Top Cape Town Classes & Workshops

Join us in a cooking experience to learn how to cook a traditional African cuisine meal from start to finish. Enjoy your meal privately with family, friends, work colleagues and travelers from all over the world in a peaceful environment and experience African hospitality at its best. Be prepared to get your hands dirty as we show you step by step how to cook one of the best authentic African cuisine meals.

Enjoy an African Song & Drum Show at Silvermist Vineyard. The best, most authentic, traditional African show in South Africa. World famous performers. Learn to play a drum like a pro. Rave reviews from EVERYONE. "My family LOVED Drumstruck." Drumstruck has performed on Broadway and has a cast of the best drummers and singers in South Africa. Surrounded by the largest collection of SA musical instruments, you will fall in love with South African culture. Silvermist Vineyard is the highest wine farm in Constantia and offers Incredible views over the Constantia Valley. Meet the owner of Silvermist Vineyard, Gregory Brink Louw and learn about the history of wine making in SA and how to taste wines like a master. Drumstruck is great for the whole family with a non-alcoholic option. Journey through South Africa's musical heritage. Beautiful performances featuring some of South Africa's oldest musical instruments, including the Royal drums of Ghana, marimbas & a mystical Venda Drum.

This private cooking class is the perfect way to expand your South African cooking repertoire and learn how to make Cape Malay specialties. Instead of opting for a large group cooking experience, enjoy the luxury of a private cooking class in the intimate setting of a local’s home. Discover family recipes that you wouldn’t find in a cookbook, and make a mix of dishes, such as rotis and chicken curry.

Support a local artist and create a special souvenir to take home with you by taking part in this African art workshop in Cape Town. You can travel light, as all the art equipment you need is provided. During the session, hear the artist’s personal story, watch demonstrations, and then get expert tips on how to create your own artistic masterpiece.

This tour is the perfect way to explore the beauty of the Cape Peninsula as well as local wildlife. Travel around in a small-group tour—an intimate alternative to crowded bus tours. Along the way, see the colorful buildings of Bo-Kaap, and admire the natural beauty of the Cape of Good Hope. The tour also visits the pretty towns of Hout Bay and Kalk Bay, as well as the African Penguin colony at Boulders Beach.

Explore Cape Town at your own pace with a 1- or 2-day hop-on hop-off bus pass. Journey around three different bus routes, stopping at attractions such as Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Table Mountain, and the Cape Winelands, and spend as long as you wish at each. Enjoy a city walking tour or upgrade to include a V&A Seal and harbor cruise plus a sunset bust tour.

Visit a penguin colony at Boulder’s Beach and the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve all in one day during this tour, including round-trip transport from Cape Town. First, catch sight of the endangered African penguins on the beach, and then travel over to Cape Point in the nature reserve. Spend ample time at Cape Point, and keep an eye out for ostrich, antelope, and whales. You can also take part in an optional hike in the reserve if you choose.

Get a full picture of Cape Town's rich cultural history through visits to the Langa and Gugulethu Townships, as well as the District Six Museum, on this half-day tour. Learn about the role and history of the townships in the larger fabric of Cape Town culture white visiting a shebeen (tavern), a local market, a sangoma (traditional doctor) and an arts and crafts center.

The peak of Lion's Head reaches a mighty 2,194 feet (669 meters) above sea level—high above Cape Town and the rolling Atlantic Ocean waves. On this evening tour, hike to the summit of Lion's Head with your guide and enjoy uninterrupted views over landmarks including Clifton Beach and Robben Island. With round-trip travel from your central Cape Town hotel included, watch the sun sink on the horizon in beautiful Cape Town.

The Bo-Kaap region of Cape Town (also called the Malay Quarter) is known for its impressive multi-colored buildings, spice shops, and delicious Cape Malay food. Learn more about the origins of this neighborhood by going on a guided tour with a guide who is a descendant of the slaves brought to the area by early Dutch settlers. Find out personal stories about the area that you wouldn’t discover otherwise, and ask questions along the way.

One of the Mother City’s most popular hikes, the Lion’s Head trail resembles a screwtop, winding around the mountain in sometimes steep sections. Your reward for the 90-minute effort: panoramic views of Cape Town, Table Mountain, Twelve Apostles mountain range, and the ocean. Learn about points of historic, cultural and environmental interest from your guide along the way.

Relying on local public transport schedules can mean lots of waiting around, so make your time in Cape Town a breeze with this private transfer option. Meet your driver at your preferred pickup point—either Cape Town International Airport or a place in Cape Town city center, then travel comfortably with just your driver, and no ride-sharing.

Discover the best sights of Cape Town from the sky by going for a ride on the Cape Wheel. You won’t waste a moment waiting in long visitor lines as a skip-the-line admission ticket is provided. Once you get in your cabin, it’s comfortable, air-conditioned, safe, and fully enclosed, so you won’t have to worry if you’re traveling with children. Access incredible views of Table Mountain, Robben Islands, and Cape Town city highlights that you wouldn’t see otherwise.

Discover the wild scenery, unique culture, and rugged coastline of the Cape Peninsula during this full-day sightseeing tour. Drive along the roads of this incredible peninsula, stopping to explore pristine beaches, charming coastal towns, and local wildlife. Observe a community of penguins on Boulders Beach, visit two oceans and journey to the edge of the African continent at the Cape of Good Hope. A guide, some entrance fees, and round-trip hotel transport are also included.

Lion’s Head offers glorious 360-degree views across Cape Town, particularly at sunrise and sunset, but with steep terrain, getting down in the dark can be challenging without a guide and headlamp. This intimate small-group tour provides both guide and light, plus your choice of 2-way transfers, drop-off only, or no transfers at all.

Avoid the annoyance of waiting for a taxi or unreliable ride when your flight lands in Cape Town. Instead, prebook this Cape Town International Airport Private Shuttle Transfer and guarantee an easy drop-off at your Cape Town hotel upon arrival. Plus, a driver tracks your flight, so they know when you arrive, and so flight delays are no problem.

Enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see where two oceans meet with a full-day private trip to Cape Agulhas from Cape Town. Visit the southernmost tip of Africa and peer out into the water, where the Indian Ocean and Atlantic Ocean meet.

See the highlights of Cape Town, the Cape Peninsula and the Cape Winelands with the aid of a private guide during this flexible-length excursion. Enjoy a scenic drive through the eye-poppingly beautiful scenery of Cape Town, with Table Mountain in the background. Then continue south towards the Cape of Good Hope, stopping to admire Cape Peninsula highlights like Boulders Beach. Cap it all off with wine tastings and cheese set in the stunning landscape of Stellenbosch in the Cape Winelands. A ‘Blue Badge’ private guide, private vehicle and round-trip hotel transport are included.

Visit some of Cape Town’s most important and oldest settlements during this cultural tour of the Mother City. Tour Bo-Kaap, the colorful Malay Quarter, and the oldest township in the city Langa. Stop at a shebeen (tavern) for a drink (own expense) and to meet some of the locals.

A good choice for first-time visitors or travelers who are short on time, this tour shows you the best of Cape Town from a unique perspective! On your walking tour you'll learn about the city’s troubled past and see landmarks like District 6 Museum, Bo-Kaap, Castle of Good Hope (admission included) and uncover hidden gems and city secrets with the help of your knowledgeable local guide. You'll also be taken to that special eatery where only the locals come and enjoy a local snack or drink hand-picked by your host.

This guided tour is a safe way to go hiking, without having to spend hours researching and planning your route. Join a professional mountain guide on a peaceful morning hike that includes plenty of stops to observe wildlife, take photos, and learn about local plants and flowers. The highlight of the tour is reaching Lion’s Head—which boasts views of the Atlantic Ocean, Camps Bay, Cape Town center, and Table Mountain.

Indulge in a tantalizing tasting experience led by knowledgeable staff, as you explore a curated selection of chocolates that showcase the unique flavors and origins of African cocoa. From velvety dark chocolate to specialty bars with harmonious fusions of flavors, each bite is a moment of pure bliss. Expand your chocolate knowledge through immersive workshops and masterclasses offered in the store. Led by expert chocolatiers, these hands-on sessions delve into the art of chocolate-making, teaching the secrets of tempering, molding, and creating personalized chocolates. These experiences are perfect for both chocolate enthusiasts and groups seeking a unique and educational adventure.

Get immersed in this experience hosted by a local changemaker! Enter the inspiring world underneath Cape Town's touristy surface. A Side by Side experience is the perfect, hands-on way to escape the tourist trap, live like a local, and make an impact. A percentage of every booking goes directly back to the changemakers we've partnered with in the form of year-end gifts: equipment, bursaries, and cash grants. To ensure your changemaker-hosted experience runs smoothly and guests' every last need is met, an SbS guide will be by your side throughout, from pick-up to drop-off (if you add the Hotel Pickup add-on). Your guide will provide you all the background info you need to know and settle the entrance fees on your behalf. Optionally add the Photoshoot add-on for HD pics/vids of you in action sent by Google Drive same day. Learn, laugh, imagine, bond, and come away a changed person after sharing this experience with some seriously inspiring locals.