Cape of Good Hope and Boulders Penguins Day Tour from Cape Town
by Cape Archives Tours
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This full-day bus tour from Cape Town traces the scenic coastline to the Cape of Good Hope, a landmark at Africa’s southwestern tip where the Atlantic and Indian oceans meet. The guide shares historical insights starting with a stop at Bo-Kaap, known for its brightly painted houses and cultural background. The route follows one of the world’s most scenic coastal roads, passing affluent suburbs such as Bantry Bay and Clifton, and stopping briefly at Camps Bay Beach to view the Twelve Apostles mountain range. Next, the tour reaches Hout Bay, a mountain-surrounded town on the Atlantic coast. Visitors may choose to take a 40-minute optional boat ride to Duiker Island to see Cape Fur Seals. Those who skip the boat can explore the local craft market or walk to Hout Bay Beach. Afterward, the group drives along Chapman's Peak Drive, a 9-kilometer mountain road with stops for photos of the ocean, cliffs, and beaches. A short break follows at Noordhoek Farm Village to browse shops and cafés. Close to Cape Point Nature Reserve, the tour pauses at an ostrich farm where guests can photograph Africa’s largest bird. The reserve itself, home to diverse plants and animals, includes the Cape of Good Hope, where optional hiking trails lead to the summit and the famous Cape of Good Hope sign. The old Cape Point Lighthouse, South Africa’s third oldest, offers 360-degree views after a walk or optional funicular ride. The tour continues to Simon’s Town, a Victorian-era town known for fresh seafood, where lunch may be taken depending on timing. The final major stop is Boulders Beach, home to a colony of African penguins. Visitors walk on the beach and observe the penguins closely while learning about their conservation. Time permitting, the return journey passes Muizenberg Beach, known for its colorful beach huts and surf culture, before concluding at the hotel in Cape Town. The tour lasts about 9 to 10 hours and includes hotel pickup, drop-off, toll fees, an air-conditioned vehicle, and bottled water. Lunch, entrance fees, gratuities, and the optional seal boat ride are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Bo-kaap
The tour begins with a stop in Bo-Kaap to see the brightly colored houses and learn about the area's history through a walk guided by the local expert. This visit lasts about 25 minutes before leaving the city.
25 min
Bantry Bay
Bantry Bay is an affluent suburb located at the base of Lion's Head Mountain. It is noted for its calm conditions, experiencing over 250 wind-free days annually, which is uncommon in windy Cape Town.
Clifton
Clifton is a wealthy neighborhood situated on the mountainside and is known for its four beaches separated by granite boulders, regarded as some of the best beaches near Cape Town.
Camp's Bay Beach
A brief stop of about 10 minutes at Camps Bay allows guests to take photos and view the Twelve Apostles mountain range nearby.
10 min
Hout Bay
Located 15 minutes from Camps Bay, Hout Bay is a town surrounded by mountains and the Atlantic Ocean. Access roads pass over mountain passes, marked humorously by a 'Welcome to The republic of Hout Bay' sign.
30 min
Duiker Island
At Hout Bay harbor, there is an optional hour-long stop including a 40-minute boat trip to Duiker Island, which hosts over 5,000 Cape Fur Seals. Those who do not take the boat can explore the craft market or walk 10 minutes to Hout Bay Beach. This option may extend the tour by an hour.
60 min
Chapman's Peak Drive
Leaving Hout Bay, the tour continues along the 9-kilometer Chapman's Peak Drive, a mountain road with steep cliffs dropping into the ocean. A stop is included for photos and views of the Atlantic Ocean, cliffs, and sandy beaches.
20 min
Noordhoek Farm Village
At the southern end of Chapman's Peak Drive, a short stop is made at Noordhoek Farm Village, where whitewashed and thatched shops offer raw juice, coffee, baked goods, handmade crafts, and clothing.
Cape Point Ostrich Farm
Just 200 meters before Cape Point Nature Reserve, there is an ostrich farm where guests can stop briefly to photograph Africa's largest bird.
5 min
Cape Point Nature Reserve
This reserve includes the southwesternmost point of Africa, the Cape of Good Hope. The area features diverse plants and animals. Visitors can enjoy views from the vehicle or on foot during a two-hour stay.
120 min
Cape of Good Hope
Known as the corner of Africa where the Atlantic and Indian oceans meet, this spot offers optional hiking trails to the summit and a popular Cape of Good Hope sign to visit during a 30-minute stop.
30 min
Old Cape Point Lighthouse
Guests may walk or take a funicular (at own cost) to South Africa's third oldest lighthouse. Built in 1860 and decommissioned 40 years later due to visibility issues, it offers 360-degree views over the national park during a 40-minute visit.
40 min
Simon's Town
This Victorian-era town on False Bay is known for fresh seafood. The tour stops here for about an hour and lunch may be taken depending on timing and guide preference.
60 min
Boulders Beach Penguin Colony
Boulders Beach hosts thousands of African penguins. Visitors have about an hour to walk on the beach, take close-up photos, and learn about the penguins from the guide.
60 min
Muizenberg Beach
If time and traffic permit, there is a stop at Muizenberg Beach, known as 'The surfers corner,' featuring brightly colored beach huts ideal for photos before returning to Cape Town.
Meeting point
lower long street Pickup area for guests coming from outside Cape Town
End point
lower long street Pickup area for guests coming from outside Cape Town
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Cape of Good Hope and Boulders Penguins Day Tour from Cape Town
by Cape Archives Tours
Choose from 2 available options
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.R1,800Overview
This full-day bus tour from Cape Town traces the scenic coastline to the Cape of Good Hope, a landmark at Africa’s southwestern tip where the Atlantic and Indian oceans meet. The guide shares historical insights starting with a stop at Bo-Kaap, known for its brightly painted houses and cultural background. The route follows one of the world’s most scenic coastal roads, passing affluent suburbs such as Bantry Bay and Clifton, and stopping briefly at Camps Bay Beach to view the Twelve Apostles mountain range. Next, the tour reaches Hout Bay, a mountain-surrounded town on the Atlantic coast. Visitors may choose to take a 40-minute optional boat ride to Duiker Island to see Cape Fur Seals. Those who skip the boat can explore the local craft market or walk to Hout Bay Beach. Afterward, the group drives along Chapman's Peak Drive, a 9-kilometer mountain road with stops for photos of the ocean, cliffs, and beaches. A short break follows at Noordhoek Farm Village to browse shops and cafés. Close to Cape Point Nature Reserve, the tour pauses at an ostrich farm where guests can photograph Africa’s largest bird. The reserve itself, home to diverse plants and animals, includes the Cape of Good Hope, where optional hiking trails lead to the summit and the famous Cape of Good Hope sign. The old Cape Point Lighthouse, South Africa’s third oldest, offers 360-degree views after a walk or optional funicular ride. The tour continues to Simon’s Town, a Victorian-era town known for fresh seafood, where lunch may be taken depending on timing. The final major stop is Boulders Beach, home to a colony of African penguins. Visitors walk on the beach and observe the penguins closely while learning about their conservation. Time permitting, the return journey passes Muizenberg Beach, known for its colorful beach huts and surf culture, before concluding at the hotel in Cape Town. The tour lasts about 9 to 10 hours and includes hotel pickup, drop-off, toll fees, an air-conditioned vehicle, and bottled water. Lunch, entrance fees, gratuities, and the optional seal boat ride are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Bo-kaap
The tour begins with a stop in Bo-Kaap to see the brightly colored houses and learn about the area's history through a walk guided by the local expert. This visit lasts about 25 minutes before leaving the city.
25 min
Bantry Bay
Bantry Bay is an affluent suburb located at the base of Lion's Head Mountain. It is noted for its calm conditions, experiencing over 250 wind-free days annually, which is uncommon in windy Cape Town.
Clifton
Clifton is a wealthy neighborhood situated on the mountainside and is known for its four beaches separated by granite boulders, regarded as some of the best beaches near Cape Town.
Camp's Bay Beach
A brief stop of about 10 minutes at Camps Bay allows guests to take photos and view the Twelve Apostles mountain range nearby.
10 min
Hout Bay
Located 15 minutes from Camps Bay, Hout Bay is a town surrounded by mountains and the Atlantic Ocean. Access roads pass over mountain passes, marked humorously by a 'Welcome to The republic of Hout Bay' sign.
30 min
Duiker Island
At Hout Bay harbor, there is an optional hour-long stop including a 40-minute boat trip to Duiker Island, which hosts over 5,000 Cape Fur Seals. Those who do not take the boat can explore the craft market or walk 10 minutes to Hout Bay Beach. This option may extend the tour by an hour.
60 min
Chapman's Peak Drive
Leaving Hout Bay, the tour continues along the 9-kilometer Chapman's Peak Drive, a mountain road with steep cliffs dropping into the ocean. A stop is included for photos and views of the Atlantic Ocean, cliffs, and sandy beaches.
20 min
Noordhoek Farm Village
At the southern end of Chapman's Peak Drive, a short stop is made at Noordhoek Farm Village, where whitewashed and thatched shops offer raw juice, coffee, baked goods, handmade crafts, and clothing.
Cape Point Ostrich Farm
Just 200 meters before Cape Point Nature Reserve, there is an ostrich farm where guests can stop briefly to photograph Africa's largest bird.
5 min
Cape Point Nature Reserve
This reserve includes the southwesternmost point of Africa, the Cape of Good Hope. The area features diverse plants and animals. Visitors can enjoy views from the vehicle or on foot during a two-hour stay.
120 min
Cape of Good Hope
Known as the corner of Africa where the Atlantic and Indian oceans meet, this spot offers optional hiking trails to the summit and a popular Cape of Good Hope sign to visit during a 30-minute stop.
30 min
Old Cape Point Lighthouse
Guests may walk or take a funicular (at own cost) to South Africa's third oldest lighthouse. Built in 1860 and decommissioned 40 years later due to visibility issues, it offers 360-degree views over the national park during a 40-minute visit.
40 min
Simon's Town
This Victorian-era town on False Bay is known for fresh seafood. The tour stops here for about an hour and lunch may be taken depending on timing and guide preference.
60 min
Boulders Beach Penguin Colony
Boulders Beach hosts thousands of African penguins. Visitors have about an hour to walk on the beach, take close-up photos, and learn about the penguins from the guide.
60 min
Muizenberg Beach
If time and traffic permit, there is a stop at Muizenberg Beach, known as 'The surfers corner,' featuring brightly colored beach huts ideal for photos before returning to Cape Town.
Meeting point
lower long street Pickup area for guests coming from outside Cape Town
End point
lower long street Pickup area for guests coming from outside Cape Town
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.