Private Tour: Cape Peninsula & Penguin Beach, Cape Point & more

5.0
(10 reviews)

8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Embark on an unforgettable journey around the Cape Peninsula with an expert tour guide who will lead you through some of the region's most breathtaking landscapes and landmarks. Start your day with a scenic drive along the Atlantic Coast, pausing at Hout Bay to enjoy a boat ride to Seal Island, where you’ll have the chance to spot playful seals and other marine life in their natural habitat.

Next, marvel at the dramatic cliffs and winding roads of Chapman’s Peak Drive, where you’ll be treated to a glass of sparkling wine at a stunning viewpoint overlooking Hout Bay.

Continue onward to the Cape Point Nature Reserve, located at the southwestern tip of the African continent. Here, you’ll explore the rugged beauty of Cape Point.

Stop at Boulders Beach for a close encounter with its famous colony of African penguins. These charming creatures add a delightful touch to the day’s adventure, creating the perfect photo opportunity.

What's Included

Private Tour Guide/Driver, Vehicle and Fuel
Entry/Admission: Boulders Penguin Beach
Air-conditioned vehicle
Entry/Admission: Cape Point/Cape of Good Hope
Pick up and drop-off at your accommodation
Toll road fees at Chapman's Peak (if open)
Food and Drinks
Optional Boat ride to Seal Island

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Guests can specify where they would like to be picked up

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • (Pass by)

    Our tour starts with a pick up at your accommodation in Cape Town and surrounding areas at 9:00am (flexible) on this private tour to Cape of Good Hope and Boulders beach & Penguin colony. We begin with a brief drive-by city orientation tour to see important monuments and building in the city centre.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1

    Your first stop will be in the Bo-Kaap (Cape Malay Quarter) for a photo opportunity with colorful houses, which carries great historical significance. You may even have a chance to greet some of the locals if they are in sight. Your tour guide will inform you about the colourful houses and their historical meaning.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Departing from Hout Bay, and drive along one of the most beautiful roads in the world, Chapman's Peak (if open). Stop at one of the view points and enjoy the majestic views of the Hout bay and the beautiful mountains wrapped around you. Make sure you take plenty of photos, these are memories that will last a lifetime.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    You will continue our coastal journey with an optional stop in Noordhoek, with the breath taking views of Noordhoek and Long Beach beneath us. Travelers will have the option to enjoy some of the best coffee brewed in Cape Town at the Village Roast for their own account.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    You will have the opportunity to explore the Cape of Good Hope and take our iconic photo with the Cape of Good Hope name board. Here we will also explore the Dias & Vasco Da Gama monuments. There are also beautiful beaches that you will see along the way, as well as various fauna and flora and some wild animals.

    30 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 5

    From the Cape of Good Hope you will drive to Cape Point. Arriving at Cape Point you will have a choice between a 15-minute hike or take the Flying Dutchman Funicular to the Cape Point Lighthouse (if in operation). Here we will also explore the most south-western point of Africa, known as the Cape Point, where the cold Benguela from the Atlantic Ocean, meets the warm Agulhas current of the Indian Ocean.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 6

    Your next stop will be the Boulders beach to see and experience African Penguins at close range. The beach is home to some 2500 breeding pairs of African Penguins and is always clean and safe, because it falls under the Table Mountain National Park Marine Protected Area. You may even find one or two of these enchanting creatures walking alongside you on the boardwalk.

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • (Pass by)

    After a memorable day you will be dropped off at your accommodation (around 18h00) where you will have plenty of time to reminisce on your unforgettable experience.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We will stop at one of the lovely restaurants along the way where you can enjoy a lovely lunch & drinks
Supplied by African Sun Tours

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City Tours
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Cancellation Policy

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

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