Constantia
Cape Town's own wine valley — the closest vineyards to the city, and the easiest half-day.
Trip Role
Ideal stay
Best for
Our take
The most accessible wine experience in the Cape, perfect for those who prefer history and convenience over long drives.
The most accessible wine experience in the Cape, perfect for those who prefer history and convenience over long drives.
- Trip Role
- Quick Stop
- Ideal Stay
- Half a day
- Best For
- Time-poor Cape Town visitors
Why it's worth your time
As the oldest wine-producing region in the southern hemisphere, Constantia offers a compact, historic alternative to the sprawling winelands further afield. Its proximity to central Cape Town makes it an efficient choice for a half-day excursion, featuring a cluster of estates that sit directly beneath the Table Mountain range.
What we love
Five estates within twenty minutes of Cape Town — including the country's oldest wine farm and the dessert wine that was famous in 18th-century European courts.
What to know
Founded 1685 by Simon van der Stel; the Constantia dessert wines were exported to and prized by European royalty long before any other South African wine crossed an ocean.