Cape Town
First Day in Cape Town: Your Perfect Introduction
City Essentials: First Day • 3 hours
5.0
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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
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?
Real Stories, Real Connections
See our hosts and guests creating memories
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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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Claudia
Apr 2025
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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