Title: Visit Worcester: Best of Worcester Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Worcester](https://expedia.ca/Worcester-Hotels.d6023948.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Worcester](https://expedia.ca/Worcester-Vacation-Rentals.d6023948.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Worcester](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Worcester.d6023948.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Worcester Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Worcester.d6023948.Car-Rental-Guide)[Worcester Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Worcester.d6023948.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Worcester ## Travel Guide ![Worcester featuring tranquil scenes and farmland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6023948/a6ec2e1f-fc9f-418c-b873-3fb8159db682.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Worcester featuring tranquil scenes and farmland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6023948/a6ec2e1f-fc9f-418c-b873-3fb8159db682.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Worcester which includes landscape views, a lake or waterhole and touring](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6023948/489d40c8-4a31-45aa-82ab-9e6eb27eecb9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Worcester featuring mountains, a river or creek and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6023948/16393469-22da-4228-97db-c2085013318c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Worcester featuring landscape views and mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6023948/3cb38945-170f-4fff-bb73-b27fd1abc5a9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Worcester Things to do #### Visit museums and galleries, admire Dutch-inspired architecture and embark on a wine trail in this former farming town east of Cape Town. Take a walk around the streets of Worcester and admire the range of stylish architecture left by the town’s early Dutch and British residents. Tour the nearby wine and brandy distilleries or spend a day hiking in the surrounding mountains. Visit a museum to learn about the lives of farmers who first worked here or spend a day browsing art galleries. The farming town of Worcester dates back to 1819 and is the capital of the Breede River Valley area. Located on the main route between Cape Town, Johannesburg and Port Elizabeth, its wine trails and relaxed atmosphere make it a major draw for visitors from around the world. Spend a few hours exploring the compact town centre on foot. Church Street is where you’ll find the majority of the town’s old buildings. Stop in at the Congregational Church to see typical Dutch wooden architecture. It’s hard to miss the Dutch Reformed Church, with its towering Gothic revival steeple. Worcester and the surrounding region offer many opportunities for those who like to get active in the outdoors. Visit the Karoo Desert National Botanical Gardens where a large array of semi-desert plants are exhibited in 381 acres (154 hectares) of land. The smaller Garden of Remembrance is also worth a visit and was designed by local artist Hugo Naude. You can see more of his work and other local artists at the Hugo Naude and Jean Welz Gallery. Go on a tour around the local wineries and brandy distilleries. There are dozens of vineyards in the area so you’ll be sure to try a variety of wines. If you like brandy then a visit to the KWV Brandy Cellar is a must. This is one of the largest brandy distilleries under one roof in the world. Worcester’s inland location makes the temperatures more extreme than nearby Cape Town. Summers are generally hot and dry while in winter snow is common in the mountains. The diversity of attractions make Worcester a pleasant place to visit any time of year, either as a stopover on the way to Cape Town or for a longer, relaxing stay. ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.ca/deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_6023948) - Worcester Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Worcester ![Cumberland Hotel Worcester](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101850000/101846100/101846028/f833f4f1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cumberland Hotel Worcester 10 Stockenstrom St Worcester Western Cape CA $107 CA $161 total Apr 2 - Apr 3 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Worcester. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Mountain Mill Shopping Center ... 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Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (168 reviews) The unit was spotless and the staff extremely helpful and friendly. Just check the bottle opener - bad quality and not in working order. Also the cushions on the bed needs to be repalced. Reviewed on Nov 10, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Cape-Town-Hotels-The-Ivy-Apartments.h5861036.Hotel-Information) ![La Cotte Forest Cottages](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18920000/18913400/18913315/2e84462f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### La Cotte Forest Cottages Plot 550, Upper Uitkyk Street Franschhoek Western Cape Stay at this vacation home in Franschhoek. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an attached winery. Popular attractions Franschhoek Art House and Sénéchal-Senekal ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (26 reviews) Forrest cottages much better than expected Have stayed in the cottages and apart from being joined together they are just as well equipped. 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