Cape Point and Boulder's Penguins Full Day Tour
Overview
Enjoy a live-guided day excursion to visit the Penguins at Boulders Beach, Cape Point (the romantic meeting place of the mighty Atlantic and Indian oceans) and the Cape of Good Hope.
This tour offers you over 1 hour at the penguin beach, over 2 hours at Cape Point to fully explore this gem and Unesco Heritage site and another 30 minutes at the Cape of Good Hope.
Cape Point Entry is payable on the day (South African's with photo ID or SADC members with passports can claim a discounted entry price)
Lunch can be enjoyed along the way (at your own expense). You can also choose to join the optional, guided hike from Cape Point to the Cape of Good Hope (approx 40 minutes, requires medium fitness & good walking shoes).
After a day spent exploring, sit back in your seat and enjoy the coastal drive back to Cape Town via Scarborough and Kommetjie, with spectacular views from the Ou Kaapse Weg mountain pass. Free WIFI and USB charging stations at your seat.
What's Included
- Comfortable reclining seat with ample leg room, big vista windows and free Wifi
- Complimentary pick-up from many of our stops near all hotels
- Transportation in a modern, spacious double deck, air-conditioned motor-coach
- 1 hour at the Boulders Beach Penguin Colony & 2 hours at Cape Point
- Guided hike from Cape Point to the Cape of Good Hope (medium fitness & walking shoes required)
- Guided by a local English speaking South African expert tour guide
- Cost of Lunch (Restaurant or Take Away available)
- Boulders Beach Penguin Admission ticket (Cheaper for SADC & RSA citizens)
- Funicular cablecar ticket at Cape Point (if required)
- Entrance fee into Cape Point Nature Reserve (Cheaper for SADC & RSA citizens)
Meeting Location
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Muizenberg Beach (pass by)
Kommetjie (pass by)
Cape Point Nature Reserve
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Old Cape Point Lighthouse
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Cape of Good Hope
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Simon's Town (pass by)
Boulders Beach Penguin Colony
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Silvermine Nature Reserve (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Air conditioned luxury coach
- English Live Commentary
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 60 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-58181P6
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- 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).
- Comfortable reclining seat with ample leg room, big vista windows and free Wifi.
- Complimentary pick-up from many of our stops near all hotels.
- Transportation in a modern, spacious double deck, air-conditioned motor-coach.
- 1 hour at the Boulders Beach Penguin Colony & 2 hours at Cape Point.
- Guided hike from Cape Point to the Cape of Good Hope (medium fitness & walking shoes required).
- Guided by a local English speaking South African expert tour guide.
- Cost of Lunch (Restaurant or Take Away available).
- Boulders Beach Penguin Admission ticket (Cheaper for SADC & RSA citizens).
- Funicular cablecar ticket at Cape Point (if required).
- Entrance fee into Cape Point Nature Reserve (Cheaper for SADC & RSA citizens).
The minimum age to participate is 2. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Cape Point and Boulder's Penguins Full Day Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Cape Point and Boulder’s Penguins Full Day Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Comfortable reclining seat with ample leg room, big vista windows and free Wifi
- Complimentary pick-up from many of our stops near all hotels
- Transportation in a modern, spacious double deck, air-conditioned motor-coach
- 1 hour at the Boulders Beach Penguin Colony & 2 hours at Cape Point
- Guided hike from Cape Point to the Cape of Good Hope (medium fitness & walking shoes required)
- Guided by a local English speaking South African expert tour guide
- Cost of Lunch (Restaurant or Take Away available)
- Boulders Beach Penguin Admission ticket (Cheaper for SADC & RSA citizens)
- Funicular cablecar ticket at Cape Point (if required)
- Entrance fee into Cape Point Nature Reserve (Cheaper for SADC & RSA citizens)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Air conditioned luxury coach
- English Live Commentary
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 60 travelers
