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The Cape Peninsula

Explore the peninsula all the way from downtown Cape Town to Cape Point

Ascend Table Mountain

via the cable car or hike to the top.

Outdoor Activities

Go horse riding on Noordhoek beach, paraglide off Lions’s Head, learn to surf in Muizenberg, Shark Diving, and more!

V&A Waterfront

For shopping, restaurants, boat tours and helicopter flips. Visit Nobel Square and the adjacent artisanal markets. And don’t forget the Two Oceans Aquarium!

Safari Game Drive

There are several small game reserves close to Cape Town for an easy day trip.  Enjoy a close encounter with South Africa’s best wildlife.

Wine Tasting

Tour the Winelands of Stellenbosch and Franschhoek, and taste the best of South African wine and cheese.

African Penguins

We take you to Boulders Beach in Simons Town to visit the protected African Penguins.

Spring Flowers

In September the veld comes alive with colourful wild flowers. Head up the west coast and enjoy the spectacle!

Township Tours

Discover what lies beneath the surface of everyday South African life.  Meet the people, experience the culture!

Guided Tours in and Around Cape Town

Cape Friendly Tours specialises in Township tours (half or full day),  as well as trips to the nearby Winelands of Stellenbosch, Paarl and Franschhoek. We also offer a full day of wine tasting in Constantia.  A trip to the Cape Peninsula and Cape Point is also unforgettable.

Or you could combine local culture with wine tasting in our “Combo Township & Winelands” tour which is available daily.

For the more active travellers and nature lovers, join us for a Table Mountain hike, visit the African Penguin Sanctuary or let us take you on a safari tour.

If you would like a custom designed tour that is tailored to your specific requirements, opt for the private full day chauffeur drive package, where we create a unique itinerary for you or your group.

HALF DAY TOURS

HALF DAY CAPE TOWN CITY TOUR

Half Day Cape Town City Tour

Departs 10:00

  • Company’s Garden
  • Bo Kaap – colourful Malay Quarter
  • City Hall historic building
  • District Six Museum

HALF DAY WINELANDS EXPLORER TOUR

Half day winelands tour

Departs 09:00 or 14:00 (4 hrs)

  • Explore Constantia or Stellenbosch
  • Cheese & Wine Tasting OR
  • Wine & Chocolate Pairing
  • Perfect for travellers with limited time

HALF DAY LOCAL TOWNSHIP LIFE IMMERSION

Langa township tour Cape Town

Save R200 pp on scheduled tours, and
up to R1500 on private tours!

Departs 08:30 or 13:30 (4 hrs)

  • Half Day Township cultural experience
  • Langa - oldest formal township
  • Local arts & crafts
  • Local guides

SATURDAY TOWNSHIP & OLD BISCUIT MILL

Township and Old Biscuit Mill Saturday Tour

08:30 - 14:00

  • Sat. morning township vibe
  • Walking tour with local guide
  • Old Biscuit Mill Woodstock
  • Incredible artisanal market

AFRICAN GOSPEL CHURCH SERVICE

Township gospel church experience

09:30 - 11:30

  • Visit township churches
  • Gospel and choir singers
  • Live music
  • Sunday morning only

TABLE MOUNTAIN HIKE & CAPE TOWN CITY

Table Mountain hike and Cape Town city tour

07:30 - 14:00

  • Guided hike - Platteklip Gorge
  • Cape Town city tour
  • Greenmarket Square
  • District Six Museum

TRADITIONAL TOWNSHIP DINNER EXPERIENCE

Township dinner and jazz

19:00 - 23:00

  • Home visit & traditional dinner
  • Live marimba jazz on selected dates.
  • Meet local residents
  • Discover another side of life.

LANGA TOWNSHIP WALK - SELF DRIVE

Langa township walking experienceDep 10:00, 12:00 or 15:00 daily

  • Walking tour of Langa
  • Meet the residents
  • Drumming session
  • Self-drive | Safe Parking | Local Guide

FULL DAY TOURS

SEASIDE SAFARI: PENGUINS OF SIMON'S TOWN

African penguins tour in Simonstown

09:00 - 18:00

  • Visit Simon's Town
  • See African Penguins
  • Unique experience!
  • Scenic views in False Bay

FULL DAY WINE REGION EXPLORER

Winelands Explorer tour Stellenbosch Franschhoek

09:00 - 18:00

  • Explore historic towns
  • Wine tasting
  • Cellar Tours
  • Scenic drives

CONSTANTIA WINELANDS FULL DAY TOUR

Constantia Valley Winelands Full Day Tour

09:00 - 18:00

  • Table Mountain via cable car
  • Scenic drive to Constantia
  • Cellar Tour & wine tasting at 3 vineyards
  • Cape Dutch architecture

FULL DAY CAPE PENINSULA TOUR

Cape Peninsula Cape Point Tour

09:00 - 18:00

  • Explore Cape Point
  • Coastal walks
  • Wine tasting at Constantia
  • Hout Bay fishing village

CAPE AGULHAS TOUR (TIP OF AFRICA)

Cape Agulhas Tour

08:30 - 18:30

  • The REAL tip of Africa
  • Visit Hermanus
  • Whale Watching (Aug - Nov)
  • Wine tasting

ROOTS AND VINES EXPERIENCE
Township & Winelands

Roots and Vines experience - township and winelands combo tour

08:30 - 17:00

  • Morning township visit - Langa
  • Visit school & projects
  • Stellenbosch wine tasting
  • Cheese / chocolate tasting

CAPE POINT / STELLENBOSCH COMBO

08:00 - 18:00

  • Scenic coastal drive
  • Cape Point
  • Stellenbosch wine tasting
  • Wine & chocolate pairing

SAFARI GAME DRIVE AT AQUILA GAME RESERVE

Safari game drive transfer

06:00 - 18:00

  • Pickup and drop-off
  • Private vehicle and professional driver
  • Comfortable drive via the scenic N1
  • Flexible return time after your safari

ROBBEN ISLAND WITH OPTIONAL TOWNSHIP

Robben Island with optional township tour

08:00 - 17:30

  • Ferry to Robben Island
  • Robben Island tour
  • Optional township experience
  • Meet local entrepreneurs

WHALE WATCHING TOUR (JUNE TO NOV)

09:00 - 18:00

  • Land-based whale watching
  • Optional boat trip
  • African penguins
  • Scenic drive to Hermanus

CUSTOM / PRIVATE TOURS & TRANSFERS

CUSTOM DESIGNED WINE TOUR

Custom private winelands tour with cape friendly tours

09:30 - 18:00 (flexible)

  • Flexible itinerary
  • Family friendly - activities for the kids
  • Wine, cheese and chocolate tasting
  • Explore historic towns

PRIVATE FULL DAY CHAUFFEUR DRIVE

Private chauffeur drive tour

09:00 - 18:00

  • Custom tour
  • Full day with private driver / guide
  • Explore Cape beaches
  • To Cape Point & anywhere inbetween

ACTIVITIES
(GO-AS-YOU-PLEASE)

Activities

Flexible Times

  • Horse riding on Noordhoek beach
  • Paragliding off Lion's Head
  • Sunset over the sea
  • Picnic on the beach or in the vineyards

Solo Traveller Private Full Day Tour

Solo travellers custom private tour Cape Town

09:00 - 18:00 (flexible)

  • Flexible itinerary
  • Duration: Up to 9 hours
  • Includes: Private vehicle, professional guide, fuel
  • Excludes: Entry fees, meals & activities

 

 

Tripadvisor Reviews

  • star rating  Authentic visit to a CapeTown township  - Great township tour with Jimmy; informative, knowledgeable and inspiring guide. Very authentic experience. Highly recommended

    avatar thumb Curious58625694987
    13th February 2026
  • star rating  Beautiful experience!  - In 2018 I already enjoyed the services of CapeTown friendly tours. Really impressed. Now I came back to CapeTown with my family and wanted to show them the same experience... Read more

    avatar thumb gabyvanderhart
    10th February 2026
  • star rating  Excellent local tour company Capetown  - We are a family of 5 adults and one infant. Jimmy collected us from our accommodation and took us to the wineland region for the day. His recommendations were excellent... Read more

    avatar thumb Fionnuala137
    5th February 2026
  • star rating  Worth every Rand - what an experience!  - Jimmys tours was recommended by the guest house we were staying at in Capetown. With less than 24hours notice, Jimmy was able to assign a driver/guide for a full day... Read more

    avatar thumb Pernille K
    26th January 2026
  • star rating  Best way to experience every side of Cape Town  - We spent two unforgettable days in Cape Town with Jimmy from Cape Friendly Tours, and we honestly couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Jimmy is such a warm, genuine,... Read more

    avatar thumb Excursion60912288284
    10th January 2026
  • star rating  A very pleasant and satisfying experience! - We were looking for a van to showed us around before heading to the airport after our cruise trip. Jimmy was the first to response to our email and... Read more

    avatar thumb Sherpa08481424560
    4th December 2025
  • star rating  Absolutely great tour with Jimmy  - I had a fantastic half day township tour with Jimmy to Langa township (actually ended up being 5 1/2 hrs, so take a little snack and water). Such an informative... Read more

    avatar thumb malaws
    3rd December 2025
  • star rating  Robben Island and Langa Township - We were interested in touring Robben Island but were having difficulty in booking the date and time we wanted. Jimmy was able to schedule the tour for the date... Read more

    avatar thumb Odyssey814364
    30th October 2025