My Big, Fat, Whale, Wine and Wors Tour

Cultural Tours

Cost: From R 1275 per person

Departs: Seasonal July to begin December – Every Tuesday and Thursday. Other days on request.
The fun-loving company will whisk you off to discover the hidden gems of the Western Cape. Experience different wines in different wine regions, taste craft Ciders paired with Wors (sausage) and many other local delicacies and meet the different characters, all the way up to Hermanus’s majestic whales. A diverse and interesting day, showcasing the art of wine making, the history and culture of this area, and of course the star, our whales… all done in a Big, Fat Fun loving way.

Tour Itinerary:

My Big Fat Whale, Wine and Wors Tour (Seasonal July to begin December – Every Tuesday and Thursday. Other days on request). All inclusive – all wines, ciders & beers, local food pairings, cellar tour, whales (nature depending of course), guide and transport, lunch, local treats.

Stellenbosch

The first is the world-renowned, Stellenbosch, where you will visit the quirky but legendary Oom Samie Se Winkel followed by the family-owned Middelvlei Wine Farm to sample some top end reds and whites as well as take a cellar tour.

Grabouw

Next, it is off to Grabouw in the Overberg region, for a uniquely South African pairing of Everson’s Ciders with locally made Boerewors (sausage) and delicious produce from Peregrine’s (a local farm stall considered by locals as an institution).

Hermanus

The Hemel and Aarde valley is next with breath-taking views and award winning wines being sampled at a local wine estate. Hermanus being one of the best land based whale watching locations in the world, is where we will indulgence in some local cuisine. Finally, to top it all off, you’ll take a trip around Clarence drive, considered to be in the top 10 scenic drives in the world, hugging the False Bay coast line en-route to Gordon’s Bay for our final tasting at Red Sky Brewery, a local craft producer brewing some experimental & exciting beers. All in all, it’s a diverse and unique day trip, showcasing ridiculously delicious local food & drink led by charming & experienced tour guides as well as big, majestic whales.

Cost:

Wine Flies’ Whale, Wine and Wors Tour costs R 1275 per person, which includes all tastings, food pairings and lunch. Tours run every Tuesday and Thursday (July to November) from 07h00 – 18h00.

What Our Clients Say on Tripadvisor

  • Hermanus Whale, Wine & Wors Tour  A Great Day - Fantastic full-day tour led by Gavin, who was highly interesting, informative and accommodating. We visited four very different vineyards, including one small boutique estate where our tasting session took... read more

    848paulq
    February 19, 2022

    Hermanus Whale, Wine & Wors Tour  Another phenomenal tour with Lord Sharif - This was my third experience with Lord Sharif, who never fails to deliver a thorough, personalized experience. We hit some favorites and some new places, he scored us a private... read more

    colinscully
    June 6, 2021

    Hermanus Whale, Wine & Wors Tour  Dylan was a wonderful guide for an all day wine tour in Stellenbosch. He was energetic, friendly, and went above and beyond to meet the needs of a diverse group... read more

    Hermanus Whale, Wine & Wors Tour beckymD9032GE
    January 31, 2023
  • Hermanus Whale, Wine & Wors Tour  A great tour - and help when we needed it. - Mark was our guide through Stellenbosch and he made it a fantastic tour. We hit a lot of rain - he rearranged our itinerary so we’d stay fairly dry... read more

    davidsT2756WN
    November 28, 2022

    Hermanus Whale, Wine & Wors Tour  Great Daytrip - Such a great day away !!! I love the fact that Wine Flies travels to wine estates off the beaten tourist track. Its been a super fun and interesting day... read more

    WildSpirit_6
    January 19, 2022

    Hermanus Whale, Wine & Wors Tour  This is the absolute best company to book an all day wine tour with! We had the best day with our guide and group touring 4 wineries around the Stellenbosch... read more

    Hermanus Whale, Wine & Wors Tour juliannamiller90
    May 15, 2022
  • Hermanus Whale, Wine & Wors Tour  'Fantastic Day' - Really well organised and very enjoyable day! Mr G was an amazing guide. We opted for the full day tour and it was great to visit a number of... read more

    Lex190589
    January 5, 2023

    Hermanus Whale, Wine & Wors Tour  We had a great tour! Dee was absolutely the best! She was very knowledgeable and down to earth. We were a group of 12 and had the... read more

    Hermanus Whale, Wine & Wors Tour virginiakavaliunas
    December 14, 2022

    Hermanus Whale, Wine & Wors Tour  Amazing day! Did 5 wine stops including lunch sampling over 20 wines!
    Mark Shelton was fabulous, so much knowledge, professional and great company all day.
    Would thoroughly recommend.

    Hermanus Whale, Wine & Wors Tour PaulaH37
    October 27, 2022

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