Cape of Good Hope & Penguins Small Group Tour: Explore the Major Highlights of Cape Town

Embark on a full-day small group tour of Cape Town’s major highlights, including the Cape of Good Hope, penguins at Boulder’s Beach, and the scenic Chapman’s Peak drive.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Cape Town Central - Pick up will be communicated to you the day before your tour. This will be between 7:30 and 9:00 am. After pick up at accommodation in Cape Town we will travel through the city and see historical monuments and buildings.
  • Bo-kaap - From there we will stop in the Bo-Kaap (Cape Malay Quarter) for a photo opportunity with the colourful houses, which carry great historical significance. Your tour guide will share stories of this vibrant community.
  • Bantry Bay - We take a scenic drive along the Atlantic Seaboard with the mountains on one side and the ocean on the other, passing through Clifton, Camps Bay and Llandudno
  • Camps Bay - We stop at Maiden’s Cove for a photo opportunity with magnificent views of the Twelve Apostles as a backdrop.

This cove is one of the best places in Cape Town to take panoramic photos of the Ocean, Camps Bay Beach combined with the views of Table Mountain, Lion’s Head and the beautiful suburbs of Clifton, Camps Bay etc… We call this the Kodak moment.

  • Hout Bay - Our journey continues along the picturesque coastline and stopping in Hout Bay Harbour. Here, guests have the option to either take a boat to Seal Island to view the Seals or visit the market for some shopping.

The best fish & chips in Cape Town can be purchased as a takeaway or sit down at Mariner’s Wharf Restaurant at your own account. Kindly ask your tour guide for more details.

  • Duiker Island - Board an optional ferry to Duiker Island to view the seals colony. The entire boat trip duration lasts for 45-minutes and the skipper will circle around the Island where the Seals are parading and swimming. We do not recommend this activity when it is windy or raining because the oceans tend to be rough, making it an unpleasant experience.
  • Noordhoek Farm Village - We continue our coastal journey and stop in Noordhoek, with the breathtaking views of Noordhoek and Long Beach beneath us. Travellers will have the option to enjoy some of the best coffee brewed in Cape Town at the Village Roast for their own account.
  • Chapman’s Peak Drive - Departing from Hout Bay, we drive along Chapman’s Peak and stop at the viewpoint for spectacular photos. It is little wonder that Chapman’s Peak is one of the most scenic routes in the world.
  • Simon’s Town - We stop at the monument of Just Nuisance in Simon’s Town. Your tour guide will share the charming story of Just Nuisance who made a name for himself in the South African Navy. The South African Naval Base is situated in Simon’s Town. Your Guide will recommend a Restaurant for lunch based on the group dietary requirement
  • Boulders Beach Penguin Colony - Our next stop will be the Penguins colony in Boulders beach, where your guide will escort you to the viewing point to see some of the 2500 breeding pairs of African Penguins at close range. You may even find one or two of these enchanting creatures walking alongside you on the boardwalk.
  • Cape of Good Hope - Our tour culminates with the Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point Lighthouse.

Here we will explore the Dias & Vasco Da Gama, Crosses. These two gentlemen were the first early Europeans who arrived in Cape Town around 1487 & 1495.

Kindly put on comfortable walking shoes, bring sunblock and a jersey or jacket, hat.

The entire tour will be alongside your personal private tour guide in a small group tour.

  • Old Cape Point Lighthouse - From the Cape of Good Hope we will have the option to either take a short hike to Cape Point lighthouse or take the Funicular.

Here we will also explore the most south western point of Africa, known as the Cape Point, where the cold Benguela from Atlantic Ocean, meets the warm Agulhas current of the Indian Ocean. We will explore the lighthouse, etc.

  • Kalk Bay - Kalk Bay is known for its raw beauty, interesting shops, vast selection of restaurants and stunning views. Kalk Bay is a gem on the False Bay coastline. You could easily spend a full day in this little neighbourhood and still not be able to experience it all!
  • St James Beach - As we drive past Muizenberg Beach, you will have a photo stop opportunity at the St James Beach well-known for the colourful beach huts. These huts were previously used for changing rooms by sunbathers and is still used for the same reason up until today.
  • Cape Town Central - Drop off will be back at guests’ accommodation in Cape Town at approximately 18:00 pm.
What's Included
  • Pick up and drop off at accommodation in Cape Town
  • Shared Tour guide/Driver, Vehicle and Fuel
  • Chapman’s peak toll fees
  • Bottled water onboard the minibus
What's Not Included
  • Meals, Drinks and Gratuities (optional)
  • Cape of Good hope main gate = R400.00 per adult; R200,00 per child
  • Boulders penguins = R190,00 per adult; R95,00 per child
  • Seal island = R130,00 per adult; R70,00 per child
  • Cape Point Flying Dutchman funicular @ R95,00 per adult; R52,00 per child
Additional Information

Embark on a Full Day Cape Peninsula Small Group Shared Tour affording you the opportunity to see all the key sightseeing attractions that Cape Town has to offer and personal guided interaction with your tour guide/driver in a scheduled 8-10 hour excursion.

Highlights you will experience on this tour will be the Bo-Kaap with its colourful houses and taste some complimentary traditional Cape Malay delights, the coastal Atlantic Seaboard passing through Bantry Bay, Clifton, Camps Bay and Llandudno, Hout Bay to take an optional boat trip to Seal Island, the scenic Chapman’s Peak drive, Boulder’s Beach with its enchanting Penguins colony, the Cape of Good Hope, Cape Point lighthouse and St. James beach with its colourful beach cabanas.

This is truly one of the best ways to see some of the major highlights Cape Town has to offer in a fun-filled small group tour.

  • Pick up will be between 7:30 and 9:00am
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
  • The duration of transfers are approximate. The exact pick up time will be communicated to you one day before the tour.
  • This tour will depart with a minimum of 02 people. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
  • We collect all travellers at hotels within 6km radius. Should travellers not meet this requirement, we have a meeting point from 08:30am at The Silo Hotel, Silo Square, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, 8801
  • Travellers who are unable to hike the short distance from Cape of Good Hope to Cape Point lighthouse can take the Funicular at a rate of R75.00 per adult and R35.00 per child
  • Small Group Share Tour
Location
Cape Town Central
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Ingunnbj
Sep 2, 2024
Good peninsula trip - A nice trip to the cape of Good Hope, seing seals, penguins and actually zebras, ostriches and antilopes, two beaches and a lighthouse under the guidance of a quite upbeat guide.
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Roving60384984095
Sep 1, 2024
Excellent day trip - Had a fantastic day with a really friendly tour guide and some great travellers! The trip was excellent value for money and we got to see and do a lot of different things I would highly recommend it
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16healed
Sep 1, 2024
Awesome - Mbaye was a great guide, very informative. He explained every area. He answered questions. He was very patient and kind
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Sightsee14505772635
Sep 1, 2024
5* - Fun trip and learned a lot. Got to see all the places specified and our driver was really pleasant, knowledgable and welcoming. Would Reccomendation going on this trip
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Jason
Aug 31, 2024
Great tour - We had an awesome half day tour. Ruben, our guide, was very familiar with the Cape and gave us a lot of history. We toured parts of Cape Town, before going to the Cape and then the penguins. I would highly recommend this tour.
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Rosemarie_d
Aug 31, 2024
Where the Atlantic and Indian ocean currents meet - It was an amazing day, full with penguins, seals, the Cape Point Nature Reserve , beautiful bays and coast road.
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Yukari
Aug 30, 2024
Amazing day with a great guide!! - Our driver and guide was Shafiek. He was so knowledgeable of the city but also the history of Cape Town. He was friendly and courteous. We really enjoyed the tour!!
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Curiosity55331812168
Aug 30, 2024
Nice trip to Good hope - The trip was nice Pick up on time Information smooth Nice conversation Driver: Mr Djiby is patient and informative I recommend him
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Erikav2642gs
Aug 29, 2024
10/10 Recommend - Safe, Comfortable & Fun - Perfect tour - from the start to finish, you are in good hands with this company. The tour covers so much and everything is well timed. Even though the weather wasn’t great, our guide, Shafiek, made sure we made the most of the day. He narrated the areas we visited; the tour was a great balance of his insight and our own exploration. 100% recommend.
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Kren_m
Sep 1, 2024
An excellent way to see some interesting areas in the Cape Peninsula without the hassle of driving. - The trip is made up of lots of different elements some more interesting than others. The Cape National Park (Cape point and the lighthouse), the drive through Chapman Peak snd penguiins ar Boulder were excellent, more time at these would have been worthwhile. The trip to seal island was essentially a trip around the harbour and Simons town a long lunch stop. The tour company was v organised with pre trip contact and the guide and driver were v knowledgeable and made the day enjoyable.
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