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The 15 Best Tours in South Africa

1,773 tours  ·  from $5 a head

Three weeks or ten days, the problem is the same: one country, four climates and a lot of driving. The 15 below are the days that earn their place, priced and timed, with the full catalogue underneath when you want to go deeper.

Wine Tour: Paarl, Franschhoek & Stellenbosch incl 3 wineries - Walking through Stellenbosch, the City of Oaks
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Wine Tour: Paarl, Franschhoek & Stellenbosch incl 3 wineries

1.Wine Tour: Paarl, Franschhoek & Stellenbosch incl 3 wineries

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,940 reviews · from $43Our pick

Spend eight hours touring Cape Town’s three major wine regions by air-conditioned coach. Taste 15 wines at three estates, pair wine with cheese and sweets, walk historic Stellenbosch, stop at Drakenstein Prison, and enjoy live commentary from guides such as Louie, Brahm, Horea and Charles.

“It was awesome and so well managed. Should definitely be on your to do list. Even for the non alcoholic”

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Cape Town: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Cruise - Start with the red city route
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Cape Town: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Cruise

2.Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,929 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $23

Use a one or two-day City Sightseeing ticket to reach Cape Town’s main sights by open-top bus. Ride the red, blue, and purple routes, stop at Table Mountain, Camps Bay, Kirstenbosch, Hout Bay, and Groot Constantia, and add a harbour, canal, or sunset cruise when available. Audio commentary comes in 15 languages, with a kids channel.

“Making sure all the buses have WiFi. It was quite an inconvenience to hear there wasn’t some on a bus.”

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Cape Town: Cape of Good Hope & Penguins Day Tour with Pickup - Bo-Kaap and Maiden’s Cove set the tone
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Cape Town: Cape of Good Hope & Penguins Day Tour with Pickup

3.Cape of Good Hope & Penguins Day Tour with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,362 reviews · 10 hours · from $52

Spend about 10 hours touring the Cape Peninsula in a small luxury Sprinter with hotel pickup, USB ports, reclining seats, and bottled water. Your English-speaking guide leads you to Cape Point, Boulders Beach, Hout Bay, Chapman’s Peak, Bo-Kaap, and Muizenberg. Lunch, reserve entry, penguins, funicular, and the seal boat cost extra.

“Bedrock (aka Zorro) was excellent. He was very efficient and knowledgeable. We saw an amazing amount of places and things in the time we had yet we never felt rushed. Our fellow van passengers were great and fun - no miners in the bunch. Great day. Go with Zorro - definitely.”

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Zipline Cape Town - From Foot of Table Mountain Reserve - Seven cables across the Table Mountain canyon
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Zipline Cape Town – From Foot of Table Mountain Reserve

4.Zipline Cape Town – From Foot of Table Mountain Reserve

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,179 reviews · from $49

Ride a 4x4 into the Table Mountain foothills, then tackle seven zipline cables across a canyon, including a 270-meter opening ride and a 155-meter-high section. Guides such as Vumi, Sakhile, Nkosi, and Wilson are known for calm safety briefings and good humor. Allow two hours, arrive 20 minutes early, and bring a jacket.

“Both Mussa and Ronald were amazing they respect the time and gave me an unforgettable experience, I did seven zips with hiking and amazing views”

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Cape Town: Table Mountain Cable Car, Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - Starting at the V&A Waterfront
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Cape Town: Table Mountain Cable Car, Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

5.Table Mountain Cable Car, Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,157 reviews · 1 day · from $45

This $45 Cape Town combo gives you a one-day pass on three sightseeing bus routes, a return Table Mountain cable car ticket, and guided city and Bo-Kaap walks. Ride from the V&A Waterfront, use the red route for the cable car, and save the mountain visit for another day if wind or cloud closes the cableway.

“Really enjoyed the whole day Absolutely amazing views and the open top bus was great fun”

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Cape Point and Boulder's Penguins Full Day Tour - Camps Bay and the Atlantic Seaboard
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Cape Point and Boulder’s Penguins Full Day Tour

6.Cape Point and Boulder’s Penguins Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,118 reviews · from $34

Travel from Cape Town to Boulders Beach and Cape Point in a comfortable, air-conditioned coach with an English-speaking guide such as Paul, Horea, Mark, or Brahm. You’ll see African penguins, explore the reserve, and choose between a Cape Point hike or the funicular. Expect about eight hours, a large group, and plenty of driving.

“They packed a lot into one day! It was a larger bus tour than I’m used to? But for the price and the amount of sites we got to see, it was definitely a great value and well worth my time. Our guide was very knowledgeable and kind and accommodating to everyone with different mobility abilities. I was grateful to have a chunk of time at each location to explore on my own. Would happily do again”

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From Cape Town: Cape Point & Boulders Beach Full-Day Tour - From Cape Town to Maidens Cove and the Bo-Kaap
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From Cape Town: Cape Point & Boulders Beach Full-Day Tour

7.Cape Point & Boulders Beach Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,032 reviews · 10 hours · from $40

Travel from Cape Town by air-conditioned minivan with an English-speaking guide such as Patrick, Coco, Gabriel, or Bizo. Visit Chapman’s Peak, Cape Point, Boulders Beach, Simon’s Town, Hout Bay, Muizenberg, and Bo-Kaap, with time for penguins, sea views, photos, and an optional Seal Island boat trip.

“The trip was excellent, Coco and Yves made the trip for me - very friendly and enjoyable company who shared a lot of interesting knowledge about each place. I would highly recommend!”

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From Cape Town: Big Five Game Reserve with Lunch - Hotel pickup keeps the morning simple
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From Cape Town: Big Five Game Reserve with Lunch

8.Big Five Game Reserve with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,409 reviews · 9 hours · from $236

Spend nine hours traveling from Cape Town to Aquila Private Nature Reserve, where an English-speaking ranger leads a two-hour open-vehicle safari. You’ll have a buffet lunch, hotel pickup, and time to spot lions, elephants, rhinos, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, hippos, and up to 172 bird species. Guides such as Trevor, Aiden, and Kayim are praised for sharp animal spotting.

“Our driver was very friendly and his driving was top notch. When we got to the Aquila Game Reserve I was blown away by the hospitality of the staff. We were very taken care of. The complimentary drinks on arrival, great food, very clean facilities and mostly friendly staff who went above and beyond to make sure that the tourists were catered for. The service was one of the best in my travelling experience. As for the staff on the game reserve our guides were very knowledgeable about the animals and he had a good sense of humour whilst explaining about the animals. We saw all the Big Five and…”

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Cape of Good Hope & Boulder Penguins Full-Day Tour from Cape Town - Camps Bay and Hout Bay set up the coastal route
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Cape of Good Hope & Boulder Penguins Full-Day Tour from Cape Town

9.Cape of Good Hope & Boulder Penguins Full-Day Tour from Cape Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,347 reviews · from $48

Spend about nine hours exploring the Cape Peninsula in an air-conditioned minivan with hotel pickup. Walk through Bo-Kaap, stop at Camps Bay and Chapman’s Peak, hike at Cape Point, and meet African penguins at Boulders Beach. Guides such as Rodney, Candice, Mabee, and Nana are known for lively stories and helpful local advice.

“Great day of sightseeing. Good and knowledgeable guides. The hike was fun. Penguins were a treat. Worthwhile.”

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Cape Town: WILDX Atlantis Quad Dune Adventure and Photo Stop - Beginner instruction and guide support
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Cape Town: WILDX Atlantis Quad Dune Adventure and Photo Stop

10.WILDX Atlantis Quad Dune Adventure and Photo Stop

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,314 reviews · 1 hour · from $30

Ride a fully automatic quad bike across the white sand dunes of Atlantis with guides such as Ernest, Leeroy, Trust, and Patrick. Your one-hour visit includes briefing, safety gear, 45 minutes of riding, and a 10 to 15-minute photo stop. Bring your own phone or camera, and arrive 30 minutes early.

“We were a group of 8 doing the quad biking, we had so much fun. It was the first time for all of us on the bikes and we were well looked after. Everything was clearly explained with the emphasis on our safety which I appreciated. We had an awesome time and already looking to book again before we go back to Australia!”

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From Cape Town: 3 Regions Wine Tour with 3 Estates, 15 Wines - Early pickup from Cape Town
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From Cape Town: 3 Regions Wine Tour with 3 Estates, 15 Wines

11.3 Regions Wine Tour with 3 Estates, 15 Wines

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,136 reviews · 8h 30m · from $53

Spend a full day touring three Cape Winelands regions with an English-speaking guide. Visit three estates, taste 15 wines, tour a cellar, sample cheese and sweet pairings, walk through Stellenbosch, and stop at Mandela’s former prison. Lunch in Franschhoek costs extra, and pickup is from set Cape Town stops.

“This was one of my favorite day activities. Great value for money. The group was really friendly and the guide was knowledgeable. My favorite one was the wine and dessert pairing, brought back a few bottles home to Kenya 🇰🇪. I highly recommend.”

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From Cape Town: Franschhoek Wine Tram Hop-on Hop-off - How the Franschhoek Wine Tram works
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From Cape Town: Franschhoek Wine Tram Hop-on Hop-off

12.Franschhoek Wine Tram Hop-on Hop-off

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,972 reviews · 8h 30m · from $50

Spend about 8.5 hours traveling from Cape Town to Franschhoek by comfortable Xplorer coach, then hop between four or five wine estates by tram and open-air tram bus. Taste wines, book lunch or a picnic, hear local wine-making stories, and enjoy mountain views without driving. Estate fees and food cost extra.

“Lovely experience. Met people and the vibes was great! The tour guides really kept to the time schedules. Would do this again!”

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From Cape Town: Cape Point and Boulders Beach Full-Day Tour - The coach ride from Cape Town
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From Cape Town: Cape Point and Boulders Beach Full-Day Tour

13.Cape Point and Boulders Beach Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,946 reviews · 8 hours · from $31

Spend eight hours touring the Cape Peninsula by comfortable double-decker coach. Your English-speaking guide, such as Charles, Paul, or Brahm, explains local history and culture while you visit Cape Point, the Cape of Good Hope, and Boulders Beach. Optional hiking, penguin viewing, Wi-Fi, USB charging, and hotel-area pickup make this a practical first look at the region.

“An amazing day! Such friendly guides and beautiful scenery. I would highly reccomend”

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Table Mountain, Penguins & Cape Point Small Group Tour Cape Town - Morning pickup and a quick Cape Town orientation
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Table Mountain, Penguins & Cape Point Small Group Tour Cape Town

14.Table Mountain, Penguins & Cape Point Small Group Tour Cape Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,797 reviews · from $62

This 10-hour small-group tour links Cape Town’s big sights with coastal scenery. You’ll visit Bo-Kaap, ride Table Mountain’s cable car, see Boulders Beach penguins, and reach Cape Point, with guides such as Talent, Sylvie, Jimmy, and Seifu assigned on different departures. Entry fees are extra.

“This tour has most of the best attraction to visit. Be ready early & be ready for an exciting full day. Our tour was over 10 hours.”

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Cape Town Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour with Optional Cruise - The blue peninsula route: Kirstenbosch, Hout Bay, and the coast
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Cape Town Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour with Optional Cruise

15.Cape Town Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour with Optional Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,793 reviews · from $20Best value

Explore Cape Town on a flexible 1 or 2-day hop-on hop-off pass covering the city, Atlantic coast, Kirstenbosch, Hout Bay, and Constantia wineries. Use the audio guide in 15 languages, join free downtown and Bo-Kaap walks, and add a harbor cruise. Plan around traffic, Table Mountain weather, and early final departures.

“I just wish we had a tour guide in person on the bus. The ride was absolutely good, we saw many good places.”

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