I am an enthusiastic tourist guide always on the lookout for interesting and authentic places in and around my town. I have more than 10 years experience in the wine industry. During this time I also run a guesthouse where I meet a lot of tourist. My tours are fun and I always see to it that al my guests find something they like
This is the best tour of the Riebeek Valley.
We will visit the coffee roasters where you will see the different blends and the roasting process. This is a good time to get that early caffeine kick to start the day. You can buy coffee at your own expense
After that we will visit 2 different olive and wine farm. At the first farm you can taste more than just olives. This is a factory of fresh produce of the valley. It varies from balsamic, honey and off course , wine! In season there will be grapes or peaches to buy. all of these tastings are free of charge.
Just opposite this farm we will visit another olive farm where you have the opportunity to do an olive tasting.The olive tasting is optional at R40 pp Here you can taste the best wines of the valley (optional at R15 per wine )and relax under the trees. If you have time and a lot of energy you can take do the hiking trail of 2 - 5km in the mountains and through the vineyards. There is a map to make sure you do not get lost...not a bad place to get lost though
On our way back to the village I will tell you all the secrets of the town and the stories from the old farmers. There was always a bit of a rival between the two towns, Riebeek Kasteel and Riebeek West. On this tour you will understand more about the two small towns and their people. I will show you the small butchery in town here you can buy traditional biltong. This tour is fun and interesting. You will experience the hospitality of the people of a small town. a Definite must for someone who loves food and wine. This town has lots to offer. After the tour I will show you where you can go for lunch or dinner and some more places tou can explore.
You can find me at the beans Coffee Roastery. I will be wearing a straw hat and a big smile!
This is the meeting place. Here you will see the roasting of coffee beans and will have the opportunity to buy fresh coffee
At Het Vlock you can taste olives, jams and balsamic vinegar. In season time there will be grapes and peaches for sale.
There is a lot of trees and a beautiful garden where you will have time to take pictures and relax. There is also a trail through the vineyards of 2km. The olive tasting is R40 and the wine tasting R15 per wine. This is optional. Even if you do not taste the wines you are welcome to walk around and enjoy the beauty of the farm
The meat shop has a lot of produce of the valley available for sale. Here you can buy traditional biltong and dried sausage.
The Royal Hotel is the first licensed hotels in the Cape. There is a lot of history in the Hotel and beautiful architecture . we will have a quick look at the old traditional bar and wood work
We will end our tour at the old church next to the Hotel. One of the few towns where you will find the Hotel, church and school next to each other in the same road. The church is still in use today.
Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).