SOUTH AFRICA
South Africa's standouts.
A shortlist of the 10 walking tours most worth booking in South Africa, with what each one is like on the day, who runs it, and what it costs.
4-hour Soweto walking tour with a local guide, lunch, and minibus taxi to the Soweto Towers. Visit Mandela and Tutu sites.
“It was a very nice tour, amazing guide with many historical and cultural information. Highly recommend.”
Plettenberg Bay’s Face Adrenalin Bloukrans Bungy: world’s highest jump with zipline and 216m SkyWalk views for $97.
“Best experience ever !!! Would definetly do it again 🤩”
2.5-hour Langa township walking tour with local guide Nathi, visiting Guga S’thebe market and hearing everyday life stories.
“So to make it short, if you wanna have a look at a township. Go with Nathi, he brings a good vibe, it feels like the knows everyone around and has a lot of different and quite interesting stories to tell. He even drove a few lads back to town and waited with me for…”
2-hour Cape Town walk through Bo-Kaap, art-filled streets, Slave Lodge, District Six, and Mandela-linked stops. $37 with local guide.
“It was a really nice tour and our guide gave us lots of interesting informations.”
Walk Woodstock’s murals with a local guide in Cape Town. See international works, current local messages, plus tea at the start.
“Mandy was welcoming, informative, well-researched, friendly, personable, and communicative - she made a great and positive difference! Our tour was enlightening, eye-opening, and full of impressive street art combined with tremendous explanations and background. Thanks, Mandy, for our positive customer experience - our two hours of local artist appreciation flew by!”
Walk Soweto’s uprising sites with a local guide, then refuel with a kota sandwich lunch at Orlando Towers in Johannesburg.
“Words can’t begin to describe how incredible this tour was. Mulalo Mphuma was our guide and he was so knowledgeable and inviting. We spent the morning on an incredible tour around Soweto and left hungry for more knowledge of the township. If you’re looking for an in depth immersive experience, this is the tour for…”
A 90-minute guided walk through historic Stellenbosch: oak-lined streets, Cape Dutch buildings, founder stories, fires, and $18 value.
“It really was informative and fun. Johan was extremely informative and knowledgable answering all our questions and giving us great anecdotes”
Walk through Langa with local guides in Cape Town, see murals and community projects, visit a museum and art spaces, and taste local food.
“This is a must visit in CT. Gives insights and perspectives on the city and people.”
A private, local-led walking tour of Cape Town that trades facts on a screen for real street stories, smart tips, and flexible stops.
“The tour guide was extremely knowledgeable, went above and beyond, very friendly and would highly recommend”
A 3-hour Johannesburg food walk in Yeoville or Maboneng with guided tastings across African cuisines, street art stops, and music-filled cafés.
“The tour was amazing! Out guides were fun and knowledgeable. We loved the food & culture lessons. Great experience. Highly recommend!”
