The 15 Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tours in South Africa That Earn Their Place on the Itinerary

1.Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,929 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $23Our pick

Explore Cape Town by open-top bus, with Table Mountain, Camps Bay, Kirstenbosch, Constantia, Wi-Fi, audio guides, and an optional cruise.

“visited Kirstenbosch and Victoria and Alfred waterfront. then just viewed the sights on the bus. locations are well advertised and spread across cape town. easy to use, great value, good commentary and flexible. you can make it as much or as little as you want”

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2.Table Mountain Cable Car, Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,157 reviews · 1 day · from $45

Combine Table Mountain views, three Cape Town bus routes, and walking tours in one flexible, good-value city sightseeing ticket.

“Everything was well organized. Keep up the good work.”

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3.Franschhoek Wine Tram Hop-on Hop-off

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,972 reviews · 8h 30m · from $50

Ride the Franschhoek Wine Tram from Cape Town, visiting four to five estates with mountain views, optional tastings, food, and return transport.

“This was hands down one of our favourite activities in Cape Town! From start to end, the organisation of the whole day was great. A lovely way of visiting multiple wineries. 10/10 would recommend to all”

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4.Cape Town Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour with Optional Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,793 reviews · from $20

See Cape Town at your own pace by bus, with Table Mountain, Kirstenbosch, coastal stops, Constantia wine estates, and an optional cruise.

“Every time I visit a new city I use the hop on hop off bus. Its a great way to explore a city on your first visit and pick out places you want to visit again or avoid.”

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5.Hop-On Hop-Off Bus with Optional Soweto Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 985 reviews · 1 day · from $23

See Johannesburg by open-top bus, visit key historic sites, and add a live-guided Soweto tour for a fuller city experience.

“Great way to see Joburg and explore. Value for money”

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6.Johannesburg Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour with Soweto Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 768 reviews · from $16

Review of Johannesburg’s hop-on hop-off bus, with gold mining, apartheid history, key museums, safety, value, and optional Soweto tour advice.

“We had such a blast! It was fun doing Joburg as tourists (even though we're locals)! Highly recommend adding on the Soweto tour! We're keen to do this tour again soon! :)”

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7.Full-Day Franschhoek Hop On Hop Off Wine Tram Tour from Cape Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 579 reviews · from $28

Review of the Franschhoek Wine Tram from Cape Town, with route tips, winery stops, costs, timing, transport, and honest advice for booking.

“Stunning views! Amazing wine! Overall GREAT experience with the tour and at the vineyards. Super comfortable bus.”

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8.Hop-On Hop-Off Bus, City Tour and Apartheid Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 250 reviews · 1 day · from $50

See Johannesburg by open-top bus, tour Soweto with a local guide, and visit the Apartheid Museum in one full, flexible day.

“I enjoyed the bus trip round Jhb and found the staff friendly and helpful. On my Soweto trip I initially had a driver guide Nicholas, who I thought was very well informed, interesting and very well spoken. A really outstanding guide. The guide on the street (sadly I have forgotten his name) was also very helpful and knowledgeable. On the way back I had a really good driver and good guide DJ still very worthwhile if not as interesting as Nicholas, he was still informative and interacted very well with individuals drawing them in to the tour.”

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9.Hop-On Hop-Off Wine Tour Southern Route

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 105 reviews · 1 day · from $29

Build your own Stellenbosch wine day with flexible stops, scenic estates, art, restaurants, and tastings on the Southern Route.

“Was a very nice tour to fantastic wine estates with trustful shuttles on the way. Perfect, thank you!”

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10.City Sightseeing and Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 98 reviews · 4 hours · from $99

Review of Durban’s 4-hour city tour, from Victoria Street and Kwa-Muhle Museum to the Botanical Garden, Golden Mile, harbour, and temples.

“The tour was great, thanks to my guide Freddy. Extremely knowledgeable and knows a lot about the city. He was engaging and professional. Made Durban’s history and culture come alive and ensured I had a memorable experience. Highly recommended!”

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11.Stellenbosch Hop-On Hop-Off Tractor Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 93 reviews · 1 day · from $24

Ride a hop-on-hop-off tractor through Stellenbosch vineyards, tasting wines at estates and boutique farms for a relaxed day near Cape Town.

“It was amazing, l liked how the trips are planned to give you time to really enjoy the tour in each and every vineyard. It was amazing.”

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12.Hop-On Hop-Off Cape Town Canal Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 78 reviews · from $4Best value

Review the affordable Cape Town Canal Cruise, with hop-on stops, waterfront views, multilingual commentary, pricing, tips, and drawbacks.

“Everything was just perfect including the staff on the boat and the fact that you can hop off and back”

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13.Vine Hopper: Hop-On Hop-Off Wine Tour – Southern Route

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 64 reviews · from $25

Review of Stellenbosch’s Southern Route Vine Hopper, with six wineries, flexible stops, pricing, timing, guides, and practical booking advice.

“Marshall, our host, performed his duties impeccably shuttling us to 3 wine estates. Vine Hopper is the way to conduct your wine tours.”

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14.Vine Hopper: Hop-On Hop-Off Wine Tour – Northern Route

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 62 reviews · from $25

Explore six Stellenbosch wineries by air-conditioned minivan, with hotel pickup, flexible stops, and wine tastings paid separately.

“Splendid way to spend a day. Well looked after by our guides who were very helpful. Being picked up from your accommodation is a real bonus. Would highly recommend.”

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15.Durban City Sightseeing and Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 59 reviews · from $91

Explore Durban’s markets, museums, gardens, stadium, and seaside shopping with hotel pickup and a local guide in a useful half-day tour.

“I had a terrible experience. We were asked to pay more money. I had to use my card to withdraw cash. Scam !”

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