South Africa · CITY TOURS IN CAPE TOWN
The good city tours in Cape Town fill up weeks out and the best go first. Below: the 12 to book early, what each includes, and how they actually differ.
Cape Town hop-on hop-off bus with optional harbor cruise. Flexible 1- or 2-day pass, Table Mountain, V&A Waterfront, wine route value.
“Every time I visit a new city I use the hop on hop off bus. Its a great way to explore a city on your first visit and pick out places you want to visit again or avoid.”
Half-day Cape Town tour with rotating Table Mountain views, Signal Hill photos, Bo-Kaap color, and guided history stops for $52 plus ticket.
“We had an absolutely fantastic time on our half-day tour! Our guide, Leticia, was amazing—knowledgeable, engaging, and so passionate about sharing her expertise. She made sure we didn’t miss any highlights, including a visit to the Afrogems Museum, which was a unique and fascinating stop. Leticia went above and beyond to ensure we saw as much as possible and truly made the experience memorable. Highly recommend this tour for anyone looking to explore and learn more in a fun and enriching way!”
Half-day Cape Town tour from V&A Waterfront to Clifton and Camps Bay, Bo-Kaap, Castle of Good Hope, and the Diamond Museum.
“We did the half day city tour with Abdoul. Very knowledgeable about history of and current conditions in Cape Town.”
E-bike with a local guide past Bo-Kaap, V&A Waterfront, Camps Bay, Table Mountain and Mandela Jetty, with photo stops on the Atlantic.
“Guide was extremely good. He managed to work out a route for us despite the CapeTown marathon/10k/5k races causing road closures. Only slight criticism is that he hasn’t been supplied with decent helmets. They were adequate but could do with upgrading”
A private 2.5 hour walk through District Six and Woodstock, with history context, local bakeries, pie, beer tasting, and great neighborhood tips.
“I was very excited for this tour and learning more about the area and history. Unfortunately, our guide never showed up. We reached out and didn’t hear back for over three hours. I definitely understand things happen and can empathize, just wish we had communication to not waste our time. Still waiting for a refund.”
Private Cape Town city tour with Castle of Good Hope, District Six Museum, Bo-Kaap, Table Mountain cableway and Slave Lodge, with WiFi and water
“We visited most of the Cape Town city Our guide Darlington was very polite, excellent driver and I think that he loves his job The only problem was the communication with the Travel Office They didn’t answer my last mails and I didn’t knew the time of departure from our hotel The last night I phoned them and after quite a lot of efforts everything was solved”
Private half-day Cape Town highlights with Table Mountain cable car, Camps Bay, Bo-Kaap, Signal Hill, plus gardens and two museums.
“Fantastic tour! Remy started us off by taking us up Table Mountain. Pointing interesting landmarks from the top. Then off to Signal Mountain, again pointing out the highlights. The remaining time was spent visiting many of the sites viewed from above. His knowledge of SA history is amazing. Highly recommend!”
Private 4-hour Cape Town tour with Table Mountain plus Iziko Slave Lodge and Castle of Good Hope, including admissions and pickup.
“My wife and I (from Canada) were booked for a half day City tour. We were so impressed with our tour guide, Phaldie, that we requested him for our remaining 2 days of touring (incl. Cape Point and Pen., Exploring Wine lands).”
Private half-day Cape Town city tour with Table Mountain views, City Hall and District Six panoramas, Company Gardens, and Bo-Kaap.
Private Cape Town orientation tour with Cape Castle, Bo-Kaap walk, Table Mountain cable car, Signal Hill Noon Gun, and V&A Waterfront views.
“We had a great City Tour with our guide Bongani Mzizi! He is knows the towns historic and he is very passionated when he talks about his beloved home Cape Town. We highly recommend to join the tours with Mr. Mzizi”
Private 3-day Cape Town tour with Cape Peninsula, Table Mountain, penguins, and Winelands tastings, plus entries and air-conditioned pickup.
“We have an amazing tour with Bitours. Our tour guide Sasa was really professional and responsible. Really amazing and everything was perfect. We would absolutely recommend tour to all of you.”
Full-day Cape Town tour with Table Mountain cable car, Bo-Kaap color, Kirstenbosch gardens, V&A Waterfront, and Constantia wine tasting.
From the cableway to the Kruger gate, sorted by the kind of day you want.
