Tour & Activity Scams in Cape Town, South Africa
Unlicensed guides, fake tickets, bait-and-switch excursions, and ticket scalping. Below are the tour & activities scams reported in Cape Town — how they work and how to avoid them.
For broader context, compare this scam type with nearby destinations like Nairobi, Johannesburg, and Mombasa.
Last updated: April 2, 2026
2
Tour & Activities Scams
10
Total in Cape Town
How it works
Touts near the V&A Waterfront offer "official" Cape Point and winelands tours at inflated prices. Some collect payment upfront and either don't show up or deliver a substandard experience with vehicles not matching descriptions.
How it works
Touts near the lower cable car station sell Table Mountain tickets at inflated prices or for already-used tickets, claiming the online booking system is full. The real system rarely sells out.
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10 total warnings across all categories