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This is not just another city tour; this is the best of Cape Town from a unique perspective! Get to know Cape Town on a city tour that gives you the perfect overview, with city highlights, hidden gems, storytelling, and a local treat - this tour has it all!

Forget about big touristy groups and the crowds; it's time to see Cape Town at its best but from the eyes of a local. Check out main landmarks like District 6 museum, Bo Kaap, Castle of Good Hope and uncover hidden gems and city secrets with the help of a knowledgeable local guide. And the cherry on top, a local treat is included.

Withlocals Highlights & Hidden Gems Private City Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.

Cape Town has long been the home of wanderers and adventurers and we will assist you in exploring this beautiful city the way you want. Below you will see the standard landmarks followed by the general itinerary and some optional extra’s. Our 2 most popular additions to this tour are the Table Mountain cableway and V and A waterfront.

This tour really is a must do for someone who wants to get a feel of how Cape Town operates as a town,, where Cape Town came from to where it is now. The tour touches on a few historical sites and also includes a bit of walking

Half day and Full day tours are offered

Situated below Table Mountain, Devil’s Peak and Lion’s Head, Cape Town offers a rich cultural and industrial heritage, grand splendour and an assurance of activity & excitement. Including all the ‘must-sees’ of any Cape Town day tour, this option is a geographical and cultural extravaganza, showing you Cape Town, from its historical beginnings to the dazzling, modern city it is today. We also explore the rich and varied role the Jewish community of Cape Town played in South Africa’s history.

Step into the vibrant heart of Cape Town with Geoff, a seasoned guide passionate about his city. With over a thousand tours under his belt, Geoff is a master storyteller, history custodian, and experience creator. Tailoring each step to your interests, he unveils the city's past and present intricacies. From tracing footsteps in old town streets to admiring colonial architecture, Geoff brings Cape Town's history to life. Delve into the city's cultural mosaic as he leads you through the colorful Cape Malay Bo-Kaap, where resilience and heritage blend in every hue. Experience the rhythm of life in bustling markets and embrace the melodies of a city brimming with possibilities. With Geoff, every moment is infused with intrigue and wonder, promising an unforgettable journey through the captivating landscapes and narratives of Cape Town.

Explore Cape Town on foot and enjoy beautiful scenery combined with historic sites such as the Castle of Good Hope, built by the Dutch; Cape Town City Hall; the Grand Parade, where Nelson Mandela first addressed the nation as a free man after 27 years in jail; and Church Square, where slaves would wait for their owners under the slave tree. You’ll also pass by the Slave Lodge, devoted to the history and experiences of slaves and their descendants in the Cape; Greenmarket Square, with a daily crafts and souvenir market, surrounded by the Old Town House and art-deco architecture; St George’s Cathedral, known as the people’s cathedral for its role against Apartheid; and the Bo-Kaap, with its colourful houses and narrow, cobbled streets. You’ll also walk past the Western Cape High Court, Company’s Gardens, South African Museum, South African National Gallery, Old Synagogue, Houses of Parliament, St Mary’s Cathedral, and the District Six Museum, where the walk ends.

A great tour that combines all the facets which have contributed towards making Cape Town a world class city. There is history to be learnt as you visit Robben Island Museum and also the coming of the European settlers who contributed towards the current status of the city.

This is also a tour which has a high rate of interaction wit the locals hence at the end you come up with an informed knowledge of the local population. The views all the way from Robben Island to the city are just amazing. There is no better way of learning about the city of Cape Town and the South African population at large.

Travelers have the opportunity of visiting some of the most beautiful places in Cape Town like the company gardens Where there is an exceptionally rich collection of critters, plant species, art and craft. The museums which you visit on this tour add a lot of value to the history and city of Cape Town.

There is a reason why this city is always scooping world awards every year

Almost thirty years ago, genealogist Aubrey Springveldt started investigating his own family tree. His research led him on a pilgrimage into the earliest days of the Cape, and an ancestry shaped by slavery.

Join him on that pilgrimage by visiting some of the landmarks connected to slavery in Cape Town. Landmarks like the Place of Justice, where slaves were brutally punished, and the Prestwich Memorial, where they were buried in unmarked graves. Along the way, Aubrey peels back the layers of his own past, and talks about his work in reclaiming the past for others.

This is a self-guided audio tour. Please download the tour through the VoiceMap app using the coupon code you receive on your receipt. It is advised that you download the tour while in a wifi zone to enjoy full offline accessibility.

Including all the ‘must-sees’ of any Cape Town day tour, this option is a geographical and cultural extravaganza, showing you Cape Town, from its historical beginnings to the dazzling, modern city it is today. The tour ends with a visit to the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens, acclaimed as one of the great botanic gardens of the world. Few gardens can match the sheer grandeur of the setting of Kirstenbosch, against the eastern slopes of Cape Town’s Table

This tour brings the travelers to the leading tourist destination in Africa. It has a lot of attractions within a few minutes drive.

Travelers are taken on a sight seeing tour as they drive along the dramatic landscape of the coast. This drive is lined with blue flag beaches and upmarket residential properties. The charming coastline with its trendy coffee shops and restaurants.

Traveleres will visit the iconic Table Mountain - the only attraction on the New 7 wonders of nature in a city. This city is loaded with history since the arrival of the Dutch in 1652. All developments going inland throught the southern African region started here.
This tour takes travelers to most of the landmarks and the oldest buildings in South Africa. It is home to the Parliament of South Africa and the place where medical milestones where achieved. The first ever human heart transplant in December 1967 and the first ever male transplant in the world in 2014.

Join us on this unique Mother City tour. You will visit the iconic Table Mountain, Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, The Castle of Good Hope (South Africa's oldest building), the Slave Lodge , and the vibrant V&A Waterfront, with our knowledgable, friendly Guide.

This is the most visited city in Africa with numerous awards since 1865. The city has among others the following awards, one of the best cities in the world 2019.
Won the Greatest City on earth by Telegraph Awards 2018. The Best Destination in Africa World Tourism Awards 2018. The World's Leading Festival and Events Destination by 2018 World Travel Awards. Cultural Destination of The Year Award - ZEITZ MOCAA. Table Mountain one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature and also on the top 10 most climbed mountains in the world according to Adventure Travel 2016. This tour has some of the 10 Blue Flag Status beaches.

Travelers also see Bo-kaap a National Heritage Site with its attractive colorful houses. Travelers will visit The Company Gardens, a botanical garden and park in the heart of the city. There are several Museums, Art Galleries and the Castle of Good Hope. Town Hall where Mandela addressed the nation on his release in 1990.

It is also one of the cleanest city in the world.

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This is an informative tour. There is no better way to learn about the history of Cape town other than going on a city tour. It brings all the history of South Africa to the travelers as this was the main point of contact for the European settlers who eventually occupied South Africa.

This is also a great tour that takes travelers to all the major buildings and all the landmarks in the city. Travelers have the opportunity of exploring first hand places like the museums, colourful houses of Bo-Kaap and the city. Travelers also learn about how the cultural diversity is copping with co-existing after a long history of racial discrimination.

This is a beautiful city which is scooping awards annually and this tour will bring travelers up close to all these attractions. Some of which are the blue flag beaches, Table Mountain, Signal Hill, Lions' Head, Company gardens and much more.

This tour is also a sightseeing tour intermixed with a health walk and interaction in the city.

When you visit Cape Town make sure you discover the vibrant City itself and the wonderful people and flavors from ground level. Take a walk with our local guide in the City Centre of the Mother City. Immerse yourself in culture and daily living and take a historic journey back in time and discover what makes this place so special.
Come and see the diverse people and learn about what makes these locals tick by walking the city. Don't just drive pass walk it.

There is no better way to learn about the city of Cape Town. This is a world-class city that is scooping awards annually and if you need to learn why it keeps winning these awards you need to visit the attractions.

A tour of the city of Cape Town takes travelers to the most beautiful blue flag beaches beaches. The most expensive residential areas in South Africa where some of the properties are owned by international celebrities.

Travelers do have an opportunity of visiting Table Mountain the only one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature in a city. There are countless photo opportunities on this amazing tour and the views are simply awesome. There is also a fair amount of beauty to encounter especially when you visit the Company Gardens. There are art and crafts, critters and even an art gallery.

In this tour travelers interact with the locals hence they get to familiarize themselves with the current situation to co-exist between the different racial groups.

Travelers should book this tour so that they can get an insight of the City of Cape Town. The history, culture, day to day experiences and expectations are all captured in this tour.

It also opens up to the travelers ultimately giving the reason why it is a multi award winning global city. There is no better way to learn about the socio-econmic values and the hospitality of South Africans than going on this tour.

Visiting the museums, parks, historical buildings, monuments and major Govenrment buildings like the Parliament of South Africa opens up your thinking. Coming face to face with the vibed up arears like Long street which does not go to sleep tells of the social life in Cape Town.

The Cape Winelands is probably one of the most beautiful countrysides in the world, with views of mountains, oceans, and vineyards. Learn about the heritage of the Constantia Winelands on our private tour and visit the 4 wine farms which originally formed part of the Simon van der Stel Constantia wine farm: Groot Constantia, Klein Constantia, Buitenverwachting, and Constantia Glen. We recommend enjoying a beautiful lunch overlooking the vineyards and pairing it with some of the best wines produced in South Africa. With a morning Cape Town City Tour, visit the old fort in Africa, monuments, Colourful Historic Bo-kaap houses.

On this tour you will find yourself immersed in Cape Towns rich culture by walking through the city where you will be treated to the cities highlights as well as historical buildings and points of interest. The second leg of our journey will take us to the bustling township of Langa, here you will be introduced to township living.

If you have an interest in history, economics, and the shaping of a nation, this Cape Town Walking Tour unravels the complex dynamics that have influenced South Africa.

Our skilled guides appraise the roles played by people, institutions and politics and share insights into the events and policies that shaped South Africa. They will highlight fateful events and legislations, how the arrival of Europeans changed a uniquely African way of life, and the injustice of colonization, slavery, racial segregation and apartheid. History provides many lessons to be learned.

Discover Cape Town's top attractions and experiences with the City Pass. Choose from a 1, 2, or 5-day package and enjoy free entry to over 80 attractions, visiting as many as you like on each day. Your pass also offers free transport on the City Sightseeing Hop-on Hop-off bus for the duration of your pass, which takes you to over 80% of Cape Town’s top attractions.

• Visit Cape Town’s top attractions and experiences
• No need to collect your pass, simply scan the barcode on your voucher
• Complimentary guidebook to plan your itinerary
• We have 2 in-destination tour offices and a call centre to help with queries
• Skip the line at a number of attractions

And best of all, your City Pass is valid for 1 year from the purchase date, and only activates when you scan your voucher at the first attraction you visit. After that, your pass is valid for the remaining number of days purchased. So, you can rest assured should your travel plans need to change!

This delightful drive winds its way to the heart of Cape Beauty, through superb mountain ranges, vineyards, and Cape Dutch homesteads. The region boasts great beauty, and culture and is steeped in South African history with the sheer vastness of Cape Town on offer. The day also commences with a visit to the Malay Quarters to have a brief history of the Rainbow houses, culture, food, and Muslim religion. A stop at AfroGerm for diamond cutting and craftsmanship with a complimentary glass of Sparkling Wine as you walk around and learn about our South African Diamond history.

This is a 12-hour fully guided private bespoke tour for you, your family, or your friends. You choose your destinations, your activities, and your itinerary. We provide an accredited guide that has the knowledge and experience for the destinations, and or activities that you choose. You have the option of having a guide with a public driving permit to assist with driving if needed.

A Table Mountain and historical Cape Town tour experience stands out due to its unique combination of natural beauty and rich history. It offers visitors the chance to explore the iconic Table Mountain, one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature, while also delving into the fascinating history of Cape Town, including its colonial past, apartheid struggle, and cultural heritage. This blend of stunning landscapes and profound narratives creates a memorable and multifaceted experience unlike any other.

This is a very informative tour which combines history, sightseeing and healthy walk. It brings travelers close and gives them an opportunity to interact with the locals. Travelers learn the history of the coming of the European settlers and its effects on the locals.

Travelers learn how some of the rich South Africans and international celebrities love spending lots of money on expensive properties. This tour also shows why Cape Town is a popular movie location for international movie makers. There are many photo stops which reminds us why Cape Town is an global multi - award wining city.

Travelers also learn about the culture of South African and their hospitality.

This tour typically covers major landmarks of South Africa's vibrant coastal city. During the tour, you will have the opportunity to explore Cape Town's rich history and diverse culture. Overall, this tour offers a comprehensive overview of Cape Town, allowing visitors to experience its natural beauty, historical significance, and modern attractions.

- Spectacular views as you ride the cable car to Table Mountain
- Photo opportunities at Cape Point, 12 Apostles, and Boulders Beach - Hassle-free pickup and drop-off from your Cape Town hotel
- Private tour ensures the undivided attention of your guide

This tour brings the travelers to the leading tourist destination in Africa. It has a lot of attractions within a few minutes drive.

Travelers are taken on a sight seeing tour as they drive along the dramatic landscape of the coast. This drive is lined with blue flag beaches and upmarket residential properties. The charming coastline with its trendy coffee shops and restaurants.

Traveleres will visit the iconic Table Mountain - the only attraction on the New 7 wonders of nature in a city. This city is loaded with history since the arrival of the Dutch in 1652. All developments going inland throught the southern African region started here.
This tour takes travelers to most of the landmarks and the oldest buildings in South Africa. It is home to the Parliament of South Africa and the place where medical milestones where achieved. The first ever human heart transplant in December 1967 and the first ever male transplant in the world in 2014.

This is a must do tour in the city of Cape Town as it combines history, sightseeing, culture, interaction with the locals and a fair level of walking. It takes the traveler in the footsteps of World Statesman Nelson Mandela through a visit to his prison. Travelers learn how political prisoners were treated by the apartheid regime of South Africa. This experience at Robben Island is guided by an ex political prisoner who was jailed at the same time with Nelson Mandela.

After that travelers are taken through the multi-award wining city of Cape Town. It has amazing beaches, mountains, beautiful gardens and the coloful houses of Bo-Kaap. It is also a very popular location where multiple movies are shot every year all year round. This is also a cultural melting pot where people from all over the world live contributing to its "Rainbow Nation" status

Last but not least is that Cape Town is known to have world award winning restaurants.

Get free entry to over 80 of Cape Town's top attractions plus free transport on the Hop-On-Hop-Off bus for the duration of your pass. Save money and time with City Pass all while exploring Cape Town.
Explore the best of what Cape Town has to offer including 1 Premium Experience.
Choose either a 3 or 5-day option.
You'll find there's something for everyone. 
Just some of the over 80 attractions include:

• Free transport, for the duration of your pass, on the Hop-on Hop-off bus
• Table Mountain Aerial Cableway
• Sunset Champagne Cruise
• Harbour Cruise
• LaGuGu Township Tour
• Zeitz MOCAA Museum of Contemporary African Art
• Two Oceans Aquarium
• World of Birds
• Seal Island Cruises
• Hard Rock Café
• Groot Constantia Wine Estate
• South African Museum
• District Six Museum
• SKY High-Ride
• And much more

Also choose 1 Premium experiences:
• Helicopter Flight
• Shark Cage Diving
• Big 5 Safari
• Cobra Sunset Cruise
• Whale Watching
• Breathless Combo
• Paragliding
• Spa Treatment

A splendid way to get to know the Mother City intimately, starting with a hike on the geographical formation which guards her – Table Mountain. After lunch (to own account), explore the history, architecture and culture which makes Cape Town the colourful and vibrant city it is today. Note: If the cable car is not operational on the day, and depending on clients’ fitness levels, the walk would be adapted accordingly.

This is a comprehensive 4 hour tour of the main highlights of Cape Town including a cable car to summit Table Mountain (COST OF TICKET FOR OWN ACCOUNT AND WEATHER PERMITTING), Castle, the Company Gardens, Parliament Buildings, City Hall and the Slave Lodge, Malay Quarter and a diamond cutter visit!