Things to do in Cape Town, Western Cape: The Best Walking Tours

June 17, 2021 Natalie Tallman

From flat-topped Table Mountain down to the blue waters of Table Bay, Cape Town is simply stunning, but the city doesn't thrive by its looks alone. Proudly multicultural, its flourishing arts, dining, and nightlife scenes are proof of this modern metropolis' creativity and innovative spirit.
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1. Bo-Kaap: Walk with a local

71 Wale St, Schotsche Kloof, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa 56 On Lion Accommodation and Tours
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We are descendants from the slaves brought to the Cape by the early Dutch settlers to Bo-Kaap, & feel connected to the rich history of the area. It's this deep love that fuels our desire to share with you this beautiful and intricately woven culture that is unmatched anywhere in the world. As residents and qualified tour guides with many years' experience, we will show you Bo-Kaap beyond the postcard pictures.

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2. A Taste of Africa

Meeting Point-Tanzanian East African Cuisine, 67 Strand St, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa Cape Town Culinary Tours
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Safari, the Swahili word meaning "journey''.  We will be taking you on a 2.5 hour African inspired culinary journey through Cape Town's historical City Centre.  We will sample a variety of African inspired cuisine mixed with some of the best local culinary delights. You will experience multiple African cultures and traditions situated in the heart of Cape Town. Enjoy tastings from some of Cape Town's hidden culinary gems. From traditional African dishes to traditional Capetonian food and drink. Tasting your way through the city centre you will learn about the melting pot of cultures found in Cape Town. We will be flaunting authentic restaurants that form part of the locals' daily "foodie" routine. 3 food and 2 drink stops.

Inclusions: Food tasting, Local guide, Snacks, Coffee and/or Tea, Alcoholic Beverages, History of the city as you walk from restaurant to restaurant

Exclusions: Hotel drop-off, Hotel pickup, Transportation to/from attractions

Reviewed By wolfi567

Only experience in comparable areas enables a person to write a qualified review. And that is exactly the reason why I wrote my following review. After many food walking tours in other cities around the world, it is easy for me to rate The-Cape-Town-Essentials-Tour described inhere with five out of five stars. Passion, expertise, experience, friendliness, hospitality, all things that I was able to experience during the tour through the tour guide Elsje. And all of this in combination with the wonderful food and drinks make the experience complete and simply perfect. In short, this is THE tourist experience in Cape Town and should not be missed by any visitor to the wonderful city of Cape Town.

3. Amazing Table Mountain Hike - Platteklip Gorge.

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This tour of Table Mountain is for the traveller who wishes to slow down and fully appreciate the natural surroundings; the flora, fauna and history. It is intimate and personal and focuses on immersion and learning about the Mountain, Cape Town and South Africa. As guides, we truly care about the quality of the tour and guests having a true and authentic experience. There is ample time for photography, flower and wildlife observation and simply becoming quiet and still in nature. Cohesion and community are also very important factors and a big effort is made, on the part of the guide, to promote a good energy, vibe and the chance to make long lasting friendships. Come and experience the best of Cape Town hiking with a qualified, experienced and friendly Hiking Guide

Inclusions: Each hiker is provided a 1.5L bottle of still mineral water., Each hiker will be provided with some light snacks such as fruit and an energy bar or healthy nuts., Private transportation

Exclusions: Cable car fee down

Reviewed By JamesRolandm

Had such an awesome hike @ Pipe Track with a small group and Nick as guide. Nick is very knowledgeable with regards to information about Fauna and Flora as well as the history of Table Mountain. We shall definitely be joining him and others on another memorable hike.

4. Stunning Lion's Head Morning Hike

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This tour of Lion's Head is for the traveller who wishes to slow down and fully appreciate the natural surroundings; the flora, fauna and history. It is intimate and personal and focuses on immersion and learning about the Mountain, Cape Town and South Africa. As guides, we truly care about the quality of the tour and guests having a true and authentic experience. There is ample time for photography, flower and wildlife observation and simply becoming quiet and still in nature. Cohesion and community are also very important factors and a big effort is made, on the part of the guide, to promote a good energy, vibe and the chance to make long lasting friendships. Come and experience the best of Cape Town hiking with a qualified, experienced and friendly Hiking Guide

Inclusions: Each guest will be given a refreshing 1.5 L bottle of mineral still water., Each guest will be given some light snacks at the summit, for example; fruit and an energy bar or nuts., Private transportation

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Reviewed By JamesRolandm

Had such an awesome hike @ Pipe Track with a small group and Nick as guide. Nick is very knowledgeable with regards to information about Fauna and Flora as well as the history of Table Mountain. We shall definitely be joining him and others on another memorable hike.

5. ⭐Table Mountain Adventurous Hike & Cable Car Down

Kloof Corner Parking Area, South Africa, Table Mountain National Park, 209 Tafelberg Rd, Table Mountain (Nature Reserve), Cape Town, South Africa TheCapeTownLocal
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Join a bucket-list African adventure. We will hike Table Mountain using the lessor known, more adventurous route up, away from the crowds. Once on top, we will have a rare opportunity to walk along the Rim of Table Mountain (where tourists don't usually get to experience unless with local knowledge). After a quick picnic we then make our way to the upper Cable Station where we will take the cable car back down the mountain (if open - ticket fare not included - if the cable car is closed, we will hike down a common route)

Inclusions: National Park fees, Snacks, Fruit, Transport by private vehicle (if selected at additional cost)

Exclusions: Cable Car Ticket down, Bottled water

Reviewed By pconceicao31

One of many hikes one can do but this one is stunning at sunset but what people don’t realize is the city lights when descending.... literally leaves you breathless!!!

6. Full-day Winelands Explore Private Tour of Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl

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Oenophiles and nature lovers alike are in for a treat on this private exploration of the Cape Winelands. Not only do you visit three esteemed wine farms for fine wine tastings and phenomenal pairings with cheese and chocolate in the Paarl, Stellenbosch and Franschhoek regions; the extraordinary scenery along the way will transport you back to yesteryear to reminisce among white gabled buildings and impressive manor houses flanked by soaring mountain ranges. Firstly you'll visit the cheese haven of Fairview for a master tasting of their wine with local produce. Continue to the historically rich La Motte wine estate for another tasting and insider view of their maturation cellar. Visit the self-proclaimed culinary capital of South Africa, Franschhoek for a lunch stop and end your meander along the Winelands with sweet port-style wine and chocolate pairing at the heritage-rich Muratie wine farm before heading back to Cape Town late afternoon.

Inclusions: Local guide, Flexible private tour. Inform us after booking of your special requests., Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Hotel pickup and drop-off, 1x Bottled water, Fairview Master Cheese & Wine Tasting, La Motte Wine Tasting or similar, Muratie Port & Chocolate Pairing

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Reviewed By AlbertoVanzetto

Great trip! TK was so helpful and always available to help. The hostels we stayed in were amazing and the activities even better, I strongly suggest the elephant walk, bungee jumping and sandboarding.

7. Zip-lining in Cape Town - Based at the Foot of the Table Mountain Reserve

Cape Town Ziplines Sa Forest Adventures, Silvermist Estate, Hout Bay Rd, 2, Cape Town, 7824, South Africa SA Forest Adventures
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4.9 based on 134 reviews

experience one of Cape Town`s Top rated adventure Activity. only 15 minutes away from the V&A waterfront and located close to Hout Bay harbor. This activity takes maximum 2 hours and is a must when visiting Cape Town.

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Reviewed By Meganovermeyer

Loved loved loved every minute of it. Mzo and Zuma were really great instructors and would 100%recommend Constantia Ziplining any day.

8. Cape of Good Hope and Penguins Full-Day Tour From Cape Town

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Join us on a sightseeing trip to the most south westerly point of Africa in a small group.Comfort as well as a much better personal interaction quality with the driver guide is guaranteed.See the penguins from point blank and get personal with the richest floral kingdom in the world.Pick ups and drop offs are at door to door service.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, Fuel surcharge, Parking Fees

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities, all entrance fees into national parks and boat trip to seal island

Reviewed By Kay_Khumalo

My daughter and I had a really great trip. Xavier was on time, professional and very informative. I would definitely recommend him for a tour guide!

9. Cape Town Woodstock Street Art Walking Tour

66 Albert Rd, Woodstock, Cape Town, 7915, South Africa Juma Art Tours
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I am a local artist that has contributed a lot of murals, as the FIRST person that introduced street art walking tours in Cape town thus includes the area of Woodstock - home to the famous Old Biscuit Mill- is filled with artistic beauty on every corner. Explore the amazing street art, murals and galleries with your local guide who are experts all of the pieces you’ll explore. Engage with the local people and see how the murals brighten up Woodstock on your amazing 90-minute tour. We work together with the community and make sure we train local hosts for the benefit of the community.

Inclusions: Coffee and/or Tea, 1.5 Hour Walking Tour with a Local Guide

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities (optional)

Reviewed By Lboogaloo

This was an excellent way to visit Khayelitsha and see the amazing work going on in the community. Beautiful street art and fun experience with Storyroom Creatives. Siki's Koffee Kafe is the place to be!

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

Haas Coffee, 19 Buitenkant St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa Withlocals
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Eat your way through Cape Town's culinary scene on a private food tour. Go on a delicious journey as you try 10 of the best food items beloved by the locals: from savory to sweet and local drinks; this tour will leave every foodie satisfied! Enjoy tastings typical of the local cuisine and hand-picked by a local guide passionate about food like Biltong and Bunny Chow. But that's not it! This tour is more than just food; it's a cultural experience! In between food stops, you'll also find city highlights making this experience a well-rounded tour that will satisfy every foodie. Withlocals The 10 Tastings Private Food Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.

Inclusions: Private Tour, Small group tour option available, Local Guide, 10 Food & Drinks Tastings, Vegetarian alternatives

Exclusions: Hotel pick-up and drop-off, Extra food and drinks

Reviewed By pastaegelato

We booked the Scenic Cape Town Peninsula day tour. We had a wonderful day with Daryl, he was amazing! We got a completely customized tour and instead of being back at the hotel by 4pm, he dropped us of at Camps Bay at 6pm for our last sundowner in CT. We enjoyed every minute with him and have fantastic memories of our day trip! Thank you so much, Daryl, and hope to see you again!

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