Constantia wine route

Groot Constantia, Constantia

Public tastings offeredChecked 13 November 2026
Vineyards at Groot Constantia
Photo: Derek Wolmarans, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Source
A wine tasting at Groot Constantia
Photo: Michael Fu (Michaelchfu), CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Source

Price and what is included

Entry tastingPrice not foundNot found, checked 13 November 2026
Includes5 wines of your choice plus a branded souvenir glass
Fee waiverNone stated by the farm
We found no current tasting price on the farm’s website; check when you book.
The Experience page lists cellar times that differ slightly from the estate's opening times, so confirm the cellar tour time when you book.

Other tastings and pairings

Hours and booking

  • Monday to Sunday09:00 to 18:00
  • Public holidaysClosed Good Friday and Christmas Day; closes 16:00 on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve; other public holidays not stated
Last tasting17:00 last tasting ticket at the Wine Tasting and Retail Shop; 16:00 at the Production Cellar, Cloete Cellar and Manor House
BookingNot stated
Phone+27 21 794 5128

Groot Constantia Road, Constantia, 7806 · Position on OpenStreetMap

Food, children, dogs and access

FoodRestaurant: Jonkershuis Restaurant; Simon's Restaurant. Picnics are offered. Restaurant hours and bookings are separate from the tasting room.
ChildrenNot found. The Experience page says children can play safely on the Jonkershuis lawns (restaurant area); nothing stated for the tasting room.
DogsNot found
AccessibilitySpecifics not found; ask the farm before you go

Also offered: Manor House and cultural history museum, Cloete Cellar wine museum, Guided or self-guided production cellar tours, hourly 10:00-16:00, Three free audio walking tours (vineyards, manor house, production cellar), Chocolate and wine pairing and Wine and gift shop.

Planning your visit

Groot Constantia does not publish a current tasting price; its tasting gives you 5 wines of your choice plus a branded souvenir glass. The Wine Tasting and Retail Shop keeps regular hours of 09:00 to 18:00 every day except Good Friday and Christmas Day, and sells its last tasting ticket at 17:00. Online bookings run through Dineplan, but walk-in rules are not stated.

The Wine Tasting and Retail Shop closes on Good Friday and Christmas Day and shuts at 16:00 on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve; other public holidays are not stated. The Production Cellar, Cloete Cellar and Manor House run 10:00 to 17:00, with last tickets at 16:00. Book through the Dineplan widget on the estate's site, or phone +27 21 794 5128 to ask about walk-ins. We found no published fee-waiver rule. Jonkershuis Restaurant and Simon's Restaurant are on the estate; picnic baskets must be ordered from either at least 24 hours ahead, and you may not bring your own food. Children can play on the Jonkershuis lawns. Dog rules and wheelchair access are not given.

Questions about Groot Constantia

What is included in the Groot Constantia tasting?

You choose 5 wines and keep a branded souvenir glass. The estate's site does not show the current price for the tasting.

Are there free tours at Groot Constantia?

Three free audio walking tours cover the vineyards, manor house and production cellar. Guided cellar tours run hourly from 10:00; check their price when booking.

Can you bring a picnic to Groot Constantia?

No. Bringing your own food is not allowed. Order a picnic basket from either restaurant at least 24 hours before your visit.

Where these facts come from

FactSourceChecked
Entry tasting priceNot found13 November 2026
Tasting hoursFarm website · link14 November 2026
BookingNot found13 November 2026
FoodFarm website · link13 November 2026
ChildrenFarm website · link13 November 2026
DogsNot found13 November 2026
AccessibilityNot found13 November 2026

We re-check prices, hours and booking rules before each summer season and weekly in December and January. How we check.

Nearby farms

See also: Wine farms with restaurants. All Constantia wine farms.