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Private Cape Point Penguins Tour-Exploring the Cape Peninsula F/D

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On average, this is booked 19 (0) days in advance.
8 to 9 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Explore Cape Point - where colonialism and the beginning of Cape Town's development going inland started from after the arrival of the dutch in 1652.
You will travel along a beautiful coastline that has blue flag beaches and is graced by some of the most expensive residential properties in Africa owned by international celebrities.
See various flora and fauna and the popular Chapman's Peak drive that has 114 curves and is approximately 9 kms long.

Encounter, on your way to and at Cape of Good hope and Cape Point, the Chacma Baboons, Ostriches ,Bonteboks, Wilderbeast, Zebras are among other wildlife that roam the reserve.

Hike to the Cape Point Lighthouse to breathe in healthy unpolluted air and view a refreshing and scenic landscape around.

See or even swim (time permitting) with African Penguins at Boulders beach. This tour is truly one of a few tours that provides most of the facets of tourism such as nature, sightseeing, history and activities in one outing.

What's Included

  • Pick up from your hotel and drop off after the tour
  • Bottled water
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entry fees to Cape Point Nature reserve and Cape of Good Hope - up to R4550/adult and R215/child
  • Fees to the funicular at Cape Point up to R95/adult return ticket
  • Fees to optional activity Penguins at Boulders' Beach R215/adult. and R110 child under 12 years
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Meeting and Pickup

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Pickup details

We pick up from any hotel in Cape Town within a 5km radius of the city. We also do pick ups from the Cape Town Cruise Ship Terminal

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Meeting point

Silo Square
Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

What To Expect

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Bo-kaap

Visit this historical Malay Quarter village with brightly colored housed. Take a walk in this beautiful village which is a major tourist attraction.Visit Bo-Kaap Museum and learn about the history and the when this village was established. Explore this place as you interact with the locals who are more than will to converse with you. Take a selfie against some to the colorful houses.Look out for amazing views of Table Mountain and the city of Cape Town from above. There are several art and craft shops plus a few art galleries where world class art is on display. Drive to the top where breathtaking views of the city are obtainable.Look out for the oldest Mosque in South Africa and learn the history of the coming of members of the slave community.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Camp's Bay Beach

Our accredited guide will stop for so that you have an opportunity to feel the fresh cool ocean breeze while you take photos of this blue flag beach which happens to be the most popular beach in Cape Town
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Llandudno (pass by)

Our guide will also stop for 10 min to explain how this place has stolen the hearts of international celebrities who have bought properties in this place. This is also another great photo opportunity on this blue flag beach with the backdrop of Little Lion's Head mountain.
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Hout Bay

Travelers are given a coffee break while they stretch and shop for art and craft. This place has an optional activity if they are interested in getting a 45 minute - 1 hour boat ride to Seal Island its their choice or they can come face to face with a few seals on the harbor where they can be photographed with them.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Chapman's Peak Drive

Travelers are taken through this spectacular 10 km scenic drive with 114 curves. This is typical of African landscape with dramatic mountains, the ocean and the African blue sky leaves travelers gazing in awe. On this scenic drive our guide will stop on two photo stops including the peak itself which offers an amazing panoramic view of the whole bay extending to KommetjieLook out for the bay where ferries take travelers to the seal island. There are countless photo stops here on this beautiful drive cut out of the mountain.This drive is a photographer's paradise, home to a few commercials by international organizations.
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40 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Cape Point

Our guide will now take you in this nature reserve which is a World Heritage site which has a very rich biodiversity. The travelers will be able to see the African or Chacma baboons, wilderbeasts, the bonteboks, zebras, ostriches among other wildlife.Our guide will also explain the rich history attached to this place since the discovery of this place by the Portuguese sailor Bartolomeu Dias in 1488. Our guide will also explain the history of the two lighthouses at Cape Point and the participation of this site in the 2nd World War. Travelers will learn about the shipwrecks, the mythical meeting point of the two Oceans, the strongest winds which visit this location in South Africa. Our guide will also explain about how this place has been declared to be one of the few locations with the freshest air in the World hence its now home to Global Watch Research Station
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2 hours Admission Ticket Free

Cape of Good Hope

Travelers will then be taken to Cape of Good Hope which is one of the most historical place in Southern Africa and where from all the developments going inland started. Out guide will explain how it played a major role in establishing a sea route to India from Europe and that it is the most South-Western tip of Africa. Our guide will also explain about the marine life at this location and piles of rocks which resemble the spiritual beliefs of the Koi San - natives of South Africa. Travelers will also be afforded an opportunity to take photos behind the boards inscribed "CAPE OF GOOD HOPE" The most South-Western point of the Continent.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Included

Simon's Town

Travelers will be taken to Simon's town (after Cape Point) which our guide will explain the rich history of this small town. It is one of the oldest settlements in South Africa with all the properties along the main road declared national heritage.Our accredited guide will explain about the wars between the Dutch and the British, many museums in this place, the South African Navy based here, the statue of Just Nuisance the Royal Navy Dog, art and craft market, the second biggest fishing industry in Cape Town among other facts. Our guide will also take the travelers to the penguin Colony at Boulders' beach where travelers will come face to face with The Jack Ass or African Penguins. These birds are present at this location all year round much to he amazement of the travelers.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Muizenberg Beach

This is one of Cape Town's blue flag beaches where travelers will be taken and have the opportunity to mix with the locals especially kids from the formerly disadvantaged communities. Our guide will explain the benefits of volunteers, tourists and interns visiting this beach to teach these kids how to surf and also the several surf shops at this beach. Travelers will take a walk on this beautiful beach with white sand and lots of jelly fish. Colorful houses are always a major tourist attraction and the coloful boards erected by the shark spotters which are meant to warn beach goers about the possibility of sharks spotted and when not to swim due to poor visibility. Here travelers will also take great photos as this is one of the most attractive locations on this route with the mountains surrounding the bay all the way to Simon's Town. After this last stop our guide will now provide information about the different areas as they drive back to Cape Town via the free way.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Frequently Asked Questions (8)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Cape Point Penguins Tour-Exploring the Cape Peninsula F/D?

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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Activity code: C-178712P2

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Frequently Asked Questions (8)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Cape Point Penguins Tour-Exploring the Cape Peninsula F/D?
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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.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Pick up from your hotel and drop off after the tour.
  • Bottled water.
  • Air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Complimentary visit to Diamond Works - Museum (time permitting).
  • Registered Tourist Guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Entry fees to Cape Point Nature reserve and Cape of Good Hope - up to R4550/adult and R215/child.
  • Fees to the funicular at Cape Point up to R95/adult return ticket.
  • Fees to optional activity Penguins at Boulders' Beach R215/adult. and R110 child under 12 years.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
A:

This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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The minimum age to participate is 1. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:

If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
A:

Accessibility information for the Private Cape Point Penguins Tour-Exploring the Cape Peninsula F/D is as follows:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Cape Point Penguins Tour-Exploring the Cape Peninsula F/D 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 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
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Once 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 2026

What's Included

Activity name

  • Pick up from your hotel and drop off after the tour
  • Bottled water
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Complimentary visit to Diamond Works - Museum (time permitting)
  • Registered Tourist Guide
  • Entry fees to Cape Point Nature reserve and Cape of Good Hope - up to R4550/adult and R215/child
  • Fees to the funicular at Cape Point up to R95/adult return ticket
  • Fees to optional activity Penguins at Boulders' Beach R215/adult. and R110 child under 12 years

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available

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