Explore Oudtshoorn’s history and culture on a guided heritage walk, bike tour, or community experience in the heart of the Klein Karoo.

PRICE: $28
per person

 

Discover the rich heritage of Oudtshoorn with RJ Tours, offering a range of authentic, responsible, and sustainable experiences. Step back in time on a Heritage Walking Tour and learn about the feather boom era, the influence of the Jewish community in the 1800s, and admire iconic sandstone buildings crafted by Scottish masons. Your guide will share fascinating stories about the town’s cultural and architectural legacy as you stroll past ostrich feather palaces, churches, and museums.

For a more active adventure, choose the Heritage Bike Tour and cycle through Oudtshoorn’s scenic routes. Pedal past historic landmarks, sandstone buildings, and culturally significant sites that shaped the Klein Karoo. Enjoy fresh air and beautiful landscapes while learning about the region’s unique history.

If you wish to connect with the local community, join the Local Community Interactive Experience. Visit inspiring community projects, grassroots initiatives, and cultural landmarks. Engage with residents, hear real stories of resilience, and discover the vibrant side of the Klein Karoo. For those interested in a deeper historical journey, the Polish Heritage Route explores the path of 500 Polish children and their caretakers who found refuge in the region.

All tours are designed with sustainability and responsibility in mind, ensuring you leave a green footprint and support local communities. Whether on foot, by bike, or through community engagement, these tours offer meaningful insights and memorable experiences in Oudtshoorn.

Explore Oudtshoorn’s heritage on foot or by bike
Discover sandstone buildings and ostrich feather palaces
Engage with local residents and community projects

Historic sandstone buildings dating back to the 1860s
Ostrich Feather Palaces from the famous feather-boom era
Cultural and heritage landmarks that shaped the town
Interactive, easy-paced walk suitable for all ages
Authentic local insights into people, traditions, and hidden stories
Heritage Bike tour inclusions:
Historic Landmarks & Routes
Cycle past Oudtshoorn’s most significant heritage sites, including:
Sandstone buildings from the 1860s
Ostrich Feather Palaces from the Feather Boom era
Churches, museums, and culturally important landmarks
Local Community tour inclusions:
Visit inspiring community projects, cultural landmarks, and grassroots initiatives while engaging with local residents and hearing real stories of heritage, resilience, and everyday life. This responsible, authentic experience offers meaningful interaction and supports community-led development — travel that truly gives
Bicycle Rental — even if you later choose to do a bike tour, the walking tour price does not include bikes
Shuttle / Transport — transport to/from the start point isn’t included

 

This is just one of the many unforgettable experiences the South Africa has to offer. Discover more tours, hidden gems, and must-see spots in Cape Town, and Johannesburg or on our complete South Africa guide.