South Africa · DRINKING TOURS
Every trip has one spare day too few. These 10 drinking tours justify the slot — priced, timed and compared, so you can pick in a couple of minutes.
Private Cape Peninsula day trip with Clifton, Chapman's Peak, penguins at Boulders Beach, Cape Point funicular, plus Constantia wine or beer tasting.
“My time in Cape Town was limited. The tour enabled me to see many parts of the area in a short amount of time. The guide was very knowledgable.”
4-hour Soweto bike tour with 2 meals, 2 beer tastings, and real stories from Vilakazi Street to Orlando East and West.
“I absolutely loved my time with Wandi cycling around Orlando West/East. I felt like I made an authentic connection with the local community by visiting on bicycle rather than on a bus or similar. The food and drink was awesome and for the amount I paid I felt it was great value. Wandi was a brilliant guide, genuine and full of love for his community. Thank you!”
Small-group West Coast day trip from Cape Town with Buffelsfontein safari, Darling olives, toffee, and carbon-neutral beer tasting.
“Our tour with guide Ian could not have been better. Ian is knowledgeable, and accommodating guide and we would not hesitate to recommend him and expect to ask for him when we return to South Africa. Tour content exceeded our expectations. Wildlife spotting was way better than we expected and safari tour vehicle was comfortable and safe.”
A private 2.5 hour whale walk in Hermanus with Dave de Beer, mixing the Whale House Museum and cliff-path spotting from shore.
“We had a brilliant morning with Dave who is extremely knowledgeable and very personable. Highly recommended.”
Open-top Johannesburg pub crawl with beer taps, three 1-hour stops and included pub admission, starting 7 pm and lasting about 6 hours.
“Do not use this Partay Bus it is a complete scam, We paid the full amount including deposit six weeks before the trip – only for us to receive a phone call one hour prior to pick up that the bus was unavailable – we were promised to refund bRead more”
Cape Town to the West Coast for a guided game drive, olive and wine tasting, Darling Brew craft beers, toffee, and Bloubergstrand views.
“Ian is a nice chap doing his best to make the excursion a success Ian is punctual with a comfy car. the excursion was not too touristy and we enjoyed the conversation and the activities of the day. thanks Ian for this memorable day”
A 7-hour small-group Stellenbosch tour with craft brewery tastings, wine farm visits, biltong pairing, zebra and springbok sightings, and a braai.
“A great experience and Vaughn was a fantastic guide! Visited a number of wine farms and micro breweries with a excellent braai along the way.”
30-minute AFRIKOA bean-to-bar session in the Western Cape: watch 12 chocolate steps from Tanzanian cacao to tasting and gifts.
“I really enjoyed this learning experience! Thanks for all the information given about our beloved chocolate's journey.”
Tuk-tuk food and beer tour through Soweto with an English guide, starting near Hector Pieterson Museum and tasting amagwinya and Kota.
“This is a great tour, we tuk-tuk’d through the vibrant streets of Soweto, welcomed with warm smiles. We tasted tradition, sipped local beer, and listened—really listened—to stories of resilience, hardship, and hope. Progress is happening, but slowly. Te struggles are real, yet the spirit here is unbreakable. What stood out most? Humanity. Here, it’s not just a word—it’s a way of life. Grateful for every moment, every lesson, every connection.❤️🇿🇦 Thanks boys!”
Food and beer tasting in Soweto with a local guide. Walk to Vilakazi Street, Mandela and Pieterson sights, and sample amagwinya and kota.
“We liked the whole local experience and the guides were very nice and welcoming.”
From the cableway to the Kruger gate, sorted by the kind of day you want.
