Top Stellenbosch Historical Tours

Start your day with a visit to Table Mountain. Take a 5-minute rotating cable car ride to the top, enjoy panoramic views, explore three scenic trails, and relax at the mountain-top café. Afterwards, head to the Nelson Mandela Gateway at the V&A Waterfront for your pre-booked ferry to Robben Island. On arrival, you’ll walk past historic prison-built structures before boarding a bus for a guided tour by official Robben Island guides. This tour offers a personalized experience with a knowledgeable guide and includes transportation from your accommodation. Perfect for history enthusiasts and first-time visitors to Cape Town - Full-day tour with round-trip hotel transport - Guided ferry trip to Robben Island with an ex-prisoner - Discover Cape Town’s landmarks, including the Bo-Kaap - Ride the Table Mountain cable car for breathtaking views

Stroll through Stellenbosch with a purpose on this guided walking tour. Learn about the Cape Dutch architecture and hear about the town's history and culture through your guide's in-depth commentary. You'll learn much more than you would exploring on your own and ensure that you don't miss any of the town's highlights on this curated tour of highlights such as Mill Stream, the Eerste River, and Dorp Street.

Robben Island tours are best booked in advance. This half-day tour includes museum admission and round-trip transfer from your Cape Town hotel, ensuring a hassle-free visit. Learn about the island’s history from your guide, see Nelson Mandela’s prison cell, and reflect on your journey back to the mainland.

With this half-day package, getting to Robben Island and back is straightforward. Pickup from your Cape Town accommodation is included, along with admission to the Robben Island Museum. Learn about the life of Nelson Mandela, see his former prison cell, and explore the island’s history—without needing to research logistics—before returning to your accommodation at the end of the trip.

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.

Don’t worry about logistics for getting to Robben Island and back—with this guided tour, it’s easy. Start with pickup from your preferred Cape Town location, then take a shared boat from the V&A Waterfront to Robben Island. Once there, a guided tour includes stops at key sites, including Nelson Mandela’s former prison cell. The tour typically lasts about 4 hours, allowing ample time to explore the island’s history.

Get skip-the line for tickets access to the Robben Island Ferry and go behind the scenes"Former political prisoner will take the guests on the bus tour around the island including the cell" and learn more about how the former prisoner become a President of Rainbow National after spending "27-years in prison sentence of Nelson Mandela" the most important is how he become FREEDOM FIGHTER in South Africa.

Travellers will explore The Historical Robben Island with a former political prisoner as your guide and see The Nelson Mandela's Cell on This tour from Cape Town that includes round trip ferry tickets and skip the ticketing line.Visitors will learn about apartheid and his rough history,South Africa's struggle for freedom and the importance of reconciliation and Forgiveness. The Tour provides a deep emotional and educational experience. The tour will end with a ferry ride back, leaving visitors with lasting memories and a deeper understanding of South Africa's history.

Get a comprehensive tour of Cape Town in just a half day. Great for first-time visitors or those short on time, this guided tour ensures you won't miss any highlights during your explorations. Listen to a guide's commentary as you travel about the city's history, culture, and modern life, allowing you to learn much more than you would exploring on your own. Choice of morning or afternoon departure and round-trip transportation from the door of your hotel makes this tour extra convenient.

Discover the rich heritage of Cape Town's oldest township, Langa, on this engaging cultural tour. Led by knowledgeable local guides, this immersive experience offers a unique glimpse into the lives of the Xhosa community, their history, and the lasting impact of apartheid. Visit local homes, community projects, and the vibrant streets where stories of resilience are shared. Engage directly with residents and learn about their daily lives, while also exploring significant sites like the District Six Museum. This tour is perfect for travelers looking to deepen their understanding of Cape Town’s diverse culture. - Duration: 4 to 5 hours based on the tour option - Personal interaction with local culture - Includes visits to homes, local markets, and community upliftment projects - Enjoy insights from experienced guides with deep connections to the community

Embark on a captivating journey through the heart of Cape Town with the half day city tour, where history, culture, and stunning landscapes converge in one unforgettable experience. Our adventure begins as we delve into the vibrant cityscape, starting with a visit to the historic Company Gardens. From there, we venture into the colorful Bo-Kaap neighborhood, renowned for its charming cobblestone streets and distinctive architecture. Whether you're a history enthusiast, a cultural explorer, or simply seeking a taste of Cape Town's vibrant spirit, the Half Day City tour promises an enriching and immersive experience.

Immerse yourself in the wines of the Cape Winelands with this full-day small-group wine tasting tour around Stellenbosch. Enjoy pickup in central Stellenbosch and get driven around to several different farms and wine estates for cellar tours and wine tastings. Learn about wine making, culture, and history, and savor an included lunch.

Discover Church Street—one of the prettiest and most historic streets in Tulbagh—on this self-guided audio tour. Instead of following a guide or being stuck in a large tour group, enjoy the freedom of exploring independently using a smartphone app. The route showcases a full loop of Church Street, with a chance to stop at four museums along the way (additional cost).

Relax and enjoy a wine tour without the fuss on a hop-on hop-off Vine Hopper through Stellenbosch's Southern Route. This circuit stops at six wineries and you choose to disembark at any winery you'd like to visit for wine tasting (own expense), then simply climb back on the next Vine Hopper when you're done. Stops include Kleine Zalze, Annandale Wine Estate, Alto Wine Estate, Peter Falke Winery, Cavalli Art Gallery, and Blaauwklippen Wine Estate.

Explore the beauty of the Cape Winelands on this horseback riding tour that's suitable for all experience levels—from beginners to advanced riders. There’s no need to plan a route or worry about getting lost, as a guide is with you throughout. A highlight is a climb to the top of Paarl Mountain—a route that would be much more challenging if traveling on foot rather than on horseback.

This tour consists of wine farms that give a great overview of the quality wines we produce in South Africa, what we have to offer when it comes to food and breath taking locations for our visiting guests. We incorporate different wines for different pallets, as we know not all of the guests like the same wine. We are flexible in changing up the day within boundaries, so that all our guests has the best experience possible. All guests will enjoy a relaxing and unforgettable day in the Cape Winelands. We know they are holiday and would not want to feel rushed. Our private tour provides a bit of everything from culture to history to wines, good food, views, locations and more. We have had many happy guests join us on tour and what stood out for them was that they did not feel rushed, the fact that we are honest, safe, friendly and punctual made them appreciate the tour more and what we were offering. So come and join us for an memorable experience!

An ideal pick for travelers interested in learning more about the life of Nelson Mandela and his imprisonment on Robben Island, his legacy and change he made as father of the Rainbow nation. this tour helps you to avoid long ticket lines as admission is included along the way. Visit three important attractions in a day; the Long March to Freedom,the world longest museum in bronze, a collection of 500 bronze icons that symbolize South Africa freedom fighters women and men against apartheid including Desmond TUtu the first black anglican archbishop the Robben Island Museum, where you can enjoy a guided tour. Gain entry to the Robben Island Museum and the Long March to Freedom , The world largest museum in Bronze Honouring people whom have contributed for freedom of the people of South Africa from Slavery to Citizenship, Apartheid to Freedom of expression Tour includes transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle, Benefit from having hotel pickup and drop-off

Eliminate the worries about choosing a sober driver with this convenient hop-on hop-off tour of the Stellenbosch wine region. Make your own itinerary by choosing which of the five wineries you'd like to explore; stay as long as you want at each. Stops include Boscendal, Zorgvliet, Neil Ellis, Thelema, and Lanzerac. Choose your own departure time from Stellenbosch town with minibuses that depart on the hour throughout the day.

See the best of Cape Town including a trip to Table Mountain and an air-conditioned vehicle tour of the city’s highlights during this half-day small-group tour. Survey the city from Table Mountain and take a ride with the cable car (weather permitting and cable way ticket at guests own expense), and then visit some of Cape Town’s main sights from your air-conditioned vehicle.

Experience the stunning beauty and rich history of the Cape Peninsula with iGoAfrika Tours' Half Day Cape Peninsula tour. Departing from Cape Town, we drive along the scenic Chapman's Peak Drive, offering breathtaking ocean views. Visit the historic Cape of Good Hope and explore Simon's Town, home to endangered African penguins at Boulders Beach. Whether you're a nature enthusiast, history buff, or simply seeking a day of breathtaking scenery and discovery, the Half Day Cape Peninsula tour promises an exhilarating exploration of one of South Africa's most iconic regions.

Step into the heart of South African history and natural wonder with this all- in one guided tour. Visit the infamous Robben Island, where President Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 18 years and see the cell that housed him; followed by a scenic cable car ride up Table Mountain, offering panoramic views of Cape Town, the Atlantic Ocean, and beyond. This experience ensures personal attention, with pre-booked ferry tickets.

This tour is your shortcut to finding some of the most beautiful gardens in Cape Town. No need to book a taxi—the trip includes door-to-door transfers from Cape Town center hotels. You’ll start with a visit to Table Mountain via the Aerial Cableway, followed by a stop at the Company’s Garden to see its medicinal herbs, rose garden, and some of the oldest trees in South Africa. The trip also stops off at Ardene Garden—a place that has been declared a South African Provincial Heritage Site.

Learn about the South African wine making process and sample some local varietals on this full-day wine tour in the company of former winemaker, Martin Stevens. Visit three different wineries, chosednbased on your wine preferences, and enjoy a guided tasting at each. Includes convenient round-trip transfers from your Stellenbosch hotel.