22 Specials and Events in Somerset West

Garden and Heritage Tour Experience

Garden and Heritage Tour Experience

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Ends 30 April 2026
Somerset West, Western Cape , -

Experience the Vergelegen Cultural Heritage and Gardens first-hand, accompanied by a knowledgeable tour guide.

Vergelegen was declared a Provincial Heritage Site in 2019 and has been nominated as a World Heritage Site. The Estate reflects an authentic depiction of Cape Cultural Heritage, in addition to 17 themed gardens that are intricately interwoven in the Cape Cultural existence.

 

Tour Highlights:

  • Led by insightful and passionate guides, the highlights will include:
  • 200 year old library including a catalogued 4500 book collection
  • 300 year old Cape Dutch Homestead, refurbished to reflect the layered historicism
  • Trees of significance including the majestic Camphor Trees that were declared National Monuments in 1942
  • Magnificent themed gardens

 

PLEASE NOTE:

  • This is a walking tour
  • The tour is weather permitting, please contact the Wine Tasting Centre (021 847 2122)
  • Tour groups by prior arrangement only
  • Tour buses / coaches will be received by prior arrangement only

 

Bookings (24 hours in advance) are essential.
For Further information visit our website HERE

Garden and Heritage Tour Experience

Cellar and Vineyard Experience

Cellar and Vineyard Experience

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Ends 31 December 2026
Somerset West, Western Cape , -

Drive through the vineyards to the multiple level, gravity flow cellar.  Designed by French architects in a manner that combines the old with the new, the cellar provides majestic views of the surrounding valley offering visitors the opportunity of understanding the extent of Van der Stel’s vision in current times, as well as experiencing the cellar firsthand.

 

Cellar Tour Highlights:

  • Vineyard overview
  • Gravitational flow cellar
  • Underground barrel vault
  • Extensive 360 degree views of False Bay and Hottentots Holland Mountain range from the cellar roof


PLEASE NOTE:

  • This is a guided tour in a designated Vergelegen vehicle
  • Tour groups by prior arrangement only
  • Tour buses/coaches will be received by prior arrangement only
  • No children under the age of 12 permitted to join the Cellar tour, due to our safety regulations

 

Bookings (24 hours in advance) are essential.

For Further information visit our website HERE

Cellar and Vineyard Experience