See all the top sights along South Africa’s Cape Peninsula on this full-day tour from Cape Town. With a mix of independent sightseeing and guided visits, you’ll have the flexibility to do the things you want to do, plus learn about the region from your expert guide. Explore Hout Bay and take an optional boat trip to Duiker Island, before walking through Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. Spend time at leisure in Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and visit Simon’s Town on the peninsula’s east coast – home to a colony of African penguins!
Highlights
- Full-day Cape Peninsula tour from Cape Town with an expert local guide
- Travel along scenic coastal roads to Hout Bay, and visit Duiker Island if you wish
- Explore Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens in the UNESCO-listed Cape Floral Kingdom
- Spend time at leisure in Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve
- Visit Simon’s Town and pass through the picturesque coastal towns of Fish Hoek and Muizenberg
- Hotel pick and drop-off from your centrally located Cape Town hotel
Recent Photos of this Tour
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Cape Peninsula Tour from Cape Town
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Cape PeninsulaViews of Cape PeninsulaPhoto by: Anonymous02 2010 -
Chapman DriveThis road has just been re-opened after 18 months due to landslides. We saw whales from here. The bus stopped wherever ...Photo by: Valerie PUnited Kingdom, 10 2009 -
Cape of Good HopeHere we are at the Cape - the most southern point of Africa.Photo by: Valerie PUnited Kingdom, 10 2009 -
Cape PointA picturesque vista at Cape Point - too much to even fit into the lens!Photo by: Claire P07 2009 -
PenguinPenguins at the beachPhoto by: Claire P07 2009 -
honeymoon 307PenguinsPhoto by: SIOBHAN P11 2011 -
honeymoon 263One of the many great viewsPhoto by: SIOBHAN P11 2011 -
honeymoon 269Whales!!Photo by: SIOBHAN P11 2011 -
honeymoon 364Cape pointPhoto by: SIOBHAN P11 2011 -
honeymoon 261Botanical gardensPhoto by: SIOBHAN P11 2011 -
honeymoon 275The fabulous view for lunchPhoto by: SIOBHAN P11 2011 -
Cape PeninsulaViews of Cape PeninsulaPhoto by: Anonymous02 2010 -
Kirstenbosch Botanical GardenKirstenbosch Botanical Garden was one of the stops on the Cape Peninsula Tour.Photo by: Kathi JUSA, 12 2009 -
PenguinOne of the stops on the Cape Peninsula Tour was a picnic area where penguins nested. There were babies under every ...Photo by: Kathi JUSA, 12 2009 -
Baboon near Cape PointA troupe of baboons was on the side of the road near the turn off to Cape Point.Photo by: Kathi JUSA, 12 2009 -
Cape PointCape Point taken from the lighthouse.Photo by: Kathi JUSA, 12 2009 -
Craft market, en route to ...My friend Judith being persuaded to buy something at this pier-side market.Photo by: Valerie PUnited Kingdom, 10 2009 -
Chapman's DriveThis was one of the most scenic drives I've been on. It reminded me of the Pacific Coast Highway in places!!Photo by: Valerie PUnited Kingdom, 10 2009 -
Cape Point LighthouseA funicular railway takes you up to the lighthouse if you don't want to climb up. We got it up to the lighthouse and ...Photo by: Valerie PUnited Kingdom, 10 2009 -
Cape Point LighthouseThis is the path back down to the restaurant and car park area.Photo by: Valerie PUnited Kingdom, 10 2009 -
Useful Information
Jackass Penguins at Cape Peninsula, South Africa
Leave your Cape Town hotel by air-conditioned minibus and head south along the Cape Peninsula to Hout Bay – a coastal neighborhood that sits roughly halfway between Cape Town and Cape Point. Now popular as an upmarket seaside resort, Hout Bay is a fishing village and has retained its friendly, small-town appeal. Enjoy time at leisure here – perhaps exploring independently or visiting nearby Duiker Island (own expense) to see its colony of gorgeous Cape fur seals.
Head inland to visit Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens -- set at the foot of Table Mountain -- and explore its stunning grounds with your guide. Kirstenbosch grows vegetation and fauna that are totally unique to the Cape Floral Region and was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2004. See Kirtensbosch’s rare plants and trees on a walk around the Western Cape’s very own botanical wonderland.
Continue via Chapmans Peak to the southernmost edge of the Cape Peninsula at the far end of Table Mountain National Park to reach Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. With roughly 1.5 hours at leisure here, you can explore on your own or perhaps visit one of the reserve’s cafes for lunch (own expense). Time permitting, stroll down to Cape Point to see the actual tip of the peninsula where the Atlantic and Indian oceans collide.
On the way back to Cape Town, visit Simon’s Town on the False Bay Coast for a look around and head to Boulder’s Beach (entry at own expense) to see the town’s cute colony of African penguins.
Return to your Cape Town hotel via the pretty towns of Fish Hoek and Muizenberg with your final stop at Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens -- set at the foot of Table Mountain -- and explore its stunning grounds with your guide. Kirstenbosch grows vegetation and fauna that are totally unique to the Cape Floral Region and the site was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2004. See the rare plants and trees on a walk around the Western’s Capes very own botanical wonderland.
Head inland to visit Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens -- set at the foot of Table Mountain -- and explore its stunning grounds with your guide. Kirstenbosch grows vegetation and fauna that are totally unique to the Cape Floral Region and was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2004. See Kirtensbosch’s rare plants and trees on a walk around the Western Cape’s very own botanical wonderland.
Continue via Chapmans Peak to the southernmost edge of the Cape Peninsula at the far end of Table Mountain National Park to reach Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. With roughly 1.5 hours at leisure here, you can explore on your own or perhaps visit one of the reserve’s cafes for lunch (own expense). Time permitting, stroll down to Cape Point to see the actual tip of the peninsula where the Atlantic and Indian oceans collide.
On the way back to Cape Town, visit Simon’s Town on the False Bay Coast for a look around and head to Boulder’s Beach (entry at own expense) to see the town’s cute colony of African penguins.
Return to your Cape Town hotel via the pretty towns of Fish Hoek and Muizenberg with your final stop at Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens -- set at the foot of Table Mountain -- and explore its stunning grounds with your guide. Kirstenbosch grows vegetation and fauna that are totally unique to the Cape Floral Region and the site was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2004. See the rare plants and trees on a walk around the Western’s Capes very own botanical wonderland.
Recent Reviews of this Tour
Reviewed by Graham H, April 2013
Excellant trip well worth booking. Managed to fit in everything in a day and our guide was more than informative and helpful. We would recommend this day out as it took away the hassle of organising it ourselves.
Reviewed by Ted S, March 2013
The Cape Peninsula Tour from Cape Town was just a wonderful experience. It was breath-taking and very, very interesting as well. When visiting Cape Town it is a MUST do.
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