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Day Trips in South Africa: 15 of Them, Priced and Timed

37 tours  ·  from $29

All 15 day trips in South Africa you can book right now, with the per-person price, the length of the day and who each one suits. The first one is first for a reason.

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

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

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

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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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

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

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

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

3.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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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

4.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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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

5.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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Half-Day Tour Through Cape Town's Townships - Langa is the heart of the experience
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Half-Day Tour Through Cape Town’s Townships

6.Half-Day Tour Through Cape Town’s Townships

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 979 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $58

Spend 3 to 4 hours exploring Cape Town’s townships with a driver-guide and local walking guide. Visit District Six, drive through Bonteheuwel and Gugulethu, then walk through Langa, where you may enter homes, meet residents, visit a midweek kindergarten, and see memorials tied to apartheid and violence.

“Very educational and informative. We got to see and hear the people’s status of living from pre apartheid , during apartheid and post apartheid. The booking said Townships but we were able to see only Langa Township. Why was that so?”

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MUST DO: Boulders Beach & Cape Point Full Day Tour #1 Rated - Hout Bay and the optional seal cruise
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MUST DO: Boulders Beach & Cape Point Full Day Tour #1 Rated

7.Must DO: Boulders Beach & Cape Point Full Day Tour #1 Rated

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 961 reviews · from $49

Spend about nine hours touring the Cape Peninsula with a guide and driver, stopping at Hout Bay, Boulders Beach, Chapman’s Peak, Cape Point, and the Cape of Good Hope. Optional seal-boat and penguin visits cost extra. Expect scenic drives, wildlife, commentary, and a 17-person maximum.

“It’s an amazing one day tour, Mike and Bobby with us all day along. Mike was so kind with patience, tell us all the details about Cape Town and good hope. Bobby is a good driver as well. So lucky to experience all this in South Africa.”

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Soweto /Johannesburg and Apartheid Museum Guided Full Day Tour - From Johannesburg CBD to Mahatma Gandhi Square
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Soweto /Johannesburg and Apartheid Museum Guided Full Day Tour

8.Soweto /Johannesburg and Apartheid Museum Guided Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 932 reviews · from $103

Spend 8 to 9 hours exploring Johannesburg and Soweto in a small group of up to 15 people. Visit Hector Pieterson Museum, Mandela House, Constitution Hill, the Apartheid Museum, Vilakazi Street, Orlando Towers, and FNB Stadium. Guides such as Nathi and Bobo add local context, while hotel pickup and minivan transport keep the day simple.

“A lot of people told us that going to Johannesburg wasn’t worth it… but this tour / experience gave us a great chance to “live” and learn about the history of the country… and it felt good. To “be kind” it is something you can really internalize by going there.”

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Half-Day Tour of Soweto Tour - From FNB Stadium into Soweto
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Half-Day Tour of Soweto Tour

9.Half-Day Tour of Soweto Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 712 reviews · from $63

Spend five hours exploring Soweto with a local guide who grew up in the township. Visit the Hector Pieterson Museum, Vilakazi Street, Walter Sisulu Square, Motsoaledi informal settlement, and the Soweto Towers. Hotel pickup, transport, WiFi, and drop-off are included. Mandela House entry and food cost extra.

“Prince was a fantastic tour guide and I would recommend this tour with him. He has a great attitude and taught us a lot throughout the day.”

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Cape Town: Penguins & Cape of Good Hope Day Tour with Pickup - Morning pickup and the ride along the Atlantic Seaboard
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Cape Town: Penguins & Cape of Good Hope Day Tour with Pickup

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 581 reviews · 10 hours · from $29Best value

Spend 10 hours touring the Cape Peninsula in an air-conditioned minibus with an English-speaking guide such as Mike, Togeda, or Pamela. See African penguins at Boulders Beach, optional seals at Hout Bay, Chapman’s Peak, Cape Point, and the Cape of Good Hope. Entry fees and lunch cost extra.

“We had an absolutely fantastic day exploring the Cape of Good Hope and Boulders Beach! Huge thanks to our guide, Mike, whose knowledge and storytelling made the trip truly special, and to our driver, Jeph, for the smooth and safe ride. Everything was perfectly organized. Highly recommended!”

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Cape Town: Table Mountain & Cape of Good Hope Full-Day Tour - Bo-Kaap adds color and local context
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Cape Town: Table Mountain & Cape of Good Hope Full-Day Tour

11.Table Mountain & Cape of Good Hope Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 526 reviews · 11 hours · from $54

Spend 11 hours with an English-speaking driver-guide visiting Table Mountain, Bo-Kaap, Chapman’s Peak, Cape Point, the Cape of Good Hope, and Boulders Beach. Guides such as Albert, Jeff, Alberto, Yomi, and Patrick are praised for local insight, humor, and careful driving. Cableway tickets, park fees, lunch, and drinks cost extra.

“Jeff was an excellent guide who has all the site information wrapped around his finger. we really enjoyed ourselves”

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Big Five Safari and Breede River Valley Guided Day Trip - Why this Cape Town safari works for a short visit
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Big Five Safari and Breede River Valley Guided Day Trip

12.Big Five Safari and Breede River Valley Guided Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 526 reviews · from $155

Leave Cape Town at 8:30 a.m. in an upmarket air-conditioned vehicle with a guide such as Mike, Werner, or Jamie. Cross Du Toitskloof Pass, pause for wine or coffee, then join a 2 to 3-hour Aquila game drive with buffet lunch and champagne. The reserve fee is extra, and private safari vehicles cost more.

“Mike was incredible! Very informative and cared for us the entire way! Made sure we were first in line for lunch and made sure we got the best seats! 11/10! So good, we canceled our other tours just to book with him!”

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Cape Town: Cape Point and Penguin Colony Full Day Tour - Hout Bay and the optional Seal Island boat
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Cape Town: Cape Point and Penguin Colony Full Day Tour

13.Cape Point and Penguin Colony Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 519 reviews · from $115

Spend a full day circling the Cape Peninsula in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English, French, or German-speaking guide. Expect Clifton and Camps Bay, Hout Bay, Cape Point Nature Reserve, Simon’s Town, and optional seals or penguins. Guides such as Bruce, Chris, Ivan, and Michael are praised for strong local insight.

“we had a very professional tour guide which was flexible to adjust the tour according to the weather. He provided lots of information about Capetown, historical facts, information about Apartheid. The small bus was very comfortable. we enjoyed the day a lot”

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From Cape Town: Cape Point and Boulders Beach Half-Day Tour - Chapman’s Peak Drive delivers the road-view moment
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From Cape Town: Cape Point and Boulders Beach Half-Day Tour

14.Cape Point and Boulders Beach Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 498 reviews · 5 hours · from $40

Travel by air-conditioned minivan from central Cape Town to Maiden’s Cove, Chapman’s Peak, Boulders Beach, Cape Point, and Muizenberg. Your English-speaking guide, including possible guides such as Coco, Guyon, Keren, Bizo, or Patrick, shares local history and wildlife facts. Hotel pickup, drop-off, and water are included, while entry fees are extra.

“The tour was about the right amount of time we returned to our hotel by 3.00 pm. All the sights had more than adequate viewing time. A good trip with excellent guide and driver. The attraction entry costs were not minimal but the actual tour cost / bus and driver were excellent value.”

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Johannesburg: Full-Day Tour with Soweto and Apartheid Museum - Pickup, transport, and the shape of the day
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Johannesburg: Full-Day Tour with Soweto and Apartheid Museum

15.Full-Day Tour with Soweto and Apartheid Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 478 reviews · 10 hours · from $104

Spend 10 hours with a French- or English-speaking guide exploring Johannesburg and Soweto. Visit Constitution Hill, Mandela House, Hector Pieterson Memorial, and the Apartheid Museum, with hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, and entry fees included. Guides such as Advice, Bob, John, and Masese are known for clear storytelling and thoughtful care.

“I had an incredible experience with the tour company and my guide, Bob. He was knowledgeable, engaging, and truly passionate about South Africa’s history. The visits to the Apartheid Museum, Constitution Hill, and Mandela House were deeply informative and moving. Bob explained everything in a way that was easy to understand while remaining respectful and insightful. The entire tour was well-organized and ran smoothly from start to finish. I highly recommend Bob and this company to anyone wanting a meaningful and educational tour experience in Johannesburg. (Benny) 😊😊”

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★ 4.5Plettenberg Bay: Seal Colony Viewing ExcursionFrom $34100 reviews
★ 4.7Soweto Half-Day TourFrom $74196 reviews
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★ 4.9Johannesburg and Soweto Apartheid Full Day Tour w/LunchFrom $93219 reviews
★ 4.8Sani Pass Day Tour from UnderbergFrom $55101 reviews
★ 4.5Pretoria Half Day TourFrom $9093 reviews
★ 4.3Penguins & Cape of Good Hope Half-Day TourFrom $33324 reviews
★ 4.8Cape of Good Hope, Seals and Penguins Day TourFrom $39327 reviews
★ 4.7Cape Point Full-Day Tour From Cape TownFrom $113171 reviews
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