The 10 Best Walking Tours in South Africa, South Africa

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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Safari, the Swahili word meaning "journey''.  We will be taking you on a 2.5 hour African inspired culinary journey through Cape Town's historical City Centre.  We will sample a variety of African inspired cuisine mixed with some of the best local culinary delights. You will experience multiple African cultures and traditions situated in the heart of Cape Town. Enjoy tastings from some of Cape Town's hidden culinary gems. From traditional African dishes to traditional Capetonian food and drink. Tasting your way through the city centre you will learn about the melting pot of cultures found in Cape Town. We will be flaunting authentic restaurants that form part of the locals' daily "foodie" routine. 3 food and 2 drink stops.

Inclusions: Food tasting, Local guide, Snacks, Coffee and/or Tea, Alcoholic Beverages, History of the city as you walk from restaurant to restaurant

Exclusions: Hotel drop-off, Hotel pickup, Transportation to/from attractions

Johnny is a true Durbanite and knows the city and it's people like no other. Therefore, a city tour with Johnny shows the unique sides of Durban that you will never forget. The tour will take you through town to the markets and the beach by using the famous combi's to get from one place to another. Fun and adventure guaranteed!

Inclusions: Lunch, Local minibus combi from starting point and back to where the tour ends, Personal guide

Exclusions: No drinks included, Personal expenses, Pick-up from hotel

Our tour is the best way to discover the city centre and know more about the places of significant history and see some of the areas you can't visit on your own and here you experience the city from the local perspective and our guides are very good at making the clients happy all the time making sure that the clients explore the city and are safe through out and they are also very good walking companions who are happy to share the history, culture and life of of the city as a whole

Inclusions: Local guide

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Explore the streets of Hillbrow and Berea and discover more about one of Johannesburg's most notorious and misunderstood districts.

Inclusions: Classic Hillbrow street fare - Pap & Chicken with a drink of your choice

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A history tour of Soweto where political Icons lived during Apartheid fighting against the regime. Walking you will get an idea about the everyday life in the township, local talents and nowadays youth culture. Starting at the Hector Pietersen Museum, we will talk first about the Soweto uprising, which was one the downfall of apartheid. I will then introduce you to the house of Nelson Mandela in Vilakazi Street, built in 1945 where he lived until his imprisonments for 27 years. We will then have a conversation about Arch bishop Desmond Tutu in the famous street in Vilakazi Street. Continueing through Orlando East the first formal settlement of Soweto & Orlando Stadium, Soweto football giants, the Orlando Pirate and making local by riding a minibus taxi to our last stop at the Orlando Towers. we will share many personal stories about my family's generations, how apartheid had an impact in each and everyone of us, and how Soweto has changed today. Lunch Included : Kota (Local burger)

Inclusions: Local Burger (Kota), Private transportation

Exclusions: All additional Items and Cost

On this tour you will see an eclectic, ever-evolving mix of street art featuring the best of local and International street artists. This is an opportunity to meet the locals and learn about the history of public art in this neighbourhood. Meeting at Cosmopolitan, Maboneng the creative hub of Johannesburg, filled with beautiful street art on every corner, We will explore this neighbourhood full of, murals, art and galleries, with a local guide whilst sharing stories behind the artworks and artists in what inspired them, and how street art is changing the perspective in communities.

Inclusions: Coffee and/or Tea

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I'll take you on a virtual history tour of Soweto where political Icons lived during Apartheid fighting against the regime. Using digital photographs, you will get an idea about the everyday life in the townships, local talents and nowadays youth culture. Starting at the Hector Pietersen Museum, we will talk first about the Soweto uprising that transpired in 1976, which was one the down fall of apartheid. I will then introduce you to the famous house of Nelson Mandela in Vilakazi Street, built in 1945 where he lived until he was imprisoned for 27 years. We will then have a conversation about Arch bishop Desmond Tutu. I will share many personal stories about my family's generations, how apartheid had an impact in each and everyone of us, and how it has changed our lives. Born free's are a generation born during and after 1994. They symbolise freedom, the rainbow nation and a new inspired South Africa. I will compare the two generations and explain the challenges in today's society.

Inclusions: I'll suggest my 3 favourite South African musicians,3 history books,and 3 movies about South Africa!

Exclusions: All additional Items and Cost

Join a bucket-list African adventure. We will hike Table Mountain using the lessor known, more adventurous route up, away from the crowds. Once on top, we will have a rare opportunity to walk along the Rim of Table Mountain (where tourists don't usually get to experience unless with local knowledge). After a quick picnic we then make our way to the upper Cable Station where we will take the cable car back down the mountain (if open - ticket fare not included - if the cable car is closed, we will hike down a common route)

Inclusions: National Park fees, Snacks, Fruit, Transport by private vehicle (if selected at additional cost)

Exclusions: Cable Car Ticket down, Bottled water

Over look the city of Johannesburg on the 51st while listening to the history of the building and its surrounds - then delve to the core of the building for a different perspective

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