The only form of public transport is the Franschhoek Wine Tram which offers a hop-on, hop-off public transportation system. The tram runs every hour with lines departing between 8:45 am and 1:00 pm from either the Franschhoek Terminal or the Groot Drakenstein Terminal. The tram service uses a combination of double-decker trams and open-air tram buses that travel along a loop of stops where passengers can get off and participate in activities like wine tasting, lunch, cellar tours, and walks through the verdant vineyards. This is the most budget-friendly way to explore the area. There are 10 wine routes (pink, blue, purple, yellow, navy, grey, green, red, orange, and burgundy). Each line includes 8 wine farms (navy and Burgundy include 9 estates). Tickets can be purchased online for around ZAR280. By Car

Renting a car when visiting Franschhoek is many times the best and fastest way to travel around South Africa. The drive from Cape Town International Airport is quite simple and there are many scenic parts of the Franschhoek Valley that are great to drive through. The Franschhoek Pass is a popular one that winds through the mountains of Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve for 8 miles. Most of the roads to the wine farms and estates in Franschhoek are tarmacked and easy to navigate.

There are taxi services in town and 3-wheel Tuk Tuk services. Average rates start around R10-R16 per mile. Tuk Tuk’s can be found on the streets downtown and taxis are best called and ordered over the phone. On Foot

The charming streets of downtown Franschhoek are pedestrian-friendly and walking around is one of the best ways to explore the charming aesthetics of the quaint town. Most of the town’s attractions are within walking distance of one another and visitors can stroll down the Main Street to enjoy cafes, restaurants, wine bars, and galleries. Walking to the wineries, and vineyards is not possible due to distance but once you reach your desired destination you can explore on foot. There are some nice walking/hiking trails near Franschhoek such as Du Toitskop Look Out Ridge which is a 2-mile loop that is moderately challenging and takes around 1 ½ hours to complete. Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve is located just outside of Franschhoek where there are nine hiking trails within the reserve. All of the trails in the reserve are circular and start and end at the main gate. By Bicycle

Cycling is a popular activity throughout the Franschhoek area. Cycling around the beautiful vineyards, through the charming downtown, or take a private cycling tour to get to know more about the region. Some of the tours include a visit to a few of the wine estates in the region where cyclists can enjoy local wines, along with chocolate, biltong, and wine pairing options. There are e-bikes available which are a fun way to ride and take in the warm weather and breathtaking scenery. There are several mountain biking trails around town including the Robertsvlei Loop, a 9-mile beginners trail that begins at R45 Road and continues on Robertsflei Road through the countryside farms. The Franschhoek Pass Trail is a steep, strenuous 15.53-mile route to the top of the pass. It begins in town and winds its way up past Huguenot Memorial Museum, Haut Cabrier estate, and Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve. The Boschendal Wine Estate is one of the best estates to come to for their cycling trails. You can rent a mountain bike here as well as e-bikes and bikes for kids and there are 6 trails that visitors can take on the estate; the Yellow Route is 2.5 miles, the Green Route is 5.5 miles, the Blue Route is 6.83 miles, the Red Route is 9.32, the Black Route is 14 and the Black XL Route.