Private Tour: Robben Island Visit and Wine Tastings in Constantia

Robben Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a poignant and educational destination for anyone interested in South Africa's history, human rights, and the legacy of Nelson Mandela, offering a glimpse into the struggles of the anti-apartheid movement. Constantia is a must-visit for wine enthusiasts due to its status as the oldest wine-producing region in the Southern Hemisphere, boasting a rich history of winemaking since 1685, producing some of the world's finest wines. This tour will take you to Robben Island where Nelson Mandela spent 17 of his 27 years in prison and; Constantia wine route where our first wine was made. This is a must do tour is you love South African history and love good wine. The first Governor of the Cape, Simon van der Stel, is widely credited with bringing winemaking to the region in the 1600s and setting up a wine estate in Constantia. He planted a vineyard in 1655, and on 2 February 1659, the first wine was made from Cape grapes.