Stroll through Stellenbosch with a purpose on this guided walking tour. Learn about the Cape Dutch architecture and hear about the town's history and culture through your guide's in-depth commentary. You'll learn much more than you would exploring on your own and ensure that you don't miss any of the town's highlights on this curated tour of highlights such as Mill Stream, the Eerste River, and Dorp Street.
Comprehensive tour of Stellenbosch great for first-time visitors or those short on time
Walking tour lets you soak up the city's atmosphere on foot
Guide gives in-depth narration on the city's architecture, culture, and history
Ensure you don't miss any city highlights on a guided tour
What's Included
Professional guide
Transportation to/from attractions
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
47 Church St, Stellenbosch Central, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa
At the Stellenbosch Wine Route Information Office
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Additional Info
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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Reviews
4.5
58 reviews
Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
Nice walking tour of the historic areas of Stellenbosch. Full of historic background information about the origins and key features of the town with added details about present day life in the town.
Amazing Historical Lesson
Samuel_N, Jan 2024
The history shared was top notch!!! I really enjoyed the walk and the subtle stories behind street naming, location of Infrastructure such as where the church currently is due to past events like infamous fires, it was am interesting lesson on Stellenbosch!
Marlene was a very...
Michael_H, Jan 2024
Marlene was a very experienced guide. She knows very well the history of Stellenbosch and it was a very interesting walk.
Juliana was very kind and the tour was excellent
Bela_L, Jan 2024
We enjoyed very much the tour. Our guide Juliana was very helpful and her knowledge is deep. She was patient with all our questions and demonstrated she knows her job.
Walking tour
Joyce_J, Nov 2023
Lovely trip leader who brought the history alive. She was enthusiastic and showed us just the right things. Very interesting. Highly recommend.
An interesting historical and contemporary town
yvonne_F, Sep 2023
Johan was a gentle measured and experienced guide who brought the story and history of Stellenbosch to life
Great walking tour!
Cynthia_G, Apr 2023
Marlene was a fantastic guide and we learned a lot about this beautiful city. I highly recommend this tour.
A stroll through the streets of Stellies.
JeanPierre_F, Mar 2023
Seeing all the beautiful old buildings of Stellenbosch and learning about their history.
Hearing quirky stories about the early inhabitants.
Great afternoon
Michael_S, Dec 2022
Very interesting tour with lots of information during the walk
Guide was very informative and kept us entertained
Johann was an amazing...
Erin_M, Aug 2022
Johann was an amazing guide and answered all our questions and provided suggestions on art, wine and where to eat! Perfect way to enjoy Stellenbosch.
Marlene was an excellent...
Audrey_R, Apr 2022
Marlene was an excellent guide. She brought the history of the town alive. I enjoyed learning about the different eras of the old homes around the centre and catching a glimpse of a bygone era
Thanks Marlene.
Awesome exploring!
Thembi_M, May 2021
The tour was awesome!Nelson Mandela’s steel photo frame was fascinating. The history of buildings , shape, size and the reasoning behind such was awakening.
Stellenbosch walking tour.
Anna_F, Mar 2020
The tour guide was very nice however he interspersed too much personal information and views into the tour.
Interessant
Helene_B, Mar 2024
Gids Marlene heeft een goede verhaal stijl. Ze vertelde interessant over de geschiedenis van het oude Stellenbosch.
ein tatsächlicher Spaziergang; uns war er viel zu gemütlich
Petra_M, Jan 2023
Wir haben zwar etwas von der Geschichte erfahren und einige Gebäude besichtigt; uns hätte aber eine tiefere Information und mehr Gebäude besser gefallen.
Weiter zu empfehlen
Birgit_T, Mar 2020
Sehr nette und kompetente Führung, wir haben einiges über die Geschichte von Stellenbosch gelernt und Bette Restaurantempfehlungen bekommen
From $12.26
up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)