South Africa · CITY TOURS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 city tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the thing to know before you commit.
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.”
Hop-on hop-off Johannesburg bus from Rosebank with audio in 8 languages, shuttle help, and optional 2-hour Soweto extension under $17.
“Visiting Soweto was very interesting ! Also Jobu with the red circuit beginning in Rosebank Mall (Holiday Inn)”
A full day in Soweto and Johannesburg, pairing the Apartheid Museum with Hector Pieterson, Constitution Hill, and key city sights, for $142.
“We had a fantastic day with our guide, Clement Tshabalala. He shared a wealth of knowledge about Johannesburg’s history and daily life, which made the tour both interesting and educational. The museum visits were meaningful, though in our opinion, visiting one less would have made the day a bit more relaxed. The visit to Soweto was especially powerful and unforgettable. Overall, a beautiful and very worthwhile experience.”
Spend a full day mixing a small-group Soweto tour with a hop-on hop-off bus ride, plus Constitution Hill and the Apartheid Museum.
“Good way of sight seeing Johannesburg!! Definitely value for money.”
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!”
A 4-hour Cape Town tour mixing Table Mountain views, Bo-Kaap color, city landmarks, and a Diamond Works stop for a smart taste of the city.
“the guide was impressively knowledgeable and just a delight”
See Cape Town’s top sights in 4 hours, from Company Gardens and Bo-Kaap to Camps Bay and Table Mountain, with an optional diamond stop.
“We enjoyed the various locations we were taken to. Loved the ride up table mountain. Enjoyed the garden and walk down signal hill. Great tour when you have limited time. Our host was great.”
Half-day Pretoria tour from Johannesburg or Pretoria to Voortrekker Monument, Paul Kruger House and Union Buildings, with pickup.
“We had a very productive visit to Pretoria thanks to the very well informed and attentive guide. The ride was very comfortable and we got deep insight into the historical aspects of all the places that we visited.”
Durban city tour with hotel pickup, Botanical Gardens, Golden Mile, Kwa-Muhle Apartheid Museum, and harbor sights in 4 hours.
“The tour was great, thanks to my guide Freddy. Extremely knowledgeable and knows a lot about the city. He was engaging and professional. Made Durban’s history and culture come alive and ensured I had a memorable experience. Highly recommended!”
A 3.5-hour Cape Town e-bike tour from Cycling Friends, hitting Green Point, V&A Waterfront, Bo-Kaap, Signal Hill, Clifton, and more.
“So pleased we did this on the first day as it gave us so much perspective of Cape Town. William our guide was fantastic and even spotted some whales swimming out to sea. We would definitely recommend this tour.”
Half-day Johannesburg city tour with Constitution Hill, Mandela Bridge, Gandhi Square, and Carlton Centre views. Pickup and WiFi included.
“Fascinating experience, well worth spending time at Constitution Hill. Mark was a terrific guide, so easy to chat with and had lots of knowledge to share about the city.”
Private half-day Pretoria tour from Johannesburg with Union Buildings, Voortrekker Monument, Church Square, and the Paul Kruger Museum, plus pickup.
“50 minute drive each way from Joburg to Pretoria. Most of the time in Pretoria was spent at the Voortrekker Monument —a massive but rather polarizing symbol of the Afrikaners trek into Deep South Africa. The remainder of the visit was simply Read more”
Half-day Pretoria tour from Johannesburg with an English guide, skipping tickets for key sites like the Union Buildings, Voortrekker Monument, and Kruger House.
“Thapelo was a wonderful, very knowledgeable and friendly guide He taught us a lot about the history of South Africa and actual Pretoria. Thank you!”
Bo-Kaap and Cape Town 150-minute walking tour with guide Arnold, koeksisters, colorful houses, and Table Mountain stories.
“Our guide was Arnold, Very knowledgeable and friendly, he even researched and send me info afterwards on one of the questions that he didnt have info handy, very diligent in providing good experience for the guest.”
Durban highlights tour in 3 to 4 hours with KwaMuhle Museum, Victoria Street Market, Moses Mabhida Stadium, Botanic Gardens, uShaka.
“Aaron was the best tour Gide we could have had. He made a wonderful city come alive. The extra little tour at the Botanic gardens was a treat not to be missed. Thank you Aaron”
From the cableway to the Kruger gate, sorted by the kind of day you want.
