Table Mountain & the Mother City
Cable-car ascents, the colourful Bo-Kaap and the city's storied corners with your private guide.
DiscoverCape Town · Western Cape
Private Tours in
Cape Town, Crafted For You
Privately guided, impeccably planned journeys through the Cape, from Table Mountain and the Winelands to the Cape Peninsula, in the company of an expert local guide and a chauffeured luxury vehicle.
- Bespoke Itineraries
- Expert Private Guide
- Chauffeured & Discreet
Signature Journeys
Curated Private Experiences
Every journey is privately guided and shaped around you. Choose a signature experience below, or let us design something entirely your own.
Cape Peninsula & Penguins
Chapman's Peak, Cape Point and the penguins of Boulders Beach along a breathtaking coastal route.
DiscoverThe Cape Winelands
Private cellar tastings and unhurried lunches through Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Constantia.
DiscoverCulture & History
Robben Island, District Six and the living stories that shaped the city, told with depth and care.
DiscoverSafari Day Escapes
Big Five game drives at a private reserve, returning to the comfort of the city by evening.
DiscoverBespoke & Tailored
Tell us what moves you and we will design a private itinerary built entirely around your interests.
DiscoverThe Private Difference
Travel The Cape, Entirely Your Way
From your first enquiry to your final farewell, every detail is handled with discretion and care. No crowds, no fixed schedules, no compromises, only a private guide, a chauffeured vehicle and a day shaped around you.
Begin Your EnquiryEntirely Private
Your tour is never shared. Just your party, your pace and an itinerary built around your interests.
Expert Local Guides
Knowledgeable, fluent English-speaking guides who know the Cape intimately and tell its stories well.
Chauffeured Luxury
Premium, air-conditioned vehicles with door-to-door collection from your hotel or private residence.
Seamless & Discreet
Every booking, logistic and reservation is managed for you, with complete privacy and peace of mind.
Meet Your Guide
Daniel van der Merwe
Founder & Lead Private Guide
Born and raised beneath Table Mountain, I have spent more than two decades sharing the Cape with travellers from around the world. What began as a love for these mountains, vineyards and coastlines became a calling, showing discerning guests the places, people and stories most never see.
Every tour I lead is unhurried, personal and built entirely around you. My promise is simple: world-class hospitality, genuine local insight and a day in the Cape you will remember for a lifetime.
The Cape is best seen slowly, in good company, with someone who calls it home.
20+
Years Guiding
3
Languages Spoken
2,000+
Guests Welcomed
Daniel
Registered & accredited Cape tour guide
Arrange Your Private Tour
How It Works
Planning Made Effortless
From first enquiry to the day itself, the process is simple, personal and entirely in your hands. Here is how we bring your private tour to life.
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Share Your Vision
Tell us your dates, interests and who is travelling. A short conversation is all we need to begin.
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Receive Your Itinerary
We design a private, tailored proposal with suggested experiences, timings and a clear quote.
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Refine Together
Adjust anything until the day feels exactly right. Nothing is confirmed until you are delighted.
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Enjoy The Cape
Your guide collects you at your door and everything is handled. Simply relax and explore.
Areas We Cover
Where We'll Take You
Our private tours reach across Cape Town and the wider Western Cape, from the city and its coastline to the Winelands and beyond. Wherever your interests lead, we will craft the route around you.
Cape Town City & Waterfront
Table Mountain & Lion's Head
The Atlantic Seaboard
The Cape Peninsula
The Cape Winelands
Beyond The Cape
Travelling elsewhere in the Western Cape? We design multi-day private journeys to wherever your interests lead.
Guest Stories
Loved By Travellers Worldwide
5.0
from guests across the UK, Europe & the United States
From the first email to our final goodbye, every detail was flawless. We were shown a side of Cape Town we never would have found alone.
The most memorable day of our trip. Private, unhurried and genuinely personal. We have already recommended them to friends back home.
Impeccable. The vehicle, the guide, the planning, all worth every penny. We felt cared for from start to finish.
We travel often and rarely write reviews, but this was something special. Knowledgeable, warm and utterly professional throughout.
Cape Point, the winelands and the penguins, all at our own pace, with someone who clearly loves his home. Five stars without hesitation.
Seamless from booking to the day itself. A true luxury experience and the highlight of our South Africa holiday.
Enquire
Begin Your Private Journey
Tell us a little about your trip and we will craft a tailored proposal, with no obligation. Every enquiry is answered personally.
- Emailhello@privatetourscapetown.co.za
- Phone & WhatsApp+27 (0) 00 000 0000
- Based InCape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
We reply to every enquiry within 24 hours.