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Top 10 tours in Cape Town

Make your stay in Cape Town complete with these things to do

  1. 1Experience image
    Portrait from local Christopher  - The Cultural Buff
    Portrait from local Bulelani - The Outdoorsy Historian
    Choose your favorite local

    Highlights & Hidden Gems of Cape Town

    232 reviews
    4 hours | City highlights tours | Cape Town

    Want to see the best of Cape Town? We got you covered. But as you can expect from a Withlocals experience, the real excitement is its hidden gems. Join your favorite local and get a feeling of the city's real vibe on a tour that has it all, so you can say: I experienced the real Cape Town!

    €37.86 per person
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    Portrait from local Parinita - The Social Host
    Portrait from local Bulelani - The Outdoorsy Historian
    Choose your favorite local

    The 10 Tastings of Cape Town

    204 reviews
    3 hours | Food tours | Cape Town

    Ready to taste the best food in Cape Town? Satisfy your cravings for local food and culture with highlights along the way, together with a foodie host. Enjoy 10 delicious and typical tastings that range from sweet to savory as well as drinks on a tasty food tour in Cape Town.

    €53.38 per person
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    Portrait from local Gilbert - The Neighbourhood Host
    Portrait from local Veliswa - The Adventurous Outdoorsy
    Choose your favorite local

    Off the Beaten Track in Cape Town: Woodstock Tour

    317 reviews
    2.5 hours | Off the beaten track tours | Cape Town

    Take a walk off the beaten track, away from the tourist crowds, and see the real side of Cape Town. On this private tour, go beyond the classic route and explore the Woodstock where you’ll experience a different Cape Town, like a local with a local by your side!

    €21.77 per person
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    Portrait from local Parinita - The Social Host
    Portrait from local Sebastian - Your host and local friend 😊
    Choose your favorite local

    City Kickstart Tour: Cape Town

    597 reviews
    1.5 hours | City highlights tours | Cape Town

    Welcome to Cape Town! Want to know the best places to eat? Cool events in town? Which places to go to and which to avoid? Or simply get some help to navigate the city? Book this private tour with a local and get the perfect introduction to Cape Town to start your city trip on the right foot.

    €18.17 per person
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    Portrait from local Bulelani - The Outdoorsy Historian
    Portrait from local Cassandra - The Foodie Lawyer
    Choose your favorite local

    Sip and Savor: Constantia's Wine Tasting Adventure

    229 reviews
    4 hours | Day trips | Cape Town

    Step into the culinary delights on this immersive Culinary Day Trip: Wine Tasting in Constantia. This trip will awaken your taste buds and introduce you to the city's vibrant wine scene. Leave the crowds behind as you embark on a private adventure with your knowledgeable local guide, ready to unveil the hidden vinicultural gems that make Constantia a wine lover's paradise!

    €101 per person
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    Portrait from local Theo - The Nature Lover
    Portrait from local Christopher  - The Cultural Buff
    Choose your favorite local

    City Escape: Cape Town Classics Day Trip

    508 reviews
    8 hours | Day trips | Cape Town

    Imagine this: a scenic road trip from Cape Town to explore classic highlights with stops along the way to discover viewpoints, incredible nature, and cultural gems. Sounds like a dream? No, it’s possible on a Withlocals day trip with a local host leading the way!

    €120 per person
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    Portrait from local Christopher  - The Cultural Buff
    Portrait from local Parinita - The Social Host
    Choose your favorite local

    City Escape: Cape Peninsula Day Trip

    516 reviews
    8 hours | Day trips | Cape Town

    Imagine this: a scenic road trip from Cape Town to explore Cape Peninsula with stops along the way to discover viewpoints, villages, incredible nature, and cultural gems. Sounds like a dream? No, it’s possible on a Withlocals day trip with a local host leading the way!

    €172 per person
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    Portrait from local Trevor - The Wine Professional
    With Trevor

    Cape Town's Whales & Wine day trip with Seafood Lunch

    45 reviews
    8 hours | wine-&-beer-tours | Cape Town

    Visit the whale watching capital of the world as well as a fresh seafood meal and a great wine experience!

    €116 per person
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    Portrait from local Cassandra - The Foodie Lawyer
    With Cassandra

    Private Gin Tasting & Local Night Out Tour

    9 reviews
    3 hours | Night tours | Cape Town

    Come with me for a gin-tastic night out in Cape Town! Enjoy a private tasting of some of the best local gins and tonics in Cape Town and embrace the local nightlife atmosphere. Join me as I take you on a fun journey that ends at a rooftop bar with a panoramic view!

    €34.12 per person
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    Portrait from local Christopher  - The Cultural Buff
    With Christopher

    Nelson Mandela & Cape Town's History Private Tour

    68 reviews
    3 hours | City highlights tours | Cape Town

    Come with me and follow the trail of Nelson Mandela's story in Cape Town on a private tour. I will tell you how Mandela went from political figure to prisoner and how he became President of South Africa. Explore Cape Town's landmarks through Nelson Mandela's eyes.

    €31.76 per person
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Private tours with locals in Cape Town

Our locals will give you the best experiences that Cape Town has to offer

  • Highlights & Hidden Gems of Cape Town
    Christopher  - The Cultural Buff
    Bulelani - The Outdoorsy Historian
    Choose your local

    Highlights & Hidden Gems of Cape Town

    4.8
    232 reviews
    4 hours • City highlights tours
    from €37.86 per person
  • The 10 Tastings of Cape Town
    Parinita - The Social Host
    Bulelani - The Outdoorsy Historian
    Choose your local

    The 10 Tastings of Cape Town

    4.8
    204 reviews
    3 hours • Food tours
    from €53.38 per person
  • Off the Beaten Track in Cape Town: Woodstock Tour
    Gilbert - The Neighbourhood Host
    Veliswa - The Adventurous Outdoorsy
    Choose your local

    Off the Beaten Track in Cape Town: Woodstock Tour

    4.8
    317 reviews
    2.5 hours • Off the beaten track tours
    from €21.77 per person
  • City Kickstart Tour: Cape Town
    Parinita - The Social Host
    Sebastian - Your host and local friend 😊
    Choose your local

    City Kickstart Tour: Cape Town

    4.8
    597 reviews
    1.5 hours • City highlights tours
    from €18.17 per person
  • Sip and Savor: Constantia's Wine Tasting Adventure
    Bulelani - The Outdoorsy Historian
    Cassandra - The Foodie Lawyer
    Choose your local

    Sip and Savor: Constantia's Wine Tasting Adventure

    4.8
    229 reviews
    4 hours • Day trips
    from €101 per person
  • City Escape: Cape Town Classics Day Trip
    Theo - The Nature Lover
    Christopher  - The Cultural Buff
    Choose your local

    City Escape: Cape Town Classics Day Trip

    4.9
    508 reviews
    8 hours • Day trips
    from €120 per person
  • City Escape: Cape Peninsula Day Trip
    Christopher  - The Cultural Buff
    Parinita - The Social Host
    Choose your local

    City Escape: Cape Peninsula Day Trip

    4.9
    516 reviews
    8 hours • Day trips
    from €172 per person
  • Cape Town's Whales & Wine day trip with Seafood Lunch
    Trevor - The Wine Professional
    With Trevor

    Cape Town's Whales & Wine day trip with Seafood Lunch

    4.9
    45 reviews
    8 hours • wine-&-beer-tours
    from €116 per person


Explore Cape Town with our incredible locals

Learn about their personal stories and find out how you can explore Cape Town with locals

  • Parinita

    The Social Host

    34 reviews
    English・हिन्दी
  • Veliswa

    The Adventurous Outdoorsy

    18 reviews
    English
  • Trevor

    The Wine Professional

    45 reviews
    English
  • Gilbert

    The Neighbourhood Host

    268 reviews
    English
  • Safwaan

    The Chef Guide

    8 reviews
    English
  • Bulelani

    The Outdoorsy Historian

    31 reviews
    English
  • Theo

    The Nature Lover

    28 reviews
    English
  • Kobus

    Padi Diving Instructor

    11 reviews
    English
  • Cassandra

    The Foodie Lawyer

    9 reviews
    English
  • Elizabeth

    The Hide-Away Seeker

    43 reviews
    English
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  • Private Gin Tasting & Local Night Out Tour
    Cassandra - The Foodie Lawyer
    With Cassandra

    Private Gin Tasting & Local Night Out Tour

    5.0
    9 reviews
    3 hours • Night tours
    from €34.12 per person
  • Nelson Mandela & Cape Town's History Private Tour
    Christopher  - The Cultural Buff
    With Christopher

    Nelson Mandela & Cape Town's History Private Tour

    4.9
    68 reviews
    3 hours • City highlights tours
    from €31.76 per person
  • Cape Town's Family Tour with a Local
    Parinita - The Social Host
    With Parinita

    Cape Town's Family Tour with a Local

    5.0
    34 reviews
    3 hours • City highlights tours
    from €54.12 per person
  • Withlocals Your Way! - Cape Town City Tour
    Safwaan - The Chef Guide
    Theo - The Nature Lover
    Choose your local

    Withlocals Your Way! - Cape Town City Tour

    4.8
    740 reviews
    3 hours • City highlights tours
    from €27.94 per person
  • Full Coverage Cape Town City Tour
    Veliswa - The Adventurous Outdoorsy
    Trevor - The Wine Professional
    Choose your local

    Full Coverage Cape Town City Tour

    4.8
    703 reviews
    5 hours • City highlights tours
    from €53.31 per person
  • Vineyard Voyage: Unveiling Wine Delights of Stellenbosch
    Parinita - The Social Host
    Trevor - The Wine Professional
    Choose your local

    Vineyard Voyage: Unveiling Wine Delights of Stellenbosch

    4.8
    189 reviews
    8 hours • Day trips
    from €114 per person
  • Capture Cape Town: A Photography Walking Tour
    Bulelani - The Outdoorsy Historian
    Parinita - The Social Host
    Choose your local

    Capture Cape Town: A Photography Walking Tour

    4.7
    65 reviews
    2.5 hours • Photo tours
    from €17.46 per person
  • Cape Town After Dark with a Local
    Parinita - The Social Host
    Bulelani - The Outdoorsy Historian
    Choose your local

    Cape Town After Dark with a Local

    4.7
    65 reviews
    2 hours • Night tours
    from €21.32 per person
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Enjoy the Best of Cape Town
Like a Local

Why is Withlocals the best place to book a tour?

  • Private & Personal

    Your tour is just for you. No strangers, no groups.

    You'll experience the city one-on-one (or with your own travel group) in a relaxed, personal way. No rushing, no scripted group tours.

  • Tailored to your wishes

    From highlights to hidden gems, your host adjusts everything to fit you.

    Want to skip a museum, add a food stop, or focus on street art? Just ask. Every experience is shaped around your pace, preferences and interests.

  • Chat before you book

    Message your host directly to customize your experience.

    Ask questions, get local tips, or make special requests. Our hosts are real people, ready to make your day unforgettable.

  • Travel that supports locals

    Every booking supports independent locals and their communities.

    We believe tourism should benefit the people who live there. Your host earns directly and often invests it right back into their neighborhood.

  • Feel good about where your money goes

    You're choosing meaningful travel, not mass tourism.

    Withlocals is built on fair pay, human connections and travel that leaves a positive mark for both you and the places you visit.

  • Trusted by millions

    Loved by over 1,000,000 travelers all around the world.

    Withlocals hosts consistently earn 5-star reviews for their kindness, knowledge and the personal stories they share.

  • Secure & flexible booking

    Book with peace of mind: safe payments and easy changes.

    Your plans can shift and that's okay. We offer flexible cancellation and real support when you need it.

  • Private & Personal

    Your tour is just for you. No strangers, no groups.

    You'll experience the city one-on-one (or with your own travel group) in a relaxed, personal way. No rushing, no scripted group tours.

  • Tailored to your wishes

    From highlights to hidden gems, your host adjusts everything to fit you.

    Want to skip a museum, add a food stop, or focus on street art? Just ask. Every experience is shaped around your pace, preferences and interests.

  • Chat before you book

    Message your host directly to customize your experience.

    Ask questions, get local tips, or make special requests. Our hosts are real people, ready to make your day unforgettable.

  • Travel that supports locals

    Every booking supports independent locals and their communities.

    We believe tourism should benefit the people who live there. Your host earns directly and often invests it right back into their neighborhood.

  • Feel good about where your money goes

    You're choosing meaningful travel, not mass tourism.

    Withlocals is built on fair pay, human connections and travel that leaves a positive mark for both you and the places you visit.

  • Trusted by millions

    Loved by over 1,000,000 travelers all around the world.

    Withlocals hosts consistently earn 5-star reviews for their kindness, knowledge and the personal stories they share.

  • Secure & flexible booking

    Book with peace of mind: safe payments and easy changes.

    Your plans can shift and that's okay. We offer flexible cancellation and real support when you need it.



Private & Personalized Tours in Cape Town with a Local

When you hit the road and land in a new city like Cape Town, there's an exciting way to dive into its soul: personalized local tours. Forget the typical touristy routes – these tours are like having a local friend show you around all the cool spots.

Imagine having someone who lives and breathes Cape Town spill its secrets. That's what local guides bring to the table. They know the hidden alleys, the best bites, and stories that never made it to the guidebooks. Whether you're into munching through food tours, wandering the city's streets, or going off the beaten path, a local guide hooks you up with a private tour that's authentically Cape Town.

The best part? These tours are all about you. No herding in big groups or rushing through places you're not interested in. With private tours, you're the boss. Whether it's snapping pics at iconic landmarks, diving into history, or checking out the art scene, the tour is tuned to your vibes at your tempo.

But it doesn't stop at city limits. Day trips let you escape the urban jungle and explore nearby wonders. And if you're just setting foot in Cape Town, kickstart tours give you a taste of everything. Think of it as a crash course in Cape Town awesomeness, guided by a local who knows the city like the back of their hand.

So, next time you're in Cape Town, ditch the ordinary. Grab a local tour and unlock the city's real magic – the stories, flavors, and places that make it uniquely Cape Town. Get ready to explore like a local!



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  • Off The Beaten Track Tours in Cape Town
  • Photo Tours in Cape Town
  • Wine Beer Tours in Cape Town
  • Walking Tours in Cape Town
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Reviews from guests about our tours and locals

  • 5.0

    Really interesting and fun tour !

    "Despite of the weather conditions, we had wonderful time, fun, and interesting. Bulelani had answers to all of our questions about the city and showed us really interesting places around Cape Town "

    local Bulelani
    guest Clémentine
    ClémentineAbout local BulelaniCape Town, September 3, 2026
  • 5.0

    Great Cape Town Tour

    "We thoroughly enjoyed an 8-hour tour with Sebastian who had to be flexible right from the start bc Table Mountain was socked in by fog. Sebastian was perfectly on time meeting us at our hotel. He made sure we hit all the highlight destinations but rather than simply recite a bunch of dates and statistics, he truly gave us an inciteful and meaningful account of living in South African from a native son. We learned so much from him and had a terrific running conversation. It was a day of fun and laughter and reflection and got our trip off to an amazing start."

    local Sebastian
    guest Michael
    MichaelAbout local SebastianCape Town, August 18, 2026
  • 5.0

    Not just a guide - an experience creator!

    "Sebastian was an outstanding guide and made our trip truly memorable. He was incredibly knowledgeable and shared fascinating insights throughout the day, which really brought everything to life. His communication was excellent from start to finish, and he was reliable, organized, and made everything feel effortless. What really stood out was how he turned a great trip into an unforgettable experience. He made the day fun, engaging, and enjoyable, and it genuinely felt like we were exploring with someone who was passionate about what they do. I would highly recommend Sebastian to anyone looking for a guide who goes above and beyond."

    local Sebastian
    guest Anonymous
    AnonymousAbout local SebastianCape Town, August 1, 2026
  • 5.0

    Insightful tour with Rashdi

    "The first thing I noticed about Rashdi was a warm smile, the second was his genuine interest in finding out about our interests, so that he could assess how to pace our city tour. Rashdi imparted lots of information in an accessible way and gave us time to look at what we wanted, without ever feeling rushed or processed. it was a great introduction to our first day in Capetown, giving us confidence to explore more on our own later. We were very happy to have spent the morning with Rashdi, and grateful for his insights as a born-and bred Capetownian. "

    local Rushdi
    guest Annie
    AnnieAbout local RushdiCape Town, July 25, 2026
  • 5.0

    The Best

    "Thank you so much to Sebastian! We were so thankful for our time with him. He was a wealth of knowledge and incredibly accommodating when our schedule was delayed with travel mishaps. Could not recommend more and hope you get a chance to experience such a lovely tour!"

    local Sebastian
    guest Briana
    BrianaAbout local SebastianCape Town, July 20, 2026
  • 5.0

    A great day!

    "Our family had a great day with Trevor seeing the penguins and enjoying the whale watching boat tour - we even saw a pod of over 800 dolphins! Definitely recommend this all day tour. Trevor is a great guide with a lot of local knowledge. "

    local Trevor
    guest Kelly
    KellyAbout local TrevorCape Town, July 13, 2026
  • 5.0

    Review about Sebastian

    "Sebastian was a fantastic guide and gave us a great overview on the city tour. I really appreciated his follow up after the tour with several recommendations for the rest of our trip! "

    local Sebastian
    guest Kelly
    KellyAbout local SebastianCape Town, July 13, 2026
  • 5.0

    Rushdi: a super guide.

    "Rushdi took our family on a tour through history. He knew a lot, had interest in all of us and showed us the Castle of Good Hope, a local foodmarket, Bo Kaap etc. Very pleasant! Thank you Rushdi!"

    local Rushdi
    guest Grace
    GraceAbout local RushdiCape Town, July 3, 2026
  • 5.0

    Review about Gilbert

    "Gilbert was phenomenal. His knowledge of Cape Town and South Africa’s history and culture is incredible - he brought every site to life with stories, context, and passion. We learned so much and saw the city in a whole new way. He’s engaging, patient, and answered every question with real insight. If you want to understand the real Cape Town beyond the surface, book Gilbert. Highly recommend!"

    local Gilbert
    guest Rajni
    RajniAbout local GilbertCape Town, June 2, 2026
  • 5.0

    Choose this guy!

    "Sebastian was an awesome leader with a deep understanding of local history and culture, and seems to be friends with more than half of Cape Town. He was not afraid to talk about difficult subjects and interjected his own personal experiences and family history to give us a richer view of what it means to be South African, and he did it all with charm and kindness. "

    local Sebastian
    guest Sarah
    SarahAbout local SebastianCape Town, May 16, 2026