What to do and see in Western Cape, South Africa: The Best City Tours

June 10, 2021 Vivienne Hutton

South Africa’s most popular tourist destination offers the urban thrills of Cape Town, its adjacent wine country and an aura of the rich political history of South Africa. The Overberg's perfect whale-watching perches provide excitement of a different nature. The Garden Route's lakes and forests and the Klein Karoo's ostrich-farming towns and vineyards present another take on the Cape. For extra kicks, try bungee jumping or cage-diving among Great Whites.
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1. 3 hours Township Walking Tour

Lookout Hill, Khayelitsha, Cape Town, 7784, South Africa 18 Gangster Museum
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Join & Experience the 2nd Biggest township in South Africa.Let us unpack the history of our township and have a 360 view of Khayelitsha. This tour includes: -Walk through the community -Coffee at Sikis coffee shop -Walk through Khayelitsha Mall & Wall of Remembrance -Take a local taxi to 18 Gangster Museum and spend the session with reformed ex-prisoners -Braai meat, pap & Chackalaka @ Randz Cape Town.

Inclusions: Private tour, Lunch, Coffee and/or Tea

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Hotel drop-off, Hotel pickup, Transportation to/from attractions

Reviewed By hanneverstreken

Well guided tour by local guys, so we could better understand the history of the townships. We really felt welcome by everyone and enjoyed an amazing braai. Thanks to Warre, sía and lungo. It was an awesome and at the same time eye opening experience. We'll come back next time we visit south Africa ❤️❤️❤️

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. Cape Peninsula Private Tour with entrance fees to Cape of Good Hope and Penguins

Kabura Travel Tours
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Private tour just for you and your party. Flexibility to choose your start and finishing time. Most Entrance fees to major attractions are included. Travel in a luxury vehicle or minibus air-conditioned. Stop any where you want to stop and only visit the places that are appealing to you. Flexibility to amend the itinerary to the one you want. Avoid big buses and long queues. You can choose to be drop off anywhere including at the airport after the tour

Inclusions: Private Tour Guide/Driver, Vehicle and Fuel, Seal Island Entrance Fees, Boulders Beach Penguins entrance fees, Chapman's Peak Toll Fees , Cape of Good Hope National Park Entrance Fees

Exclusions: Lunch, Funicular Fees at Cape Point (ZAR 80), Wine Tasting Fees (ZAR 60)

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. Private Cape Town Mother City Tour

African Xplora
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The half day Cape Town city tour will take you through some of the must-sees of the Mother City. Showcasing the history, architecture, it’s gardens, the seaside and mountains; there is something to enjoy for everyone! 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: Entrance fees, Registered & Qualified Tourist Guide

Exclusions: Lunch, Fees to optional visits

Reviewed By Strike88x

Our tour was extremely good and so much fun. Booking and communications were excellent. The tour itself was a big hit for us. Benjamin our tour guide went beyond for us and even helped take us around couple more days. Very informative guy and super humble. I would recommend this place to anyone. 10/10 for us! Thank you!

5. Cape Town Half Day City Tour with Table Mountain

Kabura Travel Tours
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Discover Cape Town on a shared Half Day City tour of our Mother City and explore the monuments in Adderley Street; visit the Castle of Good Hope and the Bo-Kaap; experience the Noon Gun and take the Cable Car up to the top of Table Mountain. This is a fun-filled morning of city discovery in Cape Town.

Inclusions: Shared Tour Guide/Driver and Vehicle, Bottled water onboard the vehicle, Entrance fees to Castle of Good Hope

Exclusions: Table Mountain ticket (Available for pre-purchase online) [R360.00 per adult; R180.00 per child], Food and Drink, Gratuities (optional)

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

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. Small-Group Tour of Cocktail Lounges in Cape Town

Cause Effect Cocktail Kitchen, 280 Dock Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa Local Knowledge
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Cape Town has become famous for its trendy underground. As locals, we know that our city has so much more to offer. Join us as we dedicate a night to showcasing Cape Towns' best-kept secrets, hidden cocktail bars and vibey clubs that the locals love. Meet locals and fellow travelers a like as we dedicate the evening to learning the flavor profiles and testing the delicious delicacies at the best mixology bars Cape Town has to offer. Highlights include: Delicious cocktail tastings, experimental cocktail bar (serving beautiful 'Insta-Worthy' drinks), rooftop cocktail lounge that many travelers miss, a bohemian/steampunk themed bar, a secret prohibition styled speakeasy (so secret that you need a password to get in) that hosts live jazz on the weekend & trendy local bar/club with dance tunes and much more. Join us for a night we'll struggle to remember but a night we'll never forget!

Inclusions: 3 Delicious Cocktail Tastings, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Any additional food or drink

Reviewed By asfox

This tour was all we were hoping and so much more! I booked a group tour and Nicole took us to some amazing places. I can't recommend highly enough. She's amazing, and so is the tour! It's sure to be a night you'll enjoy and remember!

8. Cape of Good Hope-Cape Point & Penguins Private Tour from Cape Town

Kabura Travel Tours
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Join us on a Full Day Cape Peninsula Private Tour to the Cape of Good Hope/Cape Point, Chapmans Peak and Boulder's Penguins Colony, affording you the opportunity to see all the key sightseeing attractions that Cape Town has to offer. On this tour, guests will have the option to customise the tour to suit their requirements as they will have their own personal tour guide in a private vehicle with personal guided interaction. Highlights that can be experienced on this tour include the Bo-Kaap, Atlantic Seaboard, Hout Bay (the Gateway to Seal Island), Chapman's Peak Drive, Cape Point Vineyard, Boulder's Penguins colony, Cape of Good Hope, Cape Point and Muizenberg. This is one of the best ways to see some of the major highlights Cape Town has to offer in a customisable private tour.

Inclusions: Toll Fees at Chapmans Peak, Private Tour Guide/Driver, Vehicle and Fuel, Pick up and drop off at accommodation in Cape Town, Bottled water onboard the vehicle

Exclusions: Entrance fees to Boulders penguins colony @ R170.00 per adult; R80.00 per child under 14 years, Entrance fees to Seal island boat trip @ R110.00 per adult; R60.00 per child, Entrance fees to Cape of Good Hope main gate @ R340.00 per adult; R170.00 per child under 12 years, Optional Funicular to Cape Point light house @ R80.00 per adult; R40.00 per child, Meals, Drinks and Gratuities (optional), Wine tasting fees at Cape Point Vineyards: R60.00 per adult for 4 wines

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. Cape Town City Cycling Tour

AWOL Tours, V&A Waterfront ClockTower, Dock Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa AWOL Tours
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Enjoy a three hour cycle tour around the city of Cape Town, led by an experienced local guide. You will have the opportunity to learn about Cape Town's rich heritage and visit the following interesting locations; Noble Square, Bo Kaap, St George's Cathedral, Adderley Street, Cape Town Stadium and Greenpoint Eco Park (entry not included).

Inclusions: Local guide, Use of bicycle and helmet

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By Gloria B

We took a hike with Bevan, up and down Table Mountain. We started in the back from Kirstenbosch Garden and then down the front, as the cable car was not open. This was a hike like nothing else we have ever done. Bevan was very knowledgeable and made sure we were well taken care of. We saw views, native plants & flowers, and animals that were amazing! I highly recommend AWOL Tours to see Cape Town in it's splendor. Thanks to all who helped organize this day!

10. Cape Town City Tour and Table Mountain

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Join us on one of the most popular tours in Cape Town, the Cape Town City tour where you will encounter significant architecture and historic buildings. Enjoy inspirational and refreshing walks on grid iron patterned streets of Cape Town’s Central Business District, South Africa’s oldest city which was built in 1652 and earning it the name “the Mother City”. Cape Town City Tour Highlights: • Visit Bo-Kaap - Cape Malay Quarter • Company Gardens • Castle of Good Hope • Diamond factory tour • Visit Table Mountain

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Table Mountain cableway ticket

Reviewed By LaChelle_2304

If you are a wine lover, this is the tour for you! We were picked up from our hotel, so no worries about having to drive. Shane, our guide, was friendly and talkative, made us feel like old friends. Tasted 8 different wines and 6 cheeses at Fairview wine estate and then another 5 wines and biltong at Marianne. A thoroughly enjoyable day. Recommended.

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