SOUTH AFRICA
South Africa's standouts.
A shortlist of the 10 city tours most worth booking in South Africa, with what each one is like on the day, who runs it, and what it costs.
Hop-on hop-off buses in Cape Town for 1–2 days, with Table Mountain access, wine/ gardens options, free walks, and an optional harbor cruise.
“Informative and breathtaking views you should not miss. Friendly staff and local people. Highly recommended”
A budget-friendly 12-minute helicopter loop over Cape Town’s coast, beaches, and icons like Table Mountain, with Bose headsets and calm pilots.
“Enjoyable and exhilarating. Highly Worth it. I will be back for a longer flight. The pilot was so amazing and he made the scenic flight phenomenal my I loved the coffee and the free ride from the pier to the water front. Arrive early for a chance to get a window seat.”
Johannesburg hop-on hop-off bus with eight-language audio and Wi-Fi, plus optional 2-hour Soweto tour. See major sights for $16.97.
“We had such a blast! It was fun doing Joburg as tourists (even though we're locals)! Highly recommend adding on the Soweto tour! We're keen to do this tour again soon! :)”
One day in Soweto and Johannesburg’s key justice sites, with Hector Pieterson Museum, Apartheid Museum, and Constitutional Hill.
“I liked the whole tour which was engaging, our guides Tinyiko & Azele were fantastic. the tour exceeded my expectations. towards the end was a bit rushed when we got to the Hector Pieterson museum, once we got to the Apartheid Museum, Tinyiko gave us highlights of key areas not to be missed as well…”
Cape Town City Pass bundles 80+ attractions, skip-the-line entry, and a hop-on hop-off bus for up to 5 days. Save on top sights.
“Splendid services rendered thus far. The bus drivers are friendly, courteous and helpful. Even the staff at the main offices. Thanks for making this worth my while.”
Soweto township with a resident guide, then Johannesburg hop-on hop-off bus plus Apartheid Museum and Constitution Hill.
“Our guide in Soweto was excellent! Everything very well organized and all the staff was very kind and polite.”
A short helicopter loop over Cape Town with live commentary and a glass of champagne after. Quick, scenic, and great for first-timers.
“Absolute brilliant from start to finish. It was the most perfect way to end our Cape Town visit. Cape Town is so beautiful from the air as it is from the ground also.”
3-hour open-vehicle game drive from Sun City to Pilanesberg’s volcanic crater. Big Five chances with a registered guide.
“Our guide, BY was amazing. He was so knowledgeable, helpful and skilled at finding where the animals were hiding. He was fabulous and our experience was unforgettable.”
Cycle Cape Town with a local guide: Bo-Kaap, Company’s Gardens, fynbos at Greenpoint, and the Castle of Good Hope.
“Great way to learn about the city and history. Well organised and presented. Would highly recommend this”
Half-day Cape Town tour with Table Mountain cable car views, Signal Hill photos, Bo-Kaap culture, and city-center landmarks. Pickup included.
“Perfect tour and our local guide Leticia was awesome! ❤ It was actually a private tour (only my friend and me) and so we could plan it differently as we already went to some places on our own. The whole tour was very informative. I would recommend this tour to everyone visiting Cape Town! 🙂”
