Cape Town Tours
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Touring Cape Town
St James. Photo © Cape Town Tourism
Visiting a new city, especially in a new country, can be a daunting prospect. You’ll want to see the best it has to offer without missing out on the details that make it unique – and trying to get it all without guidance can be stressful and often impossible.
Cape Town has an abundance of attractions on offer and to make sense of them all we recommend taking up the services of a tour guide or tour operator. There are great benefits to this kind of service, not least making the most of your time and leaving the organisational hassles in the hands of professionals.
Taking a guided tour of the city is a great way to orientate yourself and ease you into your new environment. An attractions tour or guided experience offers you a personalised introduction to an activity, area or attraction. It can contextualise the information within local history and knowledge, allowing you to see the bigger picture.
Two Oceans Aquarium. Photo © Cape Town Tourism
The Cape Town Tourism team members are experts when it comes to Cape Town, and are dedicated to helping you enjoy your stay. Cape Town Tourism offer access to reviewed, accredited and licensed operators only – so you can be confident that you’re going to get a quality service. We ensure our associated operators are fully insured, comply with standard operating procedures and use safe, roadworthy vehicles. Cape Town Tourism accredited members are committed to providing affordable, quality services.
Our recommended guides are fully trained, and have personality, knowledge and that special Cape Town “edge” to give you an experience that suits you, rather than boring, one-size-fits-all approaches. We can also find you a specialist with in-depth knowledge and experience, depending on your interests.
If English isn’t your first language, we know that sightseeing is even more difficult. Cape Town Tourism can help to find a guide who speaks your language, and they are often born-and-bred Capetonians who can offer you a local perspective.
Use this section to find out more about suggested tours and search for operators and guides to take you on an unforgettable experience.
If you need more information or would like one of our trained agents to make recommendations, enquire about availability and make your reservation for you, then contact the Cape Town Tourism Contact Centre by email on .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or call +27 (0)21 487 6800. Cape Town Tourism provides you with all these services at no extra charge.
Rates and terms explained
Half-day tours
Half-day tours usually last three to four hours, and an average half-day tour costs R375 per person for a minimum of two people. If you are alone on the tour, expect to pay round R750.
Full-day tours
Full-day tours can run closer to seven or eight hours in length, and an average full-day tour costs R550 per person (for a minimum of two people, or R1 100 if you are the only person on the tour). Lunch is sometimes provided on full-day tours – please remember to check when you book.
Average rates
The average rate for a personalised tour is R1 100 (minimum one person) and is dependent on distance to travel, stops, entrance fees and guide fee.
Entrance fees
Entrance fees to attractions are not always included in a tour fee – please remember to check when you book.
