15 Guided Tours in South Africa Worth Booking

Cape Town-Robben Island Ferry Ticket and Guided Prison Tour - Nelson Mandela Gateway and what happens before you leave

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 1,792 reviews · 4 hours · from $79Our pick

Skip the ticket line for Robben Island, then join an ex-inmate guide for a moving prison visit and Mandela’s cell tour from Cape Town.

“It was a nice trip to the island; we saw a whale on the way (there are also animals on the island itself like a little tortoise/turtle and birds)! Take a coat for the boat if sitting outside as it can get chilly with the wind (November). At the island itself just go to one of the buses and you’ll be given a tour of the island and its facilities first, before going inside the prison. We had two guides, one in the bus and one in the prison. They both had a great knowledge of history, the island itself and made us laugh too. Truly exceptional. I thoroughly enjoyed…”

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Soweto /Johannesburg and Apartheid Museum Guided Full Day Tour

2.Soweto /Johannesburg and Apartheid Museum Guided Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 932 reviews · from $103Top rated

Small-group Johannesburg and Soweto day tour with hotel pickup, Top of Africa views, Constitution Hill, Apartheid Museum, Mandela sites, and more.

“We were a small group which made the day more enjoyable. The tour was full of interesting facts and locations. Our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. He answered all questions and was happy to be with us. A very good insight into Johannesburg and Soweto.”

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Cape Town: Table Mountain Hike with an Expert Guide

3.Table Mountain Hike with an Expert Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 666 reviews · 3 hours · from $60

Guided Table Mountain hike in Cape Town with Fynbos facts, expert pacing, great photo stops, and optional cable car ride down.

“An incredible hike up Lion’s Head with an awesome guide - Brad was friendly, funny & super knowledgeable. It’s not an easy hike and you will need a lot of water, but the views are unmatched. Highly recommend🤩🙌”

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Soweto: Walking Tour with a Local Guide and Lunch

4.Walking Tour with a Local Guide and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 648 reviews · 4 hours · from $43

Walk Soweto with a local guide, follow the 1976 uprising route, meet Mandela and Tutu sites, enjoy lunch, and ride a minibus taxi.

“I had an amazing tour of the Soweto neighbourhood. My tour guide Maweza is very knowledgable, kind and very passionate to show me around. We interacted with the locals in the township and with children. Eye opening in terms of culture and their struggles. We were kept safe at all times. Definitely recommend”

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Cape Town: Lion’s Head Sunrise or Sunset Guided Hike

5.Lion’s Head Sunrise or Sunset Guided Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 642 reviews · 3 hours - 210 minutes · from $38

Sunrise or sunset on Lion's Head, Cape Town. Certified guide, head torches, 360 views, and included photos for a 3-hour climb.

“Brad was a perfect Guide! He knew a lot and made us feel safe”

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Little Brak River: Botlierskop Guided Game Drive

6.Botlierskop Guided Game Drive

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 589 reviews · from $40

3-hour guided game drive at Botlierskop near Mossel Bay. Spot rhinos, lions, elephants, and 200+ bird species in an open vehicle.

“Although we were a bit unlucky with the weather (rain + fog) we were offered to be booked for a later tour - which we declined - we still got to see a lot. Our guide shared lots of information and answered all our questions with us. In general all the staff is very friendly and the entire reserve and estate is great. Highly recommend ! We had a great time :)”

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Cape Town: Guided Township Tour with Hotel Pickup

7.Guided Township Tour with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 536 reviews · 8 hours · from $54

Cape Town township tour plus Robben Island. District Six, Langa with local guides, V&A lunch break, Mandela prison cell.

“That was a history that I will never forget. I saw many thing by my own eyes which I use to ahear/read about them I like Cape Town with all of my heart. I have never enjoyed touring like I had now”

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Big Five Safari and Breede River Valley Guided Day Trip

8.Big Five Safari and Breede River Valley Guided Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 526 reviews · from $155

Big Five day trip from Cape Town with guided safari at Aquila, Breede and Hex winelands stops, buffet lunch and champagne included.

“Amazing Tour! Our tour guide was fantastic! You won’t be disappointed. Viator for the win! Thank you”

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Half Guided Day Tour of Soweto And Apartheid Museum

9.Half Guided Day Tour of Soweto And Apartheid Museum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 356 reviews · from $69

Half-day Soweto and Apartheid Museum tour from Johannesburg with hotel pickup, small group, Nobel homes, and major memorials for a powerful, efficient visit.

“Bobo was our tour guide and we had 5 other people on the tour so the us. Immediately the group was very friendly and Bobo made us all laugh and gave us a great experience. Would highly recommend!”

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Cape Town: Cape of Good Hope & Penguins Full-Day Guided Tour

10.Cape of Good Hope & Penguins Full-Day Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 348 reviews · 9 hours · from $45

Full-day Cape Peninsula tour in Cape Town with Boulders Beach penguins, Chapman's Peak Drive views, Cape of Good Hope, lunch in Simons Town, Bo-Kaap.

“I had a great day at Cape Point! Armando was our guide, and he did an excellent job. He made the day really enjoyable and shared everything with a great sense of humor, which made the tour even more fun and a nice atmosphere in the group! I truly had a wonderful day!”

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Cape Town: Guided Lion’s Head Hike at Sunrise or Sunset

11.Guided Lion’s Head Hike at Sunrise or Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 312 reviews · 3h 30m · from $56

Small-group Lion's Head sunrise or sunset hike with Table Mountain and ocean views, coffee and snacks, and a local guide.

“The tour with our guide Fatima was such a great experience!! She was very sweet and very knowledgeable on the trail. She was very patient when we needed to stop for a break and kind to take photos for us. We successfully made it to the top of the mountain safely because of her expertise. I would highly recommend doing this hike with Fatima.”

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Soweto: Guided Bicycle Tour with Lunch

12.Guided Bicycle Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 292 reviews · 4 hours · from $52

Cycle through Orlando West in Soweto on a guided bike tour, visit key apartheid sites, and refuel with a kota lunch.

“Nice explanations about the history, social & cultural background of Soweto & answers to lots of extra questions we had”

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Stellenbosch: Guided Historical Walking Tour

13.Guided Historical Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 283 reviews · 1h 30m · from $18Best value

A 90-minute Stellenbosch historical walking tour with a local guide, oak-lined Mill Stream, Cape Dutch streets, and Simon van der Stel stories.

“Johan was an amazing guide. Full of interesting anecdotes and an easy style of guiding. Very happy with questions or just general chatting. A must do if you visit Stellenbosch.”

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Hartbeespoort: Predator Safari with a Guide

14.Hartbeespoort: Predator Safari with a Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 267 reviews · 1 hour · from $31

1-hour Hartbeespoort predator safari at Lion & Safari Park, guided in English. Spot lions, wild dogs, and cheetahs, with possible lion feeding.

“It’s was amazing. My daughter was so excited and this lady princess omg made it more enjoyable ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️”

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Cape Town: Half-Day Guided Township Tour

15.Half-Day Guided Township Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 237 reviews · 4 hours · from $75

Half-day guided Cape Town township tour with District Six Museum context, a walk in Langa, and optional local beer tasting.

“Slightly above Average experience. The Guide was a really nice and passionate guy, he helped me understanding what was going on nowadays and how the townships were born. The tour itself was ok, it was quite commercial. They walk you around the township however it lacks a bit of depth in the life of people. Would recommend other people to go to find out what’s really going on in the townships.”

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