Table Mountain, Cape Point, Boulders Beach Penguins & Bo-kaap Shared Day Tour from Cape Town
by Excitement Travel and Tours
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Cape Town features several key natural and cultural sites in one region. This shared day tour lasts about 9 and a half hours and includes visits to five main locations with multiple stops for photos and sightseeing. The tour begins in downtown Cape Town and proceeds to Table Mountain National Park, where travelers may take the cable car to the summit if they have purchased tickets in advance. Weather and season determine whether Table Mountain is visited second or last. Next, the route passes through Camps Bay and along Chapman's Peak Drive, a 9-10 kilometer mountain road with ocean views, including a stop at a viewpoint for photos. The tour continues to Noordhoek Beach and a brief stop at the Cape Point Ostrich Farm to see the largest flightless bird. Then the vehicle enters Cape Point Nature Reserve, home to the southwesternmost point of Africa known as the Cape of Good Hope. Visitors can walk or pay extra for a funicular to the old lighthouse built in 1860. Afterward, the group reaches the Cape of Good Hope sign for photographs, followed by a scenic drive past Smitswinkel Bay and Miller Point toward Simon's Town. In Simon's Town, travelers have about an hour for lunch on their own before visiting Boulders Beach Penguin Colony for roughly 50 minutes. The guide escorts the group to the viewing area to observe around 2,500 breeding pairs of African Penguins up close. The return drive to Cape Town passes Fishhoek, Kalk Bay fishing village, and Muizenberg, where there is a short stop to view the colorful beach huts and shark spotters. The tour concludes with a drive back to Cape Town passing Tokai and Constantia vineyards before hotel drop-off. The price includes hotel pickup and drop-off, a professional guide, bottled water, fuel surcharge, air-conditioned vehicle, and Chapman's Peak Drive toll. Entrance fees, lunch, cable car, and funicular rides are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Bo-kaap
Stop at the Bo-kaap Malay Quarter on Signal Hill’s slope for 25 minutes. Travelers can photograph the colorful houses and learn about the Cape Malay community, whose ancestors were slaves brought from East Africa, Malaysia, Indonesia, India, Sri Lanka, and Java.
25 min
Table Mountain
Visit Table Mountain National Park for about an hour. The group may take the cable car from the lower station to the summit, weather permitting. Tickets for the cable car are not included and must be purchased online in advance. The stop’s timing varies between second or last depending on weather and season.
60 min
Camps Bay
From Table Mountain, drive through Camps Bay, an upscale residential area known as the Beverly Hills of Cape Town and one of the most photogenic cities worldwide. Continue along the Atlantic seaboard past Llandudno, home to European celebrities, and Hout Bay, a town with a thriving fishing community. Experience Chapman's Peak Drive, a 9km mountain road that follows the Chapman's Peak mountains dropping into the ocean. The drive should take about 45 minutes.
Chapman's Peak Drive
Pause for 15 minutes at Chapman's Peak Drive, a 9 to 10 kilometer mountain road that winds along cliffs dropping into the ocean. Travelers can stop at the viewpoint to photograph the Atlantic Ocean, cliffs, and surrounding landscape.
15 min
Noordhoek Beach
Pass through Noordhoek Beach, a former farm area supplying ships with produce. The route continues along scenic coastal roads past Masiphumelele and Ocean View communities, White Sands Beach, Misty Cliffs, and Scarborough, lasting about an hour before reaching the next stop.
Cape Point Ostrich Farm
Make a short 10-minute stop at the ostrich farm to see the largest bird species. The guide provides a brief commentary about the flightless birds.
10 min
Cape Point Nature Reserve
Spend about an hour at Cape Point Nature Reserve, home to the most south western corner of Africa, the Cape of Good Hope. The reserve is a biodiversity hotspot with rich fauna and flora. Visitors can enjoy views from the vehicle or by foot. Walk or take an optional funicular (at own cost) to the old Cape Point lighthouse, built in 1860 and decommissioned 40 years later after studies showed its high altitude made it difficult for sailors to see in cloudy weather. A new lighthouse was built in 1919 at a lower altitude.
60 min
Cape of Good Hope
Stop for 30 minutes at the Cape of Good Hope sign. The guide explains the origin of the name and its geographical significance where the cold Benguela current meets the warm Agulhas current. Travelers can take photos here.
30 min
Drive-by
After Cape of Good Hope, the route continues along the False Bay coastline passing Smitswinkel Bay, Miller Point picnic spot, and a caravan park. The approximately 45-minute drive approaches Simon's Town, with a chance to spot whales.
Boulders Beach Penguin Colony
Spend about 50 minutes at Boulders Beach to see roughly 2,500 breeding pairs of African Penguins. The guide escorts the group to the viewing areas where penguins may occasionally walk near the boardwalk. A meeting point is designated for regrouping after the visit.
50 min
Simon's Town
Arrive in Simon's Town, named after the 17th-century Dutch East India Company commander who found the town a lee-shore in winter. This Victorian-built town is home to some of Cape Town's freshest seafood and fish restaurants and serves as the base for the South African Navy. Travelers have about 1 hour and 20 minutes to stop for lunch at their own expense.
60 min
Drive-by
After lunch, the drive continues for about 45 minutes past Fishhoek (Fish Corner) and Kalk Bay fishing village situated between the ocean and Table Mountain Sandstone cliffs, heading toward Muizenberg.
Muizenberg
A brief 10-minute stop at Muizenberg provides views of the colorful beach huts perched on the mountain, originally used as changing rooms. Visitors can also see shark spotters operating in the area.
10 min
Cape Town Central
The final drive returns to downtown Cape Town, passing Tokai, where Nelson Mandela spent seven years imprisoned, and Constantia vineyards. The trip lasts about 40 minutes before hotel drop-off.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Table Mountain, Cape Point, Boulders Beach Penguins & Bo-kaap Shared Day Tour from Cape Town
by Excitement Travel and 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.R2,100Overview
Cape Town features several key natural and cultural sites in one region. This shared day tour lasts about 9 and a half hours and includes visits to five main locations with multiple stops for photos and sightseeing. The tour begins in downtown Cape Town and proceeds to Table Mountain National Park, where travelers may take the cable car to the summit if they have purchased tickets in advance. Weather and season determine whether Table Mountain is visited second or last. Next, the route passes through Camps Bay and along Chapman's Peak Drive, a 9-10 kilometer mountain road with ocean views, including a stop at a viewpoint for photos. The tour continues to Noordhoek Beach and a brief stop at the Cape Point Ostrich Farm to see the largest flightless bird. Then the vehicle enters Cape Point Nature Reserve, home to the southwesternmost point of Africa known as the Cape of Good Hope. Visitors can walk or pay extra for a funicular to the old lighthouse built in 1860. Afterward, the group reaches the Cape of Good Hope sign for photographs, followed by a scenic drive past Smitswinkel Bay and Miller Point toward Simon's Town. In Simon's Town, travelers have about an hour for lunch on their own before visiting Boulders Beach Penguin Colony for roughly 50 minutes. The guide escorts the group to the viewing area to observe around 2,500 breeding pairs of African Penguins up close. The return drive to Cape Town passes Fishhoek, Kalk Bay fishing village, and Muizenberg, where there is a short stop to view the colorful beach huts and shark spotters. The tour concludes with a drive back to Cape Town passing Tokai and Constantia vineyards before hotel drop-off. The price includes hotel pickup and drop-off, a professional guide, bottled water, fuel surcharge, air-conditioned vehicle, and Chapman's Peak Drive toll. Entrance fees, lunch, cable car, and funicular rides are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Bo-kaap
Stop at the Bo-kaap Malay Quarter on Signal Hill’s slope for 25 minutes. Travelers can photograph the colorful houses and learn about the Cape Malay community, whose ancestors were slaves brought from East Africa, Malaysia, Indonesia, India, Sri Lanka, and Java.
25 min
Table Mountain
Visit Table Mountain National Park for about an hour. The group may take the cable car from the lower station to the summit, weather permitting. Tickets for the cable car are not included and must be purchased online in advance. The stop’s timing varies between second or last depending on weather and season.
60 min
Camps Bay
From Table Mountain, drive through Camps Bay, an upscale residential area known as the Beverly Hills of Cape Town and one of the most photogenic cities worldwide. Continue along the Atlantic seaboard past Llandudno, home to European celebrities, and Hout Bay, a town with a thriving fishing community. Experience Chapman's Peak Drive, a 9km mountain road that follows the Chapman's Peak mountains dropping into the ocean. The drive should take about 45 minutes.
Chapman's Peak Drive
Pause for 15 minutes at Chapman's Peak Drive, a 9 to 10 kilometer mountain road that winds along cliffs dropping into the ocean. Travelers can stop at the viewpoint to photograph the Atlantic Ocean, cliffs, and surrounding landscape.
15 min
Noordhoek Beach
Pass through Noordhoek Beach, a former farm area supplying ships with produce. The route continues along scenic coastal roads past Masiphumelele and Ocean View communities, White Sands Beach, Misty Cliffs, and Scarborough, lasting about an hour before reaching the next stop.
Cape Point Ostrich Farm
Make a short 10-minute stop at the ostrich farm to see the largest bird species. The guide provides a brief commentary about the flightless birds.
10 min
Cape Point Nature Reserve
Spend about an hour at Cape Point Nature Reserve, home to the most south western corner of Africa, the Cape of Good Hope. The reserve is a biodiversity hotspot with rich fauna and flora. Visitors can enjoy views from the vehicle or by foot. Walk or take an optional funicular (at own cost) to the old Cape Point lighthouse, built in 1860 and decommissioned 40 years later after studies showed its high altitude made it difficult for sailors to see in cloudy weather. A new lighthouse was built in 1919 at a lower altitude.
60 min
Cape of Good Hope
Stop for 30 minutes at the Cape of Good Hope sign. The guide explains the origin of the name and its geographical significance where the cold Benguela current meets the warm Agulhas current. Travelers can take photos here.
30 min
Drive-by
After Cape of Good Hope, the route continues along the False Bay coastline passing Smitswinkel Bay, Miller Point picnic spot, and a caravan park. The approximately 45-minute drive approaches Simon's Town, with a chance to spot whales.
Boulders Beach Penguin Colony
Spend about 50 minutes at Boulders Beach to see roughly 2,500 breeding pairs of African Penguins. The guide escorts the group to the viewing areas where penguins may occasionally walk near the boardwalk. A meeting point is designated for regrouping after the visit.
50 min
Simon's Town
Arrive in Simon's Town, named after the 17th-century Dutch East India Company commander who found the town a lee-shore in winter. This Victorian-built town is home to some of Cape Town's freshest seafood and fish restaurants and serves as the base for the South African Navy. Travelers have about 1 hour and 20 minutes to stop for lunch at their own expense.
60 min
Drive-by
After lunch, the drive continues for about 45 minutes past Fishhoek (Fish Corner) and Kalk Bay fishing village situated between the ocean and Table Mountain Sandstone cliffs, heading toward Muizenberg.
Muizenberg
A brief 10-minute stop at Muizenberg provides views of the colorful beach huts perched on the mountain, originally used as changing rooms. Visitors can also see shark spotters operating in the area.
10 min
Cape Town Central
The final drive returns to downtown Cape Town, passing Tokai, where Nelson Mandela spent seven years imprisoned, and Constantia vineyards. The trip lasts about 40 minutes before hotel drop-off.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.