Experience the best of 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.
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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.
Mountains stand on every side: Stellenbosch Mountain, the Simonsberg and the Jonkershoek valley, with hiking trails and waterfalls. The Stellenbosch Wine Route, the first in South Africa, links estates making Cabernet, Chenin Blanc and Pinotage, a cross first bred at the university in 1925. Franschhoek, Paarl and Somerset West are close, and Cape Town lies about fifty kilometres west.
A braai, the South African barbecue, with boerewors sausage is the weekend ritual, and farm restaurants on the wine estates serve bobotie, spiced mince baked with an egg topping, Cape Malay curries and milk tart. The grape harvest falls in February and March, summers are hot and dry, winters are wet, and the vineyards glow in autumn colours in April and May.
- 3 hop-on hop-off routes
- Free cancellation on 93% of experiences
- 4.6 across the top 24
Hop-on hop-off in Stellenbosch
Signature experiences in Stellenbosch
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Questions about Stellenbosch
- What is there to do in Stellenbosch?
- We list 159 experiences in Stellenbosch. The largest groups are day trips (69), city tours (6).
- What are the top attractions in Stellenbosch?
- Ranked by the experiences that visit them, the top attractions in Stellenbosch are Delaire Graff Estate, Spier Wine Farm, Waterford Estate, Jonkershoek Nature Reserve.
- What is the most popular experience in Stellenbosch?
- By number of traveller reviews it is "Cape Town Wine Tour: Stellenbosch & Franschhoek +Tastings & Lunch", rated 4.9 out of 5 from 1,181 reviews.
- Is there a hop-on hop-off bus in Stellenbosch?
- Yes. We list 3 hop-on hop-off bus tours in Stellenbosch; the most reviewed is "Vine Hopper: Hop-On Hop-Off Wine Tour - Northern Route" with 71 reviews.
- How long do tours and tickets in Stellenbosch take?
- The typical experience in Stellenbosch lasts about 6.5 hours; the middle half run between 4 hours and 8 hours.
- Can I cancel a booking in Stellenbosch?
- The operator lists free cancellation on 93% of the 159 experiences we hold for Stellenbosch. The cut-off differs by experience and is shown on each product page before you choose a date.
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