Africa · CAPE TOWN TOURS

Cape Town Tours: 15 Days Out, Sorted by Time

166 tours  ·  from $5

One city gives you a cable car, a peninsula drive, a penguin colony, a wine valley and a ferry to Robben Island. These 15 sort them by how long each takes and what it costs, so a short stay does not spend three days on the same road.

Cape Town: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Cruise - Follow the blue route around the coast and mountain
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Cape Town: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Cruise

1.Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,929 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $23Our pick

Use a one or two-day pass to explore Cape Town by open-top double-decker bus. Ride the red, blue, and purple routes, stop at Table Mountain, Camps Bay, Kirstenbosch, and Groot Constantia, then add a harbor cruise or sunset ride if available. Multilingual audio, Wi-Fi, and frequent buses keep the day simple.

“Hop on Hop off tours anywhere in the world are a great way to be introduced to a new city. The timing was just right - red line at 1 1/2 hours. In fact, i enjoyed the tour so much I went again in the afternoon with my wife. Just a tip though, if you are sitting in the open area, do bring an extra layer and possibly a hat. the temperature may be 16C but there is a wind chill that makes it feel like 10C!”

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Cape Town: Cape of Good Hope & Penguins Day Tour with Pickup - Starting in a modern Sprinter
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Cape Town: Cape of Good Hope & Penguins Day Tour with Pickup

2.Cape of Good Hope & Penguins Day Tour with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,362 reviews · 10 hours · from $52

Join an English-speaking guide such as Sylvie, Gordon, Talent, or Isaac for a packed Cape Peninsula day. Hotel pickup, a modern air-conditioned Sprinter, cold water, coastal viewpoints, Cape Point, Boulders Beach penguins, Hout Bay seals, Simon’s Town, and Muizenberg are included. Entry fees, lunch, and optional boat and funicular rides cost extra.

“Awesome tour! Everything was smooth and well organized. Nathan was a great guide – super friendly, relaxed, and full of interesting info. Cape of Good Hope and the penguins were definite highlights. Highly recommended!”

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Zipline Cape Town - From Foot of Table Mountain Reserve - What happens from arrival to the final ride
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Zipline Cape Town – From Foot of Table Mountain Reserve

3.Zipline Cape Town – From Foot of Table Mountain Reserve

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,179 reviews · from $49Top rated

Ride seven zipline cables totaling about 2.3 kilometers at the foot of Table Mountain. A 4x4 takes you into the mountain, where guides such as Vumi, Sakhile, Wilson, and Nkosi have helped guests manage the cables and short hikes. Allow two hours, arrive 20 minutes early, and bring a jacket for changing mountain weather.

“Safe but thrilling experience at the back of the table mountain valley. The team does an excellent job in running this event. Highly recommended”

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Cape Town: Table Mountain Cable Car, Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - Starting at the V&A Waterfront
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Cape Town: Table Mountain Cable Car, Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

4.Table Mountain Cable Car, Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,157 reviews · 1 day · from $45

You get a Table Mountain return cable car ticket, one day on Cape Town’s red, blue, and third sightseeing routes, plus historical city and Bo-Kaap walking tours. Start at the V&A Waterfront or go straight to the cableway. Audio commentary is available in nine listed languages, and the cableway ticket remains valid for 14 days after first use.

“We thoroughly enjoyed our trip to Table Mountain. The bus ride was slow, but only because road works were causing traffic jams. We only had to queue for one hour to catch the cable car which was much better than we expected.”

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Cape Point and Boulder's Penguins Full Day Tour - Muizenberg’s colorful beach and the road south
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Cape Point and Boulder’s Penguins Full Day Tour

5.Cape Point and Boulder’s Penguins Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,118 reviews · from $34

Spend a full day exploring Cape Town’s southern peninsula, from Muizenberg and Boulders Beach to Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope. A local English-speaking guide such as Brahm, Paul, or Mark provides commentary from a comfortable coach. You can walk the Cape Point trails or pay extra for the funicular.

“It's a tour with more than 30 tourists. The tour guide is passionate and professional! Good to see African penguins!”

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From Cape Town: Cape Point & Boulders Beach Full-Day Tour - Maidens Cove and the first Cape Town views
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From Cape Town: Cape Point & Boulders Beach Full-Day Tour

6.Cape Point & Boulders Beach Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,032 reviews · 10 hours · from $40

This 10-hour Cape Peninsula tour takes you from Cape Town to Maidens Cove, Hout Bay, Chapman’s Peak, Cape Point, Boulders Beach, Simon’s Town, and Muizenberg. An English-speaking guide such as Patrick, Gabriel, Keren, or Coco leads the day in an air-conditioned minivan. Add the Seal Island boat trip if conditions and tickets allow.

“Keren was a wonderful guide such fun and so helpful. The trip took so much and we learnt a lot Thank you for a great day”

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From Cape Town: Big Five Game Reserve with Lunch - Arriving at Aquila Private Nature Reserve
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From Cape Town: Big Five Game Reserve with Lunch

7.Big Five Game Reserve with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,409 reviews · 9 hours · from $236

Leave Cape Town for Aquila Private Nature Reserve in an air-conditioned minibus. After the 2.5-hour drive, enjoy a buffet lunch, then join an open vehicle safari with an English-speaking ranger. You may see lions, elephants, rhinos, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, hippos, and up to 172 bird species.

“Pickup was slightly late, but honestly nothing unexpected and everything ran smoothly afterwards. We were welcomed with drinks, had some good buffet food and a bit of time to relax before the safari started. The reserve itself is huge, with free-roaming animals, and even though I get the “big zoo” comparison some people make, I was genuinely fascinated the whole time. We saw so many animals and learned a lot - the guide explained everything in detail, made sure everyone could take photos, and was overall excellent. For anyone with limited time who still wants to see animals in a well-organized, stress-free way, this is a great tour. Everything was…”

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Cape of Good Hope & Boulder Penguins Full-Day Tour from Cape Town - Bo-Kaap begins the day with color and context
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Cape of Good Hope & Boulder Penguins Full-Day Tour from Cape Town

8.Cape of Good Hope & Boulder Penguins Full-Day Tour from Cape Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,347 reviews · from $48

Spend about nine hours touring the Cape Peninsula in an air-conditioned minivan with pickup and drop-off in Cape Town. Walk through Bo-Kaap, stop at Camps Bay and Chapman’s Peak, visit Cape Point and Boulders Beach, and hear local stories from guides such as Rodney, Candy, Mabee, or Nana. Lunch and several entrance fees cost extra.

“We only really had one full day in Cape Town and this turned out to be a great choice. Candice & our driver Madee were very knowledgeable on all areas we visited. The boat trip to see the seal we enjoyed, even with the rough seas. The penguins, well worth seeiRead more”

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Cape Town: WILDX Atlantis Quad Dune Adventure and Photo Stop - The 45-minute quad-bike route
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Cape Town: WILDX Atlantis Quad Dune Adventure and Photo Stop

9.Wildx Atlantis Quad Dune Adventure and Photo Stop

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,314 reviews · 1 hour · from $30

Ride a fully automatic quad bike across Atlantis Dunes with an English-speaking guide. You get safety gear, beginner-friendly instruction, roughly 45 minutes on the sand, and a 10 to 15 minute photo stop. Guides such as Ernest, Leeroy, Trust, and Patrick are praised for patience and great photos. Bring your own phone or camera.

“Definately a must do! our guide was amaxing and very professional (and took the most amazing pictures) - hubby and kids thoroughly enjoyed their experience.”

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From Cape Town: 3 Regions Wine Tour with 3 Estates, 15 Wines - Early pickup from Cape Town
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From Cape Town: 3 Regions Wine Tour with 3 Estates, 15 Wines

10.3 Regions Wine Tour with 3 Estates, 15 Wines

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,136 reviews · 8h 30m · from $53

Spend a full day with an English-speaking guide such as Charles, Louis, or Peter, visiting three wine estates in Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, and Paarl. You will taste 15 wines, tour a cellar, sample cheese and sweet pairings, walk through Stellenbosch, and stop outside Drakenstein Prison. Lunch is extra.

“The guide was well knowledgeable and the driver was quite good too. The vehicle provided is comfortable”

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From Cape Town: Cape Point and Boulders Beach Full-Day Tour - Pickup in Cape Town and the road south
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From Cape Town: Cape Point and Boulders Beach Full-Day Tour

11.Cape Point and Boulders Beach Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,946 reviews · 8 hours · from $31

Travel from Cape Town in a comfortable Cape Xplorer coach with an English-speaking guide such as Charles, Paul, or Brahm. Visit Cape Point, walk the cliff path to the Cape of Good Hope, and watch African penguins at Boulders Beach. Entry fees and lunch cost extra, and the optional hike requires steady walking.

“The guide was excellent—very professional and considerate. She took great care in explaining everything there was to know about the locations we visited. Her knowledge and approach made the experience truly memorable. A big hello 👋 and see you soon! Cheers, Stefano”

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Table Mountain, Penguins & Cape Point Small Group Tour Cape Town - Bo-Kaap’s painted homes and Cape Malay story
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Table Mountain, Penguins & Cape Point Small Group Tour Cape Town

12.Table Mountain, Penguins & Cape Point Small Group Tour Cape Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,797 reviews · from $62

Pack Cape Town’s biggest sights into about 10 hours with a guide and a group of no more than 15. Ride Table Mountain’s cable car, see Bo-Kaap’s colorful homes, watch African penguins at Boulders Beach, and visit Cape Point. You pay separately for major entrance tickets, so plan for those extra costs.

“I simply asked him to cancel the reservation. There was a break in communication and the tour was no longer suitable for my needs. There’s a wealth of more detail that goes into this story. But I choose not to sandbag him as He seemed very pRead more”

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Cape Town Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour with Optional Cruise - The blue peninsula route: Kirstenbosch, Hout Bay, and local context
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Cape Town Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour with Optional Cruise

13.Cape Town Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour with Optional Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,793 reviews · from $20Best value

Use a 1- or 2-day pass to explore Cape Town on three routes, with stops at Table Mountain, Kirstenbosch, Hout Bay, Camps Bay, and Constantia wineries. Audio commentary comes in 15 languages, with a kids’ option, free Wi-Fi, downtown and Bo-Kaap walking tours, and an optional harbor cruise.

“Plan adequate time for all Activities. Traffic in CT can be a nightmare and the buses are no exception!! Staff are very knowledgeable on waiting times for table top. Mountain Also the weather. Could not go first day too windy. Plan this and traffic into your stay. Wait at tabletop was 90 mins which in the heat is not pleasant. Fast pass was a blessing!”

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Cape Town: Robben Island Ferry Ticket and Guided Prison Tour - Starting at the Nelson Mandela Gateway
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Cape Town: Robben Island Ferry Ticket and Guided Prison Tour

14.Robben Island Ferry Ticket and Guided Prison Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 1,792 reviews · 4 hours · from $79

Spend four hours traveling from Cape Town to Robben Island, where an English-speaking bus guide explains the island’s past before a former political prisoner leads you through the prison. You’ll see Nelson Mandela’s cell, hear personal accounts, and return by ferry. The $79 price includes transport and admission, but not hotel pickup, food, or drinks.

“The prisoner telling his story was so interesting and informative, thoroughly worth while. Bus around island was a little rushed, but great excursion”

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Cape Town: Tandem Paragliding Adventure - Meeting at Signal Hill and getting ready
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Cape Town: Tandem Paragliding Adventure

15.Tandem Paragliding Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,693 reviews · 45 min · from $109

Meet Skywings Paragliding at Signal Hill, where an English-speaking pilot such as Kai, Kane, or Ria briefs you before a gentle slope launch. Sit in front of your instructor, take in Table Mountain, Lion’s Head, Camps Bay, Clifton, and the Atlantic, and steer briefly if conditions allow. The flight lasts 5 to 20 minutes, with GoPro photos and video available to buy.

“Everyone was fun and accommodating. Felt very safe all the way through.”

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