South Africa · CITY TOURS
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There are 99 city tours on this site and these 15 are the ones to book. Each entry says what you get for the money, how long you are out, and what the weather does to it.
Hop on a City Sightseeing bus to see Cape Town’s top sights, plus free downtown and Bo-Kaap walks, and optional harbor cruise add-ons.
“Every time I visit a new city I use the hop on hop off bus. Its a great way to explore a city on your first visit and pick out places you want to visit again or avoid.”
12-minute helicopter loop over Cape Town’s Atlantic coast, Table Mountain, and the Twelve Apostles. Bose headsets included, big views.
“That was amazing! I booked for early morning, but unfortunately the day started with clouds and rain. Thanks to the lovely staff, my flight was rescheduled and I took afternoon tour with a great view and sunny weather! Thank you!”
Explore Johannesburg by hop-on hop-off bus with eight-language audio, then add a guided 2-hour Soweto option for context and safe touring.
“Great way to see the city. We did not do the Apartheid museum as we did not have enough time and wanted to prioritise the Soweto tour. This was good - the separate tour guides were very knowledgeable and we felt safe throughout.”
A one-day Jo'berg tour with Soweto, the Hector Pieterson Museum, the Apartheid Museum, and Constitutional Hill, plus key city sights.
“I highly recommend this tour when you come to Jo'burg. The history is so important to see because we must never let this happen again. This is great value for money and I loved seeing the informal housing and meeting all the beautiful children!”
Cape Town City Pass: skip-the-line entry to 80+ sights plus a Hop-On Hop-Off bus, from Table Mountain to Winelands.
“A more detailed map of where the activities are especially those not on the HOHO routes”
Soweto and Johannesburg by hop-on hop-off bus plus a guided 2-hour Soweto tour, including Apartheid Museum and Constitution Hill.
“Super recommend! Special thanks to KG for the SOWETO TOUR, it was very good!!!!”
Fly over Cape Town by helicopter, then sip champagne at the V&A Waterfront. Short flight, great views of Table Mountain and the coast.
“With the 12-minute flight, we had a great look at the city. Its amazing to see Cape Town from this height.”
3-hour open safari drive from Sun City to Pilanesberg crater, guided by a field expert. Big Five chances in North West, South Africa.
“very good guide, provided detailed information about animals. Free snacks and beverages.”
Cycle Cape Town’s highlights with a small-group local guide. Ride past Bo-Kaap, Company Gardens, gardens, malls, and the Castle.
“What a great experience cycling through Cape Town. I found the tour guide, Peter, to be very knowledgeable, giving an impartial perspective to the history of Cape Town. It was quite safe, but would recommend for Sundays as the town is quieter, and less cars and crazy mafia taxis on the road”
A smart half-day Cape Town tour that mixes Table Mountain views, Signal Hill photos, Bo-Kaap color, and key city landmarks for $52.
“We had an absolutely fantastic time on our half-day tour! Our guide, Leticia, was amazing—knowledgeable, engaging, and so passionate about sharing her expertise. She made sure we didn’t miss any highlights, including a visit to the Afrogems Museum, which was a unique and fascinating stop. Leticia went above and beyond to ensure we saw as much as possible and truly made the experience memorable. Highly recommend this tour for anyone looking to explore and learn more in a fun and enriching way!”
Cape Town in 4 hours, Table Mountain cable car views, Bo-Kaap stories, Castle of Good Hope, and a Diamond Works stop with hotel pickup.
“Not too much to say. Saw what I wanted to see. I wasn’t happy that the people who booked this tour canceled and I was the only one. It’s always nice to be with others. But I had private tour.”
Half-day Cape Town tour for Table Mountain views, Bo-Kaap color, and a behind-the-scenes diamond cutting visit from $54.
“the guide was impressively knowledgeable and just a delight”
A 4-hour Cape Town highlights tour that hits Company Gardens, Bo-Kaap, Camps Bay, and Table Mountain (weather permitting), with guide-led stops.
“Excellent tour of the city. You get to see so much in just half a day! Many historical places, museums and also a tour to the top of Table Mountain. The guide (Dillon) gives you time to appreciate the locations and to take pictures. He also shares his knowledge about the different parts of the city. I strongly recommend!”
A 2-hour Cape Town walking tour mixing District Six, Slave Lodge, City sights, and Bo-Kaap for a powerful, photo-ready intro at $40.
“I had an AMAZING tour with Dylan. His knowledge of the history of Cape Town and its culture is very in depth. We also had plenty of laughs and lots of fun in between. If you’re after an an informative introduction to the city or an enjoyable time, I would highly recommend!”
Cape Town half-day tour with hotel pickup, Table Mountain cable car 360 views, Signal Hill photos, Bo-Kaap, beaches, and a Diamond Museum.
“This tour was very unorganized. While the sites itself was awesome, the route to see them was crazy. While i don't mind the idea of purchasing my own ticket, i recommend the company informs you to purchase your tickets online when you get the one day pickup confirmatiom. We wasted almost 1 hr in line only to have to wait another 3hrs before the cable car leaves. While I recomend the sites, I dont recommend you use this tour, go with one that will purchase your tickets for you.”
