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The 15 Best Tours in South Africa

766 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.7 average  ·  from $20

Three provinces in ten days, or a fortnight that never leaves the Cape — the problem is the same either way. The 15 below are the bookings that earn their day, priced and timed, with the whole catalogue underneath when you want to go deeper.

Wine Tour: Paarl, Franschhoek & Stellenbosch incl 3 wineries - The morning in Stellenbosch: cellar tour, wine, cheese, and oaks
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Wine Tour: Paarl, Franschhoek & Stellenbosch incl 3 wineries

1.Wine Tour: Paarl, Franschhoek & Stellenbosch incl 3 wineries

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,940 reviews · from $43Our pick

Cape Winelands day trip from Cape Town: 3 regions, 3 wineries with 15 wines, Paarl sweet pairing, Stellenbosch walk, Mandela prison.

“We started our day with Bonnie and Charles welcoming us on our bus . They were professional and friendly from the very beginning . Charles was a great story teller and teacher . We couldn’t have asked for a better day . From NJ and Pennsylvania”

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Cape Town: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Cruise - Routes That Make Sense: Red, Blue, and the 30-Minute Purple Wine Loop
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Cape Town: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Cruise

2.Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,929 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $23

Hop-on hop-off buses with free audio guide and Wi-Fi, plus optional V&A Waterfront cruise. Cover Table Mountain, Camps Bay, Constantia.

“Hop on Hop off tours anywhere in the world are a great way to be introduced to a new city. The timing was just right - red line at 1 1/2 hours. In fact, i enjoyed the tour so much I went again in the afternoon with my wife. Just a tip though, if you are sitting in the open area, do bring an extra layer and possibly a hat. the temperature may be 16C but there is a wind chill that makes it feel like 10C!”

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Cape Town: Cape of Good Hope & Penguins Day Tour with Pickup - Pickup, meeting time, and what “10 hours” really feels like
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Cape Town: Cape of Good Hope & Penguins Day Tour with Pickup

Zipline Cape Town - From Foot of Table Mountain Reserve - Getting to the start in a private 4x4 (and why it’s worth it)
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Zipline Cape Town – From Foot of Table Mountain Reserve

4.Zipline Cape Town – From Foot of Table Mountain Reserve

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,179 reviews · from $49

Zipline at the foot of Table Mountain in Cape Town. Ride 7 cables over 2.3 km, explore fynbos paths, and enjoy big views for about 2 hours.

“We call to ask if it was windy as we saw on weather website. They informed it was not windy so we booked for it today. It was windy, we ask for refund, they decline for refund. This is very bad customer service. If weather is not good they should refund money, and not ask customer to take chances in windy weather so they can make some more money”

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Cape Town: Table Mountain Cable Car, Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - The 14-day cable car trick (and why it matters more than you think)
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Cape Town: Table Mountain Cable Car, Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Cape Point and Boulder's Penguins Full Day Tour - Starting in Cape Town: pickup timing and city orientation
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Cape Point and Boulder’s Penguins Full Day Tour

From Cape Town: Cape Point & Boulders Beach Full-Day Tour - Getting Picked Up and Oriented in Cape Town
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From Cape Town: Cape Point & Boulders Beach Full-Day Tour

7.Cape Point & Boulders Beach Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,032 reviews · 10 hours · from $40

Cape Point and Boulders Beach in one 10-hour tour from Cape Town, with penguins, sea views, lunch in Simon’s Town, and optional seals.

“Great trip! The guide, Colombe (Coco) (Chanel 😉), was so knowledgeable; she gave us a bit of history and told great stories. She was patient and flexible. The driver, Yves (Saint Laurent 😉), drove very safely and had a great sense of humour! Some stops could have done with a little more time, especially Boulders Beach. All in all, I enjoyed it very much and recommend it!”

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From Cape Town: Big Five Game Reserve with Lunch - The 9-hour day plan: pickup, highway time, and when you actually see wildlife
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From Cape Town: Big Five Game Reserve with Lunch

8.Big Five Game Reserve with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,409 reviews · 9 hours · from $236

Cape Town to Aquila Big Five safari with an open-vehicle drive, buffet lunch, and serious bird spotting up to 172 species.

“We had a very enjoyable time on the safari. The tour guides were awesome and gave out a lot of good information on the reserve and the animals. Would highly recommend this tour”

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Cape of Good Hope & Boulder Penguins Full-Day Tour from Cape Town

Cape Town: WILDX Atlantis Quad Dune Adventure and Photo Stop - Getting started at WildX Adventures, and why arriving early helps
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Cape Town: WILDX Atlantis Quad Dune Adventure and Photo Stop

From Cape Town: 3 Regions Wine Tour with 3 Estates, 15 Wines - Getting on the Coach: Cape Town Pickup and the Xplorer Bus
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From Cape Town: 3 Regions Wine Tour with 3 Estates, 15 Wines

11.3 Regions Wine Tour with 3 Estates, 15 Wines

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,136 reviews · 8h 30m · from $53

Cape Winelands day tour from Cape Town with 3 estates in Paarl, Franschhoek, and Stellenbosch, plus 15 wine tastings and snacks.

“Really enjoyed the tour, we learnt so much and had such an experience with my partner saw beautiful estates and views. The tour guide Peter was absolutely amazing!! We would definitely do this again. 😊”

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From Cape Town: Franschhoek Wine Tram Hop-on Hop-off - Pickup points and timing: the day only works if you show up early
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From Cape Town: Franschhoek Wine Tram Hop-on Hop-off

12.Franschhoek Wine Tram Hop-on Hop-off

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,972 reviews · 8h 30m · from $50

Hop-on hop-off Wine Tram day trip from Cape Town to Franschhoek. Luxury coach with WiFi, wine estates, scenic stops, and optional tastings.

“Lovely experience. Met people and the vibes was great! The tour guides really kept to the time schedules. Would do this again!”

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From Cape Town: Cape Point and Boulders Beach Full-Day Tour - Bus Comfort, Wi-Fi, and the Route Reality Check
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From Cape Town: Cape Point and Boulders Beach Full-Day Tour

Table Mountain, Penguins & Cape Point Small Group Tour Cape Town - Simon’s Town and the Just Nuisance monument
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Table Mountain, Penguins & Cape Point Small Group Tour Cape Town

Cape Town Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour with Optional Cruise - Table Mountain by bus, cableway stops, and what to plan for wind and waits
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Cape Town Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour with Optional Cruise

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