Franschhoek Cap Classique and Champagne Festival ★ 4.3
South African Cap Classique and imported Champagne are poured on the lawns below the Huguenot Monument on 5 and 6 December 2026, with ten tasting tokens and a keepsake flute per ticket.
Editor's tip. The 2025 edition ran in late November and 2026 moved into December, so check the organiser's dates before booking a room in the village.
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Book Franschhoek Cap Classique and Champagne Festival: tours and experiences
Franschhoek Cap Classique and Champagne Festival runs 5 to 6 December. These are the food tours and tastings in Cape Town to book for the days around it; most cancel free up to 24 hours ahead.
Enjoy a glass of champagne, before taking in Cape Town’s striking scenery, with aerial views of Chapman’s Peak, Noordhoek Beach, Fish Hoek, Kalk Bay, Muizenberg and th...
Taking off from the world-renowned V&A waterfront, enjoy a flight along the Atlantic Seaboard, over the white sands of Clifton and Camps Bay, Llandudno, and the magnif...
Discover the Cape Winelands on a guided tour from Cape Town. Enjoy a wine tasting at up to 4 wineries, stroll through the historical town center of Stellenbosch, and s...
An hour east of Cape Town, Franschhoek marks Bastille Day on 11 and 12 July 2026 with wine and cheese tastings, food stalls, a boules tournament and a best-dressed contest in blue, white and red.
TipTickets are limited and date specific, and the Saturday runs 11:00 to 17:00 with the boules tournament, so pick your day first.