South Africa · HOP-ON HOP-OFF BUS TOURS
The open-top routes in Cape Town and Johannesburg cover more ground than a day on foot and cost less than a private car. The 15 below compare route coverage, ticket length and which add-on cruises and cable car tickets are worth bundling.
Review of Cape Town’s hop-on hop-off bus tour, covering Table Mountain, Camps Bay, Kirstenbosch, Constantia, cruises, routes, value, and tips.
“It was perfect. Nice ride, good info in ears and nice drop at Tablemountain”
Review of Cape Town’s Table Mountain cable car and hop-on hop-off bus combo, with route tips, queues, weather advice, and value guidance.
“It was perfect. The bus was amazing and has the blue and red line(I think there is a third line which we didn’t use). We took an uber to Table Mountain but due to the wind it was closed, luckily the ticket is valid for 14 days so we went up the day after when the weather was pleasant. The Hop-On Hop-Off bus was only for the day we requested so we made use of it going on the red line as well as the blue line which took us to the Botanical Gardens. Definitely recommend it for the views especially by Camps Bay and Sea Point.”
Explore Franschhoek’s wine estates from Cape Town by luxury coach, tram, and open-air bus, with mountain views, tastings, food, and flexible stops.
“The driver and guides were fabulous, gave us lots of advice and were very caring. We do think that clients staying in the city should have a pick-up point much closer than the V & A waterfront because it meant using a taxi to get to our only meeting point Superb”
Explore Cape Town by hop-on hop-off bus, with Table Mountain, Kirstenbosch, Camps Bay, Constantia, free walking tours, and an optional cruise.
“Plan adequate time for all Activities. Traffic in CT can be a nightmare and the buses are no exception!! Staff are very knowledgeable on waiting times for table top. Mountain Also the weather. Could not go first day too windy. Plan this and traffic into your stay. Wait at tabletop was 90 mins which in the heat is not pleasant. Fast pass was a blessing!”
See Johannesburg’s key sights by open-top bus, then add a guided Soweto tour with Mandela House and Hector Pieterson Memorial.
See Johannesburg from an open-top bus, hear its apartheid-era stories, and add a guided Soweto tour with flexible hop-on hop-off access.
Ride the Franschhoek Wine Tram from Cape Town, visiting vineyards at your own pace with coach transfers, scenic views, tastings, and lunch options.
“A lovely experience. Although, we were late and was left behind by the bus to the winelands because we got stuck in traffic (Cape Town traffic is horendous duting rush hour, no joke got stuck for almost 2 hours, hence was left behind but managed to get an uber to the meeting place). The winelands were all incredible from the wines, gins, views, staff, etc. This was my best wine tasting experience ever and would do it again for sure.”
See Johannesburg by open-top bus, visit the Apartheid Museum and explore Soweto with a local guide in one practical day tour.
Build your own Stellenbosch wine day with flexible stops, scenic estates, art, restaurants, and reliable hotel transfers for $29.
“Was a very nice tour to fantastic wine estates with trustful shuttles on the way. Perfect, thank you!”
Ride a tractor through Stellenbosch vineyards, stopping at wine farms for tastings, food, history, and a relaxed hop-on hop-off day.
“Great fun, really enjoyed it. Tasted several wines at three different stops over the course of the day. It was hard to hear the guide over the sound of the tractor. Would suggest a louder loudspeaker or headphones etc for people listening on the tractor”
Review the $4.89 Cape Town Canal Cruise, with route details, stop-by-stop advice, audio commentary, value, weather tips, and booking guidance.
“We have our own little Venice in the heart of Cape Town; water canal with stunning apartments. Loved it”
Review of Stellenbosch’s Southern Route Vine Hopper, with six wineries, flexible hop-on hop-off stops, pricing, timing, and practical tips.
“Good value and way to visit a variety of wineries. I recommend it. Plus you meet some other travelers and can share the experience.”
Review of Stellenbosch’s Vine Hopper Northern Route, with six wineries, flexible stops, hotel pickup, costs, tips, and honest drawbacks.
“Vine Hopper was a lot of fun and allowed us to get to many wineries without having to worry about driving. Marshall and all of the drivers were friendly and helpful. Highly recommend.”
Explore Stellenbosch’s Eastern Route by air-conditioned hop-on hop-off tour, visiting up to five wine farms, scenic Helshoogte Pass, and Lanzerac.
Explore six Stellenbosch wine estates by hop-on hop-off bus, with flexible tastings, scenic views, central pickup, and useful timing tips.
“Having a great hop on / hop off possibility to some of the greatest wine estates is already great. But if the day is combined even more with ingredients like the fantastic driver and Stellenbosch-ambassador Marschall and with nice other guests then the day is made to stay in memories :-)”
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