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Cultural tour activities in South Africa
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4.94 out of 5 average rating, 165 reviewsTable Mountain & Cape of Good Hope, and Penguins
Explore Cape Town’s highlights in one day: Table Mountain, Chapman’s Peak Drive, Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope, African Penguins at Boulders Beach plus an optional Seal Island cruise in HoatBay
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 499 reviewsHalfday Cape of Good Hope And African Penguin tour
Drive through scenic coastal towns, see penguins, and enjoy breathtaking views.
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 433 reviewsRide through Soweto's historic streets
Cycle through Orlando West and East, visiting key sites and enjoying a local drink, Kota.
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 148 reviewsBo-Kaap & City Walking Tour with a Local
Discover the rich history, culture and cuisine of Cape Town's most unique neighbourhood. Visit the vibrant Bo-Kaap and explore the City of Cape Town.
5 out of 5 average rating, 29 reviewsCape Town Stories & Bo-Kaap Walk
Discover Cape Town through stories, context, and everyday city life on a relaxed walking experience through the city centre and Bo-Kaap.
5 out of 5 average rating, 4 reviewsTable Mountain, Bo-Kaap & City Walk Tour
Ride the Table Mountain Cableway for panoramic views (R490 not included), explore the colourful Bo-Kaap, then enjoy a guided city walk with historic landmarks and a museum visit, entry included.
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 264 reviewsDiscover township life with a local
Explore authentic township culture and history with Beaty, whose unique, no-frills perspective offers a rare glimpse of life and social reality through the eyes of someone who calls the township home
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 894 reviewsAfrican Food & Storytelling Experience
Cape Town’s most authentic and inclusive food experience. Discover African culinary heritage shaped by migration and history, through hidden gems and small businesses in the city.
4.88 out of 5 average rating, 96 reviewsCape Town Walking Tour Bo-kaap and City Highlights
Walk Cape Town’s historic streets, discover Bo-Kaap’s vibrant culture, hear untold stories, admire local art and experience the city’s rich heritage with a passionate local guide !
5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviewsCycle the city with a local storyteller
Pedal from busy streets to the sea with a local guide and photographer who shares landmark stories, quiet corners and coastal photo stops along the promenade.
Latest Activities
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New place to stayFrom Cape Town to Hermanus & whale watching
Cruise along Walker Bay on a whale-watching boat trip and experience majestic whales in their natural ocean habitat.
New place to stayVisit Robben Island with a history guide
Step onto the UNESCO World Heritage prison island with a tourism-trained guide and walk the grounds where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned.
New place to staySoweto Culture & History Mandela House & Vilakazi
Start with coffee near Mandela House, then walk Vilakazi Street, hear Soweto Uprising stories at Hector Pieterson Memorial, and pause for photo moments at murals and creative spaces.
New place to stayTable Mountain & Penguin Entry Fee Included
Ride the cable car, trace coastal roads to Camps Bay and Chapman’s Peak, and visit penguins at Boulders Beach with a culture and history specialist.
New place to stayTable mountain, coastal drive & 3 wine Tastings
Experience Table Mountain’s iconic views, cruise the breathtaking Chapman’s Peak, and indulge in exceptional wines at Constantia’s historic estates.
5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviewsWalk Langa with a local storyteller
Trace streets, homes and Guga S'thebe with a guide who photographs daily life, taste local dishes and hear personal stories of heritage.
New place to staySoweto's Jewel: Food, art, history & AI Ice cream
Take in Diepkloof from a rooftop vantage, have fun bidding in an art auction, then share township flavors and sample robot-made ice cream. Everything included in the package!
5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviewsUnderground to Sky Architectural Walking Tour
Walk the original downtown with an architecture enthusiast who studied at Wits University and compare the creative, financial and mining districts through their buildings.
5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviewsCape Town Jazz Night Experience
Pair honest chocolate tasting, live jazz and a drink, and an African dinner platter with marimba led by a cultural guide and jazz enthusiast.
New place to stayConstantia Half day Wine Tasting tour
Wine tour to historic Groot Constantia. Visit the oldest wine tasting estate, enjoy guided tastings, museum visit, photos, and hotel pickup. Quality wines, great value, relaxed vibe.
