Take 2 Tours - Private Day Tours
Take 2 Tours - Private Day Tours
Take 2 Tours - Private Day Tours
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Tour Operator planning and executing personalised tours across Southern Africa. Offering accommodation booking assistance if required. Specialising in day tours of Cape Town, Hermanus, the Wine regions of Stellenbosch and Franschhoek, as well as the Garden Route. Partnered with companies and like-minded individuals in Durban, Johannesburg, Knysna and Victoria Falls.
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Elaine Bermas
Roslyn, NY5 contributions
Jun 2020
Early in 2019 our family began planning a June 2020 trip to South Africa. After extensive research, we decided to combine 5 days in Cape Town with 5 days of Safari. We wanted to see the highlights of Cape Town itself and to travel south to Cape of Good Hope. In numerous resources we read glowing words about Take 2 Tours in Cape Town and Wayne Milne, the director. Reviews cited how knowledgeable, personable, resourceful, flexible, and accommodating Wayne was in all circumstances. From the moment we booked our reservation, it became clear that the glowing reviews were fully deserved. Wayne made sightseeing suggestions, described the weather conditions, recommended specific plans for our teenage grandchildren and for us, and began to organize our 5 days. He didn’t overlook any detail, and he inspired confidence that we were in competent and caring hands. Sadly, our plans for 2020 had to be postponed because of the pandemic. Yet here too, despite the financial loss the COVID19 must have caused Take 2 Tours, Wayne acted with grace and alacrity to facilitate a full refund of our deposit. His calmness, professionalism, and efficiency despite the disruption to his business were commendable and thus I wanted to write this unique recommendation for him and Take 2 Tours even though we have not yet visited Cape Town. We hope to reinstate our trip for 2021 and we will want no other person or tour company to assist us during our stay in Cape Town but Wayne Milne and Take 2 Tours.
Written 13 June 2020
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Katie C
4 contributions
Mar 2022
Wayne has ample excellent reviews here, and no surprise. We found him via friends who were also visiting the area and the two couples shared a lovely day with Wayne on a Cape Point tour. Wayne's years of experience in the business and in the area make him the best of tour guides! He personalized our day according to our preferences, giving fun, informative, interesting information along the way, and graciously answering our many questions. He even scheduled a lunch reservation at a perfect location and guided us toward appropriate shopping opportunities and coffee/ice cream stops as he learned our interests throughout the day.
Never was Wayne dull or boring or seemed tired of the information himself; although he must have guided this tour thousands of times, he remains animated in his sharing and truly passionate about the area, its history, its people. This is a man of integrity who is passionate about what he does and genuinely interested in each of his clients as individuals. We quickly connected with Wayne via WhatApp (as U.S. cellular users, this is the best method of communication with him and many others in the tourist industry while in South Africa), and he was prompt and courteous in all of his communication.
Don't even consider a rental car and navigating the area yourself (especially if you are from somewhere else in the world where cars are driven on the opposite side of the road!) when Wayne and his colleagues will make your tour(s) of the area so pleasant, interesting, care-free, safe, and fun! We tried to hire Wayne again a few days later to tour a different area, but no surprise that he was already booked. As the world moves further past pandemic and the tourist/travel industry picks up, book him early!
Even after our tour with Wayne, he continued to answer our questions via WhatsApp, give travel advice, and generally help us navigate the rest of our days not only in Cape Town, but around South Africa. The fee he charges for tours is well worth every dollar just to have not only his expertise, but his genuine kindness as well. You will not be disappointed with your time spent with Wayne.
Never was Wayne dull or boring or seemed tired of the information himself; although he must have guided this tour thousands of times, he remains animated in his sharing and truly passionate about the area, its history, its people. This is a man of integrity who is passionate about what he does and genuinely interested in each of his clients as individuals. We quickly connected with Wayne via WhatApp (as U.S. cellular users, this is the best method of communication with him and many others in the tourist industry while in South Africa), and he was prompt and courteous in all of his communication.
Don't even consider a rental car and navigating the area yourself (especially if you are from somewhere else in the world where cars are driven on the opposite side of the road!) when Wayne and his colleagues will make your tour(s) of the area so pleasant, interesting, care-free, safe, and fun! We tried to hire Wayne again a few days later to tour a different area, but no surprise that he was already booked. As the world moves further past pandemic and the tourist/travel industry picks up, book him early!
Even after our tour with Wayne, he continued to answer our questions via WhatsApp, give travel advice, and generally help us navigate the rest of our days not only in Cape Town, but around South Africa. The fee he charges for tours is well worth every dollar just to have not only his expertise, but his genuine kindness as well. You will not be disappointed with your time spent with Wayne.
Written 28 March 2022
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MoWi
Fort Lauderdale, FL2 contributions
Feb 2020 • Friends
I booked a last minute day tour of Capetown with Wayne, after our other tour guide cancelled. Wayne was able to accommodate us (a group of three) with one day’s notice.
Abdul was our tour guide. We opted for the peninsula tour and added a few additional stops of our own to round out the day. Abdul picked us up from wine country and drove us around central Capetown and then down around the peninsula.
I travels with my mother (70) and my cousin. Abdul was so caring and thoughtful with my mom who doesn’t walk very well. He helped her (and all of us) in and out of the car, made sure he helped her walk on tricky terrain and always spoke to her with the utmost respect. You can tell her was raised very well. The tour was informative and fun! Abdul is a people person, thoughtful and very funny. He made sure we had water to drink, constantly checked to make sure we were comfortable in the vehicle (offering to change to A/C to suit our needs, offering pillows and phone chargers, as well).
The tour itself was great for anyone who wants to see a lot of Capetown in a short amount of time. It’s also great for anyone with walking issue as Abdul got us to every spot without a few feet walking distance. He was patient and answered all of our questions!
Abdul also took tons of pictures for us so that we could have family phots at each location. He was great with the angles!
I’d highly recommend this tour. Wayne was thoughtful and checked in to make sure we were enjoying ourselves and Abdul took great care of us. As three women traveling we never felt unsafe. Thanks again for a wonderful day!!!
Abdul was our tour guide. We opted for the peninsula tour and added a few additional stops of our own to round out the day. Abdul picked us up from wine country and drove us around central Capetown and then down around the peninsula.
I travels with my mother (70) and my cousin. Abdul was so caring and thoughtful with my mom who doesn’t walk very well. He helped her (and all of us) in and out of the car, made sure he helped her walk on tricky terrain and always spoke to her with the utmost respect. You can tell her was raised very well. The tour was informative and fun! Abdul is a people person, thoughtful and very funny. He made sure we had water to drink, constantly checked to make sure we were comfortable in the vehicle (offering to change to A/C to suit our needs, offering pillows and phone chargers, as well).
The tour itself was great for anyone who wants to see a lot of Capetown in a short amount of time. It’s also great for anyone with walking issue as Abdul got us to every spot without a few feet walking distance. He was patient and answered all of our questions!
Abdul also took tons of pictures for us so that we could have family phots at each location. He was great with the angles!
I’d highly recommend this tour. Wayne was thoughtful and checked in to make sure we were enjoying ourselves and Abdul took great care of us. As three women traveling we never felt unsafe. Thanks again for a wonderful day!!!
Written 5 March 2020
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KatieB126
New York City, NY23 contributions
Jan 2020
We (group of 4) booked a day trip to the Cape Peninsula with Wayne & Take 2 Tours. It was an incredible day. Wayne was responsive throughout the booking process. He is extremely knowledgeable and friendly. We saw all the main highlights and being on a private tour allowed us the flexibility to modify the timing of the tour based on the weather and crowds. Wayne arranged a lunch reservation for us and even stopped at a winery when the weather turned rainy and outdoor touring wasn't possible. Excellent tour guide, would happily book again if I'm back in Cape Town.
Written 8 February 2020
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AlinLondon99
London, UK15 contributions
Apr 2022
We had an absolutely brilliant time touring the Cape and Constantia and Stellenbosch wine country with Wayne in April 2022. Wayne was incredibly knowledgeable and had great insight into South Africa's history and current sociopolitical challenges.
Hiring Wayne for two days really added value to our experience, and we would not have had nearly as interesting an experience if we had chosen to explore the Cape on our own or self-drive. He was excellent with our teenage children (12 and 15), and arranged many fun activities to keep them occupied, especially on the "wine-focused" day. He also engaged them at their level in order for them to better understand the history of South Africa.
We will enthusiastically recommend Wayne and Take 2 Tours to any friends or family visiting the area, and cannot overstate what a positive impact the tours had on our time in SA.
Hiring Wayne for two days really added value to our experience, and we would not have had nearly as interesting an experience if we had chosen to explore the Cape on our own or self-drive. He was excellent with our teenage children (12 and 15), and arranged many fun activities to keep them occupied, especially on the "wine-focused" day. He also engaged them at their level in order for them to better understand the history of South Africa.
We will enthusiastically recommend Wayne and Take 2 Tours to any friends or family visiting the area, and cannot overstate what a positive impact the tours had on our time in SA.
Written 22 April 2022
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Edward D
9 contributions
Sept 2021
We are not first time travelers to South Africa; in fact, this was our 11th trip to this spectacular country. We do much of our own bookings for each trip except for the days we will be in Cape Town and the Western Cape. Take2Tours Director Wayne Milne knows every inch of the Cape and is always up to date on the latest restaurants, wineries, hotels and other attractions. Despite knowing South Africa quite well, we always leave it up to Wayne to select an itinerary that reflects the best food, wine and scenic experiences. He never disappoints but continues to amaze us with his spot-on knowledge of new and interesting places to experience. Take2Tours is based in Cape Town; needless to say, no travel agent in the U.S. or Europe knows even a fraction of what Wayne and his team know about South Africa, and especially the Cape.
Written 2 October 2021
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John S
Metamora, Michigan, United States6 contributions
Sept 2022
We used Take 2 Tours during our visit to Cape Town in September 2022. We contact Wayne Milne several months before our arrival based on online recommendations of others. They were spot on. . .Wayne was a delight to work and be with! We had in mind a handful of excursions, which he very efficiently organized. . .and which we made running changes to right up to our arrival. All was done quickly, and our activities were a blast. . .Cape Town has so much to offer! But the best parts were Wayne’s running commentary, and various little “fills” between our activities, like a visit to one of the coolest coffee shops on the planet, Truth!! Wayne is a journeyman travel guide, seemingly knowing everyone, which opened doors to tables at great restaurants and more. Without qualification, we will reach out to Wayne when we return to South Africa!!
Written 2 October 2022
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Tracie G
Plymouth, UK78 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
We arrived in Cape town on a fami!y holiday and was greated by Terry from take 2 tours, this was the first time that we have hired a personal driver and without a doubt undoubtedly the best decision we made in the planning of our holiday.
I was recommended Take 2 Tours by a friend that had used and recommended to others several times before.
Initial contact was via email with Wayne (the company owner)
Wayne suggested an itinerary which was comprehensive and would ensure that we would get a real 'flavour, of cape town.
Each day was filled with fun, laughter, local knowledge and somehow we always were given the best spots in every restaurant that we visited. Take 2 Tours took care of everything, booking trips, restaurants and airport transfers.
Our personal guide Terry provided a 5* Professiona and personable service consistently every day. He loves his job and we genuinely all fell in love with his charismatic personality, kindness and humour. We all learnt so much from Terry, his knowledge of South Africa, places, people and wildlife is only to be admired! Terry ensured that we got the most out of each day , if we were a little ahead of schedule, he would say ',how about I show you something else'. Of course we'd say yes. Each day we would be more excited to spend the day with Terry and we shared many a laugh, during our time together.
Terry,s driving was supersafe and we were very relaxed and comfortable the whole trip.
There is nothing I would change about our trip other than the length of stay, it's so beautiful I definitely could've stayed longer.
Special thanks to Terry whom is now very much part of our magical memories and for ensuring so many , WOW moments.
Thank you Wayne for the suggested itinery, it was perfect,we will definitely be in contact to use your company (and Terry) in future.
I was recommended Take 2 Tours by a friend that had used and recommended to others several times before.
Initial contact was via email with Wayne (the company owner)
Wayne suggested an itinerary which was comprehensive and would ensure that we would get a real 'flavour, of cape town.
Each day was filled with fun, laughter, local knowledge and somehow we always were given the best spots in every restaurant that we visited. Take 2 Tours took care of everything, booking trips, restaurants and airport transfers.
Our personal guide Terry provided a 5* Professiona and personable service consistently every day. He loves his job and we genuinely all fell in love with his charismatic personality, kindness and humour. We all learnt so much from Terry, his knowledge of South Africa, places, people and wildlife is only to be admired! Terry ensured that we got the most out of each day , if we were a little ahead of schedule, he would say ',how about I show you something else'. Of course we'd say yes. Each day we would be more excited to spend the day with Terry and we shared many a laugh, during our time together.
Terry,s driving was supersafe and we were very relaxed and comfortable the whole trip.
There is nothing I would change about our trip other than the length of stay, it's so beautiful I definitely could've stayed longer.
Special thanks to Terry whom is now very much part of our magical memories and for ensuring so many , WOW moments.
Thank you Wayne for the suggested itinery, it was perfect,we will definitely be in contact to use your company (and Terry) in future.
Written 1 September 2023
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B0B808
London, UK36 contributions
Dec 2019
We were fortunate to have Wayne as our guide for the day and he was simply fantastic. Made us all at ease, was incredibly knowledgeable and chose superb wineries for us to visit - ending with one that provided a wine and chocolate tasting experience. Wayne even organised a picnic for us all. Extremely friendly and fun to be with. We will definitely book Wayne again on our next adventure in Cape Town! Even after our trip Wayne stayed in contact to ensure we were enjoying our trip and offering advice on how best to enjoy Cape Town. First class service
Written 7 January 2020
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Anita
2 contributions
Feb 2023
Wayne, of Take 2 Tours, is an outstanding guide. My husband and I have done a lot of traveling and can say, without a doubt, he is the best we've ever had!! He is extremely knowledgeable and is passionate about his work. We were amazed at his attention to all the little details and how he adapted our itinerary once we arrived, as he learned more about our interests. Wayne is more than just a guide; he is also a personal executive assistant. He booked our dinners; he spoke with the hotel manager when we shared some issues we were having; he took care of our large pieces of luggage when we flew for a 4 day safari.... just to name a few of the things he did. Wayne is a kind, caring person who will always hold a special place in our hearts. Thank you, Wayne, for making our time in Cape Town and Stellenbosch so special and memorable.
Written 31 March 2023
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How much per person is the tour from Newlands Cape Town to the Cape of Good hope during November?
Written 13 March 2019
Dear Surfonsun.
We don't charge per person rates. Usually for 2-5 people we currently charge R3650 excluding entry fees to the Cape of Good Hope and the penguin colony at Boulders Beach. It is expected that our rates will increase by about 6% before the end of 2019 in line with inflation.
For more information, please contact us using the e-mail address on the website: Take2tours
Written 14 March 2019
jodiewriteme
Minneapolis, Minnesota
I am first going to Uganda to see Gorillas then to South Africa and doing Sabi Sands Safari. Then I'd like to spend 3 days in Cape Town. I'm using a travel agency to plan the Gorillas and Safari but I wonder if I could plan the Cape Town part myself and use Wayne to help me finalize a plan those days and drive and guide the four of us? I hate to pay the agency so much for the Cape Town part of the plan when I know what I want to do and just need a driver/guide).
Written 15 February 2018
Dear Jodi. You are welcome to contact me and I will assist you where I can, to make your visit to Cape Town as memorable as possible. Please e-mail me from the Take2Tours website.
Thank you!
Written 16 February 2018
Hi. Can you tell me the web page of your guide in Capte Town? I have seen your comments and I think they are very interestings...
Best regards
Ramón Torregrosa / SPAIN
Written 18 December 2017
Hi Ramon. You can search for us on Google at Take2tours. Trip Advisor does not allow us to post website links in our replies.
Written 24 December 2017
I am having the same issue. Asked for quote via their website internal enquiry system, haven’t heard from them,?
I have now tried their email from there??
Written 12 November 2017
Hi KMT54. Kathy - if this is you, then I replied to your mail earlier today. Please let me know if you received it otherwise I have to report the issue to our IT people.
Thank you for your patience.
Kind regards, Wayne
Written 12 November 2017
Hello
What is the price for a full day driver for the wineries?
Thanks
Jaz
Written 9 August 2016
Hi Jasmine
Thank you for making contact.
We have several options when it comes to seeing wineries and so it would be best to contact us by e-mail.
Please go to our website Take2tours
Thank you.
Written 9 August 2016
Did you email Take 2 Tours to make the arrangements? I sent an email last week and have not heard from them? Can you advise how to reach them?
Written 18 January 2016
Don't know if this question was directed to me or generic on Take2, but I apologize if to me and I didn't see same until now (when I saw an unrelated email alert) and maybe my answer now moot, but anyway - all initial and subsequent contact until arrival/pickup was via email with no complications (and any delays were typically my own). I originally pulled the email from online sources. I know he also has an ig account that is now regularly updated as a possible secondary means of contact. That being said, I will acknowledge that I had done substantial research before initially contacting him (or any other service) couple months in advance via email.
Written 9 August 2016
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