City Essentials: First Day • 3 hours
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First Day in Cape Town: Your Perfect Introduction
No getting lost, looking lost or feeling lost.
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.
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 locationCancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experienceWhat 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 mostWhat you’ll do
1. Select a date
2. Select start time
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Lynn
Nov 2025
Willy, our tour guide, went above and beyond and made our city tour fantastic! He emailed me prior to our tour to discuss what we wanted to see and do. The day of the tour he was on time and ready to go with a smile! He delivered on every thing we wanted to see! He was very knowledgeable and had a great sense of humor! Perfect way to start our vacation in Cape Town! Thanks Willy!
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Lynn
Nov 2025
Willy went above and beyond to make our city tour fantastic! A few days prior to the tour, Willy sent us an email introducing himself and asked what we’d like to see and learn. He delivered on all our requests. He was very knowledgeable and had a great sense of humor! Super way to start our vacation in Cape Town! Thanks Willy!
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Annick
Sep 2025
We were lucky to have a Congolese guide who spoke French, and it was a really interesting visit.
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Denise
Sep 2025
Great !!
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Shaun
Sep 2025
Dieter is immediately friendly. A wealth of knowledge about the city and it's culture. We're good researchers and he was able to show us places we would neer have seen on our own. The perfect start to our time in Cape Town!
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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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