Cape of Good Hope and Boulders Penguins Day Tour from Cape Town

4.9 (3,823 reviews) Cape Town, South Africa
Duration9h - 10h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 12 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Hi there! I am your local Cape Town guide, and I cannot wait to take you on this tour for I have many stories about the Cape of good hope that I would love to share with you.
Pickup will be from your hotel before we head to Bo-Kaap, where the brightly colored houses tell stories of Cape Town’s rich cultural past.
From there, we will head along one of the world's most scenic coastal routes. Expect jaw dropping views as we slowly make our way to Cape of good hope. This area is part of the world's richest plant family and optional hikes will be offered to you.
We will also explore a few charming seaside towns. In Hout Bay, you will have the option to take a short boat trip out to Duiker Island to see the Cape Fur Seals. Then in Simon’s Town, we will meet the famous African Penguins at Boulders Beach.
On our way back to Cape Town, depending on the road traffic flow, we will pass through Muizenberg Beach, known for its colorful beach huts and surf vibe before ending the day at your hotel.

Options

Including national park fees

Entrance fees Included: Boulders beach penguin colony
Cape of good hope National Park
Chapman's peak drive toll fees
Registered Tour guide

Pickup included

Excluding national park fees

Duration: 9 hours
14 seater mini van
Pickup included

What's included

  • Toll fees
  • Pick up and drop off at Hotel in Cape town
  • Air-Conditioned Vehicle and Complimentary bottled water
  • The tour will stop for lunch at own cost
  • Gratuity (optional)
  • Seal Island boat fee (optional) R150/adult R80/child
  • Boulders Beach Penguin Colony
  • Cape Point Nature Reserve

What to expect

  1. Bo-kaap
    25m
    Shortly after the commencement of the tour, before we leave the city for the coast. We will have the opportunity to make a quick stop in the historic Bo-Kaap to see the brightly colored houses and discover her long history. Your guide will walk you around as you take photos and learn about the history of this neighborhood.
  2. Bantry Bay
    Pass by
    Nestled at the foothills of the Lion's Head Mountain is an affluent suburb called Bantry Bay. Very well known for its wind free status, Bantry Bay has over 250 days of no wind a year which is a great deal in Cape Town considering the mother city's windy climate.
  3. Clifton
    Pass by
    Tucked high up on the mountain side is another opulent neighborhood called Clifton. Besides the expensive real estate, Clifton is also well known for having some of the best beaches near Cape town. The four Clifton beaches that are naturally divided into 4 by granite boulders.
  4. Camp's Bay Beach
    10m
    See the beautiful Beverly hills of Cape Town called Camps Bay. Stop briefly to take photos and enjoy the views of the Twelve Apostles.
  5. Hout Bay
    30m
    15 minutes from Camps bay is Hout bay. A town that is surrounded by the mountains and the cold Atlantic. All the roads that leads traffic here goes over mountain passes. Do not be regretting leaving your passports behind when a "Welcome to The republic of Hout bay" sign appears!
  6. Duiker Island
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Our journey will have an hour lay over at Hout bay harbor whereby you may hop on a boat and embark on a 40 minute scenic journey to an Island inhabited by more than 5 thousand cape fur seals. You will see the seals from the boat and if you may not be keen to take the boat trip you may spend some time exploring the craft market or even take a 10 minute walk to Hout bay Beach. Please note that this optional extra may add another hour onto the tour.
  7. Chapman's Peak Drive
    20m · Admission ticket included
    As we leave Hout bay, we will drive onto the world famous Chapman's peak drive. A mountain side road locally known as Chapies. An engineering masterpiece! The Chapman's peak drive meanders for 9km along the giant Chapman's peak mountains that seems to drop into the ocean like an avalanche. You will also have an opportunity to stop for photos and enjoy the views of the Atlantic ocean, the cliffs and the white sandy beaches.
  8. Noordhoek Farm Village
    Pass by
    At the Southern end of the Chapman's peak drive is a Noordhoek farm village. The whitewashed and thatched buildings operate as shops trading as raw juice shops, coffee shops, bakery, restaurants hand made crafts shop and clothing stores. A short stop to indulge in some of these will be offered to you.
  9. Cape Point Ostrich Farm
    5m
    A mere 200m before the Cape point nature reserve is an Ostrich farm where guest will have an opportunity to stop by along the road and take pictures of Africa's largest bird.
  10. Cape Point Nature Reserve
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    Cape point nature reserve is home to the most south western corner of Africa (Cape of good hope). Rich fauna and flora makes this place a biodiversity hotspot. You will be able to enjoy the views while in the comfort of the vehicle or even by foot.
  11. Cape of Good Hope
    30m
    Famed the corner of Africa. Where the Cold Atlantic and the Indian oceans shares common grounds. The Cape of Good Hope is however only the most South Westerly point of Africa. Hiking trails to the summit of the Cape makes for great activity and sightseeing. The Cape of Good Hope sign is also another big attraction. Possible different hiking trails will be offered to you from here by your guide.
  12. Old Cape Point Lighthouse
    40m
    Walk or take a funicular (at own cost) up to South Africa's 3rd oldest lighthouse for a 360 degree view of the national park. The old lighthouse was launched in 1860 only to be decommssioned 40 years and dozens of shipwrecks too late after studies proved that its high altitude posed a great danger to sailors around the cape as they couldn't be able to see it in cloudy weather conditions. A new lighthouse was since built at a much lower altitude.
  13. Simon's Town
    1h
    Another quiet and wealthy town on the false bay coastline. The victorian built Simon's town is home to some of the freshest seafood restaurants and where you might stop for an hour and grab some lunch (guide may choose to have lunch at Cape point depending on how the tour goes)
  14. Boulders Beach Penguin Colony
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Boulders Beach Penguin Colony is home to thousands of the endangered tuxedo swimmers, the African penguin! Here you will walk on the beach and take close up photos of one of our flightless birds. Your guide will also provide you with information about the penguin's current affairs.
  15. Muizenberg Beach
    Pass by
    Muizenberg Beach is also known as "The surfers corner". Brightly colored changing huts on the beach makes for a great photoshoot. Provided that we have time and the traffic flow is reasonable, you will be able to have your last stop before the engines steers north for Cape Town to finish off a great sightseeing day.

Meeting and pickup

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lower long street Pickup area for guests coming from outside Cape Town

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Silo district Pickup area for ucoming from outside Cape Town

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Green point Pickup area for guests coming from outside Cape Town

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Camps bay Pickup area for guests coming from outside Cape Town

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Camps bay Pickup area for guests coming from outside Cape Town

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Bantry bay Pickup area for guests coming from outside Cape Town

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Sea point Pickup area for guests coming from outside Cape Town

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Sea point beach Pickup area for guests coming from outside Cape Town

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Moulie point Pickup area for guests coming from outside Cape Town

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Grangerbay Pickup area for guests coming from outside Cape Town

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District 6 Pickup area for guests coming from outside Cape Town

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Inner City Pickup area for guests coming from outside Cape Town

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Queen victoria street Pickup area for guests coming from outside Cape Town

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Gardens Pickup area for guests coming from outside Cape Town

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Kloof street Pickup area for guests coming from outside Cape Town

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Tamboerskloof Pickup area for guests coming from outside Cape Town

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Upper bree street Pickup area for guests coming from outside Cape Town

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Inner City Pickup area for guests coming from outside Cape Town

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Foreshore Pickup area for guests coming from outside Cape Town

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Waterfront Pickup area for guests coming from outside Cape Town

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Cape Town Foreshore Pickup point for guests coming from outside Cape Town

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Bokaap Pickup area for guests coming from outside Cape Town

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lower long street Pickup area for guests coming from outside Cape Town

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lower long street Pickup area for guests coming from outside Cape Town

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Silo district Pickup area for ucoming from outside Cape Town

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Green point Pickup area for guests coming from outside Cape Town

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Camps bay Pickup area for guests coming from outside Cape Town

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Camps bay Pickup area for guests coming from outside Cape Town

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Bantry bay Pickup area for guests coming from outside Cape Town

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Sea point Pickup area for guests coming from outside Cape Town

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Sea point beach Pickup area for guests coming from outside Cape Town

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Moulie point Pickup area for guests coming from outside Cape Town

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Grangerbay Pickup area for guests coming from outside Cape Town

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District 6 Pickup area for guests coming from outside Cape Town

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Inner City Pickup area for guests coming from outside Cape Town

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Queen victoria street Pickup area for guests coming from outside Cape Town

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Gardens Pickup area for guests coming from outside Cape Town

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Kloof street Pickup area for guests coming from outside Cape Town

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Tamboerskloof Pickup area for guests coming from outside Cape Town

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Upper bree street Pickup area for guests coming from outside Cape Town

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Inner City Pickup area for guests coming from outside Cape Town

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Foreshore Pickup area for guests coming from outside Cape Town

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Waterfront Pickup area for guests coming from outside Cape Town

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Cape Town Foreshore Pickup point for guests coming from outside Cape Town

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Bokaap Pickup area for guests coming from outside Cape Town

Pickup details

Our objective is to initiate the tour at 8:00 AM. Consequently, pickups will be scheduled slightly earlier to guarantee punctuality. There is no need to contact us to inquire about your group tour pickup time. However, you can anticipate a pickup time between 7:30 AM and 8:00 AM. Our efficient operations team will proactively reach out to you by 18:00 PM on the preceding day of the tour to provide you with the precise pickup time for the following morning. Please ensure that you have access to your WhatsApp or email, as the pickup time will be communicated through either of these channels.

Additional information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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