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!”
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!”
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!”
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”
Durban City Tour packs key sights into 6 hours with pickup, market time, Gandhi’s home, botanic gardens, and ocean views for about $115.
“Excellent tour guide..on time...we had a great day..saw many things we wouldnt have seen if on our own. All 4 of us enjoyed the trip thouroughly. Lots of information given by the guide..very informative. Cannot reccommend highly enough.”
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.”
4x4 wildlife safari plus Donkin Reserve, Cape Recife Lighthouse, SANCCOB penguins, and city stops in Port Elizabeth, with hotel pickup.
“Nina made our day, everything was so perfect. We saw the Hotspots of Port Elizabeth, Had an exiting Safari, nice wines to try, and the beautyful Beach at the Lighthouse. We had so many awesome impressions and a lot of fun.”
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”
Private Pretoria city tour plus the Cullinan diamond mine, with museum entry and an English or French guide for an 8-hour day.
“Le tour a été très agréable, grand merci à Yves. Il a été ponctuel, patient, flexible (réservation tardive acceptée sans soucis). Il connaît bien l’histoire de la ville de Pretoria et la partage tout au long de la journée mais sans en faire trop. Les arrêts sont bien définis et en une journée on a vraiment l’impression d’avoir fait le tour de la ville de Pretoria. Je recommande vivement cette activité.”
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.”
From the cableway to the Kruger gate, sorted by the kind of day you want.
