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The 15 Best Walking Tours in South Africa

46 tours  ·  from $12

The Bo-Kaap, the Cape Town city bowl, Stellenbosch and Vilakazi Street are all built for feet. These 15 walks are priced by length, with a note on which run after dark and which involve real hills.

Soweto: Walking Tour with a Local Guide and Lunch - Starting at the Hector Pieterson Memorial
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Soweto: Walking Tour with a Local Guide and Lunch

1.Walking Tour with a Local Guide and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 648 reviews · 4 hours · from $43Our pick

Spend four hours walking Soweto with a local guide such as Maweza, Teboho, Thabo, or Mulalo. Visit the Hector Pieterson Memorial, Mandela’s House, Vilakazi Street, Orlando East, Nomzamo Park, and the Soweto Towers. Lunch, bottled water, and an English guide are included, but Mandela’s House admission is extra.

“Amazing. Maweza is an incredible guide, very knowledgeable and highly informative on South African history and soweto. He even recommended me some books and films”

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Plettenberg Bay: Bungee Jumping with Zipline and Sky Walk - The zipline is your first test
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Plettenberg Bay: Bungee Jumping with Zipline and Sky Walk

2.Bungee Jumping with Zipline and Sky Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 506 reviews · from $97Top rated

At Bloukrans Bridge, Face Adrenalin guides you by zipline to Africa’s highest bungy platform. After a full safety briefing and harness check, you jump with pendulum technology, ride the winch back up, then walk the 216-meter SkyWalk to shore. Photos and videos cost extra.

“Amazing! Every single person was so friendly, had a wonderful time and would definitely do it again”

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Cape Town: Nathi Langa Township Walking Tour - Meeting Nathi or Zuzie at Guga S’thebe
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Cape Town: Nathi Langa Township Walking Tour

3.Nathi Langa Township Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 493 reviews · 2h 30m · from $31

Walk through Langa with local guides Nathi or Zuzie for 150 minutes of history, community life, markets, and conversation. Visit Guga S’thebe cultural center, see local projects, and possibly sample township food. Hotel pickup may be available from central Cape Town, the Waterfront, and Camps Bay.

“We had such a good time and learned a lot. Our guide gave us so many interesting insights which truly changed our perspective. A big recommendation for every tourist in Cape Town. Thank you :)”

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Cape Town: Art, Culture & History Walking Tour - Auwal Masjid and the meaning of Wale Street
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Cape Town: Art, Culture & History Walking Tour

4.Art, Culture & History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 392 reviews · 2 hours · from $37

Meet at Bo-Kaap Deli and walk with an English-speaking local guide through Bo-Kaap, Long Street, Greenmarket Square, the Company’s Garden, the Slave Lodge, Parliament, and District Six. Guides including Mandi, Olwethu, and Diego share history, art, local customs, and practical city tips.

“Olewethu was very professional and knowledgeable. Once complete we were hungry and asked about options the suggestion was bree Street so we started down the street after taking our picture with statue of Nelson Mandela. unfortunately we did not get passed the first block when one of the ladies in our party almost had her neck pulled from a robber. maybe better suggestion or guidance when walking streets without guide. we left the city right after she was very nervous to continue looking at the city so were us”

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Cape Town: Street Art Walking Tour in Woodstock - Starting at Salt Circle Arcade
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Cape Town: Street Art Walking Tour in Woodstock

5.Street Art Walking Tour in Woodstock

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 293 reviews · 2 hours · from $37

Walk through Woodstock and Salt River with an English-speaking local guide such as Mandy, Diego, Chandy, or Terence. In two hours, you’ll see major murals, hear the stories behind them, visit creative spaces, and learn how street art connects with Cape Town’s culture and past.

“I enjoyed my personal tour of Woodstock and Salt River street art with Diego. Informative and interesting, I certainly would not have discovered this art by myself. Diego's passion and enthusiasm for life and art was great.”

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Soweto Walking Tour with Lunch - Vilakazi Street, where Mandela and Tutu lived
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Soweto Walking Tour with Lunch

6.Soweto Walking Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 288 reviews · from $40

Spend four hours walking Soweto with a guide raised in the township. Hear personal stories about apartheid, visit the Hector Pieterson Memorial, Vilakazi Street, Mandela’s house, Tutu’s home, and Orlando Towers, where a kota sandwich lunch is served.

“Incredibly authentic. Never experienced a tour quite like this one. Maweza was so welcoming and knowledgeable. He started with a very succinct history of the township, which provided the necessary background information for the rest of the tour. Then he continued to provide more context and details as we walked the streets where important historical events occurred. As a local, he was able to enhance the tour with his own personal experience. It was obvious he was well known and respected as we explored the neighborhood with him. It felt like we were being shown around by a very smart and informed friend rather than a tour guide. Highly recommend…”

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Stellenbosch: Guided Historical Walking Tour - Starting at Church Street and the Eerste River
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Stellenbosch: Guided Historical Walking Tour

7.Guided Historical Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 283 reviews · 1h 30m · from $18

Spend 90 minutes walking Stellenbosch with guides such as Johan, Marlene, or Juliana. Hear about colonial beginnings, devastating fires, university life, Cape Dutch buildings, Dorp Street, The Braak, and local legends, including the Angel Factory and Moederkerk graveyard.

“Johan was an amazing guide. Full of interesting anecdotes and an easy style of guiding. Very happy with questions or just general chatting. A must do if you visit Stellenbosch.”

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Cape Town: Langa Township Walking Tour - Starting at Guga S’thebe Arts & Cultural Centre
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Cape Town: Langa Township Walking Tour

8.Langa Township Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 272 reviews · 2h 30m · from $37

Walk Langa for 150 minutes with a local English-speaking guide such as Wanda, Thando, Mike, or Mzukisi. Visit Guga S’thebe Arts Centre, the heritage museum, an art gallery, community projects, and a local home, with time for crafts, music, food, and questions.

“Our guide Mike was an enthusiastic, positive and proud Langa resident who gave us a great tour of the township which we really really enjoyed. Fully recommend doing - was my favourite thing we did in Cape Town for sure and a much better insight of the really South Africa that we had been driving past in the 2 weeks prior. You get brought around a community centre and various people will show their wares or livelihoods - so do ensure you’ve brought ample small change for tips etc as enough small notes was a bit of a problem for us. We drove in a rental car, and the route…”

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Cape Town: Private Walking Tour with a Local - Starting at the Cape Wheel and the V&A Waterfront
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Cape Town: Private Walking Tour with a Local

9.Private Walking Tour with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 243 reviews · 2 - 6 hours · from $35

Meet a private Lokafyer near Cape Town’s center and shape a two to six-hour walk around your interests. Guides such as William, Fred, Willie, or Colleen can blend famous sights, local stories, street art, cafés, and practical city tips. Walking is included; transport and attraction fees cost extra.

“Willie was absolutely phenomenal! He was full of life, energy and knowledge and he was so kind. We only had a few hours with him but it would have been amazing to spend the entire day with him. If you have the ability to request a specific guide, ask for Willie!”

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Johannesburg: Local Food Tasting Guided Walking Tour - Maboneng: murals, restaurants, and a changing city district
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Johannesburg: Local Food Tasting Guided Walking Tour

10.Local Food Tasting Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 192 reviews · 3 hours · from $77

Spend about three hours tasting at least four African dishes in Maboneng or Yeoville, with a local guide such as Nkosi, Joe, Rambo, or Lebo. Expect street art, neighborhood history, Ghanaian, Nigerian, Zimbabwean and South African food, transport, water, and plenty of walking.

“Joe was very knowledgeable and considerate. He knew all about the history and culture of all the places/spots we visited. The food was delicious and one thing I can say is for you to come hungry because the food is comforting and filling. Naboweng is an interesting place with lots of shops and restaurants. It’s diverse and full of life. Jackie’s grill is our favorite spot and also Bertrand cafe is artsy and trendy at the same time. I feel like is where the cool people hang out. I highly recommend this tour.”

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The 10 Tastings of Cape Town With Locals: Private Food Walking Tour - Greenmarket Square: the first taste of old Cape Town
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The 10 Tastings of Cape Town With Locals: Private Food Walking Tour

11.The 10 Tastings of Cape Town With Locals: Private Food Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 169 reviews · from $103

You’ll spend about three hours walking central Cape Town with a private foodie guide such as Daryl, Christopher, Zuze, or Parinita. Expect 10 local food and drink tastings, city sights, history, and a flexible route that can include vegetarian alternatives and food suited to your preferences.

“Our guide, Christopher, not only brought us around Cape Town to sample local cuisine, but also added history lessons and information that was fascinating. 3 hours well spent!”

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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

12.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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Johannesburg: City Centre Walking Tour - Gandhi Square and the first steps into old Johannesburg
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Johannesburg: City Centre Walking Tour

13.City Centre Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 152 reviews · 3 hours · from $40

Join an English-speaking local guide such as Refiloe, Thabo, or Mulalo for a three-hour walk from Gandhi Square through Johannesburg’s gold-mining core, Chancellor House, Newtown, the Workers Museum, Market Theatre, and Braamfontein. Expect history, politics, street life, and plenty of walking.

“wonderfull tour trough Johannesburg with our guides Mathapelo and Jerry. They are full of knowledge and takes you trough the urban city in a very safe way. Unfortunately the Carlton Towers has stopped taking visitors for the 360 view even though the tour description says it is a part of the tour. But our guides was so nice that they gave us another option to view the skyline! so happy for that. Really reccomend this tour! Thank you OneDayAfrica.”

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Bo-Kaap: Walk with a local - Walking the colorful streets below Signal Hill
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Bo-Kaap: Walk with a local

14.Bo-Kaap: Walk with a local

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 131 reviews · from $25

Meet at 71 Wale Street for a one-hour Bo-Kaap walk led by a local resident such as Ilyas, Sadiq, Rafiq, or Siddiq. Hear family stories, visit Auwal Mosque, stop at Atlas Trading Company, and enjoy rooibos tea or coffee with a Cape Malay snack.

“Siddiq was insightful and thorough in giving a history as well as current state of the Bo-Kaap. He is a respected member of the community, so we walked the streets that are his own, which was different than any other tour group we crossed pRead more”

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Culture Walking Tour of Durban - Johnny’s role as a local guide
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Culture Walking Tour of Durban

15.Culture Walking Tour of Durban

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 110 reviews · from $63

Join Durban guide Johnny for a five to six-hour small-group walk through six local markets, including the Muti market and Victoria Street Market. You’ll ride local minibuses, hear the city’s history and politics, shop for souvenirs, and eat Bunny Chow at the beachfront.

“Johnny is extremely knowledgeable and fun. He truly cares about the city and shows you what it is all about. I highly recommend this tour”

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