Bar and Brewery Tours in South Africa: 7 Ranked for a Real Itinerary

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

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

Ian of African Moon Adventures leads a private Cape Peninsula day from Cape Town, limited to seven people. You’ll see Camps Bay, Chapman’s Peak, Cape Point, Boulders Beach penguins, and an ostrich farm, with wine tasting in Constantia or beer tasting in Noordhoek. Transport, water, and hotel pickup are included.

“We had such a great day with Ian! He was fun and knowledgeable. We were able to see all of the highlights plus have some great glasses of wine at Constantia Glen which in our opinion was way better than Constantia Groot. We also had a Read more”

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2.Soweto Food & Beer Bike Tour

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

Spend four hours cycling from Vilakazi Street through Orlando West and East with a Soweto-born guide such as Lwazi, Wandi, Razi or Mpumi. Expect traditional beer, amagwinya, a Kota, local taverns, street-food stops, apartheid history and friendly conversations. The route is gently hilly, family-friendly and includes bikes, helmets, water, two meals and two beer stops.

“Very interesting afternoon. I feel like it showed me a different side from Johannesburg and Soweto, that I otherwise never would have seen. And the food was definitely an experience as well! Highly recommend this tour!”

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

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

Join guide Ian of African Moon Adventures for a nine-hour Cape Town day trip combining a Buffelsfontein game drive with Darling olive, wine, toffee, and craft beer tastings. Your air-conditioned minivan holds no more than seven people, with hotel pickup, bottled water, tea, and coffee included. Lunch and alcoholic drinks cost extra.

“Ian was an amazing tour guide and didn't mind being our own personal photographer haha. He even takes his own pictures throughout the tour and posts them on the Facebook page for you to save later on. There was only two of us on this tour which was great because we were able to add additional stops along the way! You can also use this tour company African Moon Adventures to go to other popular locations too such as Boulders Beach and Cape Point, or customise your own trip for a reasonable rate. The ride to the safari was roughly an hour, with a stop along the way to get…”

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4.Wildlife Safari, Olive, Beer & Wine Tasting

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

Spend a full day with a small group of up to seven, traveling from Cape Town to Buffelsfontein for an open-top game drive, then tasting olive products and wine at Alexanderfontein. Continue to Darling Brew for craft beer and lunch, try local toffees, and return via Bloubergstrand. Ian is a warmly praised guide when available.

“Amazing! Ian our guide was very informative, kind, and helpful. Safari was great - was able to see all the wildlife we wanted to and the olive tasting was unique!”

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5.Wine Beer and Biltong Safari – Stellenbosch

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

Spend about seven hours with Kiff Kombi Tours exploring Stellenbosch by minibus. Visit two microbreweries and two wine farms, taste local beer and wine, pair biltong with wine, watch zebra and springbok, and enjoy an afternoon braai. Pickup and return are included, with groups capped at 13.

“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.Soweto Tuk-Tuk Food & Beer Tour

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

Ride a tuk-tuk through Soweto for four hours, starting near the Hector Pieterson Museum. Meet local guides, try amagwinya, a township snack, and a Soweto kota, and share beers at neighborhood stops. You will also hear personal stories about Soweto’s past and present, with time for photos and friendly conversation.

“We really enjoyed our tour around Soweto with this awesome team! The tuk tuk was fun to ride around and it was a great local experience. Definitely choose this tour if you’re looking for a local guide to show you around Soweto with lots of information about the history and culture. Everything was awesome, including the beer and local street food!”

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

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

Spend four hours walking through Orlando West with a local guide, tasting amagwinya and a kota, stopping at two Soweto pubs for South African beer, and visiting Vilakazi Street, the Hector Pieterson Museum area, and the Soweto Towers. The tour begins near the museum and includes a coffee or water welcome.

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

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