Cape Town Tour: Bus and City Safari Adventure

Explore Cape Town’s hidden gems at your pace with Urban Safari Tour. Hop on and off, guided by local stories and laughter.

Duration: 4 hours, 55 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Urban Safari (Route)

Operating Schedule: Starts at 09:00, with departures every 30 minutes
1. City Sightseeing Downtown Tour Office
City Sightseeing Ticket Office
2. St George’s Cathedral

3. Iziko South African Museum

4. South African Jewish Museum

5. District Six Museum

6. **Castle of…

What's Included
  • Over 25 stops at Cape Town’s Top Attractions and Experiences
  • Live-guided Urban Safari Tour with fascinating stories and hidden gems
  • Entertaining Audio Commentary in 15 languages plus a kids channel
  • 1-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Ticket with access to all major routes
  • Free Wifi on the Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Entry Fees
Additional Information

Begin your Cape Town journey with the flexibility of the Hop-On Hop-Off bus. Featuring multiple routes and onboard audio commentary, it allows you to visit iconic sites such as Table Mountain, Camps Bay, and the V&A Waterfront at your leisure.
After taking in the major attractions, change the pace with the Urban Safari - a guided city tour that leads you…

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Trip309082
Apr 17, 2026
A good investment to get to know Cape Town. - Use the first day in Cape Town for a Hop-On Hop-Off bus ride that departs from the port area but has many stops. The blue line goes around Table Mountain and the red more in town. The ticket is valid for both routes for a whole day and you get access to very good and easy-going information about the city via headphones in many languages. After the bus tours it will be easier to find out what excursions you can/want to make or visits you should not neglect. The bus ticket costs relatively little compared to the selection of other activities, so it will be a good investment by the travel funds. Highly recommended! We chose the blue tour and stopped on the way for lunch at the fish restaurant in Hout…
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Mariarayner
Mar 11, 2026
Really enriching urban historical tour - Brilliant and insightful urban historical tour. Tour guide was fabulous. The driver was called Tom but I can’t remember her name.
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770jerryg
Feb 25, 2026
Very interesting tour . - The Urban Safari goes into areas that the big hop n hop off bus cannot reach. The onboard guide is very knowledgeable and provides a lot of good historic information in a light hearted and sometimes humorous way. Definitely a tour worth doing.
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Explore1995
Feb 19, 2026
Do this tour for an overview of the city in 1 hour - We did the Urban Safari tour as part of the Hop On Hop Off ticket package and we're glad we did. It took us to different places than the normal bus route and Lesley, our guide, was very informative and it's always better having a live guided tour rather than a pre-recorded audio. The tour took 1 hour and we learnt a lot about the city.
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Amcsimmo
Feb 4, 2026
A brilliant way to spend an hour in Cape Town! - We wanted to make the most of our last day in Cape Town before flying back to the UK, so booked the Urban Safari. Our guide, Leslie, was fantastic and told us so much about Cape Town's rich history. We didn't have time ( due to having to get to the airport) to hop off at any stops, but we will definitely do so when we return next year! We would highly recommend the Urban Safari to anyone!
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Dhey17
Jan 19, 2026
Urban Safari is a must - My husband and I joined the Urban Safari tour as a time filler and man ole man was it worth it. The tour was guided by Ms. Reva who was very knowledgeable and friendly. I learned so much about Capetown from this tour that went off the beaten path. After my tour I actually had several questions that I ended up asking 2 other Urban Safari tour guides (Neil and another male guide). I was super delighted with their willingness to share and talk with me. If you are reading this you are interested. Trust me it is 💯 worth your time.
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149chanels
Jan 15, 2026
Fantastic Day with Mrs. January! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - My family and I spent the day on the Hop-On Hop-Off Urban Cruise Bus, and it was easily one of the highlights of our trip. While the route itself is great for seeing the sights, what truly made the experience unforgettable was our guide, Mrs. January. From the moment we stepped on board, her energy and enthusiasm were infectious. She didn’t just recite facts; she brought the history and culture of the city to life with so much passion. It’s rare to find a guide who can keep both adults and kids engaged for the whole loop, but she did it effortlessly. We would surely recommend this tour to anyone visiting, and if you’re lucky enough to get Mrs. January, you’re in for a real treat!
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Deegeew21
Jan 7, 2026
Excellent 1 hour tour - This was a great one hour city central tour, full of interesting information, the guide was very knowledgeable and I would highly recommend it.
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Simonenicoles
Jan 1, 2026
Must try - Great experience, and the tour is very informative. You can get off and hop again . The tour is about 1 hour long . The tour guide gives you great tips on where to go .
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Lkf30083
Mar 10, 2026
Great views, nasty buses - I took this trip last year with this company and it was an amazing experience. I am not sure what happened however, this year my wife and I visited Cape Town and decided to take a tour on the bus. Do not get us wrong, the staff was respectful and very helpful however, the buses were filthy. Specifically, the bus we were on were crawling in roaches. Not sure if the issue was solely to that bus or if its systemic however I would not recommend taking this company until they sort out their nasty roach problem on their buses.
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).