Top Cape Town City Tours - page 2

Save hours reading reviews and researching local wineries, and opt for this hassle-free guided wine tour instead. Spend a full day traveling between some of the area’s best wine estates, with stops at Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, and Paarl. Along the way, enjoy cellar tours and exclusive tastings with sommeliers. The experience includes special pairings with cheese and chocolate, plus convenient hotel pickup for a seamless day out.

This tour is the perfect way to explore the beauty of the Cape Peninsula as well as local wildlife. Travel around in a small-group tour—an intimate alternative to crowded bus tours. Along the way, see the colorful buildings of Bo-Kaap, and admire the natural beauty of the Cape of Good Hope. The tour also visits the pretty town of Hout Bay, as well as the African Penguin colony at Boulders Beach (entrance fees extra).

Discover the best sights of Cape Town from the sky by going for a ride on the Cape Wheel. You won’t waste a moment waiting in long visitor lines as a skip-the-line admission ticket is provided. Once you get in your cabin, it’s comfortable, air-conditioned, safe, and fully enclosed, so you won’t have to worry if you’re traveling with children. Access incredible views of Table Mountain, Robben Islands, and Cape Town city highlights that you wouldn’t see otherwise.

See more of Cape Town in less time on a half-day cycling tour of the city, which takes in some of its most notable sights and attractions. Visit highlights such as colorful Bo-Kaap neighborhood, the Company's Garden, the Castle of Good Hope, and Adderley Street, one of the city's main thoroughfares. A local will share stories of Cape Town's vast history and heritage as you go.

Table Mountain is Cape Town’s star attraction and the ticket purchase lines for the cable car can get long. Enjoy complete peace of mind when you prebook these return tickets—online, in advance, for a transparent fee in the currency of your choice. Simply choose the time that suits to begin your ascent then make your way to the mountain to start your adventure.

Catch the sunset over Cape Town from the deck of a sailboat on this evening cruise. Sit back and relax with a provided glass of sparkling wine while watching the sun sink over the city landscape. You’ll get frame-worthy photos of the city and Table Mountain in sunset hues; captain and crew are on hand to answer any questions and provide commentary.

This full-day tour is the perfect way to explore the highlights of the Cape Peninsula. Instead of being stuck on a crowded tour bus, ride around coastal sights in a minivan with a small group, for a more intimate atmosphere. Highlights include Camps Bay, Hout Bay, Chapman's Peak, the Cape of Good Hope, and Boulders Beach—where you can see African penguins in their natural habitat.

Sample the culinary delights of Cape Town's food scene with a foodie local host. A private tour means direct access to your guide for questions along the way, and it's the perfect way to avoid the crowds. During the tour, try 10 food tastings that locals love—including both sweet and savory delights that can be tailored to your dietary requirements and preferences.

Take an exciting helicopter tour from Cape Town to see two oceans on one 25-minute flight. Fly around iconic Table Mountain to see the Atlantic Ocean on one side of the Cape Peninsula, then continue until you get to the Indian Ocean on the other side. Watch the terrain far below change as you fly, from beaches and rolling hills to rugged cliffs. Get great views from a small-group flight.

Time-pressed travelers can pack a range of top Cape Town attractions into just one action-packed day with this convenient shared tour, with entrance and activity fees on a pay-as-you-go basis. See the Bo-Kaap colored houses, the Muizenberg beach huts, the Hout Bay fur seals, the Boulders Beach penguin colony, Cape Point, the Cape of Good Hope, an ostrich farm, Simon’s Town, Camps Bay beach, and Chapman’s Peak Drive.

A good choice for first-time visitors or travelers who are short on time, this private tour shows you the best of Cape Town from the unique perspective of a local host. On your customizable walking tour, you'll learn about the city’s troubled past and see a mix of famous landmarks, hidden gems, and city secrets. You'll also be taken to that special eatery where only the locals come and enjoy a snack or drink hand-picked by your host.

Immerse yourself in Cape Town's apartheid-era history on this half-day tour that includes visits to District Six, a local preschool, a local shebeen (pub), and meet a traditional healer. Learn about apartheid and its legacy in South Africa through a guide's enlightening commentary. Enjoy the intimate atmosphere that comes with traveling in a small group of 15 people fewer. Upgrade your tour with an additional excursion to Robben Island.

Enjoy a private day tour of the Cape Winelands from Cape Town with ease, and without having to drive, visiting Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, and Paarl. Taste premier wines at multiple vineyards (tasting fees extra) with flexible options tailored to your palate. Experience scenic mountain views and Cape Dutch and Victorian architecture, with hotel pickup and drop-off and all transfers included for convenience.

Spotting the Big Five—lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant, and Cape buffalo—is a priority for many visitors to South Africa and this tour is ideal for those with limited time. Travel from Cape Town by upmarket air-conditioned vehicle, enjoying views of the Breede River, Hex River Wine Valley, and Table Mountain along the way, then join a group safari drive at a private game reserve and enjoy some incredible wildlife-watching opportunities.

Climb aboard a helicopter for an unforgettable flight over Cape Town. During this efficient helicopter tour, see the majestic Table Mountain from all sides and the natural amphitheater of Cape Town’s City Bowl. Soar over the beautiful Atlantic coastline and enjoy a bird’s-eye view of area attractions including the Twelve Apostles, Lion’s Head, and Hout Bay. See more in a short time and have great photos to prove it.

Families with small children can still enjoy an evening sail on this pre-sunset cruise in Cape Town. Watch the sun sink lower in the sky and enjoy the “golden hour”, which makes for beautiful photos, on this pre-sunset cruise. You’ll get back to shore in plenty of time for dinner reservations or the kids’ bedtime. Enjoy a glass of sparkling wine and commentary from the crew while on board the boat.

South Africa’s winemaking history dates back to the 17th century, and on this half-day tour from Cape Town, you visit multiple wine estates in the Cape Winelands. With an in-the-know guide, travel to Stellenbosch, where you learn about South African viticulture and take part in wine and cheese tastings. Enjoy a guided tour of Stellenbosch, whose tree-lined streets are thronged with museums, bars, eateriesm and gorgeous examples of Victorian, Georgian, and Cape Dutch architecture.

Explore the Franschhoek wine region on a hop-on hop-off tram tour, which allows you to explore the wineries that interest you at your leisure. Sit back and enjoy the scenery while you ride through vineyards dotting rolling hills; you're able to taste as much wine (own expense) as you like without worrying about driving. Includes convenient transfers from Cape Town.

Plan your trip to Cape Town in advance with a Cape Town City Pass, which includes over 80 of the city's top attractions and experiences. Choose a 1-, 2-, or 5-day pass, all of which come with a pocket guidebook and access to a digital app with maps and information. The pass also includes transportation on the hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus, plus skip-the-line access at several attractions for faster entry.

Save time and get the most out of your time in Cape Town by ticking off multiple top sights in a day—Bo-Kaap, Boulder’s Beach Penguin Colony, Cape of Good Hope/Cape Point, Chapman’s Peak, and Table Mountain. Benefit from the convenience of private transport, so you don’t have to wait around for buses. As an extra bonus, if there’s time, you’ll also visit Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens.

Get a full picture of Cape Town's rich cultural history through visits to the Langa and Gugulethu Townships, as well as the District Six Museum, on this half-day tour. Learn about the role and history of the townships in the larger fabric of Cape Town culture white visiting a shebeen (tavern), a local market, a sangoma (traditional doctor) and an arts and crafts center.

Nobody knows their away around South Africa's Mother City better than a local. Luckily, this full-day private tour pairs you with a Cape Town-based guide who can show you the best sights and attractions to suit your interests. Wander among the intensely colorful homes of the city's Bo-Kaap neighborhood, take a walking tour of Colonial-era sights and museums, or embark on a tram ride (own expense) up to the top of Table Mountain for breathtaking panoramic views. You can even enjoy a  drive along Cape Town's spectacularly rugged coast.

Spend a day at the Aquila Game Reserve, the closest one to Cape Town, on this safari tour. Get excited to see the Big Five game animals and endangered species on this worry-free trip, which includes pickup at your Cape Town hotel. This is one of the easiest safari tours near Cape Town, on a private game reserve in a malaria-free area.

Visit the Cape of Good Hope and Boulders Penguin Colony with your own private guide on this tour. Along with taking in coastal scenery and visiting the penguin colony, you'll have the chance to try locally roasted coffee and do a little shopping. Round-trip transfers from your hotel are included for a relaxed private experience.