Cape of Good Hope and Boulders Penguin Colony Full-Day Tour from Cape Town
by Glorious Cape Tours
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This full-day tour from Cape Town lasts about eight hours and covers the Cape of Good Hope and Boulders Penguin Colony, among other highlights along the Cape Peninsula. The tour begins with a 20-minute stop in Bo-Kaap, a historic area known for its brightly colored houses and over 300 years of history. The route then passes Bantry Bay, a seaside suburb sheltered from Cape Town’s regular south-eastern winds by Lion’s Head mountain. Next is a 10-minute stop at Camps Bay Beach, where visitors can step out to view the white sandy beach, palm trees, and the Twelve Apostles mountain range. The tour continues to Hout Bay, a town surrounded by mountains. There is a 45-minute visit to Hout Bay harbor, where guests may explore coffee shops and souvenir markets. An optional 40-minute boat ride to Seal Island is available to see Cape fur seals, or visitors may choose to walk to Hout Bay Beach. After about an hour in Hout Bay, the journey proceeds along Chapman's Peak Drive, a scenic coastal mountain road with picnic spots and viewpoints where guests can stop to take photos. There is a brief 25-minute stop at Noordhoek Farm Village, which offers coffee shops, bakeries, souvenir stores, and restrooms. The drive then passes through Ocean View, Misty Cliffs, and Scarborough, with a short roadside stop at an ostrich farm where guests can take pictures. The tour reaches Cape Point Nature Reserve, a 7,700-hectare area that includes the southwestern tip of Africa and South Africa’s third oldest lighthouse. Visitors may see local wildlife such as baboons, zebras, and antelopes along the way. At the Cape of Good Hope, there is a photo stop by the sign marking this historic location. Guests can choose to take a 45-minute walk to Cape Point or use a bus to reach the lighthouse area. The Cape Point lighthouse stands 300 meters above sea level and offers panoramic views of the peninsula. A funicular is available for an additional fee. Lunch can be purchased at the 2 Oceans Restaurant or takeaway food shops nearby. The final main stop is a 45-minute visit to Boulders Beach, home to an endangered African penguin colony. A boardwalk allows visitors to see the penguins up close without disturbing them. The route passes through Simon’s Town, known for its naval base and fresh seafood, and Kalk Bay, a historic town with restaurants, art galleries, and markets. The last stop, depending on traffic, is Muizenberg Beach, popular with swimmers and surfers and featuring colorful beach huts. The tour includes bottled water, toll fees for Chapman's Peak Drive, and air conditioning on the bus. Entrance fees to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, Cape Point funicular, Boulders penguin colony, and lunch are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Bo-Kaap
Spend 20 minutes in this Cape Georgian community known for its colorful houses and cobbled streets. Bo-Kaap has over 300 years of history and is famous for its Cape Malay cuisine, which blends Malaysian, African, and Indonesian influences.
20 min
Coastal drive past Bantry Bay
Drive slowly along the coast leaving Bo-Kaap behind. Pass through Bantry Bay, a seaside suburb sheltered from Cape Town's usual strong south-eastern winds by Lion's Head mountain. Bantry Bay enjoys over 260 wind-free days annually.
Camps Bay Beach
Stop for 10 minutes at this affluent suburb known for its white sandy beach, palm trees, and views of the Twelve Apostles mountain range. Guests can get out to take photos of the Atlantic Ocean and surrounding scenery.
10 min
Hout Bay harbor
Arrive about 20 minutes from Camps Bay in Hout Bay, a town surrounded by mountains. The harbor is busy with fishing boats and markets. Guests may choose a 40-minute boat ride to Seal Island, home to over 5,000 Cape fur seals, or walk 7 minutes to the nearby beach.
45 min
Hout Bay fishing harbour
Located in the center of Hout Bay, this busy fishing harbour attracts visitors to its coffee shops and souvenir markets. Some choose to take an optional 40-minute boat trip around an island inhabited by over 5000 Cape fur seals. Others may walk 7 minutes to Hout Bay beach while waiting for the trip to continue in about an hour.
60 min
Chapman's Peak Drive
Drive along this mountain road with steep cliffs dropping into the ocean. There are picnic sites and rest stops where guests can get out to enjoy views and take photos.
20 min
Noordhoek Farm Village
Stop for about 25 minutes at this village known for coffee shops, juice bars, bakeries, and souvenir shops. Restrooms are available here before the drive to the Cape of Good Hope.
25 min
Ostrich farm roadside stop
Make a 10-minute stop near the ostrich farm to see Africa's largest bird from the roadside and take photos.
10 min
Cape Point Nature Reserve
This 7700-hectare reserve includes the southwesternmost point of Africa and South Africa’s third oldest lighthouse. It is part of the world’s richest floral kingdom with over 2000 plant species, most of which are endemic. Visitors might also see animals such as baboons, zebras, and various antelopes grazing or grooming near the roadside.
120 min
Cape of Good Hope
Known as the famed corner of Africa, this location was where sailors realized they had been sailing more east than south on their route from Europe to the Far East before advanced navigation systems. There is a large sign with coordinates and a 'welcome to the Cape of Good Hope' message that visitors often photograph. Guests may take a 45-minute walk to Cape Point or return by bus.
30 min
Cape Point lighthouse
Spend about an hour at the lighthouse situated 300 meters above sea level. The paved inclined path leads to panoramic views of the peninsula. A funicular is available for an extra fee. Lunch can be had at the 2 Oceans Restaurant or food shop.
60 min
Boulders Beach
Stop for 45 minutes at this beach, home to endangered African penguins. A boardwalk lets visitors get close to the penguins without disturbing them.
45 min
Simon's Town
Pass through this Victorian town that houses South Africa's navy and is known for fresh seafood. Lunch may be possible here depending on the guide’s decision.
Kalk Bay
Drive through this historic seaside town with mid-1800s buildings, restaurants, galleries, theaters, and markets.
Muizenberg Beach
The final stop is at this beach popular with swimmers and surfers. It has a 14 km-long beach with warm, shallow waters and colorful changing huts. This stop depends on traffic conditions.
20 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Cape of Good Hope and Boulders Penguin Colony Full-Day Tour from Cape Town
by Glorious Cape Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.R1,500Overview
This full-day tour from Cape Town lasts about eight hours and covers the Cape of Good Hope and Boulders Penguin Colony, among other highlights along the Cape Peninsula. The tour begins with a 20-minute stop in Bo-Kaap, a historic area known for its brightly colored houses and over 300 years of history. The route then passes Bantry Bay, a seaside suburb sheltered from Cape Town’s regular south-eastern winds by Lion’s Head mountain. Next is a 10-minute stop at Camps Bay Beach, where visitors can step out to view the white sandy beach, palm trees, and the Twelve Apostles mountain range. The tour continues to Hout Bay, a town surrounded by mountains. There is a 45-minute visit to Hout Bay harbor, where guests may explore coffee shops and souvenir markets. An optional 40-minute boat ride to Seal Island is available to see Cape fur seals, or visitors may choose to walk to Hout Bay Beach. After about an hour in Hout Bay, the journey proceeds along Chapman's Peak Drive, a scenic coastal mountain road with picnic spots and viewpoints where guests can stop to take photos. There is a brief 25-minute stop at Noordhoek Farm Village, which offers coffee shops, bakeries, souvenir stores, and restrooms. The drive then passes through Ocean View, Misty Cliffs, and Scarborough, with a short roadside stop at an ostrich farm where guests can take pictures. The tour reaches Cape Point Nature Reserve, a 7,700-hectare area that includes the southwestern tip of Africa and South Africa’s third oldest lighthouse. Visitors may see local wildlife such as baboons, zebras, and antelopes along the way. At the Cape of Good Hope, there is a photo stop by the sign marking this historic location. Guests can choose to take a 45-minute walk to Cape Point or use a bus to reach the lighthouse area. The Cape Point lighthouse stands 300 meters above sea level and offers panoramic views of the peninsula. A funicular is available for an additional fee. Lunch can be purchased at the 2 Oceans Restaurant or takeaway food shops nearby. The final main stop is a 45-minute visit to Boulders Beach, home to an endangered African penguin colony. A boardwalk allows visitors to see the penguins up close without disturbing them. The route passes through Simon’s Town, known for its naval base and fresh seafood, and Kalk Bay, a historic town with restaurants, art galleries, and markets. The last stop, depending on traffic, is Muizenberg Beach, popular with swimmers and surfers and featuring colorful beach huts. The tour includes bottled water, toll fees for Chapman's Peak Drive, and air conditioning on the bus. Entrance fees to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, Cape Point funicular, Boulders penguin colony, and lunch are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Bo-Kaap
Spend 20 minutes in this Cape Georgian community known for its colorful houses and cobbled streets. Bo-Kaap has over 300 years of history and is famous for its Cape Malay cuisine, which blends Malaysian, African, and Indonesian influences.
20 min
Coastal drive past Bantry Bay
Drive slowly along the coast leaving Bo-Kaap behind. Pass through Bantry Bay, a seaside suburb sheltered from Cape Town's usual strong south-eastern winds by Lion's Head mountain. Bantry Bay enjoys over 260 wind-free days annually.
Camps Bay Beach
Stop for 10 minutes at this affluent suburb known for its white sandy beach, palm trees, and views of the Twelve Apostles mountain range. Guests can get out to take photos of the Atlantic Ocean and surrounding scenery.
10 min
Hout Bay harbor
Arrive about 20 minutes from Camps Bay in Hout Bay, a town surrounded by mountains. The harbor is busy with fishing boats and markets. Guests may choose a 40-minute boat ride to Seal Island, home to over 5,000 Cape fur seals, or walk 7 minutes to the nearby beach.
45 min
Hout Bay fishing harbour
Located in the center of Hout Bay, this busy fishing harbour attracts visitors to its coffee shops and souvenir markets. Some choose to take an optional 40-minute boat trip around an island inhabited by over 5000 Cape fur seals. Others may walk 7 minutes to Hout Bay beach while waiting for the trip to continue in about an hour.
60 min
Chapman's Peak Drive
Drive along this mountain road with steep cliffs dropping into the ocean. There are picnic sites and rest stops where guests can get out to enjoy views and take photos.
20 min
Noordhoek Farm Village
Stop for about 25 minutes at this village known for coffee shops, juice bars, bakeries, and souvenir shops. Restrooms are available here before the drive to the Cape of Good Hope.
25 min
Ostrich farm roadside stop
Make a 10-minute stop near the ostrich farm to see Africa's largest bird from the roadside and take photos.
10 min
Cape Point Nature Reserve
This 7700-hectare reserve includes the southwesternmost point of Africa and South Africa’s third oldest lighthouse. It is part of the world’s richest floral kingdom with over 2000 plant species, most of which are endemic. Visitors might also see animals such as baboons, zebras, and various antelopes grazing or grooming near the roadside.
120 min
Cape of Good Hope
Known as the famed corner of Africa, this location was where sailors realized they had been sailing more east than south on their route from Europe to the Far East before advanced navigation systems. There is a large sign with coordinates and a 'welcome to the Cape of Good Hope' message that visitors often photograph. Guests may take a 45-minute walk to Cape Point or return by bus.
30 min
Cape Point lighthouse
Spend about an hour at the lighthouse situated 300 meters above sea level. The paved inclined path leads to panoramic views of the peninsula. A funicular is available for an extra fee. Lunch can be had at the 2 Oceans Restaurant or food shop.
60 min
Boulders Beach
Stop for 45 minutes at this beach, home to endangered African penguins. A boardwalk lets visitors get close to the penguins without disturbing them.
45 min
Simon's Town
Pass through this Victorian town that houses South Africa's navy and is known for fresh seafood. Lunch may be possible here depending on the guide’s decision.
Kalk Bay
Drive through this historic seaside town with mid-1800s buildings, restaurants, galleries, theaters, and markets.
Muizenberg Beach
The final stop is at this beach popular with swimmers and surfers. It has a 14 km-long beach with warm, shallow waters and colorful changing huts. This stop depends on traffic conditions.
20 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.