Table Mountain, Boulders Penguins & Cape Point Small-Group Tour Cape Town
by Beyond Africa Safaris Tours
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This small-group bus tour covers Cape Town’s key attractions in about 10 hours, including visits to Table Mountain, Boulders Beach penguin colony, and Cape Point. The day begins with hotel pickup within 10km of Cape Town city center between 7:00 and 8:00 AM. The tour starts with a city orientation drive highlighting landmarks like Bo-Kaap, Castle of Good Hope, Parliament, and District Six, with commentary on the area's history. Next, there is a 20-minute stop in Bo-Kaap to walk among the colorful houses and learn about the Cape Malay community’s heritage and its role in the city’s identity and anti-apartheid history. The group then travels to Table Mountain for an 80-minute visit. Participants may ride the cable car to the summit for panoramic views of Cape Town and Robben Island, weather permitting. Cable car tickets are not included and should be purchased in advance online. If weather conditions prevent the cable car ride in the morning, the guide will attempt it later. A 10-minute drive along the Atlantic Seaboard follows, passing Bantry Bay, Clifton, and Camps Bay with a photo stop at Maiden’s Cove. The tour continues with a 30-minute stop at Chapman’s Peak Drive viewpoint to see the coastline and mountains. Afterward, the group visits Simon’s Town for 20 minutes to see the Just Nuisance Monument and learn about the town’s naval history. The tour spends about one hour at Boulders Beach, walking on boardwalks to observe the African penguins in their natural environment within the Table Mountain National Park Marine Protected Area. Then, the group enters the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve for an hour. Entrance fees are not included but can be purchased in advance. Visitors will see the Cape of Good Hope sign and hear about the region’s maritime history. Next is a two-hour visit to Cape Point Lighthouse. Guests can hike to the lighthouse or take the Flying Dutchman Funicular for an additional fee. After exploring, lunch can be purchased at Two Oceans Restaurant or the Cape Point deli (not included). The final stop is St James Beach for 20 minutes to see the colorful beach huts and stroll the coastal walkway. The return drive to Cape Town takes about an hour, often along False Bay’s coast. The tour ends with drop-off at accommodations within 10km of the city center. Throughout the day, guests travel in air-conditioned vehicles equipped with Wi-Fi, USB ports, reclining seats, onboard fridge, and bottled water. Entrance fees, meals, drinks, gratuities, cable car, and funicular tickets are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Cape Town City Orientation
Pickup is free from hotels within 10km of Cape Town city center between 7:00 and 8:00 AM. Guests travel in air-conditioned Mercedes-Benz Sprinter or Toyota Quantum GL vehicles equipped with Wi-Fi, USB ports, reclining leather seats, onboard fridge, and bottled water. The tour begins with a drive through Cape Town’s central business district, passing landmarks like Bo-Kaap, Castle of Good Hope, Parliament, District Six, and Company’s Garden. The guide provides historical context about the city's colonial past, apartheid era, and cultural development.
60 min
Bo-Kaap Neighborhood
The group stops for about 20 minutes in Bo-Kaap, known for its brightly colored houses and cobblestone streets. This area is the cultural center of the Cape Malay community, descended from Indonesian, Malaysian, and East African ancestors brought during Dutch colonial times. The guide explains the Islamic heritage, local mosques, and the community's contribution to Cape Town’s multicultural identity and anti-apartheid history.
20 min
Table Mountain Visit
Guests spend approximately 80 minutes at Table Mountain. Weather permitting, participants can take the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway to the top for 360-degree views of Cape Town, Robben Island, and the Atlantic Ocean. The guide discusses the mountain’s unique plants, animals, and geology. Cable car tickets are not included and should be purchased online beforehand. If weather prevents the cable car ride in the morning, the guide will attempt a later ride.
80 min
Atlantic Seaboard Drive and Maiden’s Cove
A 10-minute coastal drive follows through Bantry Bay, Clifton, and Camps Bay, areas known for their upscale homes and beaches. The group stops at Maiden’s Cove to take photos of the Twelve Apostles mountain range and the Atlantic coastline.
10 min
Chapman’s Peak Drive Viewpoint
The tour includes a 30-minute stop at Chapman’s Peak viewpoint along the scenic coastal road between Hout Bay and Noordhoek. Visitors see cliffs, mountain ranges, and ocean views along this 114-curve route.
30 min
Simon’s Town and Just Nuisance Monument
The group spends about 20 minutes in Simon’s Town, a historic naval village. Highlights include the Just Nuisance Monument, honoring the only dog officially enlisted in the Royal Navy. The guide shares stories about the dog’s role during World War II and information about the town’s maritime heritage.
20 min
Boulders Beach Penguin Colony
Visitors have about one hour at Boulders Beach in Simon’s Town to see the endangered African penguins. Wooden boardwalks allow close views of penguins nesting, swimming, and waddling within the Table Mountain National Park Marine Protected Area. The guide provides information on penguin behavior and conservation.
60 min
Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve
The tour enters the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve for a one-hour visit. Entrance fees are not included but can be purchased in advance. Guests can take photos at the Cape of Good Hope sign, the southwesternmost point of Africa, and learn about maritime history including the Bartolomeu Dias and Vasco da Gama beacons.
60 min
Cape Point Lighthouse
A two-hour stop at Cape Point includes visiting the lighthouse atop cliffs overlooking the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. Visitors may hike to the lighthouse or buy tickets for the Flying Dutchman Funicular cable railway (not included). After exploring, guests can buy lunch at Two Oceans Restaurant or the Cape Point deli.
120 min
St James Beach
The final stop is at St James Beach for about 20 minutes. This beach is known for its colorful wooden beach huts from the early 1900s. Visitors can walk along the coastal path, dip their toes in the tidal pool, and hear about the history of the huts and the seaside community.
20 min
Return to Cape Town
The return trip follows scenic coastal roads, often passing along False Bay’s coastline. Arrival in Cape Town is between 17:00 and 18:00, with drop-off at accommodations within a 10km radius of the city center. Travel is in air-conditioned vehicles with reclining seats, onboard fridge, USB ports, and ample legroom.
60 min
Meeting point
Should travellers not meet this requirement of pick up, we have a meeting point from 07:10am at The Westin Hotel, Lower Long Street opposite the CTICC.
End point
Should travellers not meet this requirement of pick up, we have a meeting point from 07:10am at The Westin Hotel, Lower Long Street opposite the CTICC.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Table Mountain, Boulders Penguins & Cape Point Small-Group Tour Cape Town
by Beyond Africa Safaris 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.R2,100Overview
This small-group bus tour covers Cape Town’s key attractions in about 10 hours, including visits to Table Mountain, Boulders Beach penguin colony, and Cape Point. The day begins with hotel pickup within 10km of Cape Town city center between 7:00 and 8:00 AM. The tour starts with a city orientation drive highlighting landmarks like Bo-Kaap, Castle of Good Hope, Parliament, and District Six, with commentary on the area's history. Next, there is a 20-minute stop in Bo-Kaap to walk among the colorful houses and learn about the Cape Malay community’s heritage and its role in the city’s identity and anti-apartheid history. The group then travels to Table Mountain for an 80-minute visit. Participants may ride the cable car to the summit for panoramic views of Cape Town and Robben Island, weather permitting. Cable car tickets are not included and should be purchased in advance online. If weather conditions prevent the cable car ride in the morning, the guide will attempt it later. A 10-minute drive along the Atlantic Seaboard follows, passing Bantry Bay, Clifton, and Camps Bay with a photo stop at Maiden’s Cove. The tour continues with a 30-minute stop at Chapman’s Peak Drive viewpoint to see the coastline and mountains. Afterward, the group visits Simon’s Town for 20 minutes to see the Just Nuisance Monument and learn about the town’s naval history. The tour spends about one hour at Boulders Beach, walking on boardwalks to observe the African penguins in their natural environment within the Table Mountain National Park Marine Protected Area. Then, the group enters the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve for an hour. Entrance fees are not included but can be purchased in advance. Visitors will see the Cape of Good Hope sign and hear about the region’s maritime history. Next is a two-hour visit to Cape Point Lighthouse. Guests can hike to the lighthouse or take the Flying Dutchman Funicular for an additional fee. After exploring, lunch can be purchased at Two Oceans Restaurant or the Cape Point deli (not included). The final stop is St James Beach for 20 minutes to see the colorful beach huts and stroll the coastal walkway. The return drive to Cape Town takes about an hour, often along False Bay’s coast. The tour ends with drop-off at accommodations within 10km of the city center. Throughout the day, guests travel in air-conditioned vehicles equipped with Wi-Fi, USB ports, reclining seats, onboard fridge, and bottled water. Entrance fees, meals, drinks, gratuities, cable car, and funicular tickets are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Cape Town City Orientation
Pickup is free from hotels within 10km of Cape Town city center between 7:00 and 8:00 AM. Guests travel in air-conditioned Mercedes-Benz Sprinter or Toyota Quantum GL vehicles equipped with Wi-Fi, USB ports, reclining leather seats, onboard fridge, and bottled water. The tour begins with a drive through Cape Town’s central business district, passing landmarks like Bo-Kaap, Castle of Good Hope, Parliament, District Six, and Company’s Garden. The guide provides historical context about the city's colonial past, apartheid era, and cultural development.
60 min
Bo-Kaap Neighborhood
The group stops for about 20 minutes in Bo-Kaap, known for its brightly colored houses and cobblestone streets. This area is the cultural center of the Cape Malay community, descended from Indonesian, Malaysian, and East African ancestors brought during Dutch colonial times. The guide explains the Islamic heritage, local mosques, and the community's contribution to Cape Town’s multicultural identity and anti-apartheid history.
20 min
Table Mountain Visit
Guests spend approximately 80 minutes at Table Mountain. Weather permitting, participants can take the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway to the top for 360-degree views of Cape Town, Robben Island, and the Atlantic Ocean. The guide discusses the mountain’s unique plants, animals, and geology. Cable car tickets are not included and should be purchased online beforehand. If weather prevents the cable car ride in the morning, the guide will attempt a later ride.
80 min
Atlantic Seaboard Drive and Maiden’s Cove
A 10-minute coastal drive follows through Bantry Bay, Clifton, and Camps Bay, areas known for their upscale homes and beaches. The group stops at Maiden’s Cove to take photos of the Twelve Apostles mountain range and the Atlantic coastline.
10 min
Chapman’s Peak Drive Viewpoint
The tour includes a 30-minute stop at Chapman’s Peak viewpoint along the scenic coastal road between Hout Bay and Noordhoek. Visitors see cliffs, mountain ranges, and ocean views along this 114-curve route.
30 min
Simon’s Town and Just Nuisance Monument
The group spends about 20 minutes in Simon’s Town, a historic naval village. Highlights include the Just Nuisance Monument, honoring the only dog officially enlisted in the Royal Navy. The guide shares stories about the dog’s role during World War II and information about the town’s maritime heritage.
20 min
Boulders Beach Penguin Colony
Visitors have about one hour at Boulders Beach in Simon’s Town to see the endangered African penguins. Wooden boardwalks allow close views of penguins nesting, swimming, and waddling within the Table Mountain National Park Marine Protected Area. The guide provides information on penguin behavior and conservation.
60 min
Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve
The tour enters the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve for a one-hour visit. Entrance fees are not included but can be purchased in advance. Guests can take photos at the Cape of Good Hope sign, the southwesternmost point of Africa, and learn about maritime history including the Bartolomeu Dias and Vasco da Gama beacons.
60 min
Cape Point Lighthouse
A two-hour stop at Cape Point includes visiting the lighthouse atop cliffs overlooking the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. Visitors may hike to the lighthouse or buy tickets for the Flying Dutchman Funicular cable railway (not included). After exploring, guests can buy lunch at Two Oceans Restaurant or the Cape Point deli.
120 min
St James Beach
The final stop is at St James Beach for about 20 minutes. This beach is known for its colorful wooden beach huts from the early 1900s. Visitors can walk along the coastal path, dip their toes in the tidal pool, and hear about the history of the huts and the seaside community.
20 min
Return to Cape Town
The return trip follows scenic coastal roads, often passing along False Bay’s coastline. Arrival in Cape Town is between 17:00 and 18:00, with drop-off at accommodations within a 10km radius of the city center. Travel is in air-conditioned vehicles with reclining seats, onboard fridge, USB ports, and ample legroom.
60 min
Meeting point
Should travellers not meet this requirement of pick up, we have a meeting point from 07:10am at The Westin Hotel, Lower Long Street opposite the CTICC.
End point
Should travellers not meet this requirement of pick up, we have a meeting point from 07:10am at The Westin Hotel, Lower Long Street opposite the CTICC.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.