The 9 Best Drinking Tours in South Africa

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

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

Explore Cape Point, penguins, Chapman's Peak, an ostrich farm, and Constantia wine country on a private Cape Town day tour.

“This was an outstanding tour. Our tour guide Ian went out of his way to give us information, include things not on the itinerary,take photos and post them,offer restaurant advice and share beautiful Capetown. We highly recommend this professionally executed tour.”

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2.Soweto Food & Beer Bike Tour

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

Cycle through Soweto with local guides, tasting amagwinya, Kota, beer and powerful stories across Vilakazi Street and Orlando East.

“We had such an amazing time with Razi & Wandi. Learning about the history of Soweto and how life is lived then and now, was incredibly insightful and also devastating. Soweto really gets a bad rep, but I felt safer there than I did in Joburg. We got to try three different beers, and multiple different tasty foods. I was definitely full and feeling the beer. I think the Soweto Gold had to have been my favorite because I had two. The biking wasn’t terribly difficult, coming from someone that doesn’t have the best stamina. We were able to take a tour into one of the townships too, to learn…”

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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, olive, beer, wine, and toffee tour, with practical costs, timing, wildlife, food, and booking advice.

“We had a great experience with this tour. Our driver Ian was very friendly and knowledgeable about the area and the tour. We definitely recommend it!!!”

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4.Wildlife Safari, Olive, Beer & Wine Tasting

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

Safari, olive and wine tasting, Darling beer, toffees, and Table Mountain views make this a varied Cape Town day trip.

“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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5.Wine Beer and Biltong Safari – Stellenbosch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $105

Review the Stellenbosch Wine Beer and Biltong Safari, with tastings, a braai, wildlife views, transport, pricing, and practical tips.

“A great experience and Vaughn was a fantastic guide! Visited a number of wine farms and micro breweries with a excellent braai along the way.”

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6.AFRIKOA Bean-to-Bar Chocolate Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 12 reviews · 30 min · from $13

See how Tanzanian cacao becomes bean-to-bar chocolate at AFRIKOA in Makers Landing, with a guided 30-minute tasting for $13.

“I really enjoyed this learning experience! Thanks for all the information given about our beloved chocolate's journey.”

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7.Soweto Tuk-Tuk Food & Beer Tour

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

Explore Soweto by tuk-tuk with local food, beer, stories, and township hospitality on a four-hour tour from $49.

“This is a great tour, we tuk-tuk’d through the vibrant streets of Soweto, welcomed with warm smiles. We tasted tradition, sipped local beer, and listened—really listened—to stories of resilience, hardship, and hope. Progress is happening, but slowly. Te struggles are real, yet the spirit here is unbreakable. What stood out most? Humanity. Here, it’s not just a word—it’s a way of life. Grateful for every moment, every lesson, every connection.❤️🇿🇦 Thanks boys!”

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

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

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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9.The Art of Chocolate Making Bean-To-Bar Experience in Cape Town

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 6 reviews · from $10Best value

Taste Tanzanian bean-to-bar chocolate at Cape Town’s Makers Landing, learn each production step, and decide if this short private experience fits your day.

“This is an explanation and chocolate tasting. It is very rushed - I wouldn’t recommend it. The staff are nice though.”

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