Best Walking Tours in Cape Town

Discover the beauty of Cape Town on foot with our curated walking tours. Whether you're visiting for the first time or looking to uncover hidden gems, exploring Cape Town by walking lets you experience its culture, history, and landmarks up close.

Top Walking Tours in Cape Town

Bo-Kaap: Walk with a local in Cape Town

Cape Town , Western Cape

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (140 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 25.88

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

We are descendants from the slaves brought to the Cape by the early Dutch settlers to Bo-Kaap, & feel connected to the rich history of the area. It's this deep love that fuels our desire to share with you this beautiful and intricately woven culture that is unmatched anywhere in the world. As residents and qualified tour guides with many years' experience, we will show you Bo-Kaap beyond the postcard pictures.

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Cape Town Highlights & Hidden Gems: Private Tour with a Local in Cape Town

Cape Town , Western Cape

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (6 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 24.08

 

Cape Town is vast and layered—and with limited time, it can be hard to know where to start. This experience solves that by connecting you with a host who lives and breathes the city. Whether you want to walk through leafy parks, trace the city’s colonial past, dive into the food scene, or simply uncover places guidebooks skip, your host will tailor a flexible route just for you. Within 24 hours of booking, you’ll receive a short questionnaire. Based on your responses, we’ll match you with a like-minded host who will reach out to finalize your itinerary and meeting point. Expect relaxed conversation, spontaneous moments, and a local perspective that transforms your visit into something unforgettable.

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Sea Point Promenade: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in Cape Town

Cape Town , Western Cape

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (1 reviews)

From $ 5.13

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

Explore the perennially popular Sea Point Promenade. Unofficially known as Cape Town’s favourite walkway, this flat, scenic walk is beloved by joggers, dog-walkers and families. This is a great spot for a sunset stroll and features breathtaking ocean views and a healthy dose of fresh sea air. Your guide is a proud Sea Point local and a history boffin who’ll guide you through the Sea Point Promenade’s hidden histories and contemporary attractions. Discover why Darwin decided this spot was worth a visit on one of his famous geological expeditions. Enjoy some quirky local sculpture and public art. While the beach here isn’t the best for swimming, take a dip in the popular Sea Point swimming pool. The tour is ready whenever you are and the audio plays automatically at exactly the right time and place using your smartphone's GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, which also works offline.

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Muizenberg to Kalk Bay: Amble along the amazing False Bay Coast on an audio tour in Cape Town

Cape Town , Western Cape

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (1 reviews)

From $ 5.20

 

This perennially popular route takes you on a gentle but bracing stroll around the spectacular curve of False Bay, from the laid-back coastal suburb of Muizenberg (the gateway to the South Peninsula), via beautiful St James, to the vibey, bustling village and harbour of Kalk Bay. Your guide is Maggie Follett, a freelance journalist, amateur poet and sometime filmmaker, with a passion for history, culture, and - above all - storytelling! She especially love to share fascinating, little-known facts about quirky people and places in and around wonderful Cape Town, the city of her birth. This is a self-guided audio tour. Download the tour onto the VoiceMap app while in a wifi zone and select the Start Tour option when you're ready to get going.

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The Village in the City: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Bo-Kaap in Cape Town

Cape Town , Western Cape

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (1 reviews)

From $ 5.34

 

Explore the Bo-Kaap with one of its renowned residents Shereen Habib. Starting at the Bo-Kaap Museum, wind your way past the neighborhood’s major sites and secret corners on old cobbled streets. You’ll visit the oldest mosque in South Africa and learn the real significance behind the Tana Baru Cemetery. Shereen’s intimate knowledge and unique humour reveals a living history of the Bo-Kaap that cannot be found anywhere else. The tour is ready whenever you are. It plays audio automatically at exactly the right time and place using your smart phone's GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, which also works offline. Bo-kaaps brightly painted houses provide excellent photography throughout, and there’s also a great lunch eatery where you can sample ridiculously tasty Cape Malay cuisine. Start the tour in the app, put your phone in your pocket, and let Shereen direct you through the streets. The total walking distance is 1km and takes about a half hour without stopping, but you can pause anytime!

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Cape Dunes Sandboarding 4x4  in Cape Town

Cape Town , Western Cape

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (1 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 13.38

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

We give the best of the sand dunes 4x4 dunes slide,a memorable time for you ,friends, family, companies and to all ,we have a vast experience in sandboarding

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Cape Town Uncovered: History, Culture & People Walking Tour in Cape Town

Cape Town , Western Cape

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (1 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 26.47

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

Your adventure begins at Truth Coffee, where the aroma of freshly brewed coffee sets the tone for a journey into the heart and soul of Cape Town. From there, step into the streets of District Six, once a thriving community torn apart by forced removals, now a powerful symbol of resilience. Along the way, you’ll pass City Hall, where Nelson Mandela gave his first speech after prison, and the Slave Lodge, a stark reminder of South Africa’s past. Experience the buzz of Greenmarket Square, filled with local crafts and stories, then walk down Long Street, where history and modern culture collide. The tour ends in Bo-Kaap, with its iconic colorful houses and rich Cape Malay heritage. This isn’t just a walking tour—it’s an unforgettable journey through the stories, struggles, and spirit that have shaped Cape Town. Book now to experience the city like a local and uncover its true heartbeat.

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Local Tips for Cape Town

Guided vs. Self-Guided Walking Tours

A guided walking tour offers expert insights, historical context, and often includes skip-the-line access to major landmarks. If you prefer flexibility, a self-guided route lets you explore Cape Town at your own pace using maps and mobile apps. Combining both options is ideal for a complete experience.

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