Top Cape Town Day Trips & Excursions

Full-Day Cape Peninsula Sightseeing Tour from Cape Town

• 31 Reviews
• Discover the wild scenery, unique culture and rugged coastline of the Cape Peninsula during this 8-hour sightseeing trip. Drive along the roads of this incredible peninsula, stopping to explore pristine beaches, charming coastal towns and local wildlife. Observe a community of penguins on Boulders Beach, visit two oceans and journey to the edge of the African continent at the Cape of Good Hope. It’s a great opportunity to get a sense for the unique geography of this stunning area. A guide, some entrance fees and round-trip hotel transport are also included.
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Cape Peninsula Tour from Cape Town

• 379 Reviews
• Experience the scenic beauty and natural landscapes of South Africa’s Cape Peninsula on this full-day tour from Cape Town. Enjoy the convenience of guided visits, as well as the independence of solo sightseeing and learn about this dynamic region from your friendly, knowledgeable guide. You’ll see seals in Hout Bay (with optional Buiker Island boat trip) and have time to wander the shops. You can explore the Cape Point Nature Reserve at your leisure, and check out  playful families of African Penguins in Simon’s Town. Your return trip to Cape Town even includes a stop at the colorful Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens.
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Full Day Private Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl Wine Tour from Cape Town.

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• Embark on a leisurely day-tour of the Cape Winelands from South Africa's Cape Town, with stops in Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl. Enjoy a series of wine tastings at three different vineyards, including a master tasting pairing 8 wines and cheeses. Along the way you'll experience spectacular scenery, including stunning mountain views and some incredible examples of Cape Dutch and Victorian architecture. Have your camera ready for a brief stop at Drakenstein Prison, where former SA President Nelson Mandela served time.
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Cape Point and Boulder's Beach Penguins Tour: Including Park fee

• 7 Reviews
• Visit a penguin colony at Boulder’s Beach and the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve all in one day during this tour, including round-trip transport from Cape Town. First, catch sight of the endangered African penguins on the beach, and then travel over to Cape Point in the nature reserve. Spend more than two hours at Cape Point, and keep an eye out for ostrich, antelope, and whales. You can also take part in an optional hike in the reserve if you choose.
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Scheduled tour: Table Mountain, Penguins & Cape Point from Cape Town-Shared Tour

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• Save time, avoid crowds, and see the highlights of the Cape Town area in a single day on this small-group tour. Admire the colorful houses of Bo Kaap, ride a cable car ride up and down Table Mountain, embark on scenic drive along Chapman's Peak, and visit the penguin colony of Boulder's Beach.
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Stellenbosch, Franschoek and Paarl Winelands Full day Tour from Cape Town

• 10 Reviews
• South Africa’s Western Cape is the wine-producing hub of the African continent. On this 9-hour tour from Cape Town, you will tour three vineyards in the Cape Winelands, stopping to taste estate wines at each as well as 'biltong' (cured meat) and cheese. Along the way, learn about the winemaking process from your guide and see the South African countryside. This tour includes stops in the towns of Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, and Paarl.
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Big-Five Safari Full Day Private Tour from Cape Town

• 6 Reviews
• Spotting the Big Five—lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant, and Cape buffalo—is a priority for many visitors to South Africa and this tour is ideal for those with limited time. Travel from Cape Town by private vehicle, enjoying views of the Breede River, Hex River Wine Valley, and Table Mountain along the way, then join a group safari drive at a private game reserve and enjoy some incredible wildlife-watching opportunities.
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Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl Valley Wine Day Trip

• 94 Reviews
• Spend a day in the gorgeous wine country of Stellenbosch and Paarl Valley, enjoying some of the Cape Winelands’ famous wines along with historic towns and scenic drives. It’s an ideal day trip for wine lovers as well as anyone who can appreciate the area’s history and dramatic beauty.
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Table Mountain and Cape Town Half-Day Trip

• 171 Reviews
• See the best of Cape Town including a trip to the top of Table Mountain and a minibus tour of the city’s highlights during this half-day tour. Survey the city from Table Mountain, ride the cable car back down (own expense), and then see Cape Town’s main sights from your minibus. See places such as the Diamond Works and the Malay Quarter on Signal Hill.
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Private Tour: Cape Peninsula and Boulders Beach Penguins Day Trip from Cape Town

• 4 Reviews
• Spend a day exploring the stunning Cape Peninsula with this private 1-day tour from Cape Town, including the Boulders Beach penguin colony. Enjoy a personalized and flexible itinerary, tailored to your group. Visit Hout Bay or check out the seals on Duiker Island. See the Cape of Good Hope and the African penguins at Boulders Beach.
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Full-Day Cape Point & Cape Peninsula Sightseeing Tour from Cape Town

• 28 Reviews
• Drive and hike around the Cape Peninsula during a full-day sightseeing tour with a focus on the region’s natural attractions. Visit Boulders Beach, Cape Fur, and Cape Point Nature Reserve, and see a penguin colony as well as other wildlife. Private transportation and commentary from your guide ensure a comfortable and informative tour, making it ideal for first-time visitors.
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Full-Day Franschhoek Wine Tram Tour from Cape Town

• Explore the Franschhoek wine region on a hop-on hop-off tram tour, which allows you to explore the wineries that interest you at your leisure. Sit back and enjoy the scenery while you ride through vineyards dotting rolling hills; you'll be able to taste as much wine as you like without worrying who will be the sober driver. Convenient pickup and drop-off at Cape Town hotels makes this an easy door-to-door option.
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Cape Agulhas Tour from Cape Town

• 10 Reviews
• See the rugged natural beauty of Cape Agulhas on this tour from Cape Town. Visit the southernmost point of Africa, where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet. Return to Cape Town via the whale-watching town of Hermanus.
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Wildlife Safari: Olive, Beer and Wine Tasting Guided Day Tour from Cape Town

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• Combine a game drive, a craft beer tasting, and a wine tasting in a single tour from Cape Town. Planning this multi-stop excursion independently may seem daunting, but this tour arranges all the details in advance. Enjoy the scenery while a driver navigates up the West Coast to Buffelsfontein, where you'll embark on a guided game drive. Visit both the Darling Breweries and the Groote Post Wine Estate to taste local wines and beers without worrying about a sober ride back to Cape Town.
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Cape of Good Hope, Cape Point and Stellenbosch Tour from Cape Town

• 10 Reviews
• With spectacular coastal scenery and fertile vineyards thriving in the South African sunshine, Cape Point and the Stellenbosch region rank among the Cape of Good Hope’s top attractions. Ideal for travellers short on time, this tour takes in all three sites in one day with pickup and drop-off at your central Cape Town hotel. Visit Kalk Bay, Muizenberg, and the Twelve Apostles, and sample delicate South African wines at one of Stellenbosch’s finest wineries.
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Township Cultural Tour from Cape Town

• 2 Reviews
• Get a full picture of Cape Town's rich cultural history through visits to the Langa and Gugulethu Townships, as well as the District Six Museum, on this half-day tour. Learn about the role and history of the townships in the larger fabric of Cape Town culture white visiting a shebeen (tavern), a local market, a sangoma (traditional doctor) and an arts and crafts center.
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Cape Town Super Saver: Cape Point Highlights Tour plus Wine Tasting in Stellenbosch

• 84 Reviews
• Combine two top-selling tours for a discounted price with this Cape Town Super Saver. See both scenic Cape Point, along one of the most beautiful coastal roads in the country; and charming Stellenbosch, the historic home of South Africa’s winemaking world. Cover the highlights of the Western Cape in one day, including a wine tasting session, for an ideal introduction to Cape Town culture.
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Aquila Safari Game Tour (Groups)

• Aquila Game Reserve, the closest game reserve to Cape Town offers a unique opportunity to view the BIG 5 and other herding animals in a natural habitat. As a DAY VISITOR you are able to experience a unique Game Drive and viewing from an open Safari Vehicle.Aquila is a 7500 hectare haven for wild-life and safari lovers and also has an animal rescue and conservation centre that is a safe haven for rescued lions, leopards and cheetahs.Aquila has animals such as the springboks, Lions, Cape Porcupine, Chacma baboons, leopards, and African elephants.
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Cape Peninsula And penguin Colony Full Day Tours

• 5 Reviews
• Discover the wonders of Cape Town — from the pristine, white-sand beaches to landmark locations and beyond — on a guided, full-day tour of Cape Peninsula. Explore this capital city of South Africa. See the popular nature reserve Cape Point, plus Simon’s Town, Seal Island, Muizenberg, the famous Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens, and much more.
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Cape Town: Morning Cape Peninsula Tour

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• • Admire the spectacular natural scenery of the Cape Peninsula • Take the funicular up the lighthouse at Cape Point • Visit the African Penguin Colony at Boulders Beach
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Franschhoek and Stellenbosch Wine Tour from Cape Town

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• Enjoy some of South Africa’s best wines during this tour of Franschhoek and Stellenbosch from Cape Town, including round-trip transport. On the way to Franschhoek, stop at Bloubergstrand Beach for stunning views of Table Mountain. Then, in the village, go to Anura Wine Estate for a tour of the cellar and to do some wine tasting. Afterward, travel to the Vergenoegt Wine Estate in Stellenbosch for more wine tasting, where and an impressive parade of more than 800 ducks can be seen.
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Full-Day Franschhoek Valley Guided Wine Tour including Wine Tram from Cape Town

• 4 Reviews
• Taste South African wine and enjoy the Cape Winelands scenery during this 8.5-hour wine tram experience around Franschhoek from Cape Town. Travel in an open-air bus and open-sided tram to visit some of this wine region's most revered wineries. Stop for two wine tastings along the way.
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Full-Day Cape Peninsula Tour by Sidecar

• 3 Reviews
• Chapman's Peak is spectacular any way you visit it, but experiencing the open-air roads and coastline views from a sidecar makes for an even more special experience. Skip the cramped tour buses and feel the pleasure of the wind in your hair as you travel to some of the most scenic spots around the Cape Peninsula on this sidecar tour.
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Full-Day Small Group Stellenbosch Winelands Tasting Tour from Cape Town

• 8 Reviews
• Get ready to imbibe with a day trip to the stunning Stellenbosch Winelands, about an hour from Cape Town. Start with a morning stroll around Babylonstoren Wine Farm and if you're keen, an early morning wine tasting. Follow it up with a visit to the Marianne estate, where local varietals like pinotage come with samplings of cured meat - 'biltong' a local favourite.  Enjoy a delicious artisan ice-cream and wine pairing at Clos Malverne Wine Farm and cap off your afternoon with a lazy tasting with views toward Table Mountain in the distance at Ernie Els estate. Please note: *An alternative wine estate will be visited when the Ernie Els tasting room is closed for renovations from June 2018.
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