Franschhoek Wine Tram - Official Site (Franschhoek Terminal)

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"A tourist tram that visits the region’s wineries and is recommended as an easy, scenic way to sample multiple wine estates without worrying about driving—well suited to solo travelers wanting a relaxed tasting route." - Katie Jackson Katie Jackson Katie Jackson is a New York City-based writer who covers travel, food, and more. Her work has appeared in USA Today, The Sunday Times, Esquire, Outside, New York Post, and Travel + Leisure, among others. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

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"For about 280 rand (roughly $16), this hop-on, hop-off tram runs eight distinct routes that each loop through eight to nine wineries from morning into early evening; guests board at a central terminal where they can grab a coffee and beignet before setting off. Riders can pace tastings (typically about 50 rand / $3 each), stay on the tram to hear guided narration about the valley’s wine history and mountain scenery, or hop off to pursue on-site activities, lunch, or cellar-door visits — making it the most convenient, accessible way to explore the region when ride-share options are limited." - Amelia Schwartz

"Instead of worrying about who will be the designated driver, purchase tickets for the hop-on, hop-off Franschhoek Wine Tram—the easiest way to explore the vineyards of the Franschhoek Valley. Choose from one of six color-coded tram routes, each of which stops at eight different wine estates. The earlier you arrive to the tram depot in the morning, the more vineyards you’ll be able to visit throughout the day. The trams arrive and depart each farm hourly, so if you decide you’d like to linger longer at one stop, you can simply wait for the next ride. Just don’t forget to catch the last tram back to the depot."

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"The Franschhoek Wine Tram is a hop-on/hop-off tram service that stops at historic vineyards in the Franschhoek region, offering a charming way to explore the area and its wine offerings."