Paarl Attractions

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Top Attractions in Paarl

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What travellers are saying

  • Yvonne P
    Manchester, UK39 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great day tasting wine and cheese at Fairview, R75 for 6 wines paired with cheese - all excellent choices (roughly £3.64 to us Brits)!
    Written 7 March 2024
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  • knoesenm
    Cape Town Central, South Africa698 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    It was my first time here although the friends who I went with have been before. They mentioned several changes, but it sounds for the better!

    I loved the shop with all the Brenda home made products. I also didn't find the prices touristy at all! The tea shop was a dream! I had no idea Nigiro tea had a location here and I lingered quite a while in that section.

    We did the chocolate tasting at Beyers and then the beer tasting next door. Then, of course, it was time to eat!

    You should really make a reservation ahead of time. Although there were about 30 open tables reserved for at least an hour later, they wouldn't give us a table. Eventually, they settled on a bench table under a tree. I don't know how practical it is to show away 8 hungry people while you have 30+ tables open for at least another hour?

    All in all, the Spice Route gets a thumbs up from me.
    Written 5 March 2024
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  • beegal
    Iowa City, IA173 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    There are ten wines to try and the pours are generous. It would have been nice to have something to eat to cleanse the palate between tastes. Our server was very informative and cordial. The tastings are done at tables outdoors, so if the weather is hot, it's hot.
    Written 15 February 2024
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  • Stijn v
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A lovely estate that we visited as part of the wine tram. They have great tastings, and the staff (specifically the lady working in the little shop (on January 5th 2024)) is very kind and helpful. Can recommend!
    Written 5 January 2024
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  • GrahamR55
    London, UK85 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Very peaceful monument and well worth the entrance fee of 40 rand. The gardens and site are well kept. It is worth doing a little homework beforehand to understand what the monument represents and is all about. There are brilliant views of the valley below.
    Written 22 November 2023
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  • apollomax13
    Gardone Riviera, Italy66 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Magic Place ! Second largest Monolith after Red Rock in Australia. Lon g way up on a dirt road. Can climb then up to the top. Extreme steep, good shoes necessary. Stunning 360° viev over Paarl valley.
    Written 4 March 2023
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  • NunoFrancoFernandes
    Paarl, South Africa40 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We had a pvt dinner here, really a bucket list experience surrounded by so much wine history. Dood was great and the carved giant wine barrels are truly spectacular. Loved it
    Written 24 December 2023
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  • jmbryant
    Southampton, UK136 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This vineyard has several exceptional wines, including a white pinotage which is, as far as I know, the only one available for sale (several vineyards make them for blending). Their Seraphic is an affordable white blend which just suits my taste and is ideal for quaffing*.

    Their lunches are excellent, too.

    * According to Sir Terry Pratchett quaffing is very like drinking, but you spill more.
    Written 21 March 2022
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  • Birgitta-Kenneth
    Solna, Sweden1,484 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    First of all this is a wine estate with some delicious wines to offer but we were lucky enough to be there the one weekend when they had their "open garden weekend " as well and talk about lovely!
    Written 31 October 2023
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  • BJPct
    16 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sitting outside in a relaxed, casual setting we were efficiently and pleasantly served by Angelique with good food and drink at a reasonable price.
    The view of the sunset over Table Mountain was wonderful.
    Thoroughly recommended for a relaxing evening meal.
    Written 12 January 2020
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  • Veronique
    Cape Town, South Africa701 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    It is the 3rd time that I go to Backsberg for their summer concerts.
    Bottomless was very good, as always...
    The pre-artist was very excellent as well. i'll follow her.
    My only comment I would make is regarding the time of the show indicated on the ticket (3pm), while the show really started at 4pm...
    We rushed to be there on time and at the end, we had to wait for an hour...
    Written 18 February 2020
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  • SDLHOTELDIVA
    Franschhoek, South Africa74 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    As conservationists working for a private game reserve in south africa our aim is to play a key role in global cheetah conservation to ensure the
    survival and sustainability of these species in the wild.

    We had the privilege to visit this incredibly special place. This rescue animal sanctuary is a testament to people devoting their lives to a purpose.

    To everyone who works here that puts in the time and effort, you should all be proud. We look forward to seeing you again.
    Written 26 September 2022
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