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Robertson Wine Tours
Robertson wine tours compared: Golden Mile safaris, private blending days, McGregor wine walks and e-bike rides, with prices and what is included.
Last checked: 6 October 2026
The Robertson Wine Valley follows the Breede River through Robertson, Ashton, Bonnievale and McGregor. It's known for Chardonnay, Cap Classique and relaxed, family-run cellars, and a Robertson wine tour here can mean a zebra-striped safari truck, a blending session, a fossil-hunting wine walk or an e-bike ride between farm gates. This guide covers the tours run in and around Robertson, including the stretch of Route 62 that passes through the valley.
How we checked this
Every tour was checked on the operator's own website on 6 October 2026. Most of these prices show no year, so they're labelled "no year shown". Where a year is given, we say who published it. We also say whether tastings and lunch are included.
At a glance
| Tour | Style | Tastings | Lunch | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wine Valley Safari Classic Golden Mile | Safari truck, 3 wineries | Included (13 wines) | Not included | R650 per person (no year shown) |
| Wine Valley Safari Golden Mile Deluxe | Pick 3 experiences | Included | Not included | R895 per person (no year shown; one page of the site says R855, so confirm) |
| Wine Valley Safari Golden Ticket VIP | Fixed premium route | Included (15 wines) | Cheese and charcuterie platter | R995 per person (no year shown) |
| Wine Valley Safari Cap Classique Experience | Make your own bubbly | Included | 2-course lunch | R2,495 per person (no year shown; an older page says R1,250, so confirm) |
| Fossil Hills one-day wine walk | Guided walk, McGregor | Included | Picnic breakfast and lunch | R850 per person (no year shown) |
| BreedeXplore Vineyard Tales | Guided e-bike | Not stated | Snacks only | R2,100 per person (no year shown) |
Per-person prices for a day out aren't comparable with multi-day packages, and tours with tastings included aren't comparable with ones where tastings are extra.
Robertson Golden Mile tours with Wine Valley Safari
Distinct trait: the valley's dedicated wine-tour company, with zebra-striped vehicles and a menu of themed days.
Wine Valley Safari runs Monday to Saturday (Sundays on special request) from Robertson and Montagu, in a converted Isuzu safari truck, a 22-seat Sprinter, vintage Kombis, a Jeep Wrangler or a Mercedes V-Class. Its FAQ says tours include tasting fees, a full day runs about five to six hours, there are discounts for seniors, children and non-drinkers, and wine you buy is kept on the vehicle. Accommodation pickup is possible for a surcharge. The Montagu departure point is given in two places (Kupenda Africa, 6 Kohler Street, on the tour pages; Blou Pieke Boutique Hotel, 48 Long Street, on the booking form), so confirm where to meet.
- Classic Golden Mile: three wineries chosen from Van Loveren, Ashton Winery, Bon Courage, Viljoensdrift and Excelsior, with 13 wines on the product page (11 on the homepage). R650 per person, tastings included, lunch not included (no year shown). Add the Viljoensdrift river cruise for R120 per person.
- Golden Mile Deluxe: build your day from three experiences: a Viljoensdrift tasting and river cruise, Cap Classique and a pairing at Van Loveren, Cap Classique and nougat at Bon Courage, bottling and blending at Excelsior, or a heritage or chocolate pairing at Ashton. R895 per person, tastings included (no year shown). One page of the site still shows R855, so confirm.
- Golden Ticket VIP: a fixed premium route through Zandvliet (cheese and charcuterie platter pairing), De Wetshof (Chardonnay) and Springfield Estate (estate olives), 15 wines. R995 per person, tastings and the Zandvliet platter included (no year shown).
- Cap Classique Experience: disgorge and cork your own bubbly on Weltevrede's cellar tour, then lunch at Kapokbos and a Silverthorn tasting. R2,495 per person, tastings and a two-course lunch included (no year shown). An older page still lists R1,250 with a nougat stop instead of lunch, so confirm the current version.
- De Wetshof Chardonnay day: site-specific Chardonnay at De Wetshof, a personalised Cap Classique at Weltevrede, Silverthorn and sabrage at Van Loveren. From R850 per person for a minimum of six (R1,050 for a minimum of four; R950 and R1,300 in a vintage Kombi), tastings included (no year shown).
- Picnics in the Winelands, Riverside Bubbles at Silverthorn: a chauffeured riverside picnic hamper with a guided Silverthorn tasting and a bottle of River Dragon Cap Classique, in morning, afternoon or sunset slots. R1,750 per person, transport, tasting and picnic included (no year shown).
- Golden Mile Birds and Wine: a day of Breede River birding (fish eagles, kingfishers, blue cranes) with tastings at Viljoensdrift, Van Loveren and Excelsior. Price not published.
- VIP Voyage: private and custom tours, including vehicle hire for bachelor parties and events. Price on enquiry.
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Planning a party? See our bachelor and bachelorette wine tours guide.
Private Robertson wine tours
Robertson Tours (Danie and Helga)
Distinct trait: local hosts who build a bespoke day from a menu of Robertson and Klaasvoogds stops.
Choose from farms such as Springfield, Bon Courage, Excelsior (blend your own), Viljoensdrift (river cruise), Esona, Silverthorn, De Wetshof, Van Loveren, Zandvliet and Graham Beck, plus olive, lavender and cheese stops in Klaasvoogds. You'll get a bespoke quote by email. No price, duration or inclusions are published.
Le Petit Paradis Experiences — Roots & Wine
Distinct trait: an unpretentious meet-the-winemaker day with small family producers, curated by local certified guide Valérie.
Expect Chardonnay grown on calcrete, Cap Classique and Syrah from family cellars. It's arranged by enquiry form; price, duration, transport and estates aren't published.
Wine walks and rides
Fossil Hills — McGregor wine walks
Distinct trait: hunt for marine fossils on a family farm between Robertson and McGregor, then sit down to a wine and ice-cream pairing.
- One-day guided wine walk: 6–10 km from Pinotage House on Thornvilla Farm, with a picnic breakfast, a wine tasting and a wine and ice-cream pairing lunch. Saturday walks are open to all visitors (check availability). R850 per person, or R250 for ages 12 and under (no year shown); tastings and food included, transport excluded. The route can be shortened for older walkers.
- Three-day guided wine walk: 10–13 km a day on single track, ending at Lord's, McGregor Wines and Tanagra (wine and grappa), with three nights' accommodation, daily breakfasts, light lunches and three-course dinners, plus transport along the routes. Midweek Monday to Thursday. R8,415 per person sharing (2025 rate, published by booking agent Fagala Voet; the operator's page shows no year). Spring and autumn book up early.
theLAB Robertson — Walk, Wine and Wellness Retreat
Distinct trait: a three-night guesthouse retreat that mixes easy walks, daily tastings and massages.
It's based at Klaas Voogds West. The itinerary includes a Kranskop tasting with a cheese and charcuterie platter and a day on Wine Valley Safari's Classic tour with a river cruise. All meals are included. You arrive Monday or Tuesday and leave Thursday or Friday, for groups of 6 to 30. It's closed in December.
Price: R8,500 per person sharing (2025 rate, theLAB's own page). The booking agent Fagala Voet shows R9,500 per person sharing for 2026. Confirm the current rate.
BreedeXplore — Vineyard Tales
Distinct trait: a storytelling bike ride between Breede Valley farm gates with CATHSSETA-registered cycling guides.
The ride starts from Coffee & Company in Bonnievale or Van Loveren in Robertson and takes about five hours, with snacks included. Each tour is one private group.
- Guided e-bike: e-bike and helmet included, 2 to 8 riders, 16+. R2,100 per person (no year shown).
- Bring your own bike: 2 to 10 riders, 16+. R1,550 per person (no year shown).
The wineries aren't named ("tastings at the source"), and the site doesn't say whether tasting fees are included, so ask when booking.
More bike options across the Cape: e-bike wine tours.
Route 62 wine tours from Robertson
Route 62 is the scenic inland road from the Winelands through Robertson, Ashton, Montagu and the Klein Karoo. In the Robertson area, the tours that suit a Route 62 road trip are:
- Wine Valley Safari, departing from Robertson or Montagu, Monday to Saturday.
- Robertson Tours, a bespoke private day with local hosts.
- BreedeXplore from Bonnievale.
If you're driving the route yourself, stay a night or two so someone else can drive on tasting day. See /places-to-stay.
Which Robertson tour suits you?
- First visit, good value: Wine Valley Safari's Classic Golden Mile.
- Bubbly lovers: the Cap Classique Experience or the Silverthorn picnic.
- Fully private: a bespoke Robertson Tours day, Le Petit Paradis' meet-the-winemaker day or Wine Valley Safari's VIP Voyage.
- Active: Fossil Hills walks or BreedeXplore.
- A slow break: theLAB's three-night retreat.
Planning tips
- Robertson is a long drive from Cape Town, so it works best as an overnight trip.
- Most tours run Monday to Saturday. Sundays are limited.
- Lunch: several tours exclude it, so book a winery restaurant ahead. Ideas in /restaurants.
- Pace yourself: see how many wineries in one day.
FAQs
How much does a Robertson wine tour cost?
Wine Valley Safari's Classic Golden Mile is R650 per person with tastings included, and its Golden Ticket VIP is R995 per person. Neither shows a year, so confirm before booking. Private days with Robertson Tours are quoted on request.
Are tastings included on Robertson wine tours?
On Wine Valley Safari tours and Fossil Hills walks, yes. BreedeXplore doesn't say, and bespoke private days depend on your quote.
Can children join?
Wine Valley Safari offers discounts for children, and Fossil Hills charges R250 (no year shown) for ages 12 and under on its one-day walk. BreedeXplore is 16+. Nobody under 18 may taste wine. See family wine tours.
Can I do a Robertson wine tour from Cape Town?
Most tours here start in the valley, so plan to stay over; see /places-to-stay. For a day trip closer to the city, see wine tours near Cape Town.
Can I bring my dog?
None of these operators publishes a dog policy. For farms that welcome dogs, see dog-friendly wine farms.
Related guides
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- Private wine tours
- Wine tour with lunch included
- Wine tours FAQ
- /restaurants · /places-to-stay · /pet-friendly
Last checked: 6 October 2026
Rates, guest numbers, and what is bookable change. Check the farm’s website before you commit.