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15 City Tours in South Africa Worth Booking

63 tours  ·  from $17

Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 city tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.

Cape Town Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour with Optional Cruise - The city route from the aquarium to Table Mountain
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Cape Town Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour with Optional Cruise

1.Cape Town Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour with Optional Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,793 reviews · from $20Our pick

See Cape Town at your own pace on a 1 or 2-day hop-on hop-off pass covering the city, coast, Kirstenbosch, Hout Bay, and Constantia wineries. Expect clear audio in 15 languages, free Wi-Fi, walking tours, and optional harbor or sunset trips. Wine-route guide Rico is praised for his local insight.

“Experience was the best to see most of Mother Nature.We will be doing it again towards end of the year”

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Cape Town: 12-Minute City Scenic Helicopter Tour - Starting at Cape Town Helicopters
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Cape Town: 12-Minute City Scenic Helicopter Tour

2.12-Minute City Scenic Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 853 reviews · 12 min · from $165

Take a 12-minute Cape Town Helicopters flight along the Atlantic Seaboard with an English-speaking pilot-guide. From the V&A Waterfront, you’ll see the stadium, Signal Hill, Lion’s Head, Clifton, Camps Bay, Table Mountain, and the Twelve Apostles. Ask ahead about transport and arrive early for seating.

“It's such a lifetime experience for my family. This is our first time flying helicopter. Tge view from the top is breathtaking and so beautiful! The drawback that I almost give it 4 stars due to lack of transportation. No shuttle to the helipad. We walked from V&A waterfront and got lost and had to asked the security then we walked to construction site and feel scared! At almost the end we found the guy from the company drove the golf car and took us to helipad. Thanks god. I asked about the shuttle and he said if I did the call or message the day before he can bring…”

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Johannesburg Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour with Soweto Option - Melrose Arch and the northern city view
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Johannesburg Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour with Soweto Option

3.Johannesburg Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour with Soweto Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 768 reviews · from $16Best value

Start in Rosebank and circle Johannesburg by open-top bus with eight-language audio, Wi-Fi, and flexible stops at Constitution Hill, the Apartheid Museum, Mandela Foundation, and more. Add a two-hour small-group Soweto tour for Orlando West, local history, and a guide such as Muhumutsi.

“The bus narration on the main bus was very informative. The Soweto tour was good, the guide was great but was very cramped on the smaller bus. For folks thinking to spend time at some of the stops it's tough. Both Constitution Hill and the Arpatheid museum need several hours each.”

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Jo'berg in 1 Day: Soweto, Apartheid Museum & City Tour - The drive to Soweto and the first look at township life
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Jo’berg in 1 Day: Soweto, Apartheid Museum & City Tour

4.Jo’berg in 1 Day: Soweto, Apartheid Museum & City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 524 reviews · 8 hours · from $142

Spend eight hours with an English-speaking guide such as Khutso, Thapelo, or Tinyiko, moving from Soweto’s Vilakazi Street and Hector Pieterson Museum to the Apartheid Museum and Constitution Hill. Pickup, transport, entry fees, and onboard WiFi are included, while lunch is your responsibility.

“A great day of sightseeing in Johannesburg- our guide was great with lots of information and we saw so much- great value too as all entry tickets included.”

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Cape Town City Pass: Save Over 50% on 80+ Top Attractions - The Waterfront packs in easy wins
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Cape Town City Pass: Save Over 50% on 80+ Top Attractions

Soweto: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus, City Tour and Apartheid Museum - Starting in Rosebank or using the Sandton shuttle
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Soweto: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus, City Tour and Apartheid Museum

6.Hop-On Hop-Off Bus, City Tour and Apartheid Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 250 reviews · 1 day · from $50

Combine a Johannesburg hop-on hop-off bus tour with a two-hour Soweto visit led by a local guide such as KG, DT, or Linda. See Mandela House, Hector Pieterson Memorial, Orlando Towers, Constitution Hill, and the Apartheid Museum. Entry fees are extra, so plan your stops and budget carefully.

“I booked online the red bus plus Soweto tour. If your details mention, 8am to 5pm that is office hours, just get there 10mins before your bus leaves ie 8.50am for the 9am. The commentary via headphones is very informative, easy to listen to, even if you wesr hearing aids. I got off at Constitution Hill and did the 1 hour tour (apartheid museum was closed,) and also did the 2 hr Soweto tour, again, informative. Managed this by catching the 9am bus, returning at 3.30pm.”

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Cape Town City Center Tour with Champagne - Sea Point, Green Point, and the City Bowl
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Cape Town City Center Tour with Champagne

7.Cape Town City Center Tour with Champagne

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 221 reviews · from $139Top rated

From Sport Helicopters at the V&A Waterfront, you’ll receive a safety briefing, headset, and a 12-minute flight over Clifton, Camps Bay, Lion’s Head, Table Mountain, Sea Point, and the City Bowl. Live commentary and a glass of champagne follow, though you should confirm the champagne service on arrival.

“I had never been on a helicopter so l found the experience a bit unsettling but the views and the ride was very enjoyable”

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From Sun City: Pilanesberg National Park 3-Hour Game Drive - Into Pilanesberg’s extinct volcanic crater
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From Sun City: Pilanesberg National Park 3-Hour Game Drive

8.Pilanesberg National Park 3-Hour Game Drive

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 216 reviews · from $49

Travel from Sun City into Pilanesberg’s extinct volcanic crater for a 3-hour drive in a 25-seat open safari vehicle. English-speaking guides such as Jeremy, Peter, and BY help you spot wildlife, explain conservation, and make the most of morning or afternoon departures.

“The activity was fantastic and the guide, Jeremy, was outstanding. the only unpleasant thing was the poor road conditions that caused a bumpy and uncomfortable ride. otherwise, the activity was worth every penny.”

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Cape Town City Cycling Tour - St George’s Mall and the Berlin Wall fragment
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Cape Town City Cycling Tour

9.Cape Town City Cycling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 199 reviews · from $77

Ride through central Cape Town in a small group of no more than eight, stopping at Bo-Kaap, Company’s Garden, Greenpoint Park, St George’s Mall, and the Castle of Good Hope. Guides such as Mike, Lucas, Gareth, and Luke add local history, safety advice, and restaurant tips. Bikes and helmets are included.

“We truly enjoyed this tour. Our guide, Paul was very professional and knowledgable. The bikes were in excellent and in like-new condition. The ride was fun and not too difficult (I'm 64). We want to all of Cape Towns high points and through some busy/lively streets. This is a great way to immerse yourself in the culture and orient yourself in the city.”

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Cape Town Uncovered : Half-Day City Tour and Table Mountain - Table Mountain: the big opening sight
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Cape Town Uncovered : Half-Day City Tour and Table Mountain

10.Cape Town Uncovered : Half-Day City Tour and Table Mountain

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 191 reviews · 5 hours · from $52

Leticia, Doney, Nontando, or another English-speaking local guide takes you from Table Mountain to Signal Hill, Bo-Kaap, the Castle, and a diamond museum. Hotel pickup, water, and air-conditioned transport are included, but the Table Mountain cable car ticket is extra.

“We had a very nice tour along some highlights of Cape Town and Liticia is a very friendly person with excellent knowledge of the area and history”

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Table Mountain and Cape Town City Half-Day Trip - Bo-Kaap and the story behind the painted houses
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Table Mountain and Cape Town City Half-Day Trip

11.Table Mountain and Cape Town City Half-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 191 reviews · from $46

Spend about four hours seeing Cape Town by air-conditioned minibus, ride the Table Mountain cableway at your own cost, walk through Bo-Kaap, pass Parliament and City Hall, visit the Castle of Good Hope if time allows, and finish at Diamond Works. Guides such as Hamilton, Glen, Bayathe, and Super are praised for warm, informative service.

“Visit to the city hall and the cape of good hope which were very informative and educational, I've learned a lot about SA history”

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Cape Town: Half Day Table Mountain and Cape Town City Tour - Bo-Kaap, where color carries a complicated story
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Cape Town: Half Day Table Mountain and Cape Town City Tour

12.Half Day Table Mountain and Cape Town City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 176 reviews · 4 hours · from $54

Join an English-speaking guide such as A.D., Super, or Desmond for a four-hour Cape Town overview. Ride the cableway to Table Mountain when weather allows, walk colorful Bo-Kaap streets, visit the Castle of Good Hope if time permits, and see diamond cutting in progress.

“I would recommend this tour for those looking to see the beautiful scenic view of Cape Town's dynamic mountains, coast line and flowers. Elaine organized our tour to provide the maximum time on top of the mountain. I would invite my family and friends to book this tour.”

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Cape Town: Guided Half-Day City Tour with Table Mountain - Company’s Garden and the South African Museum
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Cape Town: Guided Half-Day City Tour with Table Mountain

13.Guided Half-Day City Tour with Table Mountain

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 171 reviews · 4 hours · from $65

See Cape Town with a registered guide in English, French, or German. Visit Company’s Garden, Bo-Kaap, Green Market Square, the Castle area, Camps Bay, and Signal Hill, then choose Table Mountain by cable car, weather permitting, or the postcard view from Table View.

“I was so lucky to get my wonderful guide Leticia again. She did an outstanding overview of the different neighborhoods of Cape Town. Lovely areas along the water and wonderful beaches. She did only one of the townships but this was not a Township tour. She advised us to take the fast track ticket up Table Mountain so we could have more time up the mountain. The views were spectacular and it is a definite must if you are visiting Cape Town. I highly recommend Leticia and this tour to everyone visiting Cape Town because it gives you an idea of so many more places to come back and explore”

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Cape Town Walking Tour: Bo-Kaap & City Highlights - Starting at Truth Coffee Roasting
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Cape Town Walking Tour: Bo-Kaap & City Highlights

14.Cape Town Walking Tour: Bo-Kaap & City Highlights

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 161 reviews · 2 hours · from $40

Explore central Cape Town and Bo-Kaap on a two-hour guided walk with local guides such as Dylan, Terrence, or Tarrin. Hear clear, personal accounts of South African history, visit major landmarks, see colorful Bo-Kaap homes, and finish with a complimentary sweet snack.

“Fabulous tour. Dylan was so passionate about sharing his plentiful knowledge of Cape Town, its history, its culture and its architecture. With just 4 people in the party it was an intimate tour enjoyed by all. We started a little late but were kept fully informed via WhatsApp and were able to enjoy a coffee at the iconic Truth cafe.”

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Cape Town Halfday City and Table Mountain Tour - Signal Hill for the classic mountain photo
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Cape Town Halfday City and Table Mountain Tour

15.Cape Town Halfday City and Table Mountain Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 153 reviews · from $71

See Table Mountain, Signal Hill, Camps Bay, Maidens’ Cove, Bo-Kaap, central Cape Town, and the Diamond Museum in four to five hours. Hotel pickup, bottled water, and an air-conditioned vehicle are included. Guides such as Doney, Leticia, and Ne Ne are praised for clear local insight.

“My tour guide Leticia. The tour was excellent! Leticia was very knowledgeable, friendly, personal. I fell in love with Cape Town partially because of her. Highly recommended recommending.”

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