Most of our tours are available on a private group booking basis, however we offer the following public tours which you can join on a per-person basis, subject of availability on the date:
Understanding Cape Town
Our signature 4,5-hour walking tour of Cape Town is a must for anyone wanting to understand the background history of Cape Town and South Africa. This tour can be booked for any morning (subject to availability) at R850 per person for international visitors and R600 per person for local residents . Follow the menu tabs to Cape Town walking tours for details.
Understanding Johannesburg
Our signature 4-hour walking tour of Johannesburg is recommended for anyone wanting to understand the astonishing background story of the city. It can be booked for any morning (subject to availability) at R850 per person for international visitors and R600 per person for local residents. Follow the menu tabs to Johannesburg walking tours for details.
SPECIAL OFFERS
We also offer a special deal for 2-hour Welcome Cape Town or Johannesburg walking tours on certain Saturday mornings in December 2026, January 2027 and February 2027. These include a printed copy of the LocalPlaces – Cape Town or Johannesburg book! Details below.
🎁 LOCALPLACES FESTIVE GIFT EXTRAVAGANZA 🎁
Looking for a thoughtful gift that offers a little something extra? This festive season, LocalPlaces is offering an experience-filled gift voucher worth R940 — for just R500!
🎟️ Get a R500 LocalPlaces Gift Voucher and receive:
📖 A printed LocalPlaces book
Choose either the LocalPlaces – Cape Town or LocalPlaces – Johannesburg book, detailing the history of each city and valued at R340.
🚶 A place on a Welcome Cape Town or Welcome Johannesburg walking tour
Enjoy a guided Saturday morning walking tour, valued at R600.
Total value: R940
You pay: just R500!
📅 Tour dates
Tours take place from 9:00–11:00am on:
December 2026:
5, 12 & 19 December
January 2027:
9, 16, 23 & 30 January
February 2027:
6, 13, 20 & 27 February
💰 Early-bird offer
Order and pay for your voucher by 30 September 2026 and pay only R500.
Orders placed between 1 and 30 October 2026 qualify for the same voucher at R550.
🎁 The voucher can also be gifted to a family member, friend or colleague. They can contact us to book their tour up until February 2027.
Important information
Vouchers are valid only for the tour dates listed above.
The guidebook must be collected at the tour; courier delivery is not included.
Vouchers are non-refundable and cannot be cancelled once purchased.
The voucher entitles the holder to one tour place and one book.
📲 Ready to make it a gift?
To purchase your voucher, contact Gerald:
WhatsApp: +27 82 894 5216
Email: gerald@localplaces.co.za
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