constantia, founded in 1685, anchors the route with its restored manor and old oak cellars; Klein Constantia exploits cool ocean breezes and decomposed granite soils to produce distinct, elegant whites. Buitenverwachting and Constantia Glen show how microclimate and slope shape cultivar choices—red-dominant at some estates, white at others.
Culturally, the valley has long been a weekend refuge for Capetonians and a showcase of South African Cape Dutch architecture and viticultural revival. Geologically, the Constantiaberg foothills are old Table Mountain Sandstone overlying granite seams, creating free-draining slopes that vines favor.
Practical guidance: expect an 8-hour private drive with multiple seated tastings and one longer stop for lunch (recommendations include Simon’s Restaurant or Jonkershuis at Groot Constantia). Bring sun protection, a light layer for the coastal wind, and a charged phone for photos. If you plan purchases, budget for shipping or padded carry space in your luggage. The tour is accessible to most fitness levels but involves short walks on estate grounds and standing during tastings — pace yourself and hydrate between flights.