Constantia & TokaiWine estate
Groot Constantia
- 4.4 out of 5 on Google (1,378 reviews)
- Hours listed
South Africa's oldest wine farm, with a cellar to wander, a Manor House museum and two restaurants on site.
Why it’s worth it
Groot Constantia dates to 1685 and describes itself as the country's first wine farm, and you can see that history in the Manor House and the Cloete Cellar as well as taste the wine. The production cellar, Cloete Cellar and Manor House are open daily, and the tasting shop is separate. Eat at Jonkershuis or Simon's, but note that outside food and picnic baskets are not allowed, so picnics must be reserved through the estate.
Highlights
- Manor House (Iziko museum)
- Cloete Cellar and production cellar
- Wine tasting shop
- Jonkershuis and Simon's restaurants
Good for
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Where it is
Groot Constantia Rd, Constantia, Cape Town, 7806, South Africa
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Where to eat nearby
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Tier 1Rank 1 of 6 in Tier 1La Colombe
Constantia meal for a wine-estate outing: Groot Constantia · La Colombe -
Tier 4Rank 7 of 21 in Tier 4Chardonnay Deli
Easy café stop with children: Groot Constantia · Chardonnay Deli -
Tier 2Rank 44 of 45 in Tier 2Jonkershuis
Constantia meal for a wine-estate outing: Groot Constantia · Jonkershuis
Times are estimates from straight-line distance. See the full restaurant ranking
