Wine tasting
Cellar tours and tastings at estates chosen around what you enjoy, from big reds to Cap Classique bubbly.
Stellenbosch · Franschhoek · Constantia
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RouteCape Town: private tours of Cape Town and the Winelands
Private tours of the Mother City, the Winelands and the Cape coast, guided by Thulani.
33.9628° S, 18.4098° E
From the top of Table Mountain to the tip of Cape Point — seen with someone who calls it home.
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Mountains, two oceans, vineyards and penguins, all within an hour’s drive. Cape Town is best seen with a local.
Route Cape Town offers private day tours and multi-day trips around Cape Town and the Western Cape. We collect you from where you’re staying, show you the famous sights and the places only locals know, and bring you home again.
Wine lovers, families, honeymooners, cruise passengers and business travellers with a free day: every tour is shaped around you.
ThulaniYour Cape Town guide
Our tours
Explore the Cape
Seven ways to spend a day (or a few) around Cape Town. Mix and match them into your own plan.
Full day
Cape Winelands
Oak-lined Stellenbosch, the French valley of Franschhoek and the farms of Paarl — world-class wine with mountains all around.
- Stellenbosch
- Franschhoek
- Paarl
- Cellar tours
Full day
Cape Peninsula
Chapman’s Peak Drive, Cape Point, the penguins of Boulders Beach and lunch in a harbour village — the classic Cape day out.
- Chapman’s Peak
- Hout Bay
- Cape Point
- Cape of Good Hope
Half or full day
City & Table Mountain
Ride the cableway up Table Mountain, then explore the colourful Bo-Kaap, the Company’s Garden and the V&A Waterfront.
- Table Mountain cableway
- Bo-Kaap
- District Six
- Company’s Garden
Half day
Beaches & Atlantic Seaboard
Clifton’s sheltered coves, palm-lined Camps Bay, the beach huts of Muizenberg and a Cape Town sunset.
- Clifton
- Camps Bay
- Llandudno
- Muizenberg huts
Half day
Constantia & Kirstenbosch
The oldest wine region in South Africa, a short drive from town, paired with the famous Kirstenbosch gardens.
- Kirstenbosch
- Tree canopy walkway
- Groot Constantia
- Constantia wine route
Full day
Hermanus Whale Coast
Watch southern right whales from the cliffs of Hermanus, visit the penguins at Stony Point and taste in the Hemel-en-Aarde valley.
- Hermanus cliff path
- Whale watching
- Stony Point penguins
- Clarence Drive
Multi-day
Garden Route & Beyond
Multi-day road trips along the Garden Route, West Coast flower season, or a short safari in a private reserve near Cape Town.
- Garden Route
- Knysna
- Plettenberg Bay
- West Coast flowers
Private
Only your group in the vehicle. No buses, no strangers, no rushing.
Local
Guided by a Capetonian who knows the city beyond the guidebook.
Door-to-door
Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel, Airbnb or cruise terminal.
Flexible
Your pace, your stops. We adapt the day to the weather.
Personal
Book directly with Thulani on WhatsApp. Quick, friendly replies.
The Cape Winelands
You taste. We drive.
Just 45 minutes from the city, the valleys of Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl hold some of the most beautiful wine farms in the world. Tell us what you like to drink and we’ll choose the estates, book the tastings and lunch, and get you home safely.
Prefer something closer? Constantia, the oldest wine region in the country, is only 20 minutes from town.
Highlights
The best of Cape Town
The moments guests remember long after they fly home.
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Penguins
Walk the boardwalks at Boulders Beach among a colony of African penguins.
Simon’s Town
Chapman’s Peak
Nine kilometres and 114 curves of cliff road between Hout Bay and Noordhoek.
Cape Peninsula
Bo-Kaap
Cobbled streets, brightly painted houses and the Cape Malay story of the city.
City centre
Table Mountain
The rotating cableway to the top, with the whole city and both oceans below you.
City
Muizenberg
The famous painted beach huts and the friendliest surf beach in town.
False Bay
Whale watching
Southern right whales seen from the shore, every winter and spring.
Hermanus · Jun–Nov
The Waterfront
Harbour views, the Wheel of Excellence, markets and the boat to Robben Island.
V&A Waterfront
Why book with us
Why tour with Thulani?
A Capetonian shows you his city
Thulani lives here and knows the city beyond the guidebook: the quieter beaches, the best viewpoints at the right time of day and the stories behind the places.
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Just you, at your pace
Every tour is private. No big buses and no strangers: just your group, a comfortable vehicle and a day that bends around what you enjoy.
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Collected from your door
We pick you up from your hotel, guesthouse, Airbnb or cruise terminal and bring you back again, so you never have to drive after a wine tasting.
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Cape weather? We adapt
If the wind closes the cableway or the mist rolls in, we swap the day around so you still see the best of Cape Town.
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Small business, real care
You deal with Thulani directly, from the first WhatsApp to the drop-off. Questions are answered quickly and personally.
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Where will your day take you?
Three favourites to start with. Every one can be adjusted to suit you.
Full day
Stellenbosch · Franschhoek · Paarl
Cape Winelands
Oak-lined Stellenbosch, the French valley of Franschhoek and the farms of Paarl — world-class wine with mountains all around.
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Chapman’s Peak · Hout Bay · Cape Point
Cape Peninsula
Chapman’s Peak Drive, Cape Point, the penguins of Boulders Beach and lunch in a harbour village — the classic Cape day out.
Book this tour →Half or full day
Table Mountain cableway · Bo-Kaap · District Six
City & Table Mountain
Ride the cableway up Table Mountain, then explore the colourful Bo-Kaap, the Company’s Garden and the V&A Waterfront.
Book this tour →From the blog
Cape Town travel tips
Local advice to help you plan, from the best time to visit to a perfect three-day itinerary.
Private Tours In Cape Town
Private Tours in Cape Town: Are They Worth It?
Group tour, hire car or private guide? An honest comparison of the ways to see Cape Town, and when a private tour is worth the extra cost.
Read the guide →3 Days In Cape Town
3 Days in Cape Town: The Perfect Itinerary for First-Time Visitors
Only have three days? This itinerary covers the mountain, the coast and the vineyards without rushing, with tips on what to book ahead and how to stay flexible.
Read the guide →Table Mountain Cableway
Table Mountain Cableway and Hiking Guide: Tips for Your Visit
Cable car or hike? Morning or afternoon? Here's how to plan your visit to Table Mountain, including what to do when the famous wind closes the cableway.
Read the guide →“Cape Town is my home. Showing it to you the way locals see it is the best part of my job.”— Thulani
Choose your tour
Pick a day tour or a multi-day trip. Prices are per person and shown up front.
Pick a date & time
The calendar only shows dates and departure times that are still free.
Book in minutes
Pay a secure deposit online, or send a booking request and pay on the day. You get the details by email.
Enjoy Cape Town
Thulani WhatsApps you the day before, then collects you at your door.
Book your tour
Let’s plan your Cape Town days
Send Thulani your dates and where you’re staying, and he’ll come back to you personally with ideas and a price.