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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.

“This 2 day hop on hop off ticket was a great way to see the city. Even though we only had one day, we picked this as we thoroughly enjoyed the sunset bus as well as the harbor cruise. We also rode the one line that took us to table mountain which was spectacular. Do…”

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

2.Cape Town: 12-Minute City Scenic Helicopter Tour

★ 4.8

A budget-friendly 12-minute helicopter loop over Cape Town’s coast, beaches, and icons like Table Mountain, with Bose headsets and calm pilots.

“What a brilliant experience. The people were really friendly and helpful. The pilot was very informative about the sites of Cape Town and I had a great flight. At the end I asked if I could wait there for an uber. They said there was no need and they would provide me with transport to…”

853 reviews12 minFrom $165by Cape Town Helicopters

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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

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.

“More information on the booking process for boats and cruises etc. what times to be at the ticket offices for cruises. Your call centre is super jacked and well informed..”

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


7.Cape Town City Center Tour with Champagne

★ 5.0

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.”

221 reviewsFrom $139.18by Sport Helicopters Cape Town

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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.

“Vince has shown us so many nice places all over the city. He shared so many interesting facts with us. We also had very nice conversations about Capetown and the world. We loved it!”

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

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