South Africa · HISTORICAL TOURS
South Africa gives you more country than days. These 15 historical tours are set out so you can decide in a couple of minutes: what it costs, how long it takes, who it suits.
Explore Bo-Kaap, Long Street, District Six, and Cape Town’s art scene on a lively two-hour history and culture walk.
“It was brilliant and inspiring and fun :) Thank you Diego and Oluweta for an amazing experience”
Explore Stellenbosch’s oak-lined streets, Cape Dutch buildings, village green, and four centuries of stories on a 90-minute guided walk.
“Johan was fantastic, thank you. Learnt so much about Stellenbosch, even though have visited many times. I wish Johan HD been my history teacher at school, perhaps I would have listened more. Fabulous news about the wonderful ideas and systems in Stellenbosch.”
Cycle through historic Stellenbosch and Jonkershoek Valley, tasting award-winning wine and chocolate at two scenic estates.
“Great guide (thank you Michael). Very knowledgeable and friendly. Wine tasting took place in stunning vineyards and the second was paired with delicious chocolates.”
Explore Soweto, Mandela House, Orlando Towers and apartheid history on a private Johannesburg tour with transport and guide.
Review of Cape Town’s private 3-hour cycling tour, covering Sea Point, Bo-Kaap, Company Gardens, Greenmarket Square, and the Waterfront.
“great passionate guide who shows you all the most beautiful places of Cape Town”
Explore Johannesburg, Soweto, Mandela House, Constitution Hill and the Apartheid Museum on a full-day history tour with lunch.
Review of Cape Town’s Robben Island tour with ferry ride, former-prisoner guide, pickup options, costs, timing, and practical booking advice.
Review of the Cradle of Humankind tour from Johannesburg, including Sterkfontein, Maropeng, transport, value, guides, and practical tips.
“Our guide, Zodwa and driver, Albert were both very knowledgeable on the discovery and development of the Cradle of Humankind and provided excellent commentary during our tour. The thoughtfulness of the tour operator substituting the Wonder Cave as the Sterkfontein Caves were closed due to flooding was appreciated.”
Explore Soweto from Johannesburg with hotel pickup, local guides, Mandela’s House, Hector Pieterson Square, lunch, and key township landmarks.
Review of Cape Town’s Robben Island and Long March to Freedom tour, with hotel pickup, ferry tickets, former-prisoner guides, and practical tips.
Explore Johannesburg, Soweto, Constitution Hill, and the Apartheid Museum in a private air-conditioned tour with hotel pickup.
Explore Soweto with Mandela House, Hector Pieterson Museum, Freedom Charter history, local encounters, and flexible private guiding.
Cycle through Soweto’s history, from Mandela’s former home to the 1976 uprising, with a local guide and basic bicycle for $40.91.
Explore Cape Town’s Castle, District Six, Bo-Kaap, diamonds, Waterfront, and Signal Hill on a private five-and-a-half-hour tour.
“Joseph was an excellent tour guide. We were the only two people on the tour and Joseph was helpful, informative, and personable. Very safe driver.”
Review of Pretoria’s private historical tour, covering the Voortrekker Monument, Kruger House, Church Square, Melrose House, and Union Buildings.
“Our tour guide Ben was excellent. He was very knowledgeable and willing to be flexible on this private tour I would recommend”
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