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10 Best City Tours In 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.

10 Best City Tours In South Africa

Cape Town Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour with Optional Cruise

Cape Town Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour with Optional Cruise - Downtown Kickoff: Aquarium, V&A Waterfront, Museums, and Long Street

1.Cape Town Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour with Optional Cruise

Most Popular★ 4.5

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.

“Plan adequate time for all Activities. Traffic in CT can be a nightmare and the buses are no exception!! Staff are very knowledgeable on waiting times for table top. Mountain Also the weather. Could not go first day too windy. Plan this and traffic into your stay. Wait at tabletop was 90 mins which in…”

1,793 reviewsFrom $20.22by City Sightseeing South Africa

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Cape Town: 12-Minute City Scenic Helicopter Tour

Cape Town: 12-Minute City Scenic Helicopter Tour - Cape Town Helicopters check-in and the 10-minute safety briefing

Johannesburg Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour with Soweto Option

Johannesburg Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour with Soweto Option - Where you start: Rosebank and The Zone

Jo’berg in 1 Day: Soweto, Apartheid Museum & City Tour

Jo'berg in 1 Day: Soweto, Apartheid Museum & City Tour - Diepkloof and Orlando West: seeing street life without being rushed

4.Jo’berg in 1 Day: Soweto, Apartheid Museum & City Tour

★ 4.8

One day in Soweto and Johannesburg’s key justice sites, with Hector Pieterson Museum, Apartheid Museum, and Constitutional Hill.

“Khutso was fantastic guide. Very knowledgeable a great driver. He was happy to chat rugby and answered all my questions. A very safe and fun time. Seeing all that JoBurg had to offer”

524 reviews8 hoursFrom $142by MoAfrika Tours (Pty)Ltd

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Cape Town City Pass: Save Over 50% on 80+ Top Attractions

Cape Town City Pass: Save Over 50% on 80+ Top Attractions - How the digital pass works on the ground

5.Cape Town City Pass: Save Over 50% on 80+ Top Attractions

★ 4.5

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.

“All service providers were very friendly and accommodating except the staff on the sightseeing bus. They were very rude at times and are always on their phones or talking to colleagues unlike in other countries. Tourists in a strange country need friendly and helpful staff. They also could not explain the activities on the inventure…”

348 reviews1 - 5 daysFrom $97by City Pass Cape Town

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Soweto: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus, City Tour and Apartheid Museum

Soweto: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus, City Tour and Apartheid Museum - Meeting in Rosebank: the part that saves you time

Cape Town City Center Tour with Champagne


From Sun City: Pilanesberg National Park 3-Hour Game Drive

From Sun City: Pilanesberg National Park 3-Hour Game Drive - The open safari vehicle: what the 25-seater setup changes

Cape Town City Cycling Tour

Cape Town City Cycling Tour - The Pace and Group Size: Easy Enough, Not Too Casual

9.Cape Town City Cycling Tour

★ 5.0

Cycle Cape Town with a local guide: Bo-Kaap, Company’s Gardens, fynbos at Greenpoint, and the Castle of Good Hope.

“Awesome experience! Mike was knowledgeable, patient and open to suggestion. Tour includes various sites, sounds, and tastes!”

199 reviewsFrom $77.64by AWOL Tours

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Table Mountain and Cape Town City Half-Day Trip

Table Mountain and Cape Town City Half-Day Trip - Bo-Kaap on Signal Hill: where Cape Malay history becomes personal

10.Table Mountain and Cape Town City Half-Day Trip

★ 4.0

See Table Mountain views, Bo-Kaap culture, and Cape Town highlights on a hotel pickup half-day with an AC minibus and optional Castle stop.

“This is a perfect “light” tour for your first day in Cape Town. Glen did an awesome job. He is incredibly friendly and shared lots of great information.”

191 reviewsFrom $46.46by Cullinan Guided Journeys

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