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Best Tours & activities in Cape Town (2026)

A good tour can make Cape Town much easier to explore, especially if you do not plan to drive. City Sightseeing's red hop-on hop-off buses cover the main sights, and its free 90-minute walking tours of the historic centre and the Bo-Kaap leave from its office on Long Street several times a day. For a deeper look at the city's culture, Coffeebeans Routes offers storytelling-led experiences built around jazz, food, art and history, meeting local musicians and hosts along the way.

On the water, Kayak Cape Town leads two-hour paddles from Simon's Town to the penguins at Boulders Beach, and Drumbeat Charters runs short boat trips from Hout Bay harbour to the seal colony on Duiker Island. Further afield, Wine Flies takes small groups to the estates of Stellenbosch and Franschhoek, with tastings and food pairings, so nobody has to drive. Book boat and kayak trips with some flexibility, as wind and sea conditions can force changes at short notice.

5 places · Updated October 23, 2026

Our top 3 tours & activities in Cape Town

  1. City Sightseeing Cape Town Hop-on hop-off bus and walking tours, City CentreCity Sightseeing runs Cape Town's red hop-on hop-off buses, plus free 90-minute walking tours from its Long Street office and day tours to Cape Point and the winelands.
  2. Coffeebeans Routes Cultural and storytelling tours, Cape TownCoffeebeans Routes runs storytelling-led cultural experiences in Cape Town, from jazz nights and food walks to history routes, connecting visitors with local musicians, artists and hosts.
  3. Kayak Cape Town Sea kayaking tour, Simon's TownFrom Simon's Town jetty, Kayak Cape Town leads two-hour guided sea kayak trips along the False Bay coast to the penguin colony at Boulders Beach.

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2. Coffeebeans Routes

Cultural and storytelling toursCape Town

Coffeebeans Routes runs storytelling-led cultural experiences in Cape Town, from jazz nights and food walks to history routes, connecting visitors with local musicians, artists and hosts.

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3. Kayak Cape Town

Sea kayaking tourSimon's Town

From Simon's Town jetty, Kayak Cape Town leads two-hour guided sea kayak trips along the False Bay coast to the penguin colony at Boulders Beach.

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4. Wine Flies

Winelands toursZonnebloem

Cape Town-based Wine Flies runs guided wine tours to Stellenbosch and Franschhoek, with cellar visits, chocolate and cheese pairings, half-day options and private tours.

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