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

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Cape Town, South Africa
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On average, this is booked 15 (0) days in advance.

9 to 10 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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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.

What's Included

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

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Bo-kaap

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.
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25 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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.
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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.
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Camp's Bay Beach

See the beautiful Beverly hills of Cape Town called Camps Bay. Stop briefly to take photos and enjoy the views of the Twelve Apostles.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Hout Bay

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!
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Duiker Island

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.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Chapman's Peak Drive

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.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Included

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.
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Cape Point Ostrich Farm

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.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Cape Point Nature Reserve

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.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Free

Cape of Good Hope

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.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Old Cape Point Lighthouse

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.
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40 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Simon's Town

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)
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Boulders Beach Penguin Colony

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.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

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.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Cape of Good Hope and Boulders Penguins Day Tour from Cape Town?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (SAST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Toll fees
  • Pick up and drop off at Hotel in Cape town
  • Air-Conditioned Vehicle and Complimentary bottled water
  • LunchThe 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

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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