Paarl Wine Tours

Last checked: 6 October 2026

Paarl sits alongside Stellenbosch and Franschhoek in the Cape Winelands, and it turns up on more Cape Town wine tours than you might expect. Fairview, with its cheese and goats, is the Paarl farm that appears most often on the guided days we checked, and Simondium estates such as Babylonstoren are reached by the Franschhoek Wine Tram. This guide covers Paarl wine tours: the few that are based in Paarl, and the many day tours from Cape Town that include a Paarl stop.

How we checked this

Every tour was checked on the operator's official website on 6 October 2026. Prices are copied exactly with year and basis, and we say whether tastings and lunch are included. Undated and US-dollar-only prices are labelled.

Paarl tours at a glance

Tour	Paarl stops	Style	Tastings	Published price
Winelands Guide Paarl Half Day E-Bike	Two Paarl wineries (named on booking)	Shared e-bike	Included (2)	From 2,000 per person (2026; no currency symbol on the page)
Franschhoek Wine Tram Orange and Green lines	Simondium estates incl. Babylonstoren, Vrede en Lust (Savoye restaurant closed to the public 12 Oct 2026 – 16 May 2027), Noble Hill	Hop-on	Not included	R350 per person adult (2026), transport only
never@home Friday tour	Fairview cheese pairing	Shared	Included	R1,690 per person (2026), lunch extra
Wine Tours Cape Town Master Cheese	Fairview, with lunch at the Goatshed	Private	Included	R5,640 down to R3,440 per person (2026)
Wine Tours Cape Town Cheese & Chocolate	Fairview	Private	Included	R5,140 down to R2,950 per person from Cape Town (2026)
Wine Tours South Africa Full Day Group	Fairview cheese pairing	Shared, 18+	Included	R1,690 per person (no year shown), with lunch
African Story Wine Tours	Fairview (most days)	Shared	Included	R2,000 per person (no year shown), with lunch
Kabura Private Wine Tour from Cape Town	Fairview, with lunch at the Goatshed	Private	Included	From US$170 per person (2026, US dollars only)

Different bases (per person, sliding scales and transport-only tickets) aren't directly comparable.

Tours based in Paarl

Winelands Guide — Paarl Half Day E-Bike & Wine Tour

Distinct trait: the only tour we found that's dedicated to Paarl alone.

A shared half-day ride through the Paarl valley with two winery visits and two wine tastings included. The wineries aren't named on the product page, and the meeting point is confirmed when you book. It runs Monday to Sunday, 09:30–13:30, subject to availability. Lunch isn't included. You'll be asked for your height so the bike can be sized.

Price: from 2,000 per person (2026; the page shows no currency symbol, so confirm it's in rand), tastings included.

Paarl Half Day E-Bike & Wine Tour

More on riding in the Winelands: e-bike wine tours.

Franschhoek Wine Tram — Orange and Green lines

Distinct trait: hop-on access to the Simondium estates between Paarl and Franschhoek.

Two Wine Tram lines start from the Groot Drakenstein terminal (or by shuttle from the Franschhoek terminal):

Orange: Boschendal, Plaisir de Merle, Babylonstoren (entrance fee extra), Baccō, Vrede en Lust (Savoye closed to the public from 12 October 2026 to 16 May 2027) and Noble Hill.
Green: Plaisir de Merle, Vrede en Lust (same Savoye closure), Boschendal, Allée Bleue, Camberley, Bartinney, Le Pommier and Zorgvliet.

At Vrede en Lust, the Savoye restaurant is closed to the public from 12 October 2026 to 16 May 2027 (it's open to wedding and accommodation guests only), so plan lunch elsewhere on those dates.

Price: R350 per person adult (2026), transport only; children 3–17 R90, under-3s free. Estate tastings cost R60 to R260 per person extra.

Full detail: Franschhoek Wine Tram guide.

Day tours from Cape Town with a Paarl stop

Most visitors see Paarl as part of a longer Winelands day. On the tours below, the named Paarl stop is usually Fairview.

never@home — Friday chocolate and cheese tour

Distinct trait: Fairview's six wines with six cheeses on a budget-friendly shared day.

Jordan, Muratie (chocolate pairing), Fairview (cheese pairing and the farm's goats) and a surprise fourth stop. Fridays, 08:00 from Kloof Street, Gardens, returning about 17:00; 4 to 13 guests.

Price: R1,690 per person (2026), tastings included; lunch is for your own account.

never@home booking page

Wine Tours South Africa — Full Day Group Tour

Distinct trait: starts at Fairview for cheese, then lunch with wine in Franschhoek.

Fairview (cheese pairing), Franschhoek Cellar (lunch with wine and soft drinks), La Bri (chocolate pairing) and a Stellenbosch town stop. Daily from 10:00; 18+.

Price: R1,690 per person, tastings and lunch included (no year shown, so confirm the current price).

Full Day Group Tour

African Story Wine Tours — The Story of Wine

Distinct trait: four farms across all three regions, with Fairview on most days.

A shared day through Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl with cheese and chocolate pairings, a cellar walk-through and an à la carte lunch with a glass of wine or a soft drink. Collection from Cape Town city centre hotels.

Price: R2,000 per person, tastings and lunch included (no year shown; the operator notes that prices change yearly).

African Story Tours

Wine Tours Cape Town — private days through Paarl

Distinct trait: Fairview's tutored Master cheese pairing on both private tours.

Master Cheese & Wine: Jordan, Fairview (with lunch at the Goatshed) and Rainbow's End. 2026, per person, valid until 31 July 2027: 2 guests R5,640; 3 R4,360; 4 R4,070; 5 R3,740; 6 R3,440. Tastings and lunch included.
Cape Winelands (Cheese & Chocolate): Fairview, Anthonij Rupert and Waterford, with a Tokara lunch stop (lunch extra). 2026, per person, valid until 31 July 2027, from Cape Town: 2 guests R5,140 down to 6 guests R2,950; from Stellenbosch, R4,560 down to R2,650. Tastings included.
Daily Wine Tours (shared): Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl with a cheese pairing and lunch; estates not named in advance. From R2,000 per person from Cape Town (2026 page; no year printed on the price), tastings and lunch included; 18+.

Private Wine Tour from Cape Town · Cape Winelands Private · Daily Wine Tours

Kabura Travel & Tours — Private Wine Tour from Cape Town

Distinct trait: a Fairview Master cheese pairing with a farm lunch at the Goatshed.

Jordan (cellar tour), Fairview (cheese pairing and lunch, a main and a drink) and boutique Rainbow's End on the Banhoek slopes. Private, about nine hours, door-to-door from Cape Town accommodation.

Price: from US$170 per person (2026; US dollar price only, with no group-size basis stated). Tastings and lunch included.

Kabura Private Wine Tour

Africa Moja Tours — Full Day Cape Winelands Tour

Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl with three wine tastings and a cheese tasting included (lunch extra), from Cape Town hotels or the airport. The estates aren't named. The operator's airport page quotes from R5,000 per person (2026), while its tour page shows US$434, so confirm with the operator. Africa Moja

Tailor-made Paarl days

Wine Desk: private days in any region, including Paarl, with a wine-specialist guide. Full day from R6,655 per group of 1–3 (no year shown); tastings and lunch extra. Wine Desk
Cape Fusion Tours: a private gourmet pairing day built around Fairview's Master Tasting and Waterford chocolate, with lunch options that include Jewell's at Spice Route. Quote on request. Cape Fusion
La Rochelle Tours: chocolate and cheese pairing tours with pickup from Paarl, Stellenbosch or Franschhoek hotels; rates on request. La Rochelle Tours
Paradise Touring: a private cheese, wine and chocolate day across Paarl, Stellenbosch and Franschhoek; rates on request. Paradise Touring
Wine Tours South Africa Wine Shuttle: vehicle and chauffeur hire for your own Paarl list, quoted per vehicle, tastings excluded. See non-guided driver options.

For celebration groups, Kiff Kombi Tours' bachelorette itinerary includes Babylonstoren; see bachelor and bachelorette wine tours.

Paarl, Stellenbosch or Franschhoek?

Choose a Paarl-inclusive tour if Fairview's cheese pairing or Babylonstoren is on your list.
Choose Stellenbosch for the widest choice of estates and tour styles. See Stellenbosch wine tours.
Choose Franschhoek for the Wine Tram, tuk-tuks and a walkable village. See Franschhoek wine tours.
Want all three in one day? Most shared day tours cover them; see the Stellenbosch and Franschhoek day tour guide.

FAQs

Are there wine tours just in Paarl?

Few. The Winelands Guide Paarl e-bike half day is the only Paarl-only tour we found. Most Paarl visits are part of a multi-region day from Cape Town.

How much is a Paarl wine tour?

Dated examples: never@home R1,690 per person (2026), with tastings and a Fairview cheese pairing; Wine Tram Orange or Green line R350 per person adult (2026), transport only; Wine Tours Cape Town private days from R2,950 to R5,640 per person (2026), depending on the tour and group size.

Is Babylonstoren on a wine tour?

Yes. It's on the Wine Tram's Orange line (entrance fee extra) and Kiff Kombi's bachelorette itinerary.

Is lunch included?

On some. Wine Tours South Africa, African Story, Wine Tours Cape Town's Master Cheese day and Kabura include lunch. See wine tours with lunch included.

Can I take my dog on a Paarl wine tour?

Dogs aren't allowed on the Wine Tram, and other operators don't publish dog policies. See dog-friendly wine farms in the Western Cape.

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Last checked: 6 October 2026

Rates, guest numbers, and what is bookable change. Check the farm’s website before you commit.