01Tram-only or a Cape Town day trip?
Choose a tram-only ticket if you are staying in Franschhoek or arranging your own transport. Choose the Cape Town coach trip when you want the road journey and Wine Tram ticket together.
Select your date and the people travelling to see the current ticket total. For tram-only, add the cost of getting to the terminal and returning afterwards.
| Cost | Tram-only ticket | Cape Town coach trip |
|---|---|---|
| Travel on your Wine Tram line | Included | Included |
| Return travel from Cape Town | Arrange separately | Included |
| Wine tastings | Pay at the estates | Pay at the estates |
| Lunch and snacks | Extra | Extra |
| Cellar tours and other paid activities | Extra | Extra |
02How much should you allow for tastings?
The Wine Tram’s price guidance gives a general tasting range of R60–R260 per person. Each estate sets its own prices, and specialist tastings can cost more.
Using that range, two tastings would add R120–R520 per person before food. This is a planning example, not a fixed tasting package. Choose the experiences you want at each estate and pay for them separately.
03Add lunch and estate activities
A light meal and a restaurant lunch will give you different totals. Choose where you want to eat, then look at the restaurant’s menu before setting your food budget. The Wine Tram lunch guide links to the dining options.
Allow separately for cellar tours or other paid experiences. Babylonstoren also has an entrance fee, so include admission when planning a visit there.
04Compare the total for your group
Add tickets and return transport first, then allow for the tastings and meals each person wants. A shared transfer cost may look different when divided between several travellers; tasting and food costs depend on individual choices.
The Cape Town transport guide compares the coach trip with arranging your own journey. Choose the option that fits both your budget and the way you want to spend the day.
05Frequently asked questions
Are wine tastings included in the ticket?
No. You choose and pay for tastings at the estates you visit.
Does the Cape Town tour include lunch?
No. The tour includes return coach travel and the Wine Tram ticket. Meals are separate.
Can I go without buying wine tastings?
Yes. You can enjoy the ride and choose stops for gardens, food or other activities. Those activities may have their own charges, and the standard ticket has no non-drinker discount.