Top 10 Historical & Heritage Tours in South Africa, South Africa

December 12, 2021 Roger Rusk

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1. Best of Cape Town Full-Day Private Tour with Table Mountain

Kabura Travel Tours
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Discover Cape Town, Cape Town City, Table Mountain, Boulder's Penguins colony, Cape of Good Hope and Cape Winelands all in one day in a private vehicle with your very own tour guide. Your tour guide will ensure that you have explored the city, the Cape Peninsula or Cape of Good Hope as well as the Cape Winelands in a single day. For a maximum wine tasting experience, we highly recommend the exclusive Constantia Wine Route.

Inclusions: Chapman's peak toll fee, Private Tour guide/driver, Vehicle and Fuel, Pick up and drop off at accommodation in Cape Town, Bottled water onboard the vehicle

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities (optional), Entrance Fees: Table Mountain cable car @ R360.00 per adult; R180.00 per child, Entrance Fees: Cape of Good hope main gate @ R320.00 per adult; R160.00 per child, Entrance Fees: Boulder's penguins colony @ R160.00 per adult; R80.00 per child

Reviewed By nobenathibungane

Very tentative guide, well knowledgeable about the wine and the farms. I new very little about wine, after the trip I knew how it is process, difference between white and red wine. The different cultivars which are chosen for specific wines

2. 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.

Inclusions: Snacks

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3. Robben Island Tickets, Penguins & Cape of Good Hope Private Tour

Kabura Travel Tours
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Join us on one of the most popular heritage tours in South Africa and experience more about South African history by taking a boat trip to Robben Island museum and see the prison cell where former president Nelson Mandela was incarcerated as a political prisoner. Then, take a tour to the Penguins main colony at Boulder's beach, finish the day with full exploration of the Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point nature reserve. Peace of mind as your Robben Island Tickets are pre booked in advance  soon after we have received your booking. This is truly one of the most amazing tours you will ever embark on. You will have a private vehicle at your disposal just for you and your party for the entire day. You will share the boat to Robben Island with other guests. A tour at the island will be conducted by an ex prisoner. 

Inclusions: Private Tour Guide/Driver, Vehicle and Fuel, Hotel pick up and drop off, Bottled water onboard the vehicle, Robben Island boat trip & museum tour admission ticket.

Exclusions: Meals, Drinks and Gratuities (optional), Entrance fees to Boulders penguins colony @ R160.00 per adult; R80.00 per child, Entrance fees to Cape of Good Hope main gate @ R320.00 per adult; R160.00 per child, Optional Funicular to Cape Point light house @ R80.00 per adult; R40.00 per child

Reviewed By nobenathibungane

Very tentative guide, well knowledgeable about the wine and the farms. I new very little about wine, after the trip I knew how it is process, difference between white and red wine. The different cultivars which are chosen for specific wines

4. Table Mountain & Mandela Freedom Full Day Tour

African Xplora
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Spend a day exploring the iconic Table Mountain and the famous Robben Island prison famed for hosting Nelson Mandela. African Xplora understands that the outbreak of the Corona Virus (Covid-19) raises many questions regarding travelling as well as planning travel in the near future and we recognise the uncertainty this may cause. Many countries have issued preventative responses to the Corona Virus, but that doesn’t mean you have to cut your trip short or cancel it altogether. Rest assured, we are monitoring the situation closely as it evolves and we are following Government travel advice. We will be providing as much assistance as possible. Your safety is our biggest concern.

Inclusions: Return Ferry Ride to Robben Island, Return Table Mountain Cableway Ride, Private Transportation to visits, Registered & Qualified Tourist Guide

Exclusions: Lunch, Fees to optional visits

Reviewed By 991tapiwam

We had such an amazing time on this tour by African Xplora. They are very professional, organized and best of all, great company. The events were well organized and we had such a blast. Thanks, African Xplora, definitely doing it again with you.

5. Culture Walking Tour of Durban

169 9th Ave, Morningside, Durban, 4000, South Africa Johnny Matthews
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Johnny is a true Durbanite and knows the city and it's people like no other. Therefore, a city tour with Johnny shows the unique sides of Durban that you will never forget. The tour will take you through town to the markets and the beach by using the famous combi's to get from one place to another. Fun and adventure guaranteed!

Inclusions: Lunch, Local minibus combi from starting point and back to where the tour ends, Personal guide

Exclusions: No drinks included, Personal expenses, Pick-up from hotel

6. Cape Of Good Hope and Penguins Full Day Small Group Tour from Cape Town

Bukuru Travel & Tours.
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Enjoy a full day shared tour of the Cape Peninsula with highlight stops in the Bo-Kaap, Camp's Bay, Hout Bay, Chapman's Peak, Boulder's Penguins colony, Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point. Marvel at the spectacular Atlantic Seaboard as you travel along the scenic coastline between the mountains and the ocean. See the best of Cape Town on a fun-filled, scheduled tour while sharing the experience with a small group with personal guided interaction.

Inclusions: Shared tour guide/driver, vehicle and fuel, Hotel pick up and drop off, Chapman's Peak toll fees, Bottled water in the minivan

Exclusions: Seal Island ticket @ ZAR 110.00 per adult; ZAR 60.00 per child, Cape of Good Hope ticket @ ZAR 340.00 per adult; ZAR 170.00 per child, Boulder's Penguins colony @ R170.00 per adult; R80.00 per child, Lunch, Drinks and Tips (optional)

Reviewed By emmiliaaa

We spent a few days in Cape Town, however we would have missed so much if we didnt do this tour. Our guide not only took us to interesting places but he knew so much about each place and you could tell he really has a passion for Cape Town, its history and its people. Table Mountain was a big tick off the bucket list and our guide knew the perfect time for us to go in order to avoid the crazy long lines we had heard of. The best view of Cape Down is from way up in the clouds and we loved every part of the day !

7. Apartheid Museum & Soweto Tour

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The tour will take you to the oldest and the biggest township in South Africa. Soweto was a dumping place where the apartheid government of South African allocated the area for Africans who used to work in the mines without their knowledge. it is home to Nelson Mandela, Desmond Tutu, Miriam Makeba and many more. your guide will take you to the old hostels which were build by the apartheid government for African miners and this hostels were same gender hostels, out of 10 hostels only one was women hostel. we are now on democracy and apartheid is dead, but some part of Soweto they still experience extreme poverty

Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Lunch

Reviewed By Londeka55

It was a good tour, we enjoyed it with my friend. Andile was very friendly and informative about the areas we went to. I will advice other travellers to do this tour. It was very impressive.

8. Robben Island Half Day Tour with Diamond Museum experience

Kabura Travel Tours
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Robben island boat trip and museum tour is one of the most popular tourist attractions in South Africa. Visitors can take advantage of return ferry boat trips to and from the V&A Waterfront; Experience a guided tour of Robben Island Maximum Security Prison with an ex-political prisoner and take the Long March to Freedom in the historical footsteps of former president Nelson Mandela;

Inclusions: Shared Tour Guide/driver, vehicle and fuel, Robben island boat trip & museum tour ticket, Entrance into the Diamond Museum tour, Bottled water onboard the vehicle, Hotel pick up and drop off

Exclusions: Meals, Drinks and Gratuities (optional), Items of personal nature

Reviewed By nobenathibungane

Very tentative guide, well knowledgeable about the wine and the farms. I new very little about wine, after the trip I knew how it is process, difference between white and red wine. The different cultivars which are chosen for specific wines

9. This is Hillbrow

1 Lily Ave, Berea, Johannesburg, 2198, South Africa Dlala Nje
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Explore the streets of Hillbrow and Berea and discover more about one of Johannesburg's most notorious and misunderstood districts.

Inclusions: Classic Hillbrow street fare - Pap & Chicken with a drink of your choice

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Reviewed By kennedy116

Was an awesome experience. Very friendly guys and they are knowledgeable on the history of the place. The venue offers killer views! Will keep on visiting this space!

10. Half day Robben Island Tour.

Aim Cape Tours.
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Robben Island boat trip and museum tour is one of the most popular tourist attractions in South Africa and is likely to sell out in advance. Secure your shared boat trip and museum tour tickets and skip the ticketing line by booking this tour and receiving return transfers between your hotel and the Nelson Mandela Gateway to Robben Island. Embark on a unique opportunity to take the Long March to Freedom in the historical footsteps of former President of South Africa - Nelson Mandela. See the prison cell that held Nelson Mandela incarcerated for 18 years of his 27 year imprisonment. Listen to the true life experiences on the island as told by ex-political prisoners who will give you a live guided tour of the island. This is one of the most enlightening tours you will ever experience in South Africa.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Bottled water, Parking Fees, Fuel surcharge, Entry/Admission to Robben Island.

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities

Reviewed By bron1960

We enjoyed the drive to Aquila. The lunch provided was fresh and tasty. The driver made the trip very interesting. A very good experience overall.

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