Tour guide in Cape Town Lesley C.

Cape Town, South Africa

English

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Since Sep 1, 2023

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I'm Lesley C., your private tour guide in Cape Town

Guide #55586

Good day I have been a tour guide offering private tours for 21 years and love sharing the history, culture and heritage of Cape Town on foot. To absorb the true spirit of a city, I believe this is best enjoyed by walking. My walking tours are a mix of history, heritage, culture, architecture, memorial art, and stories about people and events which have shaped our community today. I will be able to tailor the route around your interests, use a pace comfortable to you and it will give us a chance to engage and reflect about our history and culture. Cape Town offers a mix of colonial and political history; you will feel comfortable to engage and ask questions about any subject. I am a traveler also, so, understand firsthand the level of service and experience you are looking for. Timing is flexible, if need a coffee stop, or to visit inside a church on route for example. I never stop learning. We are lucky to have active museums, and historical societies, and I regularly attend evening lectures. I am a volunteer committee member for a local heritage society and organize excursions and speakers to generate funds for heritage preservation. My new volunteer role is to reignite our heritage blue plaque program, whereby blue plaques are established on buildings around the city to recognize people and events which have made a key contribution to our history. I am looking forward to meeting you and welcoming you to Cape Town. Registered Tour Guide (Qualified as National Guide) BA (Hons) History (graduated in 2016) I am not offering driving tours (walking tours only), but I can arrange for a car and driver should the need arise.

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5.0
  • Kathy H.United States
    August 2026

    We really enjoyed the variety of things she shared with us ... in the Company Gardens, the Cathedral, District 6 museum, etc... I highly recommend her - and I am sure the others in my group would as well.

    Replied from the guide, Lesley C.

    August 2026

    Thank you very much for booking two tours with me, it really was appreciated and wonderful engaging with you. Best wishes, Lesley

  • Kathy H.United States
    August 2026

    Lesley's knowledge of the area was terrific! She paced the tour to fit our group very well.... the many photos taken, the many questions asked. I HIGHLY recommend her.

    Replied from the guide, Lesley C.

    August 2026

    Thank you very much for taking the time to write a review, I really enjoyed engaging with you through the Waterfront. Best regards, Lesley

  • Carolyn S.United States
    July 2026

    Lesley was a terrific guide. She was super knowledgeable, hit the top spots in Cape Town, was flexible in arranging our itinerary and an interesting person to spend time with. Can’t recommend her highly enough!

    Replied from the guide, Lesley C.

    July 2026

    Hello Carolyn, thanks so much for taking the time to write a review, it really is appreciated and I am very happy to read that you enjoyed the tour. I wish you all the best for the rest of your adventures. Best regards, Lesley

  • Angela G.United States
    May 2026

    Lesley was an amazing tour guide for our walking tour of the V&A Waterfront. She was so easy to work with and adjusted our tour due to weather. We did the tour on our first full day in Cape Town and it was a great way to learn the area. Highly recommend her!!

    Replied from the guide, Lesley C.

    May 2026

    Thanks so much indeed for taking the time to write a review. I really enjoyed engaging with you both during our walking tour. I hope you enjoy the rest of your visit to Cape Town. Warm regards, Lesley

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