City Sightseeing Purple Wine Tour

City Sightseeing offers a convenient Purple Wine Tour as part of its one-day Hop‑On Hop‑Off service in Cape Town. Simply board the Blue Mini Peninsula Tour at the V&A Waterfront or Long Street and transfer at Stop 21: Constantia Nek, to the Purple Wine Tour bus that journeys through the Constantia Valley wine estates.

🚍 What’s Included

• Unlimited access to Red, Blue, and Purple routes with a Classic one-day ticket (~R325).
• Audio guides in a variety of languages (including a kids channel) and free onboard Wi-Fi.

🍷 Estate Stops & Highlights

• Groot Constantia (Stop 25): South Africa’s oldest estate. Offers museum and cellar tours, wine tastings, restaurants, and audio-guided Visitors Route. Recommended 1–2 hours visiting time.
• Eagles’ Nest (Stop 26): Boutique estate perched above, known for elegant red wines and scenic terrace spots. Enjoy tasting and lunch platters outdoors.
• Beau Constantia (Stop 27): Hilltop boutique vineyard with panoramic views, tasting bar, and the beloved Chef’s Warehouse restaurant. Often the final stop before hopping back onto the bus.

⏰ Schedule & Logistics

• First Purple route bus departs from Constantia Nek around 09:55 AM, then runs every ~20 minutes until 4:45 PM.
• Blue Mini Peninsula buses depart the Waterfront from ~09:00 AM, allowing access to the wine tour from Stop 21.
• Recommended pace: spend 30–90 minutes per estate, with longest at Groot Constantia for tours and dining.

✅ Benefits of the Wine Bus

• Zero driving required—you can taste and dine responsibly.
• Total control over where and how long to stay; hop-off/hop-on flexibility.
• Combination of scenic transport, commentary, wine experiences, and flexibility.

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💡 Tips for Planning

• Buy tickets online to save (~R170 instead of R190) and secure access.
• Catch the earliest buses (~9 AM) to maximize tasting time and avoid afternoon crowds.
• Spend the most time at Groot Constantia—it's the largest estate with the museum, cellar tour, tasting, and dining options.
• Pack sunscreen, hat & water—the Constantia Valley can get quite sunny and warm midday.
• Look for wine tasting or restaurant promotions—some farms offer discounts for ticket holders.

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🧭 Final Thoughts

The City Sightseeing Purple Wine Tour offers a seamless, hop-on hop-off wine circuit through the scenic Constantia Valley. Leading you from the city to historic Groot Constantia, then Eagles’ Nest and Beau Constantia, it's a flexible, driver-free way to sip, stroll, eat and enjoy Cape Town’s oldest wine route—all at your own pace with enriching commentary along the way. Let me know if you'd like help planning timings or stops!