SOUTH AFRICA · HISTORICAL TOURS
South Africa is a long country and most trips get one shot at each region. These 10 historical tours are compared on price, on how long the driving takes and on who each one actually suits.
Explore Bo-Kaap, Long Street, District Six and Cape Town’s art scene on a two-hour guided walk with local insight.
“Mandi was full of energy and facts. She led us around the CBD/Bokaap high points while providing plenty of information about the area’s past and present.”
Walk Stellenbosch’s oak-lined streets, Cape Dutch buildings, village green, and oldest residential road with a local guide in 90 minutes.
“Wonderful historic insights into architecture, people and activities at the origins of Stellenbosch!”
Cycle through historic Stellenbosch, Jonkershoek Valley, and two wine estates with tastings, chocolate pairing, and a cellar tour.
“Thoroughly enjoyed our bike tour of Stenenbosch and the wine tour, and Marshal our guide was informative, fun and most caring.”
Review of a private Soweto tour with the Apartheid Museum, Mandela House, Orlando Towers, transport, costs, and practical booking tips.
“Great day for the whole family. Truly discovering a unique place.”
Cycle Cape Town’s coast, parks, Bo-Kaap, Company Gardens, and Waterfront with a private guide, coffee, snacks, and local history.
“great passionate guide who shows you all the most beautiful places of Cape Town”
Review of Cape Town’s Robben Island tour with ferry, ex-prisoner guide, pickup, practical tips, price, weather advice, and honest drawbacks.
“Very interesting tour, but it was cut short due to windy weather, which resulted in a very rough boat ride back to Cape Town. Caesar was great! He picked us up and took us back to our hotel and walked around with us at the Cape Town Waterfront.”
Explore Sterkfontein Caves and Maropeng from Johannesburg or Pretoria, with hotel pickup, expert guiding, fossils, and flexible cancellation.
“Our guide, Zodwa and driver, Albert were both very knowledgeable on the discovery and development of the Cradle of Humankind and provided excellent commentary during our tour. The thoughtfulness of the tour operator substituting the Wonder Cave as the Sterkfontein Caves were closed due to flooding was appreciated.”
Explore Soweto’s history, Mandela’s House, Kliptown, Orlando Towers, and Hector Pieterson Square on a guided Johannesburg tour.
“Our guide Yves told us a lot about the country's history and present day, giving us a comprehensive overview of Johannesburg and Soweto. A great day!”
Visit Robben Island and the Long March to Freedom from Cape Town with hotel pickup, ferry tickets, a former prisoner guide, and Wi-Fi.
“Mind blowing experience! While the stories and reality will hit you hard, it is a very memorable experience. The tour itself is given by former Prisoners of the prison. You will learn a lot but it can hit you heavy. The experience itself is pretty crazy. YoRead more”
Explore Johannesburg, Constitution Hill, Soweto, Mandela House, and the Apartheid Museum in a private, air-conditioned tour.
“Our guide, Lesiba, was very flexible and knowledgable regarding Johannesburg neighborhoods and sites. He called a day before to confirm a convenient pickup time and location.”
Cape sea days, bush mornings, tasting rooms and the long road east.
