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Welcome to Cape Town! Want to know the best places to eat? Cool events in town? Which places to go to and which to avoid? Or simply get some help to navigate the city? Book this private tour with a local and get the perfect introduction to Cape Town to start your city trip on the right foot.

Destination

Cape Town, Republic of South Africa

Category

City Highlight Tours

Duration

1.5 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, Hindi

Included

• Private Guide
• Local Tips & Tricks
• City Orientation
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral

Excluded

• Entrance to attractions

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 5 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at The Slave Lodge, cnr Adderly and Wale streets, Cape Town. - Cape Town to start your journey

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2. Itinerary

   This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. City Highlights

   See Bo-Kaap, the Castle of Good Hope, and more landmarks and must-sees of the city. Your local host will take you to the main spots of the city so you can get the perfect introduction to what makes Cape Town so special

4. Local Hot Spots

   Along the way, your host will point out hangout spots and hidden gems that only the locals know about and will help you get acquainted with the city in the most local way possible

5. Food Recommendations

   Receive tailored recommendations according to your taste and where to go and what to eat while visiting Cape Town. Avoid tourist traps thanks to your local host!

6. City Orientation

   Learn how to navigate the city, and get the answers to your Cape Town questions that will help you in the following days making your time in the city much easier

7. Make it yours

   Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

   Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

   Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

• Feel confident booking

  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

• Change of plans?

  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

• Loved by travelers worldwide

  Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

Julien

(About local Sebastian)

1 March 2025

loved this experience with Sebastian ! It was much more than just a tour—it was a full immersion into the local culture, filled with fascinating stories and hidden gems. Sebastian is truly passionate and knows how to share their love for Cape Town with enthusiasm and kindness. I discovered incredible places and learned so much about the history and local life. A unique and authentic experience that I 100% recommend!

Paul🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Sebastian)

22 September 2024

Sebastian is very knowledgeable about Cape Town and the country's history and guided us to many interesting locations, buildings and statues, explaining the relevance in an interesting way. He is a great guy - very friendly and welcoming - and provided some great advice and recommendations for the rest of our holiday. Many thanks! A great intro to Cape Town and its history

Amanda🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Sebastian)

10 September 2024

The short tour with Sebastian was terrific- interesting stories behind the key sites and a nubmer of "hidden" delights . However, it was the conversations about his experiences of living and growing up in Cape Town, and then changes witnessed that meant so much Great personalsied oritenttaiton

Phil🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Sebastian)

8 June 2024

Sebastian is a great tour guide and being a Cape Town local he told us a lot about the city which was very interesting. Good recommendations for food as well Informative

Selma

(About local Sebastian)

31 March 2024

We had a very fun time with Sebastian, learning about all things Cape Town! As first time visitors and history lovers, Sebastian's tour was perfect. He is super knowledgeable, fun and he has great recommendations! Cheers!Fun, knoedgeable and with great recs!

Ina🇿🇦 South Africa

(About local Sebastian)

25 March 2024

We thoroughly enjoyed our time with Sebastian. I never thought I would enjoy learning about our history so much. He is knowledgeable, friendly and made me curious to explore more of Cape Town. I would highly recommend this experience Excellent experience

Rene🇦🇹 Austria

(About local Parinita)

25 December 2023

Susanne

(About local Sebastian)

21 November 2023

Loved our walking tour with Sebastian, it’s so nice to go around the neighbourhood with someone who really knows the area. It’s was only 1,5h and time was flying by. Would definitely book another time again. Great tour

Morgan🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia

(About local Sebastian)

27 April 2023

We are a family of 5 and did the walking tour with Sebastian on our first day in Cape Town. It was the perfect way to start our trip. Sebastian was so friendly and helpful. He shared his love for the best city in the world and we were grateful for all of his information! Walking Tour

Annette 🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Sebastian)

17 December 2022

We can highly recommend Sebastian, he showed us Capetown. It was a very rainy day, but Sebastian did everything, that we did not feel it! His knowledge, the personal history and the interesting way to explain and show it----that was great! Very great, very kindly! We would ever book a tour with him again. highly recomendation for Sebastian!

Kenneth 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Sebastian)

30 October 2022

Having booked afternoon tea at Mount Nelson we invited Sebastian to join us prior to the tour. This proved a great move as we spent time learning about the upcoming tour, the history and the places we were going to see. The walking tour covered some fascinating areas and definitely some sights we would not have noticed. Sebastian was very pleasant, knowledgeable and informative we all enjoyed his company and the day.Fantastic Day in Capetown

Suzanne🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Sebastian)

24 August 2022

Wij, gezin met 2 zoons van 13 en 16 jaar, gingen met Sebastian op stap op onze eerste ochtend in Kaapstad. Een hele informatieve ochtend, zowel over een stukje geschiedenis van de stad, als meer praktisch: waar moeten we wel/niet zijn en welke bezienswaardigheid mogen we niet missen? Ook na afloop hebben we per app nog contact gehad, waarbij Sebastián klaar stond om ons te helpen. Geweldige ochtend!

James & Gillian🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Sebastian)

18 August 2022

Had a great Tour with Sebastian. He was really informative and gave us a wonderful tour and insight into the city, the culture and the politics. He also then very kindly followed up with questions we had asked during the tour. A real gent and a wonderful guide, thanks Sebastian!Great introduction to Cape Town

Chiara🇮🇹 Italy

(About local Sebastian)

16 August 2022

Sebastian is a simply amazing guide! He was so informative I kept on wishing to have a recorder with me!! He could answer all of our questions and kept us super safe!! Thanks for helping us understanding South African culture and history!!Amazing!!

Caroline🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Sebastian)

10 May 2022

Als start van onze Zuid-Afrika reis met ons gehele gezin boekte ik een stadsexcursie met Sebastian. Het was een hele leerzame en fijne middag met veel wetenswaardigheden en tips over Kaapstad. In 2 uur tijd leerden wij over de geschiedenis en het heden van leven in deze metropool. Ook daarna mailde Sebastian ons nog met tips om te doen. het is zeker aan te raden om mee te starten, Sebastian was een fijne en meedenkende gids.good start!

Dominique🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Sebastian)

26 April 2022

Die Tour mit Sebastian war sehr interessant und abwechslungsreich. Wir haben viele tolle Orte so kennengelernt und er hat uns einen Haufen Tipps für unseren Aufenthalt ergeben. Auch konnten wir ihn sämtliche Fragen stellen. Die Zeit verging wie im Flug und wir bereuen nur, dass wir keine lange Tour mit ihm gebucht haben. Grossartig!Grossartige Tour

Mia Wiid🇩🇰 Denmark

(About local Sebastian)

23 February 2022

Took a walk around downtown and heard stories about the past and presence. Really informative and Sebastian was an amazing guy and tourguide. Thanks!Sebastian had so much knowledge

Merel & Hugo🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Sebastian)

20 January 2022

Sebastian is the perfect guide for a relaxed and interesting kick start in Cape Town. He allowed us to ask every question we had and also shared very honest personal stories regarding Apartheid and living in a less safe part of the city. We felt safe and well informed about the history and actualities of South Africa and Cape Town and we can recommend this guide to everyone!Great CapeTown kickstart with Sebastian

Benjamin🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Sebastian)

18 December 2021

We've been to Cape Town for the last two days of our South Africa experience and therefore were happy to dive into the history and ambience of the city with the help of Sebastian. He was a great guide for this kickstart tour, boasting of knowledge, personal stories and interesting insight about South African culture in general and Cape Town in particular. We very much enjoyed his kind personality and his readiness to answer all our questions. Very much recommended! A great introduction to Cape Town

Hans🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Sebastian)

16 October 2021

We really enjoyed our walk with Sebastian! His historic knowledge seemed limitless. And again Sebastian is a confirmation of the fantastic concept of WithLocals. He is pleasant, friendly and very articulate.Perfect kickstart - amazing historic knowledge

Walter🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Gilbert)

7 June 2025

We did the food tour with Gilbert. He is a wonderful host and guide. Knowledgeable, friendly and passionate about Cape Town and its people/ history. He took us to interesting eateries, each showcasing a different aspect of Cape Town food and combined each with a discussion of the area, the people and history. We had plenty to eat, so much so that we did not have dinner that night. Thank you Gilbert. Great tour great food

Joy

(About local Gilbert)

5 June 2025

This tour ended up going above and beyond all of our expectations. It was our first tour and a great intro to Cape Town/South Africa and was truly one of our most favorite excursions from our trip. Not only was the food absolutely delicious but Gilbert did a fantastic job providing the history of the area and South Africa as well. We really appreciated him sharing his personal experience which brought a lot of additional insight, as well as taking us to truly local spots for food. He was very informative, attentive and overall a friendly, great guy. We had such a great time with Gilbert and can’t recommend him enough!Amazing food and wonderful guide!

Omran🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia

(About local Gilbert)

2 June 2025

I had an amazing experience on the food tour in Cape Town with our guide, Gilbert. From start to finish, everything was perfect. Gilbert is not only knowledgeable and passionate, but also warm, friendly, and genuinely dedicated to creating a memorable experience. He went above and beyond—extending the tour, adding extra stops, and putting in incredible effort to make sure every detail was just right. The food was absolutely delicious, and we got to explore a wonderful variety of local flavors and hidden gems we never would have found on our own. This tour was a highlight of my trip, and Gilbert played a huge role in that. Highly recommend! Above and beyond

Rosemarie🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Gilbert)

22 May 2025

Vielen Dank an Gilbert für die tollen Stunden in Kapstadt.Wir haben die Stadt kennengelernt, was wir so sonst nicht hätten.Tolle Stadtführung

Pam🇺🇸 United States

(About local Gilbert)

21 May 2025

We thoroughly enjoyed our walking food tour with Gilbert. He gave us lots of background information about the city as well as the food. The quantity of food was enough for five full meals. Gilbert gave many containers of leftovers to homeless folks on the streets. The variety of dishes was wonderful. Go with an empty stomach!Great tour, too much food

Mazeed🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Gilbert)

18 May 2025

We started later than the designated time so Gilbert suggested we see the Mandela exhibit at City Hall. And rather than dashing off, he was generous enough of his time to allow us to take a quick walk through a wonderfully curated short exhibit of Mandela and his years in Cape Town. But that set the stage for the rest of the tour. Gilbert shared his personal story of his family and how they were displaced from District 6 and resettled in the Townships being offered for relocation. Gilbert shared vintage photographs of the District and overlaid where appropriate what stood at which spot and how the area is being rebuilt. The transition into Woodstock was an eye opener. Both from the beautiful street art work and the history of the neighborhood. We ended the tour on a different note. Having been to the Old Biscuit Mill, Gilbert offered to walk us to Observation. An area undergoing gentrification and with a totally different vibe. We said goodbye with him recommending a restaurant for lunch for us. A badly needed respite from all that walking. Certainly a very entertaining afternoon. Something we’d never have done on our own and we leave richer, knowing more of the history and background of Cape Town. A walk through history unwtitten

Marc🇺🇸 United States

(About local Gilbert)

14 May 2025

We had two great tours with Gilbert in Cape Town: the food tour and the Off the Beaten path tour. Both tours showed a different side of Cape Town: the food tour was in the city center and involved 6 stops at local eateries. The 2nd tour was in two of the local neighborhoods that tourists don’t commonly visit. Gilbert is a great storyteller - his family grew up in these neighborhoods and he is old enough to share his experiences of how South Africa has (and hasn’t) changed over the past generations. This a totally different level of experience and understanding from the more typical tourist stuff (Robbin island, Cape Point, beaches). Gilbert is lively, friendly, lots of fun, and very generous with his time. Highly recommended!Get to know Cape Town for the locals

Nils🇦🇴 Angola

(About local Sebastian)

10 May 2025

Absolutely fantastic experience with Sebastian in Cape Town, he made every moment special. His deep knowledge of the city’s history, culture, and hidden gems brought everything to life. he curated the perfect balance of adventure, culture, and relaxation. He was professional, friendly, and went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and having fun. Thanks to him, we saw Cape Town through a local’s eyes. Highly recommended!

Nicole

(About local Sebastian)

20 April 2025

Sebastian was a great guide! We learned a lot about his homecountry and he answered all our questions. Thank you Sebastian for making the tour enjoyable for our Family! Take care. Nicole and family Insightful tour with Sebastian

Kerstin🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Sebastian)

18 April 2025

Wir sind 4 Stunden mit Sebastian durch Kapstadt gelaufen. Es war sehr informativ, total nett und lustig noch dazu. Sehr zu empfehlen 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻Super Tour mit Sebastian 👌

Katia🇨🇾 Cyprus

(About local Sebastian)

17 April 2025

We had a fantastic day exploring the Cape Peninsula with Sebastian as our guide. He was incredibly knowledgeable about the history and culture of South Africa, and he shared stories and insights that truly brought the region to life. What made the experience even more special was how friendly and approachable he was—not just with us, but also with our children. He was patient, engaging, and made sure everyone felt included and comfortable throughout the day. Thank you, Sebastian, for such a memorable and meaningful tour!Cape peninsula tour

Diarmuid🇮🇪 Ireland

(About local Gilbert)

17 April 2025

Gilbert was incredibly knowledgeable and took us to hidden gems in the city that we would never have discovered on our own. The variety of local dishes we sampled were amazing, and the insights into the culture and history of each location made the experience even more enriching. If you're looking for a unique way to explore Cape Town, I highly recommend this tour!A must in Cape Town!

Nicola🇮🇹 Italy

(About local Gilbert)

15 April 2025

Fun, competent and professional person. It was a pleasure to spend a day with him. He showed us Cape Town (as much as you can see in a single day) in exactly the way we wanted. When we return we will definitely contact him for a new tour. Absolutely recommended!The right person for a guided tour

Rejane

(About local Gilbert)

12 April 2025

We had such an awesome time with Gilbert on our walking tour of Cape Town. Honestly, he went above and beyond. Not only did he give us so much insight into the history of the city, but he also shared incredible stories from his own childhood and personal experiences, which made it all feel so real and memorable. He took us to meet some amazing people along the way and even pointed out all the must-try food spots — which we definitely appreciated! Can’t recommend him enough, honestly. If you’re thinking about doing a tour, just book with Gilbert. 100% worth it. Thank you so much! Harry 🇦🇺 and Rej 🇩🇪 100% would recommend !

Vernon 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Gilbert)

31 March 2025

Gilbert lived experience and knowledge of Cape Town provided insight and context for a fascinating afternoon. We visited areas we'd probably not have visited ourselves and listened to stories and facts about the cities history. It was a memorable few hours and one of the highlights of our holiday. Thank-you Vernon and LarraineFascinating City Walk

m4d4k2dhmn Frances🇮🇪 Ireland

(About local Gilbert)

28 March 2025

Just home exhausted (and full) from a very enjoyable tour with Gilbert. We were a group of 8 (with 2 local white South Africans) 6 of us had grown up in Ireland. Gilbert’s own family history and story were very informative and helpful to guide us to understand the complexities of the social infrastructure in SA. The culinary treats from across the communities in capetown were in places off the usual tourist trail ( our SA friends would have never gone to them outside of this tour !) Every place we went to gave us delicious food and as a result we cancelled our evening dinner plans as we couldn’t resist the food we were given and we left very little behind ! The highlight was Gilbert’s Malva cake ( made by Gilbert himself! ) according to our SA expert it was the best he’d ever tasted! High praise indeed🤩. Can’t recommend this tour highly enough - our entertaining and engaging host certainly deserves the 5 star reviews I read prior to booking the tour… Culinary and cultural extravaganza!

L.🇺🇸 United States

(About local Gilbert)

26 March 2025

I cannot recommend Gilbert highly enough. He brought a great wealth of lived experience and knowledge to my afternoon food tour of Cape Town. We stopped by numerous spots for food - none of them ones I could have found on my own - and all the food was delicious and accompanied by great background/historical information. Definitely a great experience!!!Exceptional experience.

luizacarolinademorais

(About local Gilbert)

21 March 2025

Gilbert was really thoughtful, taking us to local joints where people actually eat every day, all while giving historical, social and political background. Highlight to his homemade malva pudding - that was simply amazing!REALLY eat like a local!

Elo🇧🇪 Belgium

(About local Gilbert)

20 March 2025

Our tour with Gilbert was fantastic. He is very interesting and incredibly nice. We loved all about the tour and recommend it thoroughly! I'd say, because it was quite warm and we're not used to the heat, we needed an extra stop for an ice cold drink ;)Fantastic experience

Rita

(About local Gilbert)

12 March 2025

We had a very nice and educational afternoon with our guide Gilbert. As Belgian tourists we came to places we would never have visited ourselves. Each time we could taste local dishes that we liked. Gilbert explained everything both culinary and historical. Thank you Gilbert. Rita and Guido.A culinary journey of discovery

Ines

(About local Gilbert)

12 March 2025

Gilbert gave us a great tour, answering all our questions patiently and not leaving any wishes open. Great experience

Victoria🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Sebastian)

8 March 2025

We spent 4 fantastic hours on a walking tour with wonderful Sebastian. We saw such a variety of areas and sights in Cape Town and felt we had a much fuller understanding of the historical backdrop, as well as a unique insight into the city's present, and the daily life of a local. Sebastian was a lot of fun and made sure the tour was perfectly tailored to us. We came away feeling we now knew Cape Town much better than we ever would have discovering it on our own. We're glad we booked it for near the start of our trip. It also helped us to feel safe in the City on our own for the rest of the trip, as we were able to ask Sebastian for advice and guidance and also see what a friendly place it was, and with excellent security presence within the city. Sebastian generously followed up after our tour with lots of suggestions for the rest of our trip. Thanks for everything Sebastian, we're so glad we got to meet and spend time with you. Victoria & Brett, UKA Must-do in Cape Town

Patrice

(About local Sebastian)

6 March 2025

I learned much from Sebastian about the history of S. Africa. He shared some of his personal experience during some turbulent times, and how these experiences were culturally ingrained in young people. I enjoyed the castle visit. Sebastian was very attuned to our safety at all times. We also learned about great local food establishments. Thank you for a great afternoon, Sebastian!Sebastian us Amazing!

Jan🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Gilbert)

4 March 2025

Gilbert, onze gids heeft met veel passie en overgave verteld over het Six-district tijdens de wandeling van ruim 3 uur door dit gebied. Wat is daar veel gebeurd wat maar weinig mensen weten, onthullend en soms ook wel hartverscheurend.Beleving

Joel🇺🇸 United States

(About local Parinita)

3 March 2025

We spent 2 days walking with Parinita and got a great exposure to the old part of the city. She was knowledgeable, friendly and a pleasure to be with. She had a plan but also made adjustments to accommodate any request we made. Wonderful time with Parinita

Sharon🇸🇬 Singapore

(About local Gilbert)

3 March 2025

If you are a foodie, this is a must do tour whilst you are in Cape Town. Gilbert is an excellent guide and truly it felt like we were just hanging out with a group of friends, learning about the local South African food as well as culture and history. We met up at city hall and was already introduced to the Nelson Mandela statue. We walked around the city eating at places we would never have gone if we were not with Gilbert. We went to 5-6 different eateries and ate/drank about 15 different food items. All of it was just so tasty. One of the highlights was the malva pudding that Gilbert made himself. Because he brought us walking through the whole city, we really got to see and experience the place like locals do. The people were so friendly. We spent time walking off what we ate which was needed. The gardens was lovely and we also got to spot the white squirrels. We were very lucky to have gotten Gilbert as our tour guide. He was so passionate and knowledgeable. Also with a good sense of humour. What was better was for the food we couldn’t finish, Gilbert did not hesitate to pack it up and to give it to the homeless people who came up to us. Highly recommend this tour! Best Food Tour in Cape Town

sherri🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Sebastian)

2 March 2025

So helpful and fun and knowledgeable! We loved our experience with Sebastian! We would book again! Excellent guide!

Ingo🇿🇦 South Africa

(About local Gilbert)

26 February 2025

The tour with Gilbert through District Six, Salt River, and Observatory was absolutely outstanding! Gilbert is an incredibly friendly and knowledgeable guide who leads the tour with passion and deep insight into the history and culture of these fascinating neighborhoods. The tour was full of interesting facts, captivating stories, and unique perspectives that you wouldn’t get without such a dedicated guide. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to explore Cape Town beyond the usual tourist spots! Thank you Gilbert!!!Diving into real Cale Town

Paul🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Gilbert)

25 February 2025

What a wonderful start to our time in Cape Town. We would recommend doing this tour at the start of your visit. A great way to get your bearings and to learn about the culture and food of Cape Town. Gilbert is a great guide who is extremely knowledgeable about the history of the City. Gilbert is very responsive and also gives great tips and advice. It really was the perfect start to our holiday. Culture and food

Robert🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Gilbert)

21 February 2025

Gilbert was extremely knowledgeable and friendly . If you want to see and learn about Cape Town he is the perfect host.Cape Town Tour