Cape Town

First Day in Cape Town: Your Perfect Introduction

Big Ben to Tower Bridge
Big Ben to Tower Bridge
City Essentials: First Day • 3 hours 5.0 (6)

First Day in Cape Town: Your Perfect Introduction

No getting lost, looking lost or feeling lost.

Cape Town can experience all four seasons in a single day, so make sure you pack a sweater or light jacket!

What makes this experience special

Key highlights

  • Choose your pace - a casual stroll or grand tour of Cape Town CBD and its surrounds
  • Visit iconic spaces like Long Street or Green Market Square and explore unique neighborhoods
  • Experience Cape Town through your host's eyes with brief history, safety tips and local know-how
  • Discover secret spots and personalized recommendations that match your interests and style

What to know before you go

Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.

At a glance What’s included Things to know
Cape Town can experience all four seasons in a single day, so make sure you pack a sweater or light jacket!
3 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested

What’s included

Private and personalized experience
3 hours with your host
Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)
Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)

What’s not included

Food and drink
Tickets to any attractions
Transportation costs
Gratuities

Meeting point

Your hotel/apartment or any other central location

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience

What to bring

  • We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
  • Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.

How your day could unfold

A flexible, unscripted experience designed entirely around your interests. Your host will adapt the day based on what excites you most

What you’ll do

1. Select a date
2. Select start time
3. Tailor your experience
Answer a few quick questions to help your host craft the perfect day tailored to you.
1. What’s your preferred hosting style?
2. How would you like the pace of your day?
3. What’s your walking comfort level?
4. Are you celebrating something special?
Per person incl.
taxes & fees $66.42 for
Adults (Aged 13+)
Children (Up to 12 years old)
$66.42
per person
including taxes & fees
Select a date and start time
Tailor your experience
Flexible start times
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience

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See our hosts and guests creating memories

See what happens when you travel unscripted!

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What travelers think of this experience

Gaëlle Mar 2025

I had a great time with William. He's a great guide. He knows the city and its history inside and out. It was a very interesting 3-hour tour. I highly recommend this activity with William.

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Gaëlle Mar 2025

I had a very good time with William. He is a wonderful guid. He knows the city very well and also the history. He brings me also in very local place, with local food it was nice to discover. I’m verry happy

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Addyson Sep 2023

I am so lucky to have found one of the best tour guides in all of Cape Town. An intelligent family man who will make your trip so special, it was such an enjoyable and flexible experience. This tour created core memories and I can’t wait to come back and tour with this same service again!

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Astrid Apr 2023

Our guide was excellent and explained all essential information about the history of capetown. We visited all based on our wishes. It was really great!

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Kate Feb 2025

Paritina gave us lots of information and took us to the places we wouldn’t find ourselves. We have a great time and thoroughly recommend it.

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Alexandra Jan 2025

Dieter was incredible! We had the absolute best time with him showing us around the city and we were never bored. So much to see in South Africa Cape Town and he took us to a lot of interesting places having to do with culture, shopping, architecture, food and more ! We really enjoyed getting to know Dieter too as he is a super interesting guy and very easy to instantly connect with. He also takes so many photos of you along the journey which are sweet ways to remember the day. We are already talking about the next time we come to Cape Town and we will definitely do another tour with him. If you book with him you are guaranteed to have a great time!

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5.0 (6 reviews)
Gaëlle, Mar 2025

I had a great time with William. He's a great guide. He knows the city and its history inside and out. It was a very interesting 3-hour tour. I highly recommend this activity with William.

Gaëlle, Mar 2025

I had a very good time with William. He is a wonderful guid. He knows the city very well and also the history. He brings me also in very local place, with local food it was nice to discover. I’m verry happy

Addyson, Sep 2023

I am so lucky to have found one of the best tour guides in all of Cape Town. An intelligent family man who will make your trip so special, it was such an enjoyable and flexible experience. This tour created core memories and I can’t wait to come back and tour with this same service again!

Astrid, Apr 2023

Our guide was excellent and explained all essential information about the history of capetown. We visited all based on our wishes. It was really great!

Kate, Feb 2025

Paritina gave us lots of information and took us to the places we wouldn’t find ourselves. We have a great time and thoroughly recommend it.

Alexandra, Jan 2025

Dieter was incredible! We had the absolute best time with him showing us around the city and we were never bored. So much to see in South Africa Cape Town and he took us to a lot of interesting places having to do with culture, shopping, architecture, food and more ! We really enjoyed getting to know Dieter too as he is a super interesting guy and very easy to instantly connect with. He also takes so many photos of you along the journey which are sweet ways to remember the day. We are already talking about the next time we come to Cape Town and we will definitely do another tour with him. If you book with him you are guaranteed to have a great time!