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.
“Fantastic day wine tasting. Our guide, Rico was excellent. He was very knowledgeable and told us about the areas visited.”
A budget-friendly 12-minute helicopter loop over Cape Town’s coast, beaches, and icons like Table Mountain, with Bose headsets and calm pilots.
“I like how communicative the pilot was , and he made us feel so comfortable around him . I enjoyed the view as well . I think I will come back again .”
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.
“Easy and you gain a lot of information. Possibility just to listen and tour, but also visit locations.”
One day in Soweto and Johannesburg’s key justice sites, with Hector Pieterson Museum, Apartheid Museum, and Constitutional Hill.
“It was nice, I got a wonderful experience exploring Joburg”
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.
“It was so nice having someone waiting for you when you get off the long plane ride. No worries they just pick you up and take you to your hotel.”
Soweto township with a resident guide, then Johannesburg hop-on hop-off bus plus Apartheid Museum and Constitution Hill.
“Recommend 2 days if you have time. Much to see and this will give you needed time. We still were not able to do all we wanted along the route.”
A short helicopter loop over Cape Town with live commentary and a glass of champagne after. Quick, scenic, and great for first-timers.
“Very exciting overall experience. However, did not get that promised photo’s after the flight. Staff was in a hurry to get next clients in the helicopter.”
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.
“This was an absolutely awesome tour...covered so many of the important sites to see in Capetown!! Luke was our guide and he was amazing... gave us lots of historical info., was pleasant, friendly, helpful and very patient. Always making sure we were having a good time. It was a great day and thankfully the weather…”
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.
“The tour was well designed. Our guide was very knowledgeable and experienced. He ensured we got to see all the important points on the tour”
