Full-Day Constantia Wine Tasting and Table Mountain — Cape Town Wine & Summit Tour
Difficulty
easy
Duration
7 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; light walking and short stair climbs required. Hike to Table Mountain is optional and requires good fitness.
Overview
Catch the sunrise wind on Table Mountain, then spend the day tracing 17th-century vines through Constantia’s four historic estates. This private full-day tour pairs panoramic city summits with cellar-side tastings and a leisurely vineyard lunch.
Full-Day Constantia Wine Tasting and Table Mountain — Cape Town Wine & Summit Tour
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The morning air on Table Mountain is a cool, salty hand that pulls at your jacket as the city yawns below. Visitors arrive by cable car or on foot; either way the plateau rewards them with a sweep of harbor, suburbs and the Atlantic—views that read like a map of Cape Town’s layered history. From this high vantage the van slips away toward the greener, softer slopes of Constantia, where vineyards roll like organized breath and old Cape Dutch homesteads keep watch over centuries of wine-making.
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Adventure Tips
Layer for shifting temps
Bring a windproof layer and a lightweight fleece—Table Mountain can be chilly and windy even when the valley is warm.
Hydrate between tastings
Sip water between wine samples and carry a refillable bottle—the tour includes bottled water, but a personal bottle helps during walks.
Footwear for uneven surfaces
Wear sturdy closed-toe shoes for cellar stairs and vineyard paths; sandals are not recommended.
Plan your table
Reserve lunch at Groot Constantia or Jonkershuis in advance, especially on weekends and during harvest season.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Rock hyrax (dassie) on Table Mountain’s outcrops
- Cape sugarbird and sunbirds among the fynbos in the valley
History
The Constantia estates trace their origin to Simon van der Stel’s 1685 farm; Groot Constantia remains South Africa’s oldest wine-producing estate.
Conservation
Table Mountain National Park protects unique fynbos vegetation—stay on paths and respect restricted areas. Support estates that follow water-wise viticulture and local conservation practices.
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Recommended Gear
Windproof jacket
Protects against sudden chills and wind at the Table Mountain plateau.
Comfortable closed-toe shoes
Needed for cellar steps, gravel paths and vineyard terrain.
Sunscreen and wide-brim hat
Strong sunlight and reflective surfaces make sun protection important during tastings and walks.
summer specific
Refillable water bottle
Keeps you hydrated between tastings and on walks; a lightweight bottle is best.