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Local’s guide to the best Cape Town tours & experiences

• By Katja Mamacos

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There is so much to do in Cape Town , for so many different interests and travel styles, that it’s really impossible to condense it into one article! But if you’re looking for guided tours and experiences, this is the place to find them.

I’ve put together all the best tourist activities in Cape Town – from a local’s perspective. This means, which did I love doing best, and what experiences do I recommend to get to know our city and all that we have to offer?

Whether you’re looking for outdoor adventures (both peaceful and high-energy), cultural experiences, or food tours, these are the best ways to experience Cape Town.

Cape Town’s best outdoor tours & adventures

If you’re visiting Cape Town because of its incredible biodiversity and the fact that we have mountains, oceans (plural!), and endless opportunities for adventure, then this is your section. There’s so much to do, the activities below are guided experiences that bring you into contact with some of it!

Sailing from the V&A Waterfront

Price: R350 (~$21)

Why it’s great: Stunning views of Table Mountain and the city

One of the best ways to see the city is from the water – particularly the sunset cruise, as there’s nothing quite like golden hour and the pinkening clouds moving over Table Mountain!

You’ll head out on a catamaran, through the lovely harbor and out onto open waters. Tours usually pass this little red dinghy with seals lazing on it, and stop to watch the sunset dip past the horizon. Depending on the season, you might also spot a few dolphins.

I love the sailing tour as a way to see the city in a really peaceful, striking way – and with some sparkling wine, too! It’s also well-priced, making it popular among locals as well as tourists.

Read more about our experience of the Waterfront sailing trip or check sunset cruise timetable and prices !

Seal snorkeling in Hout Bay

Price: R950 (~$57)

Why it’s great: You get to see these amazing creatures twirl and race in their natural habitat

Off the coast of Hout Bay is Duiker Island, a rocky islet covered top to toe in Cape Fur Seals ! They pay the Hout Bay harbor daily visits, but this is their breeding ground and colony, with hundreds of juvenile and adult seals raucously living their at-home lifestyles.

There are regular tours that take people to snorkel with these ‘dogs of the sea’. They’re done carefully, switching off boat engines and avoiding coming too near the actual island. But you’ll be able to watch the lumbering animals plop into the water and become graceful acrobats. The juveniles like to show off a bit, and often stare you right in the eyes as they twist and leap and dart about. It’s a really special, unique experience, and one I’d recommend any day!

I got a bit seasick en route, so if you’re prone to seasickness, keep in mind that it’s a possibility, and keep your heavy, hot gear off till you reach the island.

Read more about our experience snorkeling with the seals or check prices and timetables !

Ocean kayaking in Hout bay

Price: R450 (~$27)

Why it’s great: It’s lovely to be right on the water, exploring our vibrant coastline and spotting marine animals

Another great Hout Bay activity! This little seaside suburb of Cape Town is one of the best places in the city to find not only seals but dolphins too. Families of dolphins have started using the wide harbor as a little haven, and can often be spotted here.

It’s also a lovely way to explore the coastline, learn a bit about this part of the city, and get active. The kayaks are all tandem, so you’ll be practicing a bit of teamwork.

I recommend doing this trip on the weekend, when you can follow it up with a stroll through Bay Harbour Market. There you’ll find incredible food, impeccable coffee, and the work of a lot of local artisans.

While the Hout Bay kayaking is my favorite, there are also kayaking trips from the V&A Waterfront, from Green Point, and from various parts of False Bay!

Read more about what to do in Hout Bay or check prices and timetables !

Boulders Beach & Peninsula tour

Price: R750 (~$45)

Why it’s great: Opportunity to meet penguins without journeying to the poles! And an incredibly beautiful full-day trip

Boulders Beach is home to one of Cape Town’s most surprising animals – the African Penguin! These tiny suited-up little creatures nest on and near the beach, and go for swims in the icy water. You can join them for a swim (but no touching!), explore the beach, and observe them in their natural habitat from walkways and viewpoints.

Continue along the coast to Cape Point, the very tip of Africa! This is a stunning day trip , and you’ll see so much of our rocky coastline, curious animals, and native plant life. It’s one of the best ways to see the natural side of Cape Town in just one day. You can rent a car and do the trip on your own, or join a tour.

Read more about Boulders Beach and Cape Point .

Or check prices for the full-day Cape Peninsula tour !

Table mountain hiking tour

Price: Starting at R1,400 (~$78)

Why it’s great: Hiking up the iconic Table Mountain is must-do (and free) – this is just the guided, informative version

No one should visit Cape Town without seeing Table Mountain! If you don’t have the fitness required to hike it, catch the cable car up – ideally during a weekday, otherwise you may be standing in a queue for an hour.

If you do want to tackle the challenge, it is so worthwhile! You’ll see vegetation that grows nowhere else – plants endemic to Table Mountain alone – and such fantastic views. I recommend Skeleton Gorge and Nursery Ravine as two of the absolute best routes. Just don’t go alone – number one safety tip for Cape Town is to always do things in a group.

If you’d prefer a tour guide so that you don’t have to worry about group sizes and navigation, and can learn more as you go, check prices for this hike up and cable car down or this hike up India Venster (another Table Mountain trail)!

Kelp foraging workshop in Scarborough

Price: R850 (~$45)

Why it’s great: You get to learn so much and discover just how amazing and delicious kelp is!

The coastal foraging workshop is such a unique and fun experience! It includes foraging for seaweeds and kelp along the coastline, followed by a five-course meal prepared using the same seaweeds, coastal plants, and home-grown vegetables.

Lindy Taverner, the facilitator, teaches about the diverse seaweeds and small species that kelp forests protect alongside how to forage and process seaweeds as a nutritious food source. You learn how to identify different oceanic plants and their optimal methods of preparation, while Lindy emphasized the importance of sustainable foraging practices, including only picking half the seaweed and leaving the stem intact for regrowth.

After foraging, we were treated to a feast at Lindy’s home. The dishes included nori chips, caramelised seaweed candy, kelp lasagna, and miso soup with kelp noodles.

The RE Wild workshop offers a unique experience that not only broadens culinary horizons but also strengthens your connection with nature and your understanding of sustainable foraging practices.

Safari and game drive

Price: R4,400 (~$260)

Why it’s great: With game drives and on-foot wildlife tracking, this is an amazing way to see more of our nature – and explore beyond Cape Town

Many who visit South Africa have the Big Five in mind – but they’re not actually that easy to find near Cape Town. You can visit Aquila , the closest game reserve, or do a multi-day trip to the Garden Route. Both are good options and will show you more of the country’s wild side!

My top recommendation is the multi-day tour, because it takes you to my old hometown of Oudtshoorn and introduces you to the entirely unique Klein Karoo . You’ll do 4×4 safari game drives and track wildlife on foot with a local ranger, and explore the area.

If you want to get really into it, you can even do a 5-day safari and throw in a trip to Addo Elephant Park!

Check prices for the 2-day Wildlife Safari !

City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

Price: R292 (~$16)

Why it’s great: You can see so much of the city in one day

The hop-on-hop-off bus tour is an easy, convenient way to explore Cape Town. You’ve likely done the same tour in other cities around the world!

The bus stops at our city’s most popular tourist attractions, including Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Camps Bay and Long Street. There are different routes, and you can choose between a focus on the outdoors, the winelands, and history.

Read more about the hop-on-hop-off sightseeing tour , or check ticket prices and timetables !

Food tours, vineyard-hopping & cooking classes

If your vision of the perfect vacation includes a lot of wine, unique and delicious food, and fun foodie experiences, these Cape Town tours are for you!

Franschhoek wine tram

Price: R680 (~$37)

Why it’s great: Award-winning wine and beautiful views

My husband and I did this for our anniversary and absolutely loved it. You’re driven from Cape Town to Franschhoek, a town with 300 years of history in winemaking.

There, you’ll hop on the old tram, which takes you past stunning rolling hills and stops at the area’s most popular wine estates.

Depending on how slow you like to take it, you’ll be able to do tastings at three to seven estates – we did three, languidly, but I know friends who’ve sprinted through all seven and had a very good time of it! The wine is some of the best you’ll find in the world, and the charcuterie boards are made to match. In other words, it’s a wine-lovers paradise and the perfect day trip.

Read more about the Franschhoek wine tram and our experience of it .

Or check timetables and prices for the tram !

Constantia wine tour

Price: R292 (~$16) plus wine tastings

Why it’s great: Brilliant wines, lovely wine estates, and easy transportation

Speaking of wine! If you want to go vineyard-hopping but don’t have the time or will to do a whole day tour out of the city, no worries. We have wine estates right at the foot of Table Mountain in the leafy suburb of Constantia.

A brilliant, cheap option is to take the purple line of the hop-on-hop-off tour. This line stops at some of the best wine estates in the region, and it’s cheaper than Ubering from one estate to the next – at least if you’re wanting to explore a few.

Do some wine tastings, share a charcuterie board, and explore the centuries-old vineyards. It’s one of us locals favorite Saturday activities (particularly in summer) and a great way to experience the laid-back, somewhat boozy Cape Town lifestyle.

Read more about wine tasting in Constantia or check ticket prices and timetables for the hop-on-hop-off !

Cape Malay cooking class

Price: R600 (~$36)

Why it’s great: You’ll learn to cook fantastic local dishes and learn more about Cape Town’s food culture

The Cape Malay cooking class is a really wonderful way to learn more about Cape Malay culture – a culture unique to Cape Town – through cooking. Faldela is an excellent chef and teacher and shows you how to make some of her community’s most iconic dishes, including samosas and curry.

In the 3-hour experience, you’ll cook in her home kitchen in Bo Kaap, and then share the meal together. It’s ideal for those who like to experience a culture through their food – particularly since it’s strangely hard to find a restaurant in Cape Town that does Cape Malay food.

Just note that the meals are heavy and involve a fair bit of oil, so it’s not for everyone. Dietary restrictions can be accommodated, though, as long as you let her know beforehand!

Check prices and times for Faldela’s Cape Malay cooking class !

Cape Town food tour

Price: R1,550 (~$90)

Why it’s great: Food and alcohol tastings, fun walking tour and a knowledgeable guide

Guided food tours are a really great way to be introduced to Cape Town food culture, try some of our best and most unique dishes, and explore the city center.

If you’re spending a month in Cape Town, I’d recommend giving this a skip and exploring on your own, because you’ve got time to make mistakes and get some hot local tips! But for shorter trips, this food tour is really perfect. In one half day, you’ll learn so much, with a knowledgeable local guide and an enthusiastic walking group.

This tour also includes four alcohol tastings, which is great, as Cape Town has some truly fantastic small-batch beers, gins, wines, and brandies!

Check prices and times for the food tour !

Cultural & historic tours in Cape Town

If you’d like to learn more about Cape Town and South Africa’s history, these tours are the perfect place to start. There are only two on the list, but I’d count the food tour and the ecooking class above as cultural tours too!

Robben Island tour

Price: R800 (~$48)

Why it’s great: Unique opportunity to learn about our history of Apartheid and Nelson Mandela’s long imprisonment

If you want to learn more about Cape Town and South Africa’s history, Robben Island is the best place to start. This island off the coast of Cape Town is where Nelson Mandela spent 18 years of his 27-year imprisonment during Apartheid .

This trip includes a ferry to the island and a tour of the old prison – given by one of the old inmates, who talks about life during apartheid and on Robben Island during those long years. It is a difficult, important tour.

Eighteen of the twenty-seven plus years that Nelson Mandela spent incarcerated were on Robben Island, which was a maximum-security prison. Robben Island has now been transformed into a museum. A visit to the museum will give visitors an idea of how isolated it was, and the challenges it posed to the family of those serving time in going to visit. But it also tells the story of resilience and survival where the prisoners forged bonds, fought the authorities for better conditions and organised themselves teaching each other sports, games and school. As Mandela said it is also a “celebration of the human spirit”. Razia Saleh, Head of Archive and Research at the Nelson Mandela Foundation

To learn more about our history of Apartheid, you can also visit the Apartheid Museum and the District Six Museum .

Check prices for the Robben Island Tour .

Free historic walking tour

Price: Free

Why it’s great: The local guides are really passionate about Cape Town’s history, and make it engaging and consistently interesting

One of the absolute best free things to do in Cape Town , these walking tours offer a look at Cape Town’s history and culture. They run on tips alone, and you’ll learn so much about the city from a local guide. Very fun and interesting, it’s an ideal option for anyone on a budget, and locals often take part to learn more about our city! Bookings are not required, you just pitch up at the meeting point.

They currently have three tours running at different times – the Historic City Tour, the Apartheid to Freedom Tour, and the Bo Kaap Tour. All come highly recommended!

Check walking tour times and options here !

Explore Cape Town’s best tourist attractions & activities

There you have it, the best tours in Cape Town – from a local perspective. I’ve done most of these while exploring my city, and the ones I haven’t are tours covering places and activities I loved exploring in a more private capacity!

Which tour or adventure is best really depends on your traveling style and interests. As a general starting point, I’d recommend the sightseeing bus and a trip up Table Mountain – on foot or via cable car.

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Explore the mother city.

Let Cape Town bring you into her warm embrace to explore her centuries-old heritage, extraordinary natural beauty and fascinating culture. Ramble through the cobbled streets of Bo Kaap, survey the peninsula from Table Mountain in the company of curious dassies and uncover the dark days of apartheid on Robben Island

Cape Peninsula

Endless ocean views.

Extending south into the stormy Atlantic Ocean from the Mother City, the Cape Peninsula offers a mesmerising backdrop for a leisurely drive along its rugged coastline, past picturesque seaside towns, the imposing 12 Apostles and Cape Point looking out towards endless ocean views.

Cape Winelands

Enjoy a magical encounter.

Enjoy a magical encounter with the picturesque Cape Winelands – vineyard-clad hills, centuries-old country estates and imposing mountains provide an unforgettable backdrop for time spent indulging in the delicious flavours and vintages of this famous region, which includes the historic towns of Stellenbosch, Paarl, Franschhoek, Robertson and Tulbagh, among others.

Cape West Coast

Indulge all your senses.

Indulge all your senses as you meander up the Cape West Coast, from the rolling vineyards and olive groves in the south, past quaint fishing villages along the beautiful Atlantic coastline to the rugged Cederberg and flower-clad fields of Namaqualand in the north.

Cape Overberg

Embrace the soulful surrounds.

Embrace the soulful surrounds, exquisite natural beauty and hearty hospitality of the Cape Overberg as you meander through rolling canola- and fynbos-clad peaks, past quiet coves and charming seaside villages indulging in the delicious flavours of local cuisine and wines.

Klein Karoo

A boon for nature lovers.

A boon for nature lovers, the Klein Karoo, is surrounded by mountain ranges that protect this seemingly barren inland valley with its diverse succulent species, monumental cave systems and ancient San and Khoi heritage. Most notable in this region, however, is the charming town of Outdshoorn, the hub of South Africa’s ostrich meat, feather and skin trade.

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Lieber Axel, wir möchten uns nochmal herzlich für deine Tourbegleitung vorgestern zum West Coast National Park und heute zu den verschiedenen Weingütern im Bereich Franschhoek und Stellenbosch bedanken. Es hat uns zum einen viel Spaß gemacht, weil du so ein offener, fröhlich gestimmter Mensch bist und auch, weil du uns so viele Infos gegeben hast, die nicht nur die Touren betrafen, sondern auch das Leben in dieser Region allgemein. Auch durch deine Zuverlässigkeit und das komfortable, sichere Auto hatten wir das Gefühl, ein Rundum-Sorglos-Paket erhalten zu haben.Bei der Organisation und der Tour selbst zeigtest du viel Flexibilität und gingst auf die Wünsche oder äußeren Gegebenheiten ein. Wir wünschen dir alles Gute und werden The Cape Explorer sicherlich weiter empfehlen. Es grüßen dich herzlich Rainer und Ria

Bereits zu Beginn der Reise bestand ein tolles Verhältnis. Die Vorbereitungen waren bemerkenswert. Bereits beim ersten Kennenlernen war zu merken, dass vorab diverse Planungen gemacht wurden. Es wurde zusätzlich zur eigentlichen Ablaufplanung auch an Flyer und Broschüren gedacht, die zusätzlich zu Landesinformationen auch Sicherheitsgrundlagen berücksichtigten. Der Ablauf war vom ersten Tag an super durchdacht und auch hinsichtlich der Reihenfolge optimal. Hier wurde Wert darauf gelegt, dass zunächst Kapstadt und dann die nährere Umgebung aufgezeigt wurden. Zusätzlich zu den tollen Erlebnissen tat das Wetter mit freier Sicht sein übriges (auch wenn das nicht in der Macht des Cape Explorer lag, machte es dennoch die gesamte Reise zu einem unvergesslichen Erlebnis). Bei Axel Simon war jederzeit die Verbundenheit zu der Region zu spüren. Auch die Art und Weise der Vermittlung der Sehenswürdigkeiten, sowie der ggf. geschichtlichen oder regionalen Zusammenhänge war klasse. Besonders bemerkenswert war die Tatsache, dass die gemeinsamen Aktivitäten nicht pünktlich nach einem 8-stündigen Arbeitstag beendet wurden. Axel stand jederzeit beratend und hilfreich zur Seite.

Hi there, we have just completed our 4 th  tour with The Cape Explorer / Axel in the Cape Town area. Each tour was well organized, well prepared and included our individual wishes. The driving was extremely comfortable. We much liked the free WiFi provided in the car, which provided a great possibility to share our beautiful impressions instantly with family and friends back home. Axel’s sensibility, charming approach and comprehensive knowledge made the tours a very pleasant and memorable experience. The next tour is already booked. I can highly recommend Axel and The Cape Explorer to discover the stunningly beautiful Cape Region to anybody who values quality, style, personal service and reliability.

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Our focus is exclusivity – touring with your private group to the gems of the Western Cape, West Coast, Groot and Klein Karoo, the Overberg, and the Garden route.

A choice between a selection of half-day tours to explore iconic Cape Town sights, full-day tours of the Cape Peninsula, Winelands and beyond, or extended 3–5-day escapes along the scenic Garden Route, wild West Coast, Groot and Klein Karoo and the Overberg can be made by our clients.

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Half day tours include experiences such as Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens, the Penguin colony at Boulders Beach, a visit to Groot Constantia wine estate, a trip up Table Mountain, a walking tour of Bo-Kaap and the Company Gardens, a drive around Chapmans Peak, along with many other sights and scenery. Trips to Robben Island, helicopter flights around the Cape Peninsula and during the whale season, small boat tours in Table Bay to get up close to the giants of the ocean are all options.

Other noteworthy destinations, include Lions Head, Signal Hill, Steenberg, Oukaapseweg, Blaauwberg, The Alphen Hotel, Hout Bay, Llandudno, Oudekraal, Clifton, Bantry Bay, and Simonstown.�

The tours start from your accommodation with flexibility in terms of timing so that your needs are met. Our tours are bespoke. Our tours are planned around our customers’ needs and interests, we advise what would work and then discuss this with our customers.

Full day tours offer varied experiences depending on our clients’ interests. A day tour of winelands is always popular visiting the famous towns of Paarl, Stellenbosch, Franshoek. A day trip up the West Coast has many of its own unique attractions.

A popular tour is to Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope at the southwestern tip of the African Continent. On the way we travel the coastal roads of False Bay and the Atlantic Seaboard offering some of the most stunning scenery in the world.

Day trips to Hermanus for whale watching are popular, or for the more adventurous, you can go shark diving with the Great White Sharks in Gansbaai. From Hermanus the tour would make its way back through the Hemel en Aaarde Valley, (Heaven and Earth Valley) where one can visit some of the famous wine farms found in the area.

We combine several half-day elements to create a full-day tour of amazing experiences. Our tours are bespoke. � Our tours are planned around customers’ needs and interests, we will advise what would work and then discuss this with our customers.

Multi-day tours are 3-5 days taking guests from Cape Town via the � Garden Route towards the Wilderness and Port Elizabeth or further afield to the game reserves of the Eastern Cape to experience big 5 safaris.

West Coast tours are popular, visiting the West Coast National Park, and onwards towards Clanwilliam, Nieuwoudtville, Paternoster and the smaller towns of the Northern Cape, especially during the wildflower season between August and September.

Multi-day tours also include the Klein Karoo, Groot Karoo, and Overberg. Every multi-day tour is planned well before you arrive and discussed with you. Our tours are bespoke. We plan our tours around the customers’ needs and interests, we will advise what would work and then discuss this with our customers.

If you are a golf enthusiast Beyond Experience Cape Tours caters for your every need. We have access to the best and most prestigious golf clubs in the Cape. Our golf tours also include the famous Garden Route that has some of the best most scenic golf courses in the world.

The owners of Beyond Experience Cape Tours are avid golfers having played the game for over 40 years. We include golf into the touring experience that enables you to see the sites of the Western Cape, Winelands, West Coast, Overberg, and the Garden Route.

Every golf tour is planned to suit our client’s needs.

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Beyond Experience Cape Tours is an owner-run tour guiding company located in Cape Town, South Africa. Established in 2022, we offer private and bespoke tours in the Western Cape, West Coast, Overberg, Garden Route, and beyond.

With extensive travel experience and a passion for showcasing South Africa, Ford and David provide unique and memorable tours. Both are registered tour guides with a deep knowledge of the geography, culture, and history of South Africa.

They have a passion for people and meeting their clients needs. They have a keen interest in the South African Wine Industry and enjoy sharing their knowledge and experience with their clients.

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When is the best time to visit?

Cape Town experiences some of the best weather anywhere with the summer months of October to April generally the best time to visit. February is normally the hottest month with July and August being the coldest. With its Mediterranean climate the Cape Town winter months of June to September are the wettest whilst summer is dry and temperate.

Is it safe to travel to Cape Town?

Cape Town is the second largest city in South Africa, and like any large city it has certain areas which can be deemed unsafe. However, it is generally safe to walk around the city centre during the day and most tourist locations in the city and surrounds are perfectly safe for travel. We would never take our guests anywhere where safety and security are compromised.

Are there any health restrictions?

No, Cape Town has no restrictions and has many superb health-care facilities should the need arise.

Can I exchange foreign currency?

Yes, most banks have facilities and all ATM’s accept foreign Credit Cards. The South African currency is Rand (ZAR) and cents.

Can I drink water?

Our water is perfectly safe to drink.

Can I safely use my credit card?

Yes, you can. All major stores and most restaurants accept Visa and Mastercard. Some do not accept American Express and Diners. Do not hand your card to the vendor. In a restaurant let the waitron bring the credit card machine to you.

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The 13 Best Cape Town Tours – Ultimate City Guide [2024]

• Last Updated: February 6, 2024

Looking for the best tours in Cape Town? From wine-tasting tours, to free walking tours, to day trips around the Cape Peninsula, definitely add these tours to your Cape Town itinerary!

Cape Town is a vibrant city in South Africa packed with cool attractions, and it quickly became one of our favourite cities in the world (which actually means a lot, because we’re not usually fans of cities).

You could easily spend weeks in Cape Town and still not see it all! From the rolling vineyards of the Cape Winelands, to the colourful streets of Bo Kaap, to the spectacular views of the Cape Of Good Hope, there is so much to do.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed trying to pack in all the best sights and activities for your visit, we’re here to help.

We’ve compiled a list of the best Cape Town tours to help you make the most of your time in this corner of South Africa.

From free walking tours, to guided treks up Table Mountain, to wine-tasting tours through the wine estates of southwest South Africa, there are tours for everyone.

Tours allow you to explore Cape Town with a local guide who knows the area, so you can sightsee and learn about the culture, cuisine, and history all in one go.

Optimize your time in Cape Town with one of these amazing tours!

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Historic City Tour

Apartheid to freedom tour, bo kaap tour, table mountain city tour, cape of good hope tour, paragliding tour, whale watching tour, woodstock street art tour, robben island tour, cape winelands tour, stellenbosch wine tasting tour, franschhoek wine tour, wrapping up, the best cape town tours.

Our list of the best tours in Cape Town is organised into categories so you can easily filter through the options and pick the best tours for you.

There are so many cool ways to immerse yourself in Cape Town’s excitement and cultural richness.

Whether you’re a budget traveller looking for a Cape Town free historical walking tour, or you’re a wine lover looking to dive into the vineyards and wines of the Western Cape, here are the best tours to choose from!

The best way to get around is to rent a car and explore on your own! We recommend Rental Cars , which has the largest range of vehicles for the best value on the market.

Free Walking Tours

For budget travellers or those looking to learn as much as possible while walking around the city, there are some incredible Cape Town free walking tours.

These tours focus on different topics, including history, culture, art, and more. Here are our top picks for Cape Town free walking tours!

A free historical walking tour is a fantastic way to learn about the famous “Mother City”.

Stroll through the city centre on this historic city tour as you learn about all the insider knowledge of Cape Town from your guide.

See highlights of Cape Town and significant locations like Green Market Square, Parliament, the Castle of Good Hope, and more.

The history tour departs every day at 11 am or 4:20 pm from Motherland Coffee. Read more about the history walking tour on this website !

This was the very first one we did on our list of tours of Cape Town and it was the perfect introduction to the city.

The Apartheid to Freedom Tour is another one of the best walking tours to try while visiting Cape Town, South Africa.

This tour takes you through the Cape Town city centre and points out all the most significant locations and monuments relating to Nelson Mandela and the history of Apartheid.

You’ll see multiple landmarks that were vital to the history of the city, including the place where Mandela made his first speech as a free man.

This walking tour departs daily at 11 am or 2 pm from Motherland Coffee.

Bo Kaap is one of the most unique locations in the city. Travellers flock to Bo Kaap to take photos of the vibrantly coloured buildings, but the area has a rich history in addition to aesthetic appeal.

Join a Bo Kaap tour where you can walk through the colourful neighbourhood with a great guide who will teach you about the multicultural influences that shaped the area.

This Bo Kaap tour is one of the best walking tours you can do. You’ll tour the oldest mosque in the city, visit a spice trading centre, and more.

The tour departs daily at 2 pm or 4:20 pm from Motherland Coffee.

Best Day Tours For Exploring Cape Town, South Africa

If you’ve completed a walking tour or two, you’ll surely have a great glimpse into the fabric of the Cape Town city centre and what makes it so special.

But Cape Town is huge, and these day tours extend beyond the classic inner city walking tour.

Jump on any of these guided tours to further explore the interesting history, art, wine, and nature around Cape Town.

READ MORE: And while you’re at it, have a read of our latest guide to the best Cape Town day trips .

Table Mountain is an absolute must-see when you visit Cape Town. This majestic, flat-topped mountain stands tall against the backdrop of the city.

You have to make a trip up to the top for the best panoramic views of the city and the Cape Peninsula. Whether you choose to hike or take the cable car is up to you!

For travellers who want to take the cable car, a tour package that includes round-trip cable car tickets plus a guided walking tour and a hop-on-hop-off bus pass is a great idea.

You’ll get a great price on cable car tickets that will whisk you up and down Table Mountain in no time, plus the added bonus of bus passes for traveling around the city and a walking tour.

A guided tour around the Cape Of Good Hope is a fantastic way to soak in the spectacular views and unique wildlife of the Cape Peninsula.

The journey meanders along the breathtaking coastal roads, where rugged cliffs plunge into the azure expanse of the Atlantic Ocean.

En route to the fabled Cape Point, visitors are treated to awe-inspiring vistas of pristine beaches, charming fishing villages, and diverse wildlife.

You’ll stop by Simons Town and visit the adorable Penguin Colony on Boulders Beach, and you’ll get to cruise along the scenic Chapmans Peak Drive.

There is so much to see and do on the Cape Peninsula, and a guided tour that hits all of the highlights is the perfect way to optimise your time!

Paragliding is one of the best ways to experience Cape Town! Imagine soaring through the air with a great guide who is well-versed in safety and security, admiring the views of Cape Town below you.

Signal Hill is a hotspot for paragliding in Cape Town.

Meet here and join your paragliding tour where you can see the Atlantic Ocean, Camps Bay, Table Mountain, Lions Head, and more as you glide peacefully through the sky!

The oceans around Cape Town offer incredible conditions for whale watching.

Join a whale-watching tour so you can take to the water and have the amazing chance to see these gentle giants up close!

This day tour takes you from downtown Cape Town to Hermanus, one of the best places in the world for whale watching.

Cruise along the coastline of South Africa and watch Southern Right Whales, Humpbacks, and potentially dolphins or seals as they frolic in the waves.

Animal lovers cannot miss out on an epic whale-watching tour while they are in South Africa!

Check out one of Cape Town’s most captivating corners on a Woodstock Street Art Tour .

This tour can be either private or with a group, and you can join a 60-minute or 90-minute tour.

Either way, this is one of the most insightful walking tours in Cape Town and it’s definitely worth the 400 or 450 rand fee.

You’ll be exploring the Old Biscuit Mill in the Woodstock neighborhood of the city, which is a hub for artistic expression.

earn about the history and culture behind the art and enjoy opening your mind to a fascinating part of Cape Town.

Embarking on a Robben Island day tour from Cape Town is an immersive journey through South Africa’s complex history and triumphs of resilience.

As the ferry glides across the shimmering waters of the Atlantic, passengers are transported to the island’s poignant past, where the notorious prison once held political prisoners, including Nelson Mandela.

The guided tour offers a sobering yet enlightening experience as visitors explore the bleak cells, interact with former inmates, and gain profound insights into the country’s struggle for freedom and the indomitable human spirit that prevailed.

Against the backdrop of Cape Town’s stunning skyline, the Robben Island day tour becomes a powerful testament to the pursuit of justice and equality.

Robben Island can only be visited with a guided tour, so make sure you make a booking in advance!

Cape Town Wine Tours

A tour of the Cape Winelands is another one of the best things to do in Cape Town.

Surrounded by lush regions filled with wine estates, vineyards, and local businesses where you can taste local wine, cheese, chocolate, spirits, and more, foodies should absolutely add a wine-tasting tour to their itinerary.

There are a few different Cape Town wine-tasting tours to choose from, so here are our top picks!

This tour offers travelers the chance to visit 3 wine regions around Cape Town: Paarl, Stellenbosch, and Franschhoek. Visit 3 estates and taste 15 different wines throughout the day!

This tour includes all transport and focuses on wine pairing where you’ll get to taste chocolate and cheese with the various wines.

It’s a roller coaster for the palette, and this tour is great for those who want to see as much of the wine regions as possible.

If you want to slow down and focus on just one wine region, this is a great tour option . Visit 4 different Stellenbosch wineries on this full-day tour from Cape Town.

The tour combines vineyard and cellar door walks with wine tasting so you can learn about winemaking while you sample local cured meat, cheese, chocolate, and more.

The Stellenbosch area is one of the oldest parts of the country, so you will have a blast immersing yourself in the wine culture and history here on this day tour.

Another wine-tasting tour option is the Franschhoek Wine Tour. This tour allows you to explore the Franschhoek part of the Cape Winelands by tram, where you can hop on and hop off wherever you choose.

Spend the day cruising through the countryside, taking wines, eating fresh cuisine, and enjoying the best of Cape Town’s wine country.

Tour a historic wine farm, chat with a local winemaker, and just enjoy the scenery.

Between these three different wine-tasting tours, there is sure to be something that suits you!

As you can see, there are so many fun tours you can try while visiting Cape Town.

Learn all about the local history on a Cape Town free walking tour, or dive into the culture of the Mother City with a tour to Robben Island.

Tour a wine farm or go wine tasting with a tour to the Cape Winelands, or get up close with some beautiful whales on a whale watch in the Atlantic.

Cape Town has so much to offer, and a tour with a knowledgeable local guide will help you enhance your experience here!

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First daytrip you must take as a 1st timer in CPT  - I had a great daytrip with Armand. The daytrip felt "full" but not in a rush. The time management was perfect. Armand have such deep knowledge on capetown, he was ... read more full of energy to do storytelling while driving - fretnot he is great driver. If you just arrived in CPT and would like to get all the highlights on Cape Point - this is yours to book! Thank you Armand and Leticia!

Capetown Highlights!  - We spent a great day with our wonderful guide Doney, who drove us through various neighborhoods of Capetown. Her knowledge was astounding and we learned a lot about this beautiful ... read more city. We watched paragliders launch off Signal Hill and took the cable car up to the wondrous Table Mountain. Doney is a great driver and has a wonderful warm personality!

Tour  - Leticia was so friendly and willing to share information! I really appreciated her diving into different topics about South Africa and the current landscape from her perspective. In terms ... read more of the driving tour, she was flexible about taking off certain parts of the itinerary that my friend and I had already been to before. Note that Leticia drops you off at certain parts for you to explore yourself.

incredible guide!  - Doney has been absolutely incredible guide. She was friendly, knowledgable, and kind! This was kne of mu favourite days of the whole vacation and I am so glad I met ... read more doney on my trip!

Great Tour Great Wine  - I did a half day wine tour as I was short on time. I wish I would have done a full day. The half day tour was still wonderful! I ... read more leaned so much and tasted really great wine. My tour guide was fabulous. Very fun and professional and knowledgeable about wine farms and the history of the country. I highly recommend.

My Cape Town Half Day Tour  - Very nice tour and great friendly service. I was not so lucky with the weather but it was still worth it. Enjoy the african smile!

Great knowledge transport and tour providers who bring humanity through politeness, patience and timeliness  - Polite, timely and patient drives. Personable staff who take an interest in your schedule and success. My trip was business related and they understood and made last minute changes to ... read more being the right vehicle. Value for money costs too

Absolutely fab trip  - Absolutely fab!! Thoroughly recommend!! The whole day was great from pick up to drop off! Nothing was too much trouble for our driver

Memorable Tour  - Great Tour. Leticia was very knowledgeable and friendly. She guided us through the city and its history, where to go and the best times and she helped us capture ... read more many lovely photos. Loved every minute and absolutely highly impressed and recommend. Thanks so much

Excellent from start to finish  - Leticia and the team were brilliant. We actually used their services throughout our stay in Cape Town (two day tours and also airport transfers) and they made our stay so ... read more much more memorable. Super knowledgeable of the city and its history, where best to go and best times but also so very accommodating to our preferences and wish list. No rushing us and nothing was an inconvenience. Loved every minute and absolutely highly impressed and recommend. Thanks so much

Quality half day tour  - Excellent!!!! It was good thank you. Doney our guide was polite, knowledgeable, helpful and very pragmatic with her advice.

Introducing Cape Town with a smile.  - The views are amazing. I took so many photos. Leticia is a wonderful host and guide. She introduced me to Cape Town with such enthusiasm and passion. This is a ... read more tour I will always remember.

We had a great full day trip to 3 wineries in Stellenbosch and Franschhoek with Johnny. Along the drive he pointed out places of interest and told us a little ... read more about them. We stopped first in the town of Stellenbosch where we had some free time to walk around and explore, then went to our first winery which was the beautiful Delaire -graff estate. The wine tastings are not included in the price of the tour which left us free to choose the type of tasting we wanted to do. 2nd winery was Boschendal, also lovely, where we chose the wine and chocolate pairing. The next stop was supposed to be lunch but since we’d spent a little more time than planned at the wineries and had eaten there we opted to continue on to our third stop, this time in Franschhoek. Eikehof winery was very charming with spectacular mountain views and the owner even came to talk to us about his farm. On the way back we stopped at Drakenstein prison where there’s a statue of Nelson Mandela honoring him and the time he spent there. It was a really nice tour and Johnny made sure we were comfortable. Highly recommend!

My amazing experience  - I had the best and comfortable time in capetown thanks to leticia my tour guide she’s the best I got to learn a lot and had the best experience my ... read more best was the wine tasting 🤭🤭

Awesome Tour  - Great tour! My tour guide, Johnny, was very knowledgeable, patient and funny. Would definitely recommend!

Yesterday was such a great way to start our holiday: we enjoyed a temperate climate and the guide Leticia was very passionate, nice and expert about everything! We saw spectacular ... read more scenery and cool animals, an experience that everyone should have!

Marvelous Experiences in Cape Town (despite the taxi strike)  - Due to the strike situation I have to ask if Glorious Tour (Leticia) can support my change in plan - after a short phone call and they agreed with a ... read more very reasonable fee. That’s a very good start and we embarked on a half day tour typically done in a full day session. I fulfilled one of my bucket list item in visiting the Cape of Good Hope (the main reason why I’m here in Cape Town), with a very knowledgeable local guide, Anthea, in able to answer everything I have asked about Cape Town. The happy ending of the trip is the marvelous sunset along the western peninsula as we leave Cape Point heading to Camps Bay, which I was not expecting in the first place. I will go with Glorious Tour and Anthea again when I’m back to Cape Town in the near future. 🙂

Let's Do This Again!  - The team was amazing. Very hospitable and informative. I was able to see the best of Capetown in a short time. Beautiful scenery and comfortable tours.

A perfect day tour  - Top tour in Cape Town! Perfectly organised! Really kind tour guide! You will Discover the most uncrowded wonderful places around Cape Town!

Great tour!  - The tour to Boulders Beach, Cape of Good Hope and Table Mountain was great. The tour guide Johnny was really good at giving at lot of useful information, and ... read more I really enjoyed the whole day!

A Tour That Makes You Want to Nice to Cape Town!  - What a fabulous day. Donny was my guide. Extremely welcoming, very knowledgeable in topics ranging from geology, history, culture, cuisine, natural history and ... read more a sense of humor that is outstanding. She makes you feel as though you are a friend and gave a tour that felt fresh and engaging. I would highly recommend this activity

Donney was an amazing guide and made us feel very welcome showing us the cape winelands and accomodating to our needs as non drinkers. she was very keen on ensuring ... read more we understood the history of the region and also the people in South Africa, the impact of slavery and Apartheid. Even though we don't drink it was still a great day to explore a beautiful regions.

Great Day  - I had an amazing day with the guide Girl Doné! She explains to me everything she knows about Cape Town and it was very interesting! We spend the all day ... read more together, traveling around and laughing! Thank you, this girl's trip was worth it!

Hermanus with the best guide  - We made a half day trip to Hermanus. It was a wonderful roadtrip with our guide. Leticia is the best guide, she knows infinetely nice stories about every location, that ... read more you cross with the car and she knows, where you can buy the worldwide best cookies and Where you can take the best photo. Our family will come next year and book lots of nice trips at Glorious Cape Tours. Thank you for all, Letitia.

Wonderful experience  - I had a great time on the trip. Johnny was my driver - he was knowledgeable and friendly. Overall an excellent trip and covers a lot of ground. Would absolutely ... read more recommend to a friend!

An amazing tour with a equally wonderful lady  - Leticia is one of nicest human beings I have come across. She made me feel comfortable and was such a great host. She is one of the best in business. ... read more And to top that she is an amazing woman. Female solo travellers should definitely book with her. I loved every part of my tour, thanks to her

Amazing  - This tour was awesome! Doney was an amazing tour guide. We saw the beauty and the historical landmarks of the city. Doney was incredibly knowledgable and gave us a fantastic ... read more day in Cape Town. We learnt about history, culture and much more. We are very happy with our tour guide and would highly recommend her. Besides being super accommodating and kind she was hilarious.Time and money well invested.

What an excellent tour by none other than Leticia. Leticia is full of energy and good vibes! She is so knowledgeable on the history of Cape Town! We did table ... read more mountain, cape of good hope, boulders, Simon’s town and wine tasting. The weather was not favorable but she made the tour worthwhile. I would definitely recommend her services and Gary (our chauffeur) to anyone! Amazing team! Keep up the spirit and good job!

A five star gem  - I spent half a day with Doney. She is a lovely and very knowledgeable woman. She showed me Cape Town with such a personal touch that I am still thinking ... read more about what she told me about her family’s and Cape Town’s history. In addition to ordinary sightseeing she gave me useful information about shopping, safety, hotels etc. I wish her and her family all the best. She is a five star gem.

Wonderful experience  - Cape Town is one of the most beautiful places I've ever visited. Beautiful sceneries, beautiful heritage buildings. I enjoyed it so much because of Leticia, the tour guide. A local ... read more of Cape Town, she really knows the history and culture of the place. Every spot that we visited became significant with her information and anecdotes. Such a great driver and photographer too! Will definitely come back and tour again with her.

The best excursion in Africa  - I have never met anyone so knowledgeable and so full of good vibes like Leticia. She's literally the best tour guide in SA. We had the most amazing day. We ... read more did a whole package of pure Bliss. The weather was not favourable almost the whole day, but Leticia had ways to make us forget about it. We had lunch at Simons Town, and that was divine. Ended our day with a wine tour that was nothing short of perfect. I recommend Leticia and Gary (our chauffeur) any day, everyday!!!

An amazing tour of Cape Town  - We had an amazing time. The tour guide was very passionate and kept everyone engaged through her humour and storytelling about the various sites we visited. It was a magical ... read more experience. And to crown it all we got a bonus- a trip to one of the oldest and best wineries in South. Got a rare opportunity to sample five different types of wine. Will definitely work with this tour company next time I visit South Africa. It was a taste of exceptional customer service to the fullest. Thank you for being authentic.

Great time in CPT  - We had a great time on our full day tour. Treasure, our driver/tour guide, is very knowledgeable. We learned a lot of South Africa and Cape Town history. He ... read more was attentive to our needs. Very good customer service. We hit all the tourist spots as described. Our teenagers enjoyed Treasure's company. Thank you Treasure for making it a memorable day for us.

One of the best tours I have taken and our first trip was so good we booked 2 more with Leticia and her sister Doney while we were in Capetown. ... read more Both were so knowledgeable about the history of the places we were visiting but also so personable .. I fell in love with the country through the eyes of both of them. There was nothing canned on this trip and all the sites, and restaurants, we went to were so lovely and did not feel tourist oriented . Five out of 5 stars !!!

Leticia is the best!!  - We were on our honeymoon and Leticia made our trip so amazing!! This experience was quite educative since we learned so much about Capetown and its history through this city ... read more tour. The view from the top of the table mountain was a sight to behold. Leticia is a 11 out of 10 for her skills and knowledge.

Amazing Tour with Leticia  - Our guide Leticia, was absolutely AMAZING. By the end of the tour we felt like family! We learned so much and had an amazing time viewing all of the attractions! ... read more I highly recommend booking a tour with Leticia. She is truly amazing. We toured with my husband, children and mother! She was great with us all. She had something for everyone! One of our best tours ever!!! We had such a great time. We would definitely book with Leticia on our next visit for sure!!!

Recommended tour from Capetown to Cap-Aghullas  - It was a great day and I can recommend this tour to anyone! Everything worked out perfectly, really. I've had a good trip from Capetown (my hotel) to Cap-Aghullas. To ... read more see this place was just beautiful. Thank you very much Glorious Cape Tours for this experience!

Really the best tour you can book!  - Thank you so much Rameez! It was the best trip Ive ever done. At the beginning I was not sure, if its worth going to the cape of good hope ... read more (good and strong wind 😉 or not, but it was amazing. Also Rameez gave us many tips on great food, some backup infos and showed us cool secret places. All in all it was amazing and I hope we see again!

Full day peninsula tour  - Rameez was an excellent guide and very flexible. We took a lot of photos and spent longer than we should have at many stops, but he was very patient with ... read more us. We had so much fun and he added additional local food stops for us to try local South African cuisine! He's very knowledgeable and has a great sense of humor. I'd highly recommend this tour!

Our first day introduction to Capetown was amazing with Leticia . So much so we booked 2 more trips with her and her sister! So welcoming and so much fun. ... read more We have travelled alot but our experience with both of them were amazing. Plus 10 out of 10!!!

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Indulge in Cape Town and immerse yourself in the melting pot of Southern Africa. The infamous harbour and world renowned landmarks such as Table Mountain, Cape Point, The Winelands and a little further up the coast the Garden route makes this really a genuinely unique part of the world to visit.

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The city of Cape Town has so much to offer, with a huge collection of experience and attractions and these are the attractions that really showcase the Mother City’s amazing beauty, history and should make it onto your tour itinerary if you are pushed for time. We offer day tours to explore the Cape and create unforgettable memories – Private tours in Cape Town, as well as a reliable airport transfer, personal chauffeur drive services in and around Cape Town, Western Cape and have the ability to give you the most unforgettable experience in the Mother City. Our tour offerings include Private Cape of Good Hope or Cape Point Tours, Private Cape Winelands Tours, Private Table Mountain Tours and City Tours, Aquila Private Game Reserve and Safaris Cape Town and Airport Transfer; Personal Chauffeur Drive. We enjoy introducing people to the city and know how to make your experience a fantastic one. Whether you’re a family looking to take a tour city tour, or you’re a couple who want to do a romantic tour in Cape Winelands Route, let our qualified tour guide take you on an amazing journey.

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Our most popular tours include The Winelands , Table Mountain & Constantia , a full day exploring the Cape Peninsula , visiting the African Penguins in Simonstown and our Half Day Township Tour .

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Private Full Day Penguin Safari - Peninsula Adventure

You’ll observe the famous and comical African penguins in their natural habitat at the exquisitely beautiful Boulders Beach. Explore the southern most tip of the Cape Peninsula with its breathtaking views, dramatic cliffsides and turbulent waters.

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Ride through the waves on horseback in the morning and sip on superb South African wines in the afternoon. The equestrian adventure is suited for riders of all levels and a mere 40 minutes from Cape Town.

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Embark on a delightful journey through the beautiful “Boutique Winelands” of Stellenbosch.

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Wondering what to get up to in Cape Town?

Good news! There is SO MUCH to do here. And since I moved to the city three years ago, a lot of the most memorable activities I’ve done have been tours. From paragliding to the notorious wine tram , I have made memories here that will last a lifetime. Trust me, in terms of tours, you’re really spoilt for choice.

A lot of activities here require booking a tour, like visiting Robben Island or taking a marine safari (unless you happen to have your own boat handy). But I’ve also been on tours to places like the Cape of Good Hope when I didn’t have a car, or to the winelands because I didn’t want to drive, for obvious reasons!

And of course, booking a food tour or a free walking tour is also a great way to get to know the Mother City better, with the help of a guide. So, with that in mind, I’ve rounded up my top picks for tours in Cape Town. There is so much on offer here that by the end of your stay you’ll probably want to do what I did, and cancel your flight home! 

1. Cape Point Explorer Tour

Visiting Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope is a must while you’re in Cape Town! These famous land formations are incredibly beautiful and I had such a fun day touring them on the Cape Point Explorer Tour . You can read my full review here, but I’ll summarise below.

We visited Boulders Beach to see Cape Town’s adorable African penguin colony before continuing on to the Cape Point Nature Reserve. We took the funicular to the top of the Cape Point Lighthouse for great views of the beaches, bays, and rocky cliffs. 

After that, we had the option to hike to the Cape of Good Hope, and our guide said it would only take around 25 minutes. Full disclosure, though: we got back on the tour bus because the weather was bad and we had already almost been suffocated by our rain ponchos. (That’s not as serious as it sounds; it was actually very funny). 

The Cape of Good Hope was really beautiful and its history is very interesting – did you know that there are over 3,000 shipwrecks here? I think that makes the name sound pretty ironic!

The tour costs R565, then on the day we had to pay R190 to enter Boulders Beach and R400 to enter the Cape Point Nature Reserve. Lunch wasn’t included but our guide took our group restaurant near Boulders. Liam and I each had fish and chips and a pint, which cost R210.

You can book your spot on the tour here, with free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance!

2. Boulders Beach Half-Day Tour

If you would rather skip the Cape Point and Cape of Good Hope, you can just focus on Boulders Beach with this half-day tour ! I love this particular option because it includes a scenic drive along Chapman’s Peak Drive, which winds along the red rocky cliffs that overlook the Atlantic ocean. It never fails to take my breath away – cue the Top Gun music.

Once at Boulders, there’s about two hours of free time to walk along the boardwalks and see the penguins (and dassies!) I love watching the penguins waddle around, although they are a bit smelly! There’s also time to grab some food or take a dip at nearby Foxy Beach, where the penguins sometimes swim.

This tour costs R640 per person. You’ll need to pay the entrance fees for the beach on the day, which costs R190 for international visitors and R45 for South Africans. Your driver will pick you up from your hotel or Airbnb around 8:30 am, and the tour should take around 5 hours in total, leaving the rest of the afternoon free!

Click here to book your Boulders Beach tour! 

3. Full day Cape Winelands Tour 

The Western Cape is famous for its amazing (and affordable) wine, so it would almost be rude not to explore the Cape Winelands while you’re in the Mother City!

If you can, I do think it’s better to spend multiple days exploring Stellenbosch and Franschhoek separately, but time and budget mean that that’s not always possible. When my friend, Liam, came to visit me, we were working with time and budget restrictions, so we decided do this this Cape Winelands tour so that we could do Stellies, Franschhoek, and Paarl in one day from Cape Town. And of course, we wanted transport so that neither of us had to drive and we could drink aaaaall the wine.

You can read my full review here , but it was such a fun day out and we ended up making friends with some awesome people from Canada and Brazil! We did a cellar tour and had an incredible cheeseboard for breakfast in Stellenbosch (replete with a wine tasting, of course), had a boozy lunch in Franschhoek, and enjoyed an incredible wine and chocolate pairing in Paarl.

All in all, this was a really fun day out, and I’m glad Liam got to see the Cape Winelands properly! It costs R695 including all tastings and a cheeseboard in Stellenbosch. The only thing we had to pay for on the day was our lunch, and we bought a coffee in Franschhoek. 

Click here to grab your spot on this winelands tour, with free cancellation!

4. 20 min Helicopter Tour

Cape Town is one of the most beautiful cities in the world, so I think it’s an amazing place to do a helicopter tour . 

Now, we all know that helicopter tours aren’t exactly cheap, but in Cape Town, doing one doesn’t have to be incredibly expensive, either. This 20-minute flight costs R3,725 and promises to be INCREDIBLE. 

The route travels down Cape Town’s Atlantic coast and for amazing views of the city bowl, Table Mountain, Lion’s Head, Signal Hill, the Twelve Apostles, and the beautiful beaches of Clifton and Camps Bay. Cape Town is famous for its dramatic, varied landscape, so getting to see it from a bird’s eye experience will really make your jaw drop. Sadly, I haven’t done this myself but it’s on my Cape Town bucket list for sure!

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5. Tandem Paragliding Flight

I had the best time ever paragliding in Cape Town! My friend got me a voucher to go for my birthday and flying over the city was one of the most amazing experiences I’ve had, anywhere in the world. You can read my full review here .

I met my instructor at the top of Signal Hill and we geared up, then ran off the side into the sky! I thought it would be scary but there’s no freefall involves and the wind just takes you, so really, it couldn’t have been easier.

My tip would be to book this experience earlier on during your stay in Cape Town, because it is very weather dependent. If the wind is too strong, you’ll be able to reschedule. And trust me, the wind here can be very fierce – it once took my balcony window out!

This tour costs R1,800 and then it’s another R300 on the day for footage of your flight. They uploaded them straight to my phone after we landed, which was so convenient. I had taken an Uber to Signal Hill, but there was a free shuttle back to the parking lot for those who had driven.

You can book your spot here, with free cancellation!

6. Franschhoek Wine Tram from Cape Town

Franschhoek is perhaps most famous (or should that be infamous) for its wine tram. I will NEVER pass up the chance to hop aborad a tram and go from wine farm to wine farm enjoying tastings, cheese boards, and beautiful views in this gorgeous valley. And I love this tour because it includes return transport from Cape Town, so no-one has to play designated driver, wait hours for an Uber, or spend a lot on a private driver.

You can read my full review and guide here , but in a nutshell, the wine farm is such a fun day out and I really can’t recommend it enough. It’s a hop-on hop-off experience and you can visit up to five wineries over the course of eight hours, although personally I prefer to stick to four so that I can enjoy a leisurely lunch.

The tour includes tickets for the Navy Route tram (although there are some other options available during the festive season), which is actually the best tram route I have done. There are eight wine farms to choose from and I HIGHLY recommend stopping at Bartinney, because the views were epic and we had a delicious cheeseboard for lunch.

I consider this tour a must in Cape Town! I think it’s also good value for money because for R695 per person you get return transport from the city, your tram ticket, and a small glass of wine when you first climb aboard.

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7. Constantia Wine Bus 

The Franschhoek wine tram is a great experience and it’s certainly got the novelty factor. However, the Constantia wine bus is a cheaper way to tour wine farms without the need for a designated driver, and it’s another fantastic day out. I always do this with friends who come to visit me in Cape Town! 

The wine bus goes to the Constantia Valley and stops at three different wine farms: Silvermist, Groot Constantia, and Beau Constantia.  You can read my full guide here but basically, you need to buy a City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off bus ticket and take the Blue Route from the Aquarium to Constantia. I like to catch the bus at 9 am, spend the day drinking wine, and then catch the last bus back from Beau Constantia at 5:22 pm. But of course, it’s a super flexible experience so you can time it to suit you!

If you love wine as much as I do, then spending a day tasting in the lush Constantia Valley is an absolute dream. I also think it’s really well priced, as bus tickets are R295, and so a full day of wine tasting and food usually costs me just under R1,000.

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8. Quad biking at the Atlantis Sand Dunes

As if beaches , mountains, and wine farms weren’t enough, Cape Town is also home to sand dunes. 

Yup, you can go quad biking at the Atlantis sand dunes with a clear view of majestic Table Mountain in the background.

The dunes are a 40-minute drive north of the city centre and this tour doesn’t include pickup, so it’s best to drive yourself or take an Uber there. 

It costs R599 (£26/$32) for an hour of quad biking, which includes your ATV, helmet, and an instructor to guide you. You also have to pay R118 for an entry permit to the sand dunes on the day of the activity. 

Your instructor will also do a mini photoshoot after you’ve finished racing around the beautiful white sand dunes, so you’ll have lots of cool photos for Instagram. 

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9. Sand boarding at the Atlantis Dunes

Look, I’ll be the first to admit that the prospect of riding an ATV can be a little scary. In fact, I was incredibly nervous when I did it! So if you’re hesitant to hop on a quad bike, you can experience the sand dunes in a different way with this sandboarding tour . 

One cool thing about this tour is that it includes transfers from central Cape Town, so you don’t have to worry about getting to the sand dunes. 

Once you do arrive, you’ll learn how to slide down the slopes with grace and dignity. Or, at the very least, how to stay upright as you go. Complimentary drinks and snacks are also available – this is thirsty work! 

You’ll get just over 2 hours on the dunes themselves, and then you’ll be dropped off back in the city at the end of the tour. 

This activity is available on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. It’s suitable for travellers aged 8 and up, and the price per person varies slightly by group size. It costs R1,200 (£51/$64) each when you book for two people, whereas it’s R990 (£42/$52) per person when you book for a group of 10. 

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10. Marine Safari 

The term ‘the big five’ usually refers to South Africa’s most impressive land mammals: the lion, leopard, black rhino, elephant, and African buffalo. But did you know there’s a marine counterpart? 

That’s right, the Marine Big Five consists of whales, seals, penguins, sharks, and dolphins , and you can try to spot them all on this marine safari tour!

The adventure starts with a pickup from central Cape Town. You’ll be whisked off to Gansbaai – aka shark central – and get tea, coffee, and muffins for breakfast on arrival. You’ll also listen to a safety briefing before you board the boat. 

As you cruise around the waters of Gansbaai, you can expect thrilling sightings of dolphins, seals, and even Great White Sharks in the famed Shark Alley for cage diving! It’s so cool. 

If you go between June and December, keep an eye out for Southern Right whales. While whale spotting chances are lower the rest of the year, you might still catch Humpback or Bryde’s whales. 

You’re also likely to spot African penguins also making an appearance along the way, as they’re here year-round, too. You also get to visit the African Penguin & Seabird Sanctuary, so you will definitely spot them. 

After the tour, you’ll head to the same restaurant where you ate breakfast for a warming bowl of soup before you head back to Cape Town. 

This 10-hour adventure is available daily and costs R2,700 (£115/$143) and offers an incredible opportunity to witness South Africa’s vibrant marine life firsthand!

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11. Shark Cage Diving 

Cape Town is famous for shark cage diving, because of the Great White shark population in Gansbaai. You can also see Bronze Cow and Seven Gill sharks here, so it’s really a fantastic place to try out this adventurous activity! 

This tour will pick you up from central Cape Town and take you to Gansbaai, which is 2 hours away, and then you’ll spend around 5 hours diving with the magnificent Great Whites. You also get breakfast beforehand and a warming bowl of soup afterwards, so everything is taken care of for you – all you need to do is keep your nerve. 

This experience costs R3,655 (£155/$197) and it lasts all day, so you’ll be out for around 10 hours in total. 

12. Waterfront Sunset Cruise 

Sipping bubbly as you watch one of those magnificent Cape Town sunsets is definitely my idea of a good time, and I don’t think that this catamaran sunset cruise is too expensive, either.

Not only do you get awesome views of Table Mountain and Lion’s Head from out on the water, and the bubbles flow! To be honest, it’s not the world’s finest champagne, but I’m certainly not complaining.

Plus, for R580 (£25/$31) you really can’t go wrong. 

There are tons of fantastic boat trips available in Cape Town , but if you’re looking for an affordable experience where the drinks flow, I think that this cruise is the perfect choice. It was so much fun!

The cruise lasts for 1.5 hours so it’s a wonderful way to either end a day of exploring the city or kick off a night out on the town ! We did this on a Sunday night and it really ended the weekend on a high note.

Even if you go during the summer, it can get pretty chilly out on the water, especially when the notorious Cape Doctor is hard at work. (That’s the local term for Cape Town’s strong winds!) I would recommend bringing a jumper or jacket to keep you warm. And don’t bother with a hat, because on of our fellow passengers lost hers to the sea!

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13. Aquila Safari 

A safari in the Kruger National Park is on many travellers’ bucket lists, and understandably so. However, it’s pretty pricey and you may not have time! So if you’re keen to see some of South Africa’s famous and fearsome wildlife but can’t make it to the Kruger, you can still get a taste of safari with a game drive at the Aquila Game Reserve . 

I’ve been here twice now , and it really is a fantastic experience. Don’t get me wrong, I’m sure it’s not a patch on doing a multi-day trip to the Kruger, but I loved it both times. They’ve even paid a visit to Aquila on The Real Housewives of Cape Town (and yes, the housewives vicious fights definitely rivalled the lions’ in that episode). Katie Holmes has also been here with her daughter, Suri! 

You can stay here, but a day trip is a more budget-friendly option. Plus, when I came in the summer, we still got to use the pool in the afternoon, so bring a costume and a towel! 

For R3,195 (£135/$173) you can do an all-inclusive day trip to Aquila from Cape Town , which includes a transport, welcome drinks, a buffet lunch, a 2-hour game drive, and time to use the resort’s facilities. This includes a beautiful outdoor infinity pool and luxurious lounge!

You can even head to the on-site spa for a treatment, although that will cost you extra on the day. 

The first time I did the safari was during the middle of winter , so we couldn’t use the pool. However, we got both a breakfast and a lunch buffet to make up for it! 

It’s possible to spot the Big Five at Aquila. The Big Five are considered to be South Africa’s most impressive animals, and they actually feature on the bank notes. The group consists of lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants, and buffalo. However, leopards are notoriously difficult to spot and I didn’t get to see one either time at Aquila.

However, the other animals I saw more than made up for it. We saw zebras, springboks, hippos, and giraffes, as well as one magnificent peacock strutting around the main grounds. Our guide, Charlie, was also really informative and taught us loads about the individual animals we saw, as well as the behaviour of the species in general, and the battle against poaching. 

If you’re not able to head to the Kruger while you’re in South Africa, I highly recommend doing the Aquila Safari . It’s a fantastic day out and one of the best things that I’ve done in Cape Town! 

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14. Lion’s Head Sunrise or Sunset Hike 

To be honest, you can hike Lion’s Head by yourself independently during the day. There’s no need to go with a guide. However, if you’re not an experienced hiker but want to do the hike at sunrise or sunset , I would recommend this tour . 

You’ll be either going up or down in the dark, so it’s much safer to go with a guide. While Lion’s Head isn’t a super difficult hike in terms of physical exertion, as you get closer to the top it involves some scrambling. You definitely need to be careful with your footing.

Having a local guide with you is invaluable because they can make sure you stay safe throughout and help you whenever you need it. Plus, they’ll provide you with headlamps and snacks, and take photos for you. 

The views from the summit of Lion’s Head are just amazing, and Cape Town is famous for its spectacular sunrises and sunsets, so you’re definitely in for a treat with this tour! 

The tour costs R1807 (£77/$97.50) for a shared tour without transport, or if you don’t have a rental car you can choose to include transport for an extra R200. It’s a small group tour with a maximum of 8 people, so you’ll get plenty of insider info from your guide as you hike, but there’s also the option to do a private hike for just your group if you prefer. 

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15. Ziplining 

I love ziplining. It gives you such a thrill as you zoom through the air, but since you’re harnessed in and there’s no freefall, it’s not as terrifying as paragliding or bungee jumping. And with this tour , you can enjoy birds’ eye views of Cape Town’s lush, mountainous landscape along with an adrenaline rush. 

The 7-cable zipline course is part of the Silvermist Wine Estate in Constantia , which is at the foot of Table Mountain. You’ll be transported to the course in a 4×4 once you arrive at Silvermist, but since this is a self-drive tour, you can always stick around and enjoy a tasting after your treetop adventure! 

This tour costs R800 (£34/$43). As far as I’m aware, this is the only zipline course in Cape Town, so make the most of it. 

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16. Dinner and Drumming Experience 

One thing that I often get asked by friends back home is “what is South African cuisine?”

South Africa is a true melting point and there’s really no one type of cuisine. Most restaurants in the city serve very westernised food. However, if you’re keen to discover more traditional African cuisine, then this dinner and drumming show is a fantastic cultural experience.

There are many different cultural and ethnic groups from all over Africa within South Africa, and so this tour takes you on a true “taste safari” as you discover dishes from all over the continent during a 14-course meal.

(Yep, you read that right – make sure to arrive hungry!) 

You’ll also enjoy a mesmerising djembe drumming show before dinner, replete with music and traditional Mali puppets. Then, after the meal, the servers and kitchen staff also perform a goodbye song and dance. This is truly a feel-good experience, and an amazing way to immerse yourself in traditional African culture. 

The tour costs R1,120 (£47/$60) including hotel pickup and drop-off. It often sells out in advance, so I would recommend booking your slot at least a few weeks beforehand! 

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17. Hermanus Whale Watching Tour 

Hermanus is a beautiful seaside town that’s 1.5 – 2 hours south of Cape Town, and it’s famous for whale-watching. In fact, it even hosts an annual whale watching festival every September. The World Wildlife Fund also lists Hermanus as one of the best places in the world to see whales ! 

It’s definitely worth taking an overnight trip to Hermanus if you can, but if not, then this full-day whale watching and wine experience will more than suffice. However, it’s only available from mid-June to late November, so this is a great thing to do in Cape Town during the winter!

It is possible to spot whales year round in Hermanus, but the winter and early spring is the best time, because you can spot lots of Southern Right Whales. These whales are unfortunately rare these days, so visiting Hermanus offers a pretty unique opportunity to see them.

You can also spot Humpback whales during the whale-watching season, and it’s possible to see Bryde’s whales and dolphins all year round! 

This tour will pick you up at around 6:30 AM, but you can snooze on the journey down to Hermanus. Once you arrive, you’ll head out on a 3-hour whale watching cruise. When you spot one of these magnificent creatures, the skipper actually stops the boat so that you can watch them breach and play, and get a super detailed view. 

Then, you’ll visit a wine estate for lunch and a tasting. This is on your own account and you can bring a packed lunch if you prefer, but personally, I never say no to a wine tasting! This is a private tour, so you can go wherever you like. Your guide will give you a choice of a few different options, but Creation Wine Estate is probably my favourite one in the Hermanus winelands. 

On your way back to Cape Town, you’ll also visit Betty’s Bay where you’ll get to see the Stony Point penguin colony. This is the lesser-visited of Cape Town’s two African penguin colonies, since it’s further out of town than Boulders Beach . 

Finally, you’ll enjoy a scenic drive back to Cape Town and be dropped off back at your hotel at the end of the day. 

This tour costs R3,040 (£130/$165) per person, which I think is a good deal since it’s a private tour and includes return transport and your whale watching cruise. If you’re in Cape Town during the winter , don’t miss this one! 

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18. Stellenbosch Wine Tour 

I absolutely love Stellenbosch – or Stellies , as the student population affectionately calls it. It’s a cute university town with an abundance of charming Cape Dutch architecture, but even better, there are tons of wine farms around. It’s a stunning slice of the Western Cape’s wine country, and I always love exploring here.

The only problem is that, unlike with Franschhoek and Constantia , there’s not really a convenient way of getting between wine farms in Stellenbosch. It’s an hour outside of Cape Town, so a designated driver is really the only option, which isn’t ideal because it means someone has to miss out on all of the tastings. 

However, you can take this private full-day wine tour of Stellenbosch so that everyone can join in on the fun. You’ll spend the day visiting four different wineries, including one of my personal favourites, Waterford! 

The itinerary also includes a wine and cheese tasting at the beautiful L’Avenir Estate, and a gourmet lunch at Tokara. This will be on your own account, but you can expect to spend around R380 for a main course here. And if you eat meat, I recommend trying the raw springbok starter! 

The price of the tour per person does vary according to group size. It costs:

• R2,800 (£120/$155) pp for 2 people
• R2,250 (£96/$124) pp for 3 people
• R2,000 pp (£86/$110) for 4 people
• R1,750 pp (£75/$96) for  5-7 people
• R1,550 pp (£67/$85) for 8-13 people

The cost of the tour includes pickup and dropoff in Cape Town, private transportation for the whole day, a knowledgeable guide, bottled water, and 3 tastings. Given all that’s included, I think this is a pretty good deal for a private tour, especially if you’re in a larger group! 

Click here to reserve your Stellenbosch wine tour

19. Garden Route Safari 

If you want to experience the Western Cape’s famous Garden Route while you’re in Cape Town, but don’t feel like spending hours on planning and logistics, this 4-day tour is perfect for you. 

You’ll experience so much variety on this trip, from the Congo Caves and the Little Karoo mini desert to the hippie town of Wilderness (a personal favourite of mine) and charming Knysna, which is famed for its stunning lagoon.

You’ll also get to try ostrich meat (which is really yummy, just FYI), and spend time in gorgeous Plettenberg Bay. 

The tour also includes a safari in Tsitsikamma National Park where you’ll enjoy stunning guided walks, have the chance to bungee jump, and enjoy a late afternoon safari. This is the ideal time to do it because it’s when the animals are most active. You’ll have the chance to see amazing creatures like honey badgers, Cape porcupines, forest shrews, mongooses, African wild cats, and vervet monkeys.

It’s a coastal national park, so you’ll also have plenty of chances to spot whales, dolphins, seals, and Cape otters. 

On the fourth and final day of the tour, you’ll enjoy a morning safari drive and then return to Cape Town via Hermanus where, with any luck, you’ll spot even more whales and dolphins ! 

The tour costs R9,950 (£430/$549) per person if you’re happy to stay in a shared dorm, R11,150 (£497/$634) for a private room in a hostel, or R11,750 for a 3 star room in a guest house, which is personally what I would opt for – I can’t be doing with hostels these days. 

I think that this is actually a really good deal because it includes three nights’ accommodation, transport, breakfast and dinner each day, a professional guide, two safari drives, and all National Park fees. Plus, you’re in a small group of no more than 13, so it’s not a huge, commercial, soulless tour. You’d struggle to do it for much less by yourself, and it would take quite a bit of planning. 

Click here to find out more and book your spot! 

20. Bo Kaap Free Walking Tour 

Bo Kaap is one of Cape Town’s most vibrant and interesting areas. Originally built for freed slaves, this area has long been home to a tight-knit, working class community of predominantly Cape Malay people. 

It’s perhaps best known for its brightly coloured houses, which were originally painted to help customers find businesses in the area. Nowadays, the local government actually subsidises the upkeep of these vibrantly painted facades as a nod to the area’s cultural significance and to attract tourists. 

You can explore Bo Kaap by yourself, but to get a real sense of the history, I think it’s best to take a free walking tour . I had visited the shops and walked through the area several times on my own before I did the free tour, but I learned way more when I went with a guide! 

The free tours meet at 2 PM and 4:20 PM daily in Church Square on Parliament Street, 365 days of the year, come rain or shine. 

The tour lasts for around 1.5 hours and after that, you can spend some time exploring Bo Kaap by yourself. We got a great restaurant recommendation from our guide and enjoyed some amazing Cape Malay food after our tour. 

You can sign up for the free walking tour here . On the day, you will be able identify your guide by looking for green umbrellas in Parliament Square!

Tipping is recommended at the end of the tour, and I can’t remember exactly, but I think we tipped around R100 each. 

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21. Cape Town Food Tour 

One of the best ways to get to know a city is through its stomach, and this small group food tour conveys the history of Cape Town through its delicious cuisine.

Cape Town is a real melting pot of cultures, so as you would expect, the food here is delicious and varied. This tour takes you on a culinary journey so that you can try some of the best Cape Malay food that Bo Kaap has to offer, as well as beloved local dishes like koeksisters and malva pudding. 

You’ll not only consume a ton of flavourful food on this tour, your passionate guide will also teach you about its cultural significance and share stories about Cape Town. The history of how so many different cultures came to coexist in the city is fascinating and often dark, but I think it’s important to learn about it if you really want to get to know Cape Town. It’s a big part of why this city is so unique and vibrant. 

Basically, this tour combines food, culture, and sightseeing, so it’s really the ideal way to spend an afternoon getting acquainted with the Mother City. It costs R1,985 (£85/$110) per person, including food and alcohol tastings, and lasts for 4 hours. You can fit A LOT of food into that time, so arrive hungry! 

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22. Birdwatching Tour 

If you’re a twitcher, then don’t miss this private birdwatching tour . It’s led by Alfie, an expert birdwatching guide who has worked on safaris for well over a decade, so rest assured he really knows his stuff. 

Alfie will take you to two different locations to spot birds, many of which are endemic to the Western Cape. You’ll explore the beautiful Kirstenbosch Gardens, which is home to many rare and indigenous plants from the Cape Floral Kingdom. As a result, it’s also home to lots of unique birdlife, including Cape Sugarbirds, Orange-breasted Sunbirds, and Blue-mantled Crested Flycatchers. 

In the afternoon, you’ll head to Strandfontein Sewage Works which, admittedly yes, does sound gross, but it’s actually the best place in Cape Town to spot waterbirds! You can spot as many as 80 different species in the two hours you’ll spend here, and don’t worry, it doesn’t smell. 

I love the fact that this is a private tour, so you’ll have Alfie’s undivided attention and he can help you spot as many birds as possible. It’s also great to support a small, local business. 

The tour is a full day adventure, lasting for around 8 hours, and it costs R2,000 per person. This price doesn’t include lunch, which you’ll be able to buy on the day, but it does include hotel pickup and drop-off and, of course, Alfie’s expert guidance, as well as your entry fee to the Kirstenbosch Gardens.

23. Cape Town Sightseeing Tour 

I often suggest doing a sightseeing tour on your first day in Cape Town, to get acquainted with the city. This top-rated tour certainly works for that purpose, but since it’s a private tour and can be fully customised to your liking, you can also do it on your last day in Cape Town so that your guide can show you anything that you’ve missed!

I think there’s a lot to be said for doing a private sightseeing tour, as not everyone has the same interests. There’s so much to see and do in Cape Town that it’s worth doing a private tour to tailor the experience to your specific preferences. There’s too much variety in this city for a one-size-fits-all option to be much good! 

Some options for this tour include visiting Boulders Beach, exploring Hout Bay, visiting the Cape of Good Hope, checking out Bo Kaap, or just asking your guide to share his favourite hidden gems with you. 

The tour costs R4,000 (£172/$220) per person and I think it’s the perfect way to make sure that you don’t miss out on anything Cape Town has to offer. It lasts between 4-8 hours and remember that the price is for your transport and guide, but doesn’t include additional activities like entry to nature reserves or food and drink. 

24. Woodstock Street Art Tour

Woodstock is Cape Town’s artistic nucleus. Like many hipster hotspots all around the world, it was once an industrial area and now it’s a trendy artistic enclave that’s filled with street art. 

While you can venture through Woodstock’s street art independently, the best way to see it is by joining a local-led street art tour . The art here focuses on social and environmental concerns, so it’s nice to go with a guide who can explain the history and context of each piece. Plus, you’ll even get to meet some of the artists and influential local people who have shaped Woodstock into the hipster hub that it is today. 

This guided experience will take you to all of the area’s most striking murals so that you don’t miss anything, and honestly, Woodstock can sometimes feel a little sketchy, so I definitely think it’s worth going with a local guide. 

The tour costs R550 (£24/$30) per person and lasts for 1.5 hours. It also finishes at the trendy Old Biscuit Mill Market, where you can enjoy food and drink and even check out live DJs at the weekend. The tour runs every day of the week except Sunday, and includes free tea and coffee!

25. Robben Island 

Robben Island is where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 18 years, before being transferred to Paarl for a further nine. So naturally, it’s a site of huge cultural significance and a Robben Island tour is a must while you’re in Cape Town. 

There’s only one company that runs boats to and from Robben Island. When you book a tour, the price includes your ferry ticket and a tour of the prison where Mandela was held. You’ll also visit the lime quarry where he – and many other political prisoners – were subjected to hard labour day in, day out, as well as the church they were permitted to visit every Sunday. 

I think that one of the most interesting parts of a Robben Island tour is that the final section is led by an ex-prisoner. He will show you his cell and other prison facilities, while sharing his first-hand account of what life was like as a political prisoner here. 

Tours to Robben Island depart from the Waterfront at 9 am, 11 am, and 1 pm all year round. There’s another departure at 3 pm between September and April, which is peak season. It costs:

• R400 for South African adults 
• R210 for South Africans under 18
• R600 (£25/$33) for international adults
• R310 (£13/$17) for international kids

The tours may be cancelled when the sea is too rough. If this is the case, you’ll be offered another date or receive a full refund. I was meant to go with a friend who was visiting on his final day in Cape Town, so we opted for the refund when this happened to us, and got our money back within 48 hours. 

You can find out more and book your tour here!

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Have you been wondering what the best wine tasting Cape Town tour is? I’ve got you covered!

I always recommend a wine-tasting trip from Cape Town for anyone who has never been to the area.

It’s got amazing views, friendly locals, and most importantly, the best wines South Africa has to offer.

With vineyards that have been around since the 1600s, you can’t go wrong with a full day spent exploring this beautiful region. Having grown up in the country, I know all of the best places to visit when it comes to sampling some of the finest wines of South Africa has available.

🏆 BEST WINE TASTING CAPE TOWN TOUR

Don’t have time to read the whole article? The best choice is the 5-star tour: African Story Wine Small-Group Tour in the Cape Winelands

From historic estates in Franschhoek Valley to boutique wineries in Stellenbosch wine region and beyond, I provide travelers with an insider view of where they should be visiting and what wines they should be tasting on their journey through South Africa’s Winelands. If you’re looking for a truly unforgettable adventure within South Africa then look no further than these most popular wine-tasting Cape Town tours.

Quick Guide: Best Wine Tours from Cape Town

After a quick list of the top Cape Town wine tours? Here are the best wine-tasting tours from Cape Town.

African Story Wine Small-Group Tour in the Cape Winelands

• The flawless wines and pairings
• Delightful winemaker hosts
• The provided lunch is exceptional

Private Wine Tour with Wine Expert

• Private tour and can customize
• Can visit vineyards and the towns
• Door pickup from most areas

Full-Day Winelands Tour with Wine Tastings & Food

• Small-group tour
• Taste over 20+ wines
• 4 different wine estates

7 Best Wine Tasting Cape Tours Tours

Here is your guide to the best wine-tasting tours from Cape Town. Your only task is to choose one!

1. African Story Wine Small-Group Tour in the Cape Winelands

• Who is this tour for : Small-group tour that visits 4 stunning vineyards in one day.
• Guest Rating: 5 Stars (From Over 775+ Travelers)
• Destinations Included: Paarl, Franschoek, and Stellenbosch
• Length:  8 Hours
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The African Story Wine Tour in the famous Cape Winelands is the perfect way to spend the day of your holiday!

Their small group tour of the vineyard brings you up close and personal to some of the area’s premier wine estates , where you can sample a variety of white wines, red wines, sparkling wines, Cape Ports, and delightful cheeses.

You won’t go hungry either—an appetizing a la carte lunch is included as part of the tour!

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Explore the picturesque wine regions of Paarl, Franschhoek, and Stellenbosch on this tour.

Experience four Cape Winelands vineyards in a day , complete with expert-led wine tastings at each.

Why you will love this wine-tasting tour:

• The vineyard selection, world-class wine, fine wines, and pairings were a flawless match, perfect in every way imaginable.
• Experience delightful winemaker hosts amidst stunning surroundings.
• The provided lunch is exceptional.

What better way to experience the beauty of the Winelands than with a fun-filled yet informative eight-hour tour in one fantastic day?

Join this tour for an unforgettable experience that will be one of your best days on vacation.

2. Private Wine Tour with Wine Expert

• Who is this tour for : Those looking for a private tour.
• Guest Rating: 5 Stars (From Over 600+ Travelers)
• Destinations Included: Franschoek, and Stellenbosch
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A private wine tour of the Stellenbosch-Franschhoek wine region with a wine expert is the perfect way to explore the history, culture, and flavors of this amazing region.

From stop to stop, you will be guided through some of the most renowned wineries and vineyards in the area.

You’ll get to enjoy complimentary tastings at each one, allowing you to experience all of the unique flavors with an experienced guide as your host .

Plus, you can customize your own tour by selecting different wineries or leave it up to your guide – no matter which route you take, you can be sure that it will be an interactive and engaging experience !

Best way to enjoy Stellenbosch wines Our day with Marlene was fantastic. Well thought out, informative and pleasant. She knows the estates to visit and the hosts all love her. We booked a second day. We just could not get enough time in this beautiful scenery. Kimberly_B (READ MORE REVIEWS ) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Please note that lunch is not included in the tour. During the morning, you’ll visit two wineries, have lunch at one of the best restaurants , and then visit two more wineries.

The first tour on our list is a small-group (not private) tour and includes lunch if you prefer a more convenient option.

• Private tour
• If you want to visit the wineries and the towns, you can ask them to customize the tour for you
• Pickup at all hotels, AirBnBs, and private accommodations are included (in central Cape Town, Camps Bay, Green Point, Sea Point, and Milnerton).

So come join this private wine tour with an expert guide in Stellenbosch-Franschhoek – for a totally exclusive and personalized tour through the vineyards .

3. Full-Day Winelands Tour with Wine Tastings & Food

• Who is this tour for : Those looking for a small-group tour that includes wine exclusive tastings and lunch.
• Guest Rating: 4.8 Stars (From Over 380+ Travelers)
• Length:  9 Hours
• View on:  GetYourGuide

This Full-Day Winelands Tour with Wine Tastings & Food is a dream come true for wine connoisseurs and travelers alike.

Explore some of South Africa’s best vineyards, sip on amazing wines paired with local cheese, olives, and chocolate , and get an inside look into the production of wine.

Get ready to spend 9 hours exploring four wineries on the tour with a small group and enjoy a delicious lunch in between them all!

Plus, you even get to see the wine cellar visit during one of the stops.

Probably the best wine tour I’ve been on so for. Very knowledgeable and relaxed guide and the itinerary scheduled enough time at each vineyard to not rush the tasting and still have enough time to have a look around and have conversations with the people from the tour. Viator traveler (READ MORE REVIEWS ) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

The one thing that we thought could be done a bit better is the chocolate tasting.

Really it just means you will get a square of chocolate and it might not even be locally made.

Not a big deal as we went on this tour for the wine, but thought I should mention it.

• Taste over 20+ wines from 4 different wine estates
• The Fairview Estate is our favorite and you will love your tasting in the wine-tasting room there!

This experience is sure to give you an appreciation for wine and the unique flavors that South African wine has to offer – don’t miss out!

4. Franschhoek Wine Tram Hop-on Hop-off

• Who is this tour for : Hop-on-Hop-off tram that visits 4-5 wine estates.
• Guest Rating: 4.5 Stars (From Over 355+ Travelers)
• Destinations Included: Franschoek
• Length:  8.5 Hours
• View on  Get Your Guide

The Franschhoek Wine Tram hop-on-hop-off tour is a great way to explore the famed wine region of South Africa.

Lasting 8.5 hours, this tour includes pickup and drop off services so you don’t have to worry about getting around.

With the tram, you can enjoy breathtaking views from its windows while savoring a wide selection of wines from boutique estates to marquee ones.

You’ll get the chance to visit around 4-5 estates in total , spending an hour at each one.

We were picked up on time at the city-bus tour stop very close to our hotel and brought to meet the tram line in Franschhoek which then took us around to wineries on our allocated ‘Burgundy’ route (there was also a bus route section). … We got a lunch along the way at Boschendal (also at our own cost) – Good meats and cheese and nice looking bread … and we finished off with a shared gin tasting at Bartinney – spectacular views at this estate and from their tasting shed. Great too that the tram staff took care of purchases and had everything ready for pick-up at the end of the day, so nice not to have to cart things around with us. GetYourGuide traveler (READ MORE REVIEWS ) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Important to note: Wine-tasting fees are excluded and payable on the day. Lunch is not included either.

• Unique experience traveling on a hop-on-hop-off tram
• Unbeatable value for money
• Wineries are gorgeous and the wine tastings are really affordable

There’s no better way to enjoy the beauty of Franschhoek than by taking this unique tour that provides more freedom than other tours on our list!

6. Paarl, Franschhoek & Stellenbosch 3-Wineries Tour

• Who is this tour for : Those who want to visit wine estates but also have time for a stroll through Stellenbosch town.
• Guest Rating: 4.5 Stars (From Over 260+ Travelers)
• Destinations Included: Paarl, Franschhoek & Stellenbosch

Visiting Paarl, Franschhoek, and Stellenbosch is a must for any true wine-lover.

This 8-hour tour takes you to the top 3 most famous wine regions of South Africa, where you’ll be able to enjoy a wide variety of wines.

On this tour, you can look forward to a special wine and chocolate pairing with a cellar tour, an Urban Wine tasting in Franschhoek (cabernet sauvignon, shiraz, pinot noir and more) as well as an afternoon wine tasting trip and cheese pairing after enjoying a guided walk in the town of Stellenbosch.

You will get the opportunity to try 15 different wines (plenty of different options) from some of the best estates in South Africa – all in an engaging atmosphere!

Best Wine Tour in Cape Town Best decision I made in Cape Town. This wine tour was amazing. We fit three regions in a day and didn’t feel rushed at all. The bus was clean and our tour guide Charles was extremely knowledgeable and patient. The wineries were beautiful. The locations and wine selections were perfect. Shari_L (READ MORE REVIEWS ) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Important to note: Lunch is not included in this tour, it is also a good idea to have some cash on hand in order to tip your tour guide at the end of the tour.

• Includes a guided walk of Stellenbosch
• Try 15 delicious wines
• The wine tasting was a first-class experience

Experience three of the Cape’s finest wine estates in one tour!

From Rhebokskloof to Simonsig and Franschhoek, this tour takes you on a journey through the renowned South African Winelands.

Enjoy tasting the best wines paired with chocolate or cheese, while also taking some time to explore Stellenbosch town on a guided walk.

7. Small-Group Wine tour with Lunch Included

• Who is this tour for : This is an intimate small group tour with a max of 8 people.
• Guest Rating: 5 Stars (From Over 245+ Travelers)

This is the perfect opportunity to treat yourself to an unforgettable day in the Winelands!

Step aboard our 8h30min tour and join an intimate small group of no more than 8 people.

Learn how to pair wine with food as you enjoy cheese and chocolate tastings while visiting top wineries like Fairview, La Bri Estate, Boschendal and if time allows, take a walk through Stellenbosch and Franschhoek.

Not to mention the quality restaurant lunch that you’ll get to indulge in during your tour (included in your tour)!

Get ready for a fascinating cellar tour and a divine experience in South Africa’s finest vineyards – it’s sure to be an easy day trip that you won’t forget!

Amazing Saturday Sipping Wines Booked this tour the day before, and OMG, I am so glad I did! Nelson was the kindest man. He was clearly passionate about the history and culture of wine in South Africa. He was very informative and friendly. He kept the tour on time and light-hearted. The places we visited were all wonderful, and the lunch was delicious. Some of the best things was best pork belly I have ever tasted! .. Fairview wines was so amazing that I wish I could buy a crate or their wines. If you’re on the fence about taking this tour, don’t be! Book it, and you will be glad you did! Sarah_S (READ MORE REVIEWS ) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

• A small and intimate group of max 8 people
• A delicious lunch is included in the price of the tour
• The cheese and wine pairing is outstanding!

This tour gives travelers a unique and intimate experience to discover all that this area has to offer.

Get ready for a truly unforgettable day among the rolling hills and lush vineyards of Paarl, Franschhoek & Stellenbosch!

Frequently Asked Questions

Check out the frequently asked questions about the wine tasting Cape Town tours:

The best way to experience wine tasting in Cape Town is to join a tour, such as the African Story Wine Small-Group Tour in the Cape Winelands , a Private Wine Tour with a Wine Expert , and the Full-Day Winelands Tour with Wine Tastings & Food .

For groups looking for memorable Cape Town vineyards, here are some of the best places to visit: 1. Groot Constantia Estate – Situated in the Constantia Valley. 2. Spier Wine Farm – Located in the Stellenbosch area. 3. Vergelegen Estates – Located in Somerset West.

Couples looking for the best wineries and vineyards in Cape Town are spoilt for choice. Delaire Graff Estate in Stellenbosch with a luxurious wine-tasting experience in the heart of the Cape Winelands. Dunstone Country Estate in Wellington is set against the Groenberg mountains. Spier Wine Farm in Stellenbosch.

Groot Constantia estate is the closest vineyard to Cape Town and offers some of South Africa’s best wines. Found in the leafy suburb of Constantia, the estate is 332 years old and has a rich winemaking history. The estate features a state-of-the-art cellar, tasting room, and vineyard tours to help visitors learn about the art of winemaking.

The best time to visit Cape Town Winelands and vineyards is during the summer months from November to April. During this time, the weather is especially mild and the vineyards are blooming with lush vegetation.

Final Thoughts On Wine Tasting Cape Town Tours

To conclude, the wine-tasting tours in Cape Town offer a remarkable experience for wine enthusiasts.

With its picturesque landscapes, acclaimed wineries, knowledgeable guides, and delectable food pairings, Cape Town stands as a premier destination for unforgettable wine tasting.

Whether you’re a seasoned connoisseur or a casual wine lover or wine lovers, these tours provide an immersive and enriching experience that showcases the region’s exceptional wines and warm hospitality.

Cape Town’s wine-tasting tours are a must-visit for anyone seeking a memorable and indulgent journey into the world of wine.

Tip: If you are traveling to Cape Town with kids, you might be also interested in checking out our blog post on favorite wine farms on 5 Kid’s Friendly Wine Farms in Cape Town .

Additional Information

And if you are traveling around South Africa with kids , you might want to check out our recommendations for the best places to visit in South Africa for your family vacation .

Staying in Cape Town for longer? Check out our 4 Day Itinerary for Cape Town . You might also be interested in going on one of the best Sunset Cruises in Cape Town .

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