Top South Africa Walking Tours - page 2

Zoom around the township of Soweto at a faster pace than a walking tour, and tick off lots of sights in a short space of time on this guided bicycle or tuk-tuk tour. This experience is ideal for travelers interested in taking a deep dive into South Africa's most famous township, which you might miss if exploring alone. During the tour, enjoy guide commentary and learn fun facts about the city’s history and culture.

Cape Town offers everything from nature to food to history and nightlife. See the Mother City your way, your style, when you book this private half-day bespoke experience with a local. Simply explain what your interests are—this happens within 24 hours of booking—to be paired with a like-minded local. They suggest an itinerary and agree a meeting time: Any entrance fees, food, or transport is at your own expense.

Discover Cape Town’s thriving art scene beyond galleries on a guided tour of Woodstock and Salt River to see local street art. Along the way, you can meet local artists and gain direct insight into the communities shaping the city’s creative output. Your guide also explains the art’s connection to local subcultures and social issues, offering context and access you wouldn’t get exploring these neighborhoods alone.

Explore Cape Town at your own pace with a 1- or 2-day hop-on hop-off bus pass featuring free Wi-Fi. Journey around three bus routes with stops at more than 30 attractions including Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Table Mountain, Constantia Valley, and the V&A Waterfront. Spend as long as you wish at each, enjoy free walking tours, or upgrade to include a harbor cruise and sunset bus tour.

As an outsider visiting Cape Town, it can be tricky to know which townships welcome tourists and are safe to visit. With this tour, explore Khayelitsha with a guide to introduce you to locals and explain more about the area’s culture and traditions. Along the way, stop to look at arts and crafts, visit traditional eateries, and meet local entrepreneurs.

Get the most out of your time in Cape Town by choosing a private tour to tick off multiple dispersed highlights in a day. From Table Mountain to Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens and the vibrant Bo-Kaap neighborhood, this tour has it all. Best of all, it’s private, which means door-to-door transportation, and perks along the way, such as a wine tastings session in Constantia.

Explore the highlights of Johannesburg safely, reliably, and in comfort from the top deck of an open-top bus. Learn about the history of gold mining, hear stories of apartheid history, and understand the triumph of modern Johannesburg while listening to the on-board audio commentary, available in eight languages. Upgrade to add a live Soweto tour.

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.

Check two area attractions off your list on a single tour: a comprehensive overview of Pretoria and a visit to Cullinan Gold Mine. Planning this multi-stop tour independently may seem daunting, but with round-trip transportation included it's a breeze. In Pretoria, hit all the highlights: the Kruger Museum, the Union Buildings, and the Voortrekker Monument. Learn about diamond mining and production at the Cullinan Mine for a better understanding of South Africa's economy.

Sampling the food of several African countries usually means crossing borders, but Johannesburg's most diverse suburbs bring the flavors together in one afternoon. Join a food tasting in Yeoville or Maboneng, two of the city's most cosmopolitan neighborhoods, trying dishes from across the continent, from South African to Ghanaian, Nigerian, and Congolese kitchens. Each stop serves several dishes, with a host guiding the way and giving you the background on what you're eating.

Whale-watching usually involves a boat ride on the open water in order to view these majestic creatures. The town of Hermanus has a cliff path that is an ideal spot to see the gentle giants without having to step on a boat. Enjoy a private tour along the shores of Walker Bay where you can spot southern right whales with ease, learning about their habits from your guide.

Cruise along Cape Town's Atlantic coastline and get great views of the city and Table Mountain with this express cruise tour. You will head out from the V&A Waterfront, making your way up to the Green Point lighthouse before turning around and heading back, all in around just one hour.

Get an opportunity to amazing wildlife photos on this sunset tour. Learn about the facility's cheetahs through guided commentary while snapping photos that will make great take-home souvenirs. You'll be with an ultra-small group of just four people, which guarantees personalized attention from your guide.

Ponte City is a brutalist-style architectural sight to behold. Built in 1975 to a height of 565 feet (173 meters) it held the title the tallest residential building in Africa for 40 years. This guided tour allows you to experience the building and learn about its history. You'll get sweeping views of Johannesburg and then peek into the core of the building for a different perspective.

Getting to and from the airport is one of the most stressful parts of traveling. With this prebooked Cape Town International Airport transfer, travel with peace of mind knowing your transportation is taken care of, and have more time for exploring and relaxing. Inbound travelers are taken from the airport directly to their Cape Town stay, while outbound travelers can organize pickups from anywhere in central Cape Town.

Instead of viewing Table Mountain from afar, this trip takes you up the mountain by cable car. Pickup from select hotels and meeting points is included for added convenience. Then, once at the summit, admire the local flora and fauna, and enjoy free time to hike independently and explore the scenery before descending.

Explore Johannesburg’s Fordsburg Square Flea Market’s food scene with a guide during this street food tour. Your guide knows the best spots to stop at within the market to taste a variety of foods from Indian, Bangladeshi, Syrian, African and Pakistani cooks. Sample dishes from up to six different cultural roots and enjoy your guide’s commentary as you stroll.

Combine wine tastings, cheese tastings, a biltong tasting, and time in the town of Stellenbosch on this action-packed half-day tour of the Cape winelands. Enjoy included hotel pickup and round-trip transport from your Cape Town hotel. You’ll visit two wine farms, one for a wine and cheese tasting, one for a wine and biltong tasting, with options for kids and vegans as well.

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.

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 and Franschhoek. Along the way, enjoy cellar tours and exclusive tastings with sommeliers. The experience includes special pairings with six cheeses and six wines, plus chocolate tastings and convenient hotel pickup for a seamless day out.

Visit a penguin colony at Boulder’s Beach and the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve all in one day during this tour, including round-trip transport from Cape Town. First, catch sight of the endangered African penguins on the beach, and then travel over to Cape Point in the nature reserve. Spend ample time at Cape Point, and keep an eye out for ostrich, antelope, and whales.

Swap fixed Cape Town itineraries for something more flexible—a customized private tour. Either pick the places you visit, or let your guide take the lead and make the suggestions. It’s a great way to see the city through a local’s eyes, and to only visit places of interest to you.

Discover the wild scenery, unique culture, and rugged coastline of the Cape Peninsula during this full-day sightseeing tour. Drive along the roads of this incredible peninsula, stopping to explore pristine beaches, charming coastal towns, and local wildlife. Observe a community of penguins on Boulders Beach, visit two oceans, and journey to the edge of the African continent at the Cape of Good Hope.

Save time, avoid crowds, and see the highlights of the Cape Town and Western Cape area in a single day with this small-group tour from Cape Town. Admire the colorful houses of Bo Kaap, ride a cable car ride up and down Table Mountain, embark on a scenic drive along Chapman's Peak, see the penguin colony of Boulder's Beach, and visit the Cape of Good Hope.