SOUTH AFRICA · WALKING TOURS
South Africa is a long country and most trips get one shot at each region. These 15 walking tours are compared on price, on how long the driving takes and on who each one actually suits.
Walk through Soweto with a local guide, trace the 1976 uprising, visit Mandela landmarks, sample street food, and meet residents for $43.
“our guide Maweza was fantastic! he was really insightful and answered so many of our questions. we loved being able to walk through the neighbourhood and see how the community is. highly recommend this tour!”
Review of Bloukrans Bridge bungee jumping near Plettenberg Bay, with zipline, SkyWalk, safety details, price, tips, and honest advice.
“Amazing experience. Fun atmosphere on the bridge before the jump and reassuring instructors”
Explore Langa with local guides, meet residents, visit Guga S’thebe, learn township history, and experience Cape Town beyond the Waterfront.
“Loved it. Walking through the community and interacting with locals and kids was a great experience. The tour opened our eyes to a side of Cape Town that we don’t often see, but is a reality for millions. Nathi was a great host, very knowledgeable. It felt like everybody knew him, so we felt safe walking the streets with him”
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.”
Explore Woodstock’s street art, local stories, and South African culture on a two-hour guided walk through Cape Town’s creative districts.
“Sipo is a great guide and not only shared with us about the art but was wonderful to interact with. When we travel, the difference between a good tour and a great one comes down to the guide. We enjoyed meeting both of them and learning not only about the art but also about history, culture, politics, and much more in South Africa. We felt safe with our guides and they really went out of their way to get to know us as people too. Would definitely recommend this tour to someone who enjoys something a little different and less “touristy”.”
Walk Soweto with a local guide, learn its apartheid history, visit Mandela’s street, and enjoy a filling kota lunch at Orlando Towers.
“Words can’t begin to describe how incredible this tour was. Mulalo Mphuma was our guide and he was so knowledgeable and inviting. We spent the morning on an incredible tour around Soweto and left hungry for more knowledge of the township. If you’re looking for an in depth immersive experience, this is the tour for you!”
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!”
Explore Langa Township with a local guide, visiting its museum, art center, community projects, and homes for an honest Cape Town experience.
“We visited on 22nd January 2026. This tour is a must, if you want to explore all sides of South Africa, not just touristy stuff. We had Mike Zuma, he was absolutely brilliant. It's very humbling, to see what the people living in this town, have to do to survive. Word of advice, the guides prefer if you do NOT take books , and pencils etc, for children. They end up fighting over them, and he said they won't leave you alone. Best to make donations , especially in the nursery, as they rely on this to keep it running. Can't recommend this tour enough. Lots of walking!”
Review of Cape Town’s private local walking tour, with personal routes, city tips, guide examples, pricing, timing, and booking advice.
“Fred was personable and flexible to adapt the walk around our requests”
Taste African cuisines, street art, and Johannesburg history on a guided Yeoville or Maboneng walking tour with food and local insight.
“Great tour, the highlight of it was our tour guide Nkosi and the charisma he brought during the tour. Food was good and interesting, and the walking part was also very enlightening about the history of the neighborhoods and the city.”
Taste 10 Cape Town favorites with a private local guide, from koeksister and biltong to street food, history, and city highlights.
“Great experience rain or shine! Great to have a local guide. Thank you! The food was great and the guide was very friendly and knowledgeable!”
Explore Cape Town on foot from District Six to Bo-Kaap with a local guide, landmark stops, history, culture, photos, and a koesister snack.
“I had an AMAZING tour with Dylan. His knowledge of the history of Cape Town and its culture is very in depth. We also had plenty of laughs and lots of fun in between. If you’re after an an informative introduction to the city or an enjoyable time, I would highly recommend!”
Walk Johannesburg’s CBD from Gandhi Square to Mandela Bridge, exploring gold, apartheid, architecture, arts, and daily city life with a local guide.
“My wife and I particularly enjoyed our tour. We learnt a lot about the early history of Johannesburg and the mining industry.”
Walk colorful Bo-Kaap with a local descendant, visit Auwal Mosque, smell Cape Malay spices, and enjoy rooibos tea and a snack.
“Our tour guide was very knowledgeable about the area both in historical and current events. I thoroughly enjoyed the tour.”
Review of Durban’s culture walking tour, with local markets, minibus travel, city history, bunny chow, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.
“We had a wonderful tour with Johnny! He really took a lot of time for us and showed us Durban like we would have never experienced on any other tour. Thank you so much! I recommended the tour to my mother in law and she did it a few days later and enjoyed it just as much. Would highly recommend the tour to South Africans and foreign tourists alike”
Cape sea days, bush mornings, tasting rooms and the long road east.
