The 2 Shopping Tours in South Africa That Earn Their Price

1.Steam Train to Elgin Railway Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 375 reviews · from $51Our pick

Set out from Cape Town at 7:45 am on a return rail journey to Elgin Railway Market. You’ll pass Table Mountain, False Bay, Strand, and Sir Lowry’s Pass, then spend about two hours browsing food stalls, drinks, and crafts. The train has restrooms and onboard food for purchase, but no transfers.

“Absolutely awesome, just upsetting to have paid for lounge seating but was placed in day seating which was still lovely just not what we paid for”

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2.Soweto Tour; Mandela House; Vilakazi Street; Market Culture

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 4 hours · from $93

Spend four hours exploring Soweto with an English-speaking local guide, visiting Mandela House, Vilakazi Street, Freedom Square, Regina Mundi Cathedral, and the Hector Pietersen Memorial. The small group, limited to seven, travels by vehicle from your hotel and includes transport, entry to Mandela House, and hotel drop-off. Optional lunch costs extra.

“Nos encantó el tour. Ismail nos hizo la actividad muy amena y segura. Se nota que es local y que conoce bien la historia. Si volviera a Johannesburgo, me encantaría volver a coger un tour con él. Superó mis expectativas.”

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