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The 15 City Tours in Africa That Earn Their Price

53 tours  ·  from $8 a head

Good city tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Casablanca City Tour with Hassan II mosque ticket - Habous Quarter near the Royal Palace
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Casablanca City Tour with Hassan II mosque ticket

1.Casablanca City Tour with Hassan II mosque ticket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,480 reviews · from $52Our pick

You’ll tour Casablanca by air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup, a multilingual driver, and an included Hassan II Mosque ticket for departures between 8:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. Guides such as Majid, Youssef, Hamid, and Abdul are praised for clear explanations and friendly service. Expect a fast city overview, photo stops, shopping, and limited time at several sights.

“The Mosque is the highlight of Casablanca. We had a wonderful guide who had a very nice sense of humor. The driver and the guide were very welcoming and knowledgeable. In a short period of time we could see few places and had time to take pictures. We were in a confortable van as we were a small group. Pick up and drop off from the hotel on time. Very nice experience. Will recommend if you have few hours to visit this town.”

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Cape Town Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour with Optional Cruise - The blue route: Kirstenbosch, Hout Bay, and coastal scenery
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Cape Town Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour with Optional Cruise

2.Cape Town Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour with Optional Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,793 reviews · from $20

See Cape Town at your own pace on a one or two-day bus pass covering the city, Atlantic coast, Kirstenbosch, Hout Bay, and Constantia wine estates. Expect clear audio in 15 languages, free Wi-Fi, frequent buses, direct stops near Table Mountain, and optional harbor, sunset, township, and walking tours. Wine tastings, food, and drinks cost extra.

“My wife and I took the hop-on hop-off bus tour in Cape Town over the past two days, and it was an absolutely fantastic experience! The tour was well-organized, with a variety of routes that allowed us to see the city's top attractions at our own pace. The buses were clean, comfortable, and punctual, making it easy to hop on and off as we explored different sights. The audio guide was informative and engaging, providing great insights into Cape Town’s rich history, culture, and landmarks. We particularly enjoyed the stunning coastal views along the way, as well as the convenience of being able to visit iconic spots like Table Mountain,…”

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Cairo: Female-Guided Pyramids, Sphinx & Museum City Tour - Pickup and the first ride through Cairo
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Cairo: Female-Guided Pyramids, Sphinx & Museum City Tour

3.Female-Guided Pyramids, Sphinx & Museum City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,614 reviews · 8 hours · from $73

Spend eight hours exploring Cairo and Giza with a female Egyptologist guide such as Bossi, Randa, Basant, or Samaa. Visit the Pyramids, Sphinx, Valley Temple, Egyptian Museum, and Khan el-Khalili, with hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, lunch, and time for photos and questions.

“Our guide Bossi was brilliant. Excellent English, a great love of the history and explained everything with both great accuracy and yet made it interesting. We never felt rushed or pressured, loved our tour❤️”

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Marrakech: Private Guided Half-Day City Tour - Koutoubia Mosque and the city’s central landmark
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Marrakech: Private Guided Half-Day City Tour

4.Private Guided Half-Day City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,249 reviews · from $39

Explore Marrakech in a private air-conditioned minivan with hotel pickup, choosing a guide-led or driver-only tour. Visit Majorelle Garden, Bahia Palace, Koutoubia Mosque, Mellah, Bab Agnaou, Jemaa el-Fnaa, and the souks. Guides such as Mohamed, Mbarek, and Basem are praised for clear history and flexible help.

“A really great way to see Marrakech. We loved our tour and our guide Mohammed was so knowledgeable and helpful.”

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Marrakech Historical and Cultural Tour - Half Day City Tour - Meeting at Jemaa el-Fna
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Marrakech Historical and Cultural Tour – Half Day City Tour

5.Marrakech Historical and Cultural Tour – Half Day City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,180 reviews · from $30

Spend about three hours walking Marrakech’s medina with a local guide, visiting Bahia Palace and the Saadian Tombs, then seeing Koutoubia Mosque and Jemaa el-Fna. Guides such as Abdul, Mohamed, Ali, Hassan, and Jaouad are praised for clear stories and friendly care. Expect crowds, walking, extra entry fees, and no hotel pickup.

“Very nice experience. We really enjoyed the tour will recommend to everyone. Very nice guide friendly and super fun”

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Casablanca: City Tour with Hassan II Mosque Entry Ticket - Casablanca by car: a smart way to cover a spread-out city
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Casablanca: City Tour with Hassan II Mosque Entry Ticket

6.City Tour with Hassan II Mosque Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,137 reviews · 4h 30m · from $53

Spend 270 minutes touring Casablanca by air-conditioned car or minivan, with hotel pickup, Hassan II Mosque entry before 3 PM, and stops at Rick’s Café, the Corniche, Old Medina, Habbous, city squares, Notre Dame de Lourdes, and local markets. Guides such as Youssuf, Majid, Khiar, and Hamid provide history and practical help along the way.

“Tour guide was amazing, patient, full of local cultural, economic, and historical knowledge. 100% would recommend. Small group was delightful and tour was just the right length of time.”

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Sharm El-Sheikh: City Tour with Optional Seafood Meal - El Sahaba Mosque in the Old Market
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Sharm El-Sheikh: City Tour with Optional Seafood Meal

7.City Tour with Optional Seafood Meal

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,074 reviews · from $8Best value

See Sharm El-Sheikh through its grand mosques, Orthodox church, Old Market, and choice of Naama Bay or SOHO Square. Your guide handles transport, local context, and shopping time. Add a seafood meal at Fares Restaurant or a Panorama Cafe evening with shows, drinks, shisha, and dinner options.

“Amazing person!!! I would take him as a groom - i laugh the whole trip, honestly great trip and even better guide!”

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Tangier: Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus - The Tanger Ville route: 12 stops through old and new Tangier
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Tangier: Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus

8.Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 769 reviews · from $15

Explore Tangier by double-decker bus on two routes: one through the medina and modern city, the other to Cape Spartel and the Caves of Hercules. Your 48-hour ticket includes an audio guide in eight languages, Wi-Fi, and hop-on hop-off access at 12 city stops and 11 outer-city stops.

“An excellent way to get around Tangier and further from the city to be able to have an overview before we explored the city on foot. In particular we enjoyed the opportunity to get off at both the lighthouse and caves for an hour. Definitely worthwhile and good value for money!”

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Johannesburg Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour with Soweto Option - Nelson Mandela Foundation and the Munro Drive view
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Johannesburg Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour with Soweto Option

9.Johannesburg Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour with Soweto Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 768 reviews · from $16

Explore Johannesburg by open-top bus from Rosebank, with stops at Constitution Hill, the Apartheid Museum, Gold Reef City, Newtown, the Johannesburg Zoo, and more. Audio commentary comes in eight languages, Wi-Fi is free, and you can add a two-hour small-group Soweto tour with a local guide such as Muhumutsi.

“Wonderful experience. Guides for Soweto were awesome. I loved seeing Orlando West and East. The drive theu the Beverly Hills of Johannesburg beautiful. The gates are gorgeous.”

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Hurghada: Private or Shared City Tour with Guide & Shopping - Shared or private: which format should you choose?
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Hurghada: Private or Shared City Tour with Guide & Shopping

10.Private or Shared City Tour with Guide & Shopping

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 753 reviews · from $8

See Hurghada beyond the beach on a half-day tour with hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, and stops at El Mina Mosque, St. Shenouda Church, the fishing village, fish market, marina, and local shops. Guides such as Hisham, Amgad, Ash, and Islam are praised for clear explanations. Choose shared transport for savings or private touring for more freedom.

“The tour was great. The guide Hisham Abbas was very informative and spoke good English. The driver was very safe too. The vehicle was in good condition. This tour was good value for money and I would recommend. If I did the tour again I would upgrade to a private tour so we could have a drink at the marina! We loved Hurghada and will be bank. Thank you”

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Casablanca: Hassan II Mosque & City Highlights Tour - Casablanca in a vehicle, with a guide who fills the gaps
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Casablanca: Hassan II Mosque & City Highlights Tour

11.Hassan II Mosque & City Highlights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 573 reviews · 4h 30m · from $41

Spend about 4.5 hours touring Casablanca by air-conditioned vehicle, with stops at Hassan II Mosque, the old city, Rick’s Café, Notre Dame de Lourdes, Habbous, United Nations Square, and the Central Marketplace. An English or Arabic-speaking guide, hotel pickup, bottled water, WiFi, and phone chargers are included. Mosque admission costs an extra $16.

“Our tour guide was the best ! Very detailed ,very passionate and with a lot of knowledge.excellent choice”

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Casablanca: Hassan II Mosque & City Highlights Tour - Casablanca in a vehicle, with a guide who fills the gaps
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Casablanca: Hassan II Mosque & City Highlights Tour

12.Hassan II Mosque & City Highlights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 526 reviews · from $40

This half-day Casablanca tour combines Hassan II Mosque with the Old Medina, Rick’s Café, Arab League Park, Notre Dame of Lourdes, Habous, Muhammad V Square, and Central Market. You ride in an air-conditioned car or van with a multilingual driver-guide, with pickup available from selected hotels and the port. Guides such as Ali, Laarbi, Redrun, Tahar, and Anas have been praised for clear explanations and a relaxed pace.

“Hassan ll Mosque was exquisite-a must see. Ricks cafe was fun-dinner and ambiance was perfect. Walking the boardwalk and along beaches another must do!”

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Port Louis: Street Food & City Tour - Starting at the Caudan Waterfront
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Port Louis: Street Food & City Tour

13.Street Food & City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 518 reviews · 3 hours · from $58

Walk nearly 4km through Port Louis with a small group of up to eight. Guides such as Christopher, Rudy, Adrien, and Ash lead you from Caudan Waterfront to Company Gardens, Chinatown, and Central Market, with about seven tastings of faratas, rougaille, boulettes, pastries, and other local specialties.

“Christopher was amazing, incredibly knowledgeable and overall a great guide. He lead us around the various sights and we tried some amazing food. We were given lots of food, much more than we expected and we recommend not eating much (or at all) beforehand. Christopher is a credit to his company and Mauritius!”

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Agadir: Cable Car Ticket and Guided City Tour - Kasbah Oufella and the story above the city
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Agadir: Cable Car Ticket and Guided City Tour

14.Cable Car Ticket and Guided City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 467 reviews · 4 hours · from $47

Spend four hours seeing Agadir by cable car and minivan, with time at Kasbah Oufella, Mohamed V Mosque, an argan oil cooperative, and Souk El Had. English and French guides include Hicham, Hassan, Zachariah, and others. Hotel pickup from Taghazout is available, with port meeting points for some last-minute bookings.

“Nabil our guide was knowledgeable and put my daughter & I at ease. Had lots of top tips, offered to take photos went above & beyond. Would definitely recommend, a great trip, if it doubt book it. The views & History are amazing”

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Agadir: Kasbah, Souk, and Marina City Tour with Hotel Pickup - Mohammed V Mosque and Agadir’s modern identity
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Agadir: Kasbah, Souk, and Marina City Tour with Hotel Pickup

15.Kasbah, Souk, and Marina City Tour with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 432 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $17

See Agadir with a local guide such as Hicham, Nabil, Zach, or Zakaria. Expect hotel pickup, the Kasbah viewpoint, Mohammed V Mosque, an argan oil stop, and time at huge Souk El Had. The route usually takes 3 to 4 hours, with cable-car visits sometimes added for an extra fee.

“tour guide was really helpful, he took us out of his way to visit the cable car ride as an extra me would recommend this tour to see the sights of Agadir”

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