Cape Town Central Tours
Off the Beaten Track in Cape Town: Private City Tour
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Off the Beaten Track in Cape Town: Private City Tour

By Withlocals
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Ages 0-99
Duration: 2h 30m
Start time: Check availability
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Live guide: English
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  • Private guide
  • Transportation
  • CO2 Neutral: all tours carbon emissions are offset
What's not included
  • Extra food and drinks
  • Hotel pick-up and drop off


Start:
  • District Six Museum, 25A Buitenkant St, District Six, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa
    District Six Museum entrance. Get context onto this area and hear some of the issues Cape Town faces
End:
  • Durham Avenue, Durham Ave, Woodstock, Cape Town, 7925, South Africa
    Your private host can help you get to where you would like to go next.

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 24380P732

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Private tour: only you & your local guide
  • CO2 Neutral: all tours carbon emissions are offset
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 24380P732

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$45.65
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Itinerary
  • 25A Buitenkant St, District Six, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa
    District Six Museum entrance. Get context onto this area and hear some of the issues Cape Town faces
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  • Durham Ave, Woodstock, Cape Town, 7925, South Africa
    Your private host can help you get to where you would like to go next.
About the operator
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  • Withlocals
    249
    South Africa
    Joined in March 2019
  • Sophie_Benoy
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great guide
    We had a very pleasant, interesting and lovely tour with Chris! I truly recommend him! Nice walking tour with a lot of information
    Written October 14, 2024
  • Jimboja
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Excellent tour with Sebastian
    We spent 4 hours on the highlights of Cape Town tour and it was excellent. Sebastian is very easy going and nothing was too much trouble. He was very knowledgeable and it was fascinating hearing the history and especially the impact of apartheid given that is recent history in our lifetime. I would thoroughly recommend Sebastian.
    Written October 6, 2024
  • GaryK272
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    All Great
    All great...good on food and history. Put in some extra time with us which was appreciated and great perspectives. Would take his tour again.
    Written October 3, 2024
  • billn766
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Local tour of fascinating Cape Town
    Christopher’s tour was top notch. I recommend anyone who wants to get past the surface level things to dive into a local’s tour.
    Written September 27, 2024
  • lleu2015
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    More than just a food tour!
    We did the 10 tastings food tour on our first full day in Cape Town. This was certainly more than just a food tour. Gilbert was a wonderful guide that included the history of the city as well. We were able to experience where the locals eat and learn about the culture and history of the foods we were trying. We learned SO much and appreciated the extra time Gilbert gave us as we made our way to the waterfront. I would 100% recommend Gilbert has a tour guide and this tour!!
    Written September 24, 2024
  • kurtv864
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Getting to know a great city.
    My husband and I had a great experience walking for 4 hours through Capetown with Sebastian. Not only does he have a very eleborate knowledge of the history of South-Africa, Capetown and its people, he also has a great sense of humour. He is very kind and makes you feel safe at any moment. If you are looking for someone to guide you through this city, look no further: Sebastian is the man you need.
    Written September 17, 2024
  • ZoranZH
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Excellent introduction to Cape Town
    We (a group of 4 adults) have chosen the Withlocals company and their guide Sebastian to show us Cape Town based on feedback from other customers. And it was a good decision 🙂 We can confirm the very positive oppinions from other travelers. Sebastian is a very competent, friendly and supportive guide. During the 4 hours walking tour through the center of Cape Town we have learned a lot about different aspects of the city and about the history of South Africa. If you come to Cape Town for the first time, we can warmly recommend to engage the Withlocals company and Sebastian as a guide at the begining of your stay to give you an excellent introduction to this amazing city.
    Written September 10, 2024
  • Travel0Manal
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A must do tour
    This tour is what we want. A day spent around historical and sightseeing in the heart of Cape Town with delicious food. The weather was nice during our walk. We are glad booked this tour because without the guide, we don't think we can go through some streets and areas, because it not that safe.
    Written September 4, 2024
  • markhI3611TP
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Food Tour
    We did the 10 tastings food tour on our first day in Cape Town. It was the perfect introduction to the city. We could not have had a better guide than Gilbert, who not only explained the different types of food and it's history, but also gave interesting insights into the history & culture of the city without making it 'boring' for my daughter! I would 100% recommend Gilbert has a tour guide and this tour for those interested in trying proper local food that you won't get in the usual restaurants.
    Written September 2, 2024
  • Madbenava
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Outstanding tour with Sebastian
    Our family of four, with two teen agers, discovered Cape Town guided by Sebastian. We truly enjoy all, from begining to end. Sebastian has an incredible knowledge of the city and South Africa from all points of views, historical, political, social… His insight in the history of the people shouldn’t be missed, and wait to hear his personal family experience during apartheid. He is vey kind, well spoken and his passion shines through! He also gave us recommendations of things to see and places to eat fantastic African food. Thanks for a wonderful day Sebastian!!
    Written August 21, 2024
  • Kylefitzy8
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Awesome Cape Town Food tour!
    I had so much fun walking around Cape Town with Gilbert! Not only was there so much great food but I learned so much about the city and its history!
    Written August 20, 2024
  • Abbey W
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great Grub with Gilbert
    We had a wonderful time with Gilbert! He introduced us to local food spots that truly only someone born here would know. We felt like we were in the cool kids club being shown the city by someone who knew everyone we passed. We also really enjoyed learning about the recent history of South Africa from a personal perspective. Plus the food was all great. Thank you Gilbert!!
    Written August 2, 2024
  • brendasT8861RU
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Gilbert was GREAT!
    Gilbert was amazing and so very personable! He took us to some wonderful places that we would have never found on our own. He shared special things about Cape Town that we had no idea happened or exsisted. And, he had so many personal, family stories to share that made the experience special. Oh - and there was sooo much yummy food! We are hoping to go on another tour with Gilbert!
    Written August 1, 2024
  • Chrises
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great experience
    Spending the day with Daryl was a delight. He is so knowledgeable about Cape Town and shared so many unique experiences with us (including the bathroom with a view - IYKYK). He was very focused on our interests and wishes and focused on delivering a memorable experience. We had a great time.
    Written August 1, 2024
  • T8412ULmarkb
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Stroll the city
    A great introduction to Cape Town. And the four-hour walking tour was perfect following a long stretch of flying the day before. Sebastian was an excellent guide. He obviously enjoyed what he did, and knew more history than we could absorb in an our short time together. He was also happy to talk about current events. He will also quickly set you straight -- with a smile -- on the difference between what South African's call a braai and a barbecue.
    Written July 2, 2024
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Oban_Indy
Vancouver, Bc,35 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2020
Thoroughly enjoyed our day with Rushdie. Well versed, great sense of humour, and happy to cater to any of our requests. We hit all the historical spots as well as interesting hidden gems. Loved the samosas and the Bakery! Highly recommend him to anyone who is looking for a fun, and historically informative tour.
Written July 11, 2021
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Alexandra N
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2021 • Couples
Rushdi was as awesome guide for us, showed us some really interesting places and was very flexible and updated the tour according to our requirements. He answered loads of questions to us and we had an amazing time thanks to him. Our trip was in March 2019 but I could not select this year
Written June 29, 2021
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Jenean M
The Villages, FL31 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
This was a waste of time and energy. We went to District 6 and walked uphill to a university campus, walked by an elementary school and on to Woodstock area which is industrial and boring. We saw nothing of interest. We ended in a street market, but we had to walk quite a ways and past a lot of homeless people. I did not expect a grand tour but this was worthless. I do not recommend this tour at all.
Written August 23, 2024
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Dear guest, Thank you for sharing your feedback on the "Off the Beaten Track in Cape Town: Private City Tour." We sincerely apologize that the experience did not meet your expectations. Our goal is to provide unique and engaging tours, and we're sorry to hear that this one fell short. We appreciate your feedback and will review the itinerary to ensure it offers more meaningful and interesting experiences for our guests. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. Best regards, Withlocals team
Written September 2, 2024
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Erika P
5 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Kim (taking over from her mom who was poorly so couldn’t do the tour) was lovely. We got along well, but the tour did not fully reflect what i’d paid for. I basically only visited the District Six museum and the Castle of Good Hope, and ended up at the Mill.
I did NOT visit the Fugard theatre, St Mary’s Anglican church, the Woodstock exchange and the Heart of Cape Town museum. Definitely not worth the money i spent.
Written December 28, 2023
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Ferdinando A
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2020
Rushdi is very friendly and available person. His knowledge of the history and the current situation and events is amazing. He answered to all our questions and tailored the tour to our interests. He is indeed a good ambassador of his Country.
Our Cape Town visit was in January 2020.
Written June 30, 2021
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petra974
Middenbeemster, The Netherlands90 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2023 • Friends
We had a very interesting tour in capetown. First a visit to District 6 and later in Woodstock. Gilbert our guide was a very knowledgeable happy person and an enthusiastic one too. We saw another side of town. The koeksisters tasted lovely. A perfect ending of our tour.
Written March 20, 2023
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Elmar10
Antrim, UK58 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sebastian was our guide and we absolutely loved his easy to listen way of explaining the history of Cape Town
He made our tour a fabulous experience
Written March 6, 2023
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Kim G
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Great operator and very passionate and informative and considerate of his clients. Have used With Locals many times and highly recommend
Written September 23, 2024
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Gerd H
3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Family
The tour with Gilbert was a great experience. we learned many exciting things. He is very sympathic. we would repeat the tour with him at any time.
Written February 26, 2024
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Conways70
Musselburgh72 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
We had a fantastic tour with Rushdi, he has just the right balance of great information & humour, all the qualities that a great tour guide needs, we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend his tours or use him in the future Thanks again Rushdi
Written June 29, 2021
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