The beginning of South Africa's rich wine heritage awaits you
The Wine Tour is a FREE extension on the Blue Mini Peninsula Tour, and the best place to start your tour is at our Ticket Office: Stop 1, Two Oceans Aquarium at the V&A Waterfront. From here the first bus leaves at 9h00 on the Blue route.
The tour trip takes you to two wine stops: Groot Constantia Wine Estate and Eagles' Nest Wine Farm. Entrance fees and Tastings to these two wine stops are as follows:
- Wine Stop A - Groot Constantia: cellar tour and tasting - R38, wine tasting at cellar - R33. A Manor House tour and guided vineyard walking tour is also available at a cost from the estate.
- Wine Stop B - Eagles' Nest: Wine tastings - R30. NEW: Enjoy a picnic here!
Constantia is known as the ‘Beverly Hills’ of Cape Town with its sprawling mansions and lush vineyards. This is due to the thriving wine industry that has grown in the region since viticulture was introduced to the area by Simon van der Stel in 1685. The oldest wine farm in the area is Groot Constantia which produces many award-winning wines. It is most famous for its Sauvignon Blanc. One of the newest additions to the area is boutique winery, Eagles’ Nest, which specialises in red wine. There is a nominal charge for wine tasting and entrance into the Manor House.
The open-top double-decker City Sightseeing bus takes you right into the heart of the Constantia Wine Route, with commentary guided tours and unparalleled views of the valley and vineyards.
› Explore the oldest and most historic wine farm in South Africa, Groot Constantia
› Watch wine production in action
› Taste the award-winning Groot Constantia wines
› Visit boutique winery, Eagles’ Nest
Groot Constantia Wine Estate
The hop-on, hop-off bus drops you off at Groot Constantia where you can walk around the vineyards at your leisure, visit the historical manor house, do a wine tasting or eat lunch in the restaurant.
Historical Journey
Explore the stately Manor House and adjacent Cloete Cellar museum which takes you back to a time when eccentric wine farmer Hendrik Cloete owned Groot Constantia. He produced wines which caught the attention of royalty and threw lavish parties in the vast entertainment hall. The Manor House is a perfect example of early Cape Dutch architecture, while the sculptured gable above the entrance is one of South Africa’s most historically relevant works of art.
Wine Tasting
Enjoy a guided tour through Groot Constantia’s modern wine cellar and see the wine production process in action. Notice the magnificent art works on the walls as you walk into the entrance hall and wine tasting area. Of special interest is the old wine press and Cape Dutch furniture on display. After you’ve worked up a thirst exploring the wine cellar, relax in the elegant wine tasting area and sample the many award-winning vintages available. The wine tasting staff are incredibly knowledgeable and will explain the background of the wines as well as suggest different blends and vintages. Whatever
you do, do not leave without tasting the famous Groot Constantia Sauvignon Blanc.
Eagles’ Nest
The boutique winery, Eagles’ Nest is cradled in the breathtakingly beautiful Constantia valley, not far from Groot Constantia. The hop-on, hop-off City Sightseeing bus leaves from Groot Constantia every 35 minutes and heads up Constantia Nek where, one stop later, you can hop off at Eagles’ Nest wine tasting centre. Here you can sample some of the region’s best varieties of red wine, such as Viognier, Shiraz, and Merlot. Eagles’ Nest wines are a true reflection of the unique terroir of the Constantia valley.
› Buy a 1- or 2-Day Ticket and go on the Blue Mini Peninsula Tour, now with a FREE wine tour of Groot Constantia and Eagles' Nest
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