Franschhoek Black Owned Wine Farm, History Tour
Cape Peninsula, Cape Town
Explore a black-owned wine farm in Franschhoek with a local guide. Learn about the racial politics of South Africa's wine-making history and visit local art galleries and a museum.
Experience a guided tour of a black-owned wine farm in Franschhoek, Cape Town, ideal for those interested in South African history and wine culture.
Highlights
- Savor the flavors of a black-owned wine farm in Franschhoek
- Learn about the racial politics of South Africa's wine-making history
- Visit local art galleries and a museum with a local guide
- Discover the story of South Africa’s French Huguenots
- Explore how racial power, religion, and legend-making shaped the valley
Description
Visit a black-owned wine farm in Franschhoek, Cape Town, with a local guide who offers unique insights into the racial politics behind South Africa's winemaking history. The farm was founded by two friends who grew up as farm laborers in the region.
Enjoy tasting a wine named after the founder's mother, a former chief wine taster and lifelong farm laborer for white-owned farms.
The tour includes visits to local art galleries and a museum that presents the story of South Africa’s French Huguenots. Learn about their history as Protestant refugees persecuted in Europe and their impact on the Franschhoek valley.
Explore how racial power, religion, freedom, and legend-making contributed to shaping the Franschhoek wine valley's history.
Includes
- Visit to Franschhoek, a village and valley in South Africa's Cape Winelands known for its French Huguenot heritage
- Tour of a black-owned wine farm with transport in a luxury car
- Wine tasting
- Visits to local art galleries (entry included)
- Visit to a museum about South Africa’s French Huguenots (entry included)
- Lunch at a prestigious local restaurant
Important Information
- Franschhoek is recognized as South Africa's gourmet capital and French Corner due to its French Huguenot history
- The museum visit contextualizes the French Huguenot story within global refugee experiences
- The tour highlights racial politics in South Africa’s wine-making history
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
For the best experience, book in advance and bring comfortable walking shoes. The ideal time to visit is during the South African summer months (November to March).
