SOUTH AFRICA
South Africa's standouts.
A shortlist of the 10 tickets tours most worth booking in South Africa, with what each one is like on the day, who runs it, and what it costs.
Skip the ferry ticket line and meet an ex-prisoner guide for a moving Robben Island prison tour, including Mandela’s cell.
“I liked everything about Robben Island indeed its a history that will be forever and for the upcoming Generations”
A 25-minute shared helicopter flight from V&A Waterfront plus a catamaran cruise, with big aerial views of Table Mountain and both oceans.
“Just perfect! From the check in until the end! Very friendly and welcoming staff, spoke a little to the Manager, very open and helpful! The helicopter tour was wonderful. The guide told us everything there is to know about the places and areas you see from above. I can recommend this tour and company 200…”
A Cape Town township tour through District Six, Langa, Bonteheuwel and Gugulethu, plus a Robben Island ferry ticket.
“This was such an informative day out. We started in the township areas and both of our guides were incredibly knowledgeable about the history of the area and South Africa. We could have stayed speaking to them both for hours. There were moments I'll admit when I was a little nervous walking through the township…”
Ride Cape Town’s Cape Wheel from the V&A Waterfront for about 15 minutes of 360-degree views of Table Mountain, Robben Island, and the harbor.
“My experience was fantastic, fun and awesome. GYG made everything easyvfor me and my wife. The Cape Wheel is a MUST DO activity in Cape Town”
Robben Island from Cape Town with priority ferry, skip-the-line access, and a prison tour led by a former political prisoner.
“Our tour was the best from the fairy to the bus your to our tour guide in the jail I loved it”
Ride Table Mountain’s cable car, explore summit decks and Fynbos trails, and watch Cape Town sunsets with flexible ticket dates.
“Visiting the summit of Table Mountain offers breathtaking views—an unforgettable experience complemented by a spectacular cable car ride. However, we were disappointed with our pre-booked tickets through Ambitious Travel and Tours, as they were far more expensive than on-site tickets. We paid R1981 while regular tickets cost only R1150. Additionally, there was no fast-track option…”
Shared ferry and guided prison tour to Robben Island from Cape Town, led by an ex-prisoner and including Mandela’s Long Walk.
“Ferries were canceled all weekend. I went to Cape Town for this 😒 Nothing more to say. I’m bitterly disappointed”
Private 4-hour Cape Town walk with a local guide, Castle of Good Hope ticket, Bo-kaap snack stop, District Six context, and 1 local drink.
“It was nice to see a little more of Cape Town and our particular highlight was Company Gardens which were beautiful. Our guide Parinita was very friendly & informative.”
Pre-book Robben Island with round-trip Cape Town transfers, admission included, and an ex-prisoner guided museum tour with Mandela’s cell.
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Ride the Harties Cableway up the Magaliesberg, then linger at the mountaintop eateries. Return ticket costs $17.25 per person.
“It was a great experience and the restaurant at the top is awesome. I would highly recommend the stay”
