04 Jul 2022
I cannot stress enough how spectacular of a tour this was.
Due to a misunderstanding in scheduling, we were meant to meet our guide, Shadley, earlier than we anticipated (by the tune of 90 minutes). Shadley had waited for us the entire time outside our Airbnb, completely unbeknownst to us. I am still incredibly embarrassed we never realized it, but he was picture perfect professionalism the whole time and quickly gave a run down of how we can still capitalize on our tour.
While I could talk about the tour itself and how great is was that he was able to give us a part of cape town we wouldn't have gotten on our own, the real part of the tour, what I personally travel for, was the company. Shadley is by far the best tour guide I've ever had - he never felt like a guide, he felt like a new friend taking me to places they enjoy. I couldn't even tell you how long the tour was, because I don't remember driving. Our conversations were long, thoughtful, and engaging.
Cape Town is beautiful and rich with experiences - you know that since you're planning on coming here. For those of you searching for a business that understands that, Ilios is it. For those of you like me who want more of a personal touch - people who want to talk to folks and understand their perspectives on their town/city/country/life, Shadley is the man.