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.

South Africa’s winemaking history dates back to the 17th century, and on this half-day tour from Cape Town you’ll visit two of the finest estates in the Cape Winelands, the country’s best-known wine-producing region. With an in-the-know guide, you’ll travel to Stellenbosch, where you’ll learn about South African viticulture and take part in wine and cheese tastings. You’ll also enjoy a guided tour of Stellenbosch, whose tree-lined streets are thronged with museums, bars, eateries and gorgeous examples of Victoria, Georgian and Cape Dutch architecture.

The Cape of Good Hope & Cape Point morning tour is a “must do” trip when visiting Cape Town. The sightseeing Cape of Good Hope & Cape Point tour will take you all the way down in Cape Point Nature reserve to Cape Point, Cape of Good Hope and all around the Cape Peninsula. It is one of Cape Town’s top ten tourist attractions and ranks with the most scenic drives in the world. The circular route from Cape Town down Cape Point nature reserve and back is approximately 180 kilometers in total. You’ll travel along the Atlantic seaboard the Twelve Apostles mountain range to Hout Bay and along Chapman’s Peak drive one of the most spectacular scenic routes in the world. By mid morning you will reach Cape Point nature reserve, we will drive all the way to Cape Point and Cape of Good Hope. Enough time will be allowed for you to walk to the old light house. Our return journey to Cape Town will take you along the False Bay coastline with a visit to the African penguin colony at Boulders beach.

Immerse yourself in the vibrant food and beverage scene in Cape Town on this half-day walking tour. Follow a guide through the streets of the South African city to stop at city landmarks and hidden gems you might not find on your own. Indulge in five food tastings and four alcohol tastings (wine, beer, port) to taste the flavor of the city firsthand. Along the way, listen to insightful commentary on the city's history and culinary culture from your guide.

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.

Since 2011, iMzu Tours has operated more than 10,000 township tours and connected thousands more tourists with Cape Town's township communities enriching the lives of tourists, and by their presence, the material lives of the locals, because Mzu Lembeni, owner of iMzu Tours, believes in ‘sharing the love’. Having learnt what is possible through his own experience of growing up in a corrugated iron shack and starting his work life as a teenager working in a kitchen scullery, he has dedicated himself to empowering the township communities he calls home, by creating local jobs, and assisting enthusiastic locals in driving the townships forward and away from their apartheid history. Every Imzu Tour, whether on foot or by bicycle, highlights the humming lifestyle and pride that runs through the townships of Langa and Khayelitsha, showcasing what is possible. Let Mzu share his experiences and give you an intimate look into life in the Townships. A truly unforgettable experience!

Avoid the crowds and enjoy the flexibility of traveling at your own pace on this half-day private tour of the Cape Winelands. Visit wine estates and sample wines in Stellenbosch, Durbanville, and (time permitting) Constantia.

1Transfer included from Cape Town City Centre hotels or Sea Point hotelsRobben Island Ticket is included * Board the boat to Robben Island wait in a long queue as there are up to 250 persons on board boat* Disembark at Robben island & walk to buses. * There is a Robben Island guide on the bus who will guide on bus for a tour around the Island * See Nelson Mandela's prison / some shrines of ex Java/Indonesian political prisoners* Time to listen to ex prisoner sharing stories of time in prison during apartheid era*** Boat trip back to Mainland then guests stay at the Waterfront for Lunch ****Please put on sun screenTake a jacket as it gets windy sometimes Be 30 minutes early at the Gateway ( your guide who will escort you to the boat)Sea sick tablets is advised if guests are prone to being sea sick Wear comfortable clothing and shoes 15 maximum on minibus 250 maximum on boat

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 or in the warmer months it is possible to swim with them at the beach.Thereafter we return to Cape Town via Kalk Bay and Muizenberg, where 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.

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.

Drive pass Millionaire's paradise, Clifton and Camps Bay Hout Bay drive by Chapman's Peak Cape Point and Cape of Good Hope Penguins at Boulders Beach Simonstown drive through

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.

Skip the ticketing line and receive return transfers between your hotel and the Nelson Mandela Gateway to Robben Island. Embark on a unique opportunity to visit Robben Island, the prison island where Nelson Mandela (our former President and the Father of our Nation), was held as a political prisoner before he became president of South Africa. Discover the prison cell of Nelson Mandela. Receive a guided tour of Robben Island, conducted by a resident of the island. Take the historical Long Walk to Freedom and walk in the footsteps of Nelson Mandela.

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.

Enjoy a beautiful drive to Cape Point from Cape Town on a half-day tour. The scenic route of Chapmans 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.

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, Nobel Square―home to commemorative statues of 4 Nobel Peace Prize laureates, including Desmond Tutu and Nelson Mandela―the Company's Garden 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.

One of Cape Town’s most loved natural landmarks is the spectacular Table Mountain. Enjoy this natural wonder up close by going on a private guided excursion. It’ll be the ultimate stress-free day without anything to organize as hotel pickup, drop-off, and transfers are included. Learn about this history behind the mountain’s name, and access excellent photo opportunities too.

Ideal for those with just a short time to spare, this half-day private tour of Cape Town takes you to the city's most important sites including Table Mountain, Signal Hill, and Bo-Kaap.

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.

Ditch the tourist hotspots and immerse yourself in the local culture of Cape Town. This tour is the perfect antidote for travelers looking to find the best local eating and drinking spots in Cape Town. Sample a variety of traditional and artisanal dishes, such as Cape Malay curries, Xhosa dishes, and of course, local braai specialties. Conveniently, food tastings are including, so it’ll be the ultimate hassle-free experience.

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.

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.

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).

After a short safety briefing, start riding your e-bike to discover picturesque vineyards with the professional tour guide.Explore hills and small valleys while enjoying the best views on the beautiful landscapes of the Winelands.Ride up to the top of the hill, with minimum effort as the electric bike does most of the hard work for you.Finish the tour with a local wine tasting at the wine farmYou will then be driven back at your hotel.