Stellenbosch Half Day Winelands Cycle Tour

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1. The farm derives its charming name from the legendary colony of tortoises that were found in the vlei in the 1800s. The beautiful piece of land was dubbed Skilpadvlei and has been in the hands of the Joubert family since 1917. Today, fourth-generation Willie Joubert upholds the proud family tradition of harnessing the rich potential of the land with a dedicated commitment to quality. Skilpadvlei is a fully operational 78ha farm.

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2. Neethlingshof Estate lies just outside the beautiful town of Stellenbosch in the heart of the Cape Winelands. An iconic avenue of imposing stone pines marks the entrance to the farm, leading to the traditional “werf” of the estate. Established more than 300 years ago, Neethlingshof Estate boasts some of the best restored and preserved traditional Cape Dutch buildings, leaving visitors with a distinct sense of history and old-world charm. The beauty and charm of the farm and surrounds have been vowing visitors for many years and we are very focused on maintaining and enhancing the natural beauty of the landscape.

   1 hAdmission included

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Ratings come from 29 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

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• 5Best day at vineyard with Kyle M

  Wonderful day with Kyle M on the half day wine tour. We biked for 14km and stopped at a brandy distillery and then at the winery too. The offerings were delicious! The bikes were in good order and e bikes were available to upgrade to for R450 pp. the countryside was beautiful and Kyle was amazing, so knowledgeable and friendly. We had the best day!

  Katie_BSeptember 2025via Viator

• 5Highly recommend

  Had a great time on our half-day wine tour. The day was SUPER windy, and our guide adjusted our plans to make sure everyone was comfortable. Our guide was very knowledgable about the vineyards we went to as well as the history of the area. It was our first time in South Africa and our guise was clearly proud of his country and the wines they produce. The ride was at a laid back pace, so we had lots of time to ask questions and take pictures. The tastings were lead by informative hosts and we sampled a nice variety of wines.

  574chipsOctober 2024via Tripadvisor

• 5Stellenbosch Tour

  My colleagues and I, representing Delaire Graff had the pleasure of a half-day excursion with the brilliant and well-informed local guide Eon. The bike ride among the vineyards was a thrilling and astonishing experience. However, the standard and expertise demonstrated by the wine farms on this excursion were subpar and unprofessional. The wine farms may have been captivating, but our guide Eon outshone them with his engaging, fun, and instructive presence. This experience is highly suggested for those in search of an adrenaline rush alongside the acquisition of knowledge about the winelands and the indulgence of fine wines.

  Kurtley12July 2024via Tripadvisor

• 5Carlo is the best!!

  Ask for Carlo if you can!! What a great experience to experience the wine lands. We had so much fun as a family of 4 thanks again!!

  CarlynarsullivanAugust 2023via Tripadvisor

• 4Beyond my skill level.

  This tour ended up not being a good fit for us. It’s not really the fault of the company— everything was as described and it should have been a lovely experience. But they did not indicate how strenuous it would be or what level of riding ability you would need, so I assumed it would be “all levels” and it was not. I just wish I knew I had to request an e-bike in advance— I wrongly assumed I would be able to do that on-site. I would have been fine with an e-bike upgrade but I have not had experience with managing 2 sets of gears and this ride was beyond what I was capable of. Our guide was very kind and understanding.

  Kristen_CApril 2023via Viator

• 5Great experience!

  Wonderful half day tour with Carlo, we have a great time cycling and enjoying the vineyards. Lovely guy to spend the day with, very knowledgeable about the local area and wine. We had a good chat about sport too! The two vineyards we visited were exceptional too. Great wine and food. We would highly recommend!

  Runninggirl24_13January 2023via Tripadvisor

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How it compares in Stellenbosch

• Its from-price is 52% below the median of the 159 experiences we list in Stellenbosch.
• It is shorter than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 25 of 159.

About Stellenbosch

Stellenbosch, in the Western Cape, is a university town of oak-lined streets and Cape Dutch buildings, at the centre of South Africa's wine country.

Stellenbosch is the second-oldest European settlement in South Africa, founded in 1679 by Simon van der Stel, then governor of the Cape, who named it partly after himself. Its oak-shaded streets are lined with whitewashed Cape Dutch houses, and Dorp Street has some of the best preserved. The university gives the town a youthful air, while the Village Museum has restored houses from different periods.

Top-ranked sights in Stellenbosch: Delaire Graff Estate, Spier Wine Farm, Waterford Estate.

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