Full-Day Constantia Wine Tasting and Table Mountain Tour from Cape Town
Difficulty
easy
Duration
8 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most travelers who can manage short walks, stairs in historic cellars, and a plateau stroll at Table Mountain.
Overview
Spend a full day exploring Cape Town's oldest wine valley and the flattened summit of Table Mountain. Visit Groot Constantia, Klein Constantia, Beau Constantia and Constantia Glen with hotel pickup and expert local context.
Full-Day Constantia Wine Tasting and Table Mountain Tour from Cape Town
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The van pulls away from a Cape Town hotel at first light and the city slips behind you: Table Mountain hangs like a low cloud to starboard while the road winds into the green bowl of the Constantia Valley. By midmorning the tour has already hit its rhythm — short drives between historic estates, crisp white glasses lifted, and the occasional pause to look back at the city rising from the ocean.
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Adventure Tips
Layer for summit winds
Table Mountain summit is noticeably cooler and windier than the valley; pack a light windbreaker even on warm days.
Pace your tastings
Sip and use the spit buckets or water — four estates plus a mountain stop can add up quickly.
Book morning departures
Morning slots often avoid afternoon southeaster winds that can close the Table Mountain cableway.
Bring ID and dietary notes
Most estates require ID for tastings and can accommodate dietary restrictions if informed ahead of time.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- dassie (rock hyrax) often spotted on rocky outcrops
- Cape sugarbird among the fynbos blossoms
History
Constantia's wine legacy dates to the 17th century; Groot Constantia was established in 1685 and helped make Constantia wines globally famous in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Conservation
The valley sits within a fynbos biodiversity hotspot; visitors are encouraged to stay on paths and support estates with responsible water and land management practices.
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Recommended Gear
Comfortable walking shoes
Good soles help on uneven cellar steps and short mountain trails.
Sun hat and sunscreen
Sun intensity is high when standing in open vineyards or on the mountain plateau.
summer specific
Light windproof jacket
Keeps you comfortable on the often-windy Table Mountain summit and at cliffside terraces.
spring specific
Reusable water bottle
Staying hydrated helps you pace through multiple tastings; the tour provides at least one bottle of water.