7 Drinks Tours in South Africa to Build a Night Around

1.Private Day Tour to Cape Point , Penguins, Wine or Beer Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · from $186Our pick

Review of a private Cape Peninsula tour from Cape Town, with Cape Point, penguins, Chapman's Peak, ostriches, and wine tasting.

“We had a lifetime tour experience. We were three myself , wife and 4 yr daughter. It was also my daughter 4 year Birthday Ian made her feel like princess. Ian was excellent, he looked after us very well, he was very thorough with knowledge. It was very well planned and excellent executed trip.5star”

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2.Soweto Food & Beer Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 40 reviews · 4 hours · from $49

Cycle through Soweto for local food, beer, history and community stories on a relaxed four-hour tour from Vilakazi Street.

“My Soweto Food & Beer Tour was truly an amazing experience. Our guide, Lwasi, gave me so much perspective into the real personality of Soweto. It was incredible to dive into the heart of Johannesburg, talking with locals, grabbing authentic local food, and learning about the history of apartheid. Lwasi was super informative, and it was a great day of chatting and cycling. This is a must-do tour!”

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3.Wildlife Safari, Olive, Beer/Wine Tasting Day Tour from Cape Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · from $227

Review of Cape Town’s small-group safari and Darling tasting tour, with wildlife, olive oil, beer, wine, toffee, views, costs, and tips.

“Ian is a great guide and driver. This was a fun trip to a game reserve close to Cape Town followed by an amazing olive tasting and finished in the Darling brewery beer garden. 100%!”

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4.Hermanus Land based Whale Tour with Dave de Beer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $80

Review of Hermanus land-based whale watching with Dave de Beer, including the museum, cliff path, price, timing, value, and booking advice.

“We had a brilliant morning with Dave who is extremely knowledgeable and very personable. Highly recommended.”

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5.From Cape Town: Wildlife Safari, Olive, Beer & Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 18 reviews · 1 day · from $432

Review of a Cape West Coast day tour from Cape Town with wildlife, olive and wine tasting, Darling beer, toffee, and Table Mountain views.

“I really cannot say enough great things about my tour. It was the most perfect experience! My tour guide Ian literally went above & beyond from start to finish. I haven’t stopped talking about it. I wish I could relive this day over and over again. So grateful that I got to experience such an amazing tour in South Africa. When I come back, I’ll definitely be doing another tour with this company!”

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6.Soweto Tuk-Tuk Food & Beer Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 4 hours · from $49

Explore Soweto by tuk-tuk with local food, beer, township stories, and a Kota lunch on this friendly four-hour tour.

“All the guides we encountered were amazingly friendly, engaging and gave a personal touch to our tour. Nothing was too much trouble for them, even giving us time to get a bungee jump in at the towers! We all thoroughly enjoyed our day eating and drinking around this vibrant city, and would recommend this tour to anyone wanting to experience some good South African hospitality, history and culture”

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7.Soweto Food and Beer Tasting Walking Tour with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 4 hours · from $40Best value

Taste Soweto street food, local beer, and township life on a four-hour guided walk through Orlando West and Vilakazi Street.

“Fantastic way to see Soweto and eat/drink local food and beer! Had an amazing time. Thanks guys!”

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