Private Tour

Stellenbosch Valley: Private Wine Tour with a Winemaker

Overview

Available languages

Swedish

English

7 hours

Mobile ticket

Your wine guide and host Jim, is South African, and a winemaker (Hunneyball Wines and Abbotts Hill wines in Platters). He speaks English and Swedish and is a certified tourist guide for all 9 provinces for history, culture, and nature as well. You can ask him what you like. :-)

This is our most popular wine-tasting tour. We visit some of the youngest and oldest wine estates in the area as well as those in between. You will swirl, sniff and taste a representative cross-section of regional wines and visit vines and cellars where possible as well. You will also learn about our Culture, History, and Cuisine in as much or little detail as you like.

Jim is a Cape Wine Academy graduate and member of the South African Sommeliers Association with great interest in sharing his knowledge of all aspects of wine enjoyment and production. No matter your experience, he is eager in sharing his knowledge of all aspects of wine enjoyment and production.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Operated by a multi-lingual guide

Small children by are welcome on private tours

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Theme: History, culture, nature and regional wine production and tasting. The historic Cape Winelands are set in possibly the world's most beautiful countryside with dramatic, expansive vistas of mountains, vineyards, and ocean. You will taste the most important grapes in the Stellenbosch wine district and others. You will experience wine-making styles across the spectrum from light crisp wines to complex robust red blends and more. You will learn about the Culture, History, and Cuisine in as much or little detail as you like. Our tours are at a leisurely pace with a focus on your enjoyment, learning, and relaxation. Whether you know little or lots about wine, you are welcome to join. Your guide and host Jim guides history, culture, nature, and wine in English and Swedish. He is knowledgeable about birds and an enthusiastic photographer and knowledgeable about African history. He is a graduate of The Cape Wine Academy and is a garagiste winemaker (Hunneyball Wines and Abbotts Hill Wines in Platter's wine guide). He has a great interest in sharing his knowledge of wine enjoyment and making. You can ask him what you like.

Sample Menu

main

South African fare

Traditional South African fare.

main

Mediterranean fare

Light fish and salad options.

What‘s Included

Private transportation

Tasting fees for 20-30 theme selected wines. Value of approx R950pp.

All Fees and Taxes

Private tour with a certified local guide

Bottled water, air-conditioned vehicle, live commentary.

Meals and other purchases are for your own account. Meal price is approx. R95-250 pp.

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Options

Stellenbosch Private Tour

Private
Duration: 7 hours
Tasting fees: Fees for Selected tastings
VW Caravelle
Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

31 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Wine tasting in South Africa with guide who is a wine maker himself 😍
singingcarina,,Jul 24, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us, while exploring wine makers in Stellenbosch and Franschhoek! 😎 We appreciated to be able to speak Swedish, as part of the group is not fluent in English. Jim was a excellent guide through the wine tastings, while driving around and we had a remarkable lunch. Enjoy and relax! We sincerely recommend a day with African Invite with wine tasting! 😍
Excellent wine tour despite inclement weather!
elainep591,,May 14, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My husband and I booked a private wine tour with Jim for April 7th 2024 (He was recommended to us by a friend who also had a great experience with Jim). Little did we know that it would be the day a big storm blew through the Cape Winelands with a level 9 warning. While we did not get to the planned vineyards, as many were closed due to fallen trees, we certainly enjoyed tasting multiple wines at Lievland, Bartinney, and Avondale Vineyards as well as a delightful lunch at the Faber restaurant at Avondale and a tour of their cellars. Jim was an amazing guide taking great care of us, driving safely, and sharing lots of great information about the area and about the wines we were tasting. He worked hard to find out which vineyards would be open and to ensure we had bookings to replace the ones that were closed - he is someone who can think on his feet and flex with the situation. We had a very enjoyable day, and I would highly recommend Jim for a private wine tour.
Great day in Stellenbosch with Jim!
Phil N,,Mar 10, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Jim was an excellent guide and arranger for a terrific wine tour. Jim is quite knowledgeable on a variety of subjects, including of course wine - wine in general and within the region. I very much appreciated his insights and our day together. Highly recommend!
The Best private wine tour ever.
Melissa V,,Oct 26, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had a wonderful day! We visited 3 estates that were completely different in style, which made it all the more interesting. We discovered the most beautiful place for lunch. Jim is the best guide you can imagine! He is so knowledgeable and passionate about wine and truly knows everyting about the culture and history of RSA. He is genuinely a very pleasant person to be with. I would not hesitate for a second to book another tour with Jim when we visit South Africa next time.
The Jim hunneyball experience
graciao51,,Jul 28, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Jim was incredibly knowledgeable. 1 day with Jim is worth many years of studying wine! We had excellent SA wines and MCC. We are already planning a return trip with Jim in mind.
Great wine tour and more
Christine B,,Apr 22, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00
Jim was a terrific guide. He is very knowledgeable about several topics, and is patient and accommodating. The tour included stops at three wineries with 18 samplings. We also learned a lot about the history and the prople of the areas we navigated. Highly recommended.
An amazing way to learn about South African wine and more!
96SusanG,,Feb 13, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Jim was amazing. He took us to three wine estates and was incredibly knowledgeable about all of the wines. At one of the estates he was educating an employee on the wine making process! Jim also knows so much about South Africa and the history. As we were driving from place to place he would tell us what things were, what the culture and history were etc. I highly recommend this tour and Jim.
Relaxed weekend away with friends
Neald 63,,Jan 17, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Super enjoyable long weekend with close friends in the Swartland. Jim is a really competent, humorous and knowledgeable guide. Great food and even better wine. Visits to eclectic "off the beaten track" wineries, chats with passionate wine makers and olive tasting in the Riebeck Kasteel valley. A truly amazing time.
Exploring the Swartland with Jim Hunneyball
rexhenning,,Jan 17, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Exploring The Swartland with Jim was one of the best experiences I’ve ever had. Interesting local stories, fascinating winemakers, exceptional wines, just to name a few of the things we did. Thanks so much - we’ll be back for sure!
Thank you Jim for brightening up our time in South Africa!
linaradell,,Dec 30, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We've had two great days with Jim. One in Stellenbosch with wine tasting and one on Cape of Good Hope and Cape Peninsula. Jim is fluent in Swedish, knowledgeable and interesting for both adults and children. Jim could answer all our questions. We highly recommend Jim and could not have had it better. Thank you Jim!