Top Cape Town Half-day Tours

Tours to Robben Island typically sell out early every day. Ensure your visit by booking this early-morning guided tour that transfers you from your hotel to the Robben Island Gateway at the V&A Waterfront, and then onto the boat to the island.

Enjoy a beautiful drive to Cape Point from Cape Town on a half-day tour. The scenic route of Chapman's Peak Road takes you along the water past Hout Bay Harbour and Boulders Beach, with its resident African penguins, to Cape Point. It’s part of Table Mountain National Park, and there are spectacular views from the Cape of Good Hope.

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.

Immerse yourself in the vibrant food and beverage scene in Cape Town on this half-day walking tour. With your small-group, follow a guide through the streets of Cape Town to stop at city landmarks and hidden gems you might not find on your own. Indulge in at least five food tastings to experience the flavor of the city firsthand. Along the way, listen to insightful commentary on the city's history and foodie culture from your guide.

Combine wine tastings, cheese tastings, and a cellar visit on this action-packed half-day tour of Stellenbosch. Save time figuring out public transport schedules by having round-trip transport from Cape Town included. It’ll be the ultimate day of convenience as wine tastings are included. Venture into Cape Winelands and visit two wine farms for wine and cheese tastings.

South Africa’s winemaking history dates back to the 17th century, and on this half-day tour from Cape Town, you visit multiple wine estates in the Cape Winelands. With an in-the-know guide, travel to Stellenbosch, where you learn about South African viticulture and take part in wine and cheese tastings. Enjoy a guided tour of Stellenbosch, whose tree-lined streets are thronged with museums, bars, eateriesm and gorgeous examples of Victorian, Georgian, and Cape Dutch architecture.

This is a private tour for up to five friends or family and nobody else. We travel along the beautiful Atlantic seaboard towards Hout Bay and over the world famous Chapmans Peak Drive, one of the great ocean drives where we stop several times to take in the spectacular scenery and some photos. We then drive through Noordhoek towards Simonstown, a naval town with its array of old historical buildings, interesting shops and good restaurants. You may wish to take a stroll down the main street before heading off to visit the African penguin colony at Boulders Beach a few kilometres away. We spend about 45 minutes to an hour with the penguins on the boardwalk above the beach. In the warmer months it may be possible to swim with them at the beach. We return to Cape Town via Kalk Bay and Muizenberg, if time allows we can also include a stop at for some wine tasting at Groot Constantia, the oldest wine estate in South Africa. Sometimes we reverse the direction depending on traffic.

Visit Robben Island, known for its maximum security prison and for being a home to socially unacceptable groups over the past 500 years, for a tour of the manmade facilities. Learn how the island was used to seclude freedom fighters and South African presidents such as Nelson Mandela, Kgalema Motlanthe and Jacob Zuma. The island is also home to many species of birds including the African penguin.

A good choice for first-time visitors or travelers who are short on time, this tour takes you to several significant Cape Town sites and landmarks. Take a walking tour of District Six, learn about the city’s troubled past, and visit some of the everyday places residents go like the Company's Gardens, Greenmarket Square, and the V&A Waterfront.

Visit some of Cape Town’s most important and oldest settlements during this cultural tour of the Mother City. Tour Bo-Kaap, the colorful Malay Quarter, and the oldest township in the city Langa. Stop at a shebeen (tavern) for a drink (own expense) and to meet some of the locals.

Immerse yourself in Cape Town's apartheid-era history on this half-day tour that includes visits to District Six, a local preschool, a local shebeen (pub), and meet a traditional healer. Learn about apartheid and its legacy in South Africa through a guide's enlightening commentary. Enjoy the intimate atmosphere that comes with traveling in a small group of 15 people fewer. Upgrade your tour with an additional excursion to Robben Island.

Explore South Africa's 'Mother City' on two wheels. Embark on a half-day cycling tour of Cape Town, taking in some of its most notable sights and attractions. Visit places like the colorful Bo-Kaap community, the Company's Garden, the Castle of Good Hope, and Adderley Street, one of the city's main thoroughfares. A local guide joins you, sharing stories of Cape Town's vast history and heritage as you go.

Fall in love with the multicultural South African cuisine on this delicious food tour in Cape Town! Enjoy a selection of 10 tastings hand-picked by your foodie local host, just for you. From yummy must-tries like the hearty Gatsby sandwich to unique dishes like Bunny Chow; you’re in for a treat, so bring your appetite. During this culinary tour in Cape Town, you will enjoy authentic local bites ranging from savory to sweet while also discovering the city and its highlights. Wander around the vibrant Eastern Bazaar, where all the cultures in Cape Town meet. Explore Texies Fish Market and get a taste of some of the freshest seafood in town. And the cherry on top, do like the locals do and grab a beer at a lively local bar that gets you in the mood with an African vibe. Your local foodie has you covered! Try samosas with a twist and dip them in different sauces, bite into the all-time classic biltong, a smokey dried meat, a heavenly pastry with syrup and the freshest mussels or prawns.

Cape Town is known for its outdoor beauty and on this adventurous cycle tour, you’ll be out in the fresh air experiencing it, instead of being stuck inside a vehicle. You won’t have to worry about bringing a bike with you, as bike and helmet rental is included. Travel with ease between city sites with a guide to navigate so you don’t get lost. Highlights include Green Point, Green Market Square, Bo Kaap Malay Quarter, The Grand Parade, and the V&A Waterfront.

Discover the African Penguins in their natural habitat on a half day tour to Boulders Beach. You will explore, admire, and laze around on the beach, while surrounded by these friendly seabirds and visit a selection of stunning viewpoints. you can spend time swimming as well as sunbathing with our waddling friends.

Enjoy a half-day wine tour into historic Stellenbosch to learn about this region’s role in South African winemaking. This trip from Cape Town includes a walking tour of the little town of Stellenbosch, where you learn more about the Cape Dutch architectural style; and a tour of a historic wine estate, where you taste the country’s signature Pinotage wine. This is a perfect choice for travelers with tight schedules who still want to experience the beautiful Cape Winelands region.

Discover Cape Town on a shared Half Day City tour of our Mother City and explore the monuments in Adderley Street; visit the Castle of Good Hope and the Bo-Kaap; experience the Noon Gun and take the Cable Car up to the top of Table Mountain. This is a fun-filled morning of city discovery in Cape Town.

This is a great choice for first-time visitors to Cape Town. Learn about the city’s history, see Cape Town’s oldest building (The Castle of Good Hope), and discover incredible architectural highlights. You’ll save time organizing transport by having Cape Town hotel pickup and drop-off included. Sights you’ll visit include Company Gardens, Table Mountain, Bo-Kaap Cape Malay Quarter, and a Diamond Museum.

Get your adrenaline pumping during a 4-hour mountain bike tour of Table Mountain from Cape Town. Ride the off-road trails of the city’s most recognized landmark as you explore the mountain up close and enjoy fantastic views of Cape Town and Robben Island far below.

Pack all the best highlights in Cape Town into this 4-hour sightseeing trip. Make the most of your time in this South African metropolis as you check out the Castle of Good Hope, City Hall, the colorful Bo-Kaap area, and enjoy a cable car ride to the summit of scenic Table Mountain (weather permitting).

Take your Cape Town visit to new heights with this exclusive 4-hour trip to Table Mountain with skip-the-line access and a private chauffeur. Skip to the front of the long line for cable car tickets, then explore this famous landmark at your leisure. When you finish your chauffeur will be waiting to transport you anywhere in the city, or to return you to your hotel.

Join the Cape fur seals in their natural habitat off the coast of Cape Town on this 2-hour snorkeling excursion. Take a high-speed boat from the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town to an area inhabited by one of the biggest Cape fur seal colonies on the Atlantic seaboard. Once there, snorkel with a PADI certified guide who shares information about the seal’s habits and how to behave when you enter their home.

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.

Experience the Constantia wine region in just half a day on this tour from Cape Town. Perfect for first-time visitors or those short on time, this tour allows you to get a taste of South Africa's famous wines in a whirlwind experience. Stop at two wine estates for tastings and an a la carte lunch, learning about the region's viniculture and production methods through guided commentary. Round-trip transportation from Cape Town means no need to rent a car or worry about who will be the sober driver.