Best places: Tourist attractions in Paarl, South Africa

Obelisks on a hill commemorating Afrikaans’ designation as an official language, with views.

Vineyard & goat farm offering wine & cheese tasting sessions, plus a Mediterranean-style restaurant.

Large complex with beer & wine tastings, bistro dining & artisan crafts, plus mountain bike trails.

Contemporary winery offering cellar tours & tastings of its vintages, plus a bistro with a patio.

👍👍 It is a fantastic place to taste wine, MCC, and brandy. Friendly, very helpful, and well-informed hostess with all the answers to our questions about the producing and storing of the wines, etc. I would strongly recommend them to anyone in the area. For a great tasting experience and learning jour...

👍👍 Peaceful pizzeria on a farm close to Paarl. During the week you can expect to hear the birds chirping and spend hours just taking in the scenery or walking around the farm while waiting for your delicious pizza or pasta. On weekend this venue can get quite busy so be sure to book your table. This is...

This enormous granite outcrop with a smooth surface draws hikers for sweeping views.

👍👍 A hidden gem. Had a wine tasting and platter on Saturday with my husband, and we were served by a gentleman named Bradley. He was attentive and very well informed. The white pinotage is a must try, and the other wine was delicious as well, and so was the cheese platter. It's worth the trip out to Pa...

👍👍 We did a picnic for my hubby's birthday last Sunday. What a treat 😁 Thank you for the great food and fantastic service. We will definitely be back!

👍 The wines were really good, I would recommend the pie and wine tasting. I liked the idea of the complimentary wine upon arrival.

👍👍 We went to Avondale charity event for the open garden day. We took the tractor ride - such fun and then walked around the beautiful private gardens. Stunning views of Paarl Rock and the surrounding Franschoek mountain ranges.

👍👍 Spectacular views all round👌

😐 A lovely venue for toddlers and pre-teens. Has nice shaded tables, waterslides, a fabulous play park and neat toilet facilities. The café is reasonably priced so no need to pack a lunch, just order meals there. Water slides & activities are for kids. For an adult the cost of R160 to swim in an overc...

👍👍 The Luderitz to Walvis Bay Live the Journey Tour was exceptional. The level of skill and professionalism from our team (Luciano, Stephen and Sheldon) was incredible. They cook like top chefs and drive and guide 4x4’s brilliantly. If you want to do a trip like this do it with Live The Journey!

👍👍 We had the best time of our life, Pretty and Abel the instructors are fun ,they made the experience more enjoyable

Museum exploring history & development of language, writings & folk music with interactive exhibits.

😠 Very unsafe, sqauters staying at campsite, kids threw our car with stones, we ended up at the police station, other cars was escorted out with police

👍👍 Bought 24 bottles of wine on internet. Delivered promptly next day and surprise, surprise, won a prize of 12 more bottles delivered to my doorstep following week. Thank you Boland Cellars. You've got a very happy customer.