Cape City + Table Mountain Local Selection Full Day Tour
Traveler rating
4.8/5
Based on 17 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Cape City + Table Mountain Local Selection Full Day Tour worth booking?
Cape City + Table Mountain Local Selection Full Day Tour is a 8-hour experience in Cape Town, South Africa, from $219 per person. It scores 72 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 17 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 72 / 100
- Rating
- 4.8/5 (17)
- Duration
- 8 hours
- From
- $219 per person
See the highlights of Cape Town on a full-day tour, led by a local private guide! After enjoying panoramic city views from Table Mountain or Signal Hill, head into town to see the sights up-close on a walking tour. Pass
What you get
About this experience
See the highlights of Cape Town on a full-day tour, led by a local private guide! After enjoying panoramic city views from Table Mountain or Signal Hill, head into town to see the sights up-close on a walking tour. Pass colonial-era sights such as Company’s Gardens and the Slave Lodge, and then travel to Bo-Kaap neighbourhood for photos. Enjoy free time at the V&A Waterfront, and then finish the day with a drive along the dramatic Atlantic coastline. The itinerary is flexible and can be tailored to spend more time at the city tour's highlights that interest you the most.
What's included
Included
- Visit Signal Hill and/or Kloof Nek Road
- Walking tour of Cape Town
- English speaking guide
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Hotel pickup/drop-off within 5km in Cape Town central
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Round-trip Table Mountain cable car ride (about R420 per person)
- V&A Waterfront boat ride
What you'll see and do
Table Mountain
Start your tour with a pickup from your Cape Town hotel, and then travel into heart of the Mother City by air-conditioned minivan. As you travel, chat with your guide about the city and the attractions that you want to see; the itinerary is flexible and can be tailored to the sights you want to see. Perhaps start with a cable car ride up Table Mountain, the city’s famous UNESCO World Heritage site. The ride is at your own expense and subject to good weather conditions, but once at the top, the views are magnificent. During July/August the cable car is closed for about two weeks for annual maintenance, but the hiking trails remain open.
120 minutes here · Admission not included
Signal Hill
Alternatively, skip the ride and travel up Signal Hill by minivan. The hill is a classic Cape Town vantage point and a picturesque spot for ogling the city and beach vistas. Return to town for a walking tour around Cape Town itself.
60 minutes here
Company's Gardens
Wander past Company’s Gardens, a colonial-era park boasting a pretty Rose Garden and large fish pond. Walk past several sites linked to the city’s tenuous history with slavery such as Slave Lodge and the Old Slave Tree, and gaze at top Cape Town attractions including the Houses of Parliament.
45 minutes here
Greenmarket Square
Greenmarket Square and St George’s Mall are also worked in to your route.
30 minutes here
Noon Day Gun
Return to your minivan for a visit to Noon Gun — Cape Town’s historical time signal — plus the colorful neighborhood of Bo-Kaap.
30 minutes here
Bo-kaap
Stop for photos by the candy-coloured houses, and hear how the district has changed from a shanty town to a vibrant city neighbourhood with a melting pot of cultures.
30 minutes here
V&A Waterfront
Enjoy a break at the V&A Waterfront for lunch and perhaps a boat ride around the harbour (both at your own expense). After enjoying some free time, meet back up with your guide, and then relax on a scenic drive alongside the Atlantic coastline. Watch the waves crashing against the jagged shores, and pass through swanky neighbourhoods such as Clifton or Camps Bay. Your tour then finishes with a drop-off at your Cape Town hotel.
120 minutes here · Admission not included
Africa Select Journeys - Hotspots 2c
If you select the private tour option, this tour will run exclusively for you and/or your group. You can request changes to the itinerary after your booking, to ensure you only travel to the highlights you prefer to see. Alternately the tour join others on scheduled departure days as a Small Group Tour option.
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Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 45 minutes before departure.
Options you can book
Private Transfer Tour
Private transfers: The tour will run exclusively for you with private vehicle in between highlights and stops. Pickup included
Join Small Group Tour
Join group: Others may join you on a small group tour experience. Min 2 to confirm. Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 12 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Hotspots2c Tours
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- *Please note: Table Mountain Cableway will be closed to perform maintenance for about two weeks in July /August. Cable car tickets will not be bookable then but the hiking trails remain open. A visit to Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens could be a suitable alternative during this period.
- Personal comprehensive travel insurance is excluded and recommended
- If you select the private tour option, this tour will run exclusively for you and/or your group. You can request changes to the itinerary after your booking, to ensure you only travel to the highlights you prefer to see. Alternately the tour join others on scheduled departure days as a Small Group Tour option.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 17 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
7 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
5 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Photo opportunities
4 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Organization
3 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Food and drink
3 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Small groups
3 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Traveler reviews
17 verified traveler reviews for Cape City + Table Mountain Local Selection Full Day Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Great city with fantastic views
Cape Town is beautiful. The drive and walk around the many neighborhoods was great. We had time on our own to shop and enjoy the waterfront as well as take the cable car for amazing views from Tabletop mountain.
Response from the operator: Absolutely agree 100%, Cape Town is pure magic! 🌟 So exciting to hear that you enjoyed exploring the diverse neighbourhoods with us and soaking in the beauty of the city. Those views from Table Mountain are simply breathtaking, right..!? Thank you for choosing to travel with us and for supporting our #tour2cchange movement. Your adventure not only created unforgettable memories for you but also contributed to meaningful community projects through our non-profit 2Cchange. Together, we're making a positive impact wherever we roam. Keep'on adventuring, and here's to many more adventures with Hotspots2C in our beautiful Cape Town! - from Team Hotspots2c
via Tripadvisor
Private Cape Town Tour
Excellent tour with Leizel! Table Mountain was closed due to weather - she varied activities the rest of the day to accommodate Would Definitely recommend!!
Response from the operator: Hi Wanderer2137, thanks for sharing your experience and so happy to know you had an excellent tour with Leizel, despite the weather hindrance at Table Mountain. It's fantastic that she varied the activities to ensure you still had a memorable day. We truly appreciate your recommendation! Thanks for choosing to tour with us – your trip helped support community projects through our non-profit, 2Cchange. A portion of your tour fees were used to ensure the positive impact of your trip. To gain more insight about the charity projects you contributed to, kindly visit our website or 2Cchange socials. We love to make a positive difference wherever we go. Thank you once again for sharing your enriching experience. We're eagerly looking forward to welcoming you back to South Africa for more adventures. Warm regards, Team Hotspots2c
via Tripadvisor
A great day
We had a wonderful day with our guide Jacobus. A day full of history, beautiful sceneries, and art. Highly recommend it
Response from the operator: Thank you for your recommendation for your full-day Cape Town private tour. We are delighted to know you enjoyed the history, art, and sceneries of our beautiful country. See South Africa differently, Team Hotspots2c
via Tripadvisor
Quick, efficient, knowledgeable and lovely into the mix.
Thoroughly enjoyed “The most delightful guide Leizel” make sure you ask for her please. Not pushy, bought coffee & yummy local snack... rare. Very knowledgeable, and cruisey as well. You can do heaps in the day, or all that you want with this your company. Well done.
Response from the operator: That's exactly what we aimed for with this comprehensive orientation tour of Cape Town's city. And there's no better way to explore a city with your very own local guide by your side. Thanks for the shoutout and praising Liezel as your guide - we made sure that she's also see this 5-star review. Keep'on adventuring - from Ferdi & team Hotspots2c
via Tripadvisor
Cape Town Day Tour with Liezel
We had an awesome day tour with Hotspots2c! We wanted to start off with a day tour around the city for our first full day in Cape Town and this tour was the perfect choice. Liezel was an amazing guide! We learned so much about the city and were able to pack so much into one day. We only wish we could have had Liezel with us for the rest of our trip!
Response from the operator: Tour guides that become friends, a sure sign of success! Happy that your private tour with Liezel was such a memorable time, it definitely is one of the best ways to start a Cape Town holiday, getting to know your surrounds and all the fascinating facts and history that go with it! Thanks for the 5 stars, and remember to keep exploring, from Ferdi & team Hotspots2c
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $219 to $8450
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 6
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Who runs this experience
Operated by Hotspots2c Tours, who run 3 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 75.3.
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Cape City + Table Mountain Local Selection Full Day Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Cape Town.
How much does Cape City + Table Mountain Local Selection Full Day Tour cost?
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Prices start at $219 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Cape Town usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Cape City + Table Mountain Local Selection Full Day Tour take?
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Plan for about 8 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Cape Town is not rushed.
Is Cape City + Table Mountain Local Selection Full Day Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 72 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 17 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Cape Town, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Cape City + Table Mountain Local Selection Full Day Tour?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Cape City + Table Mountain Local Selection Full Day Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 8-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Cape City + Table Mountain Local Selection Full Day Tour?
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Around 6 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Cape Town can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Cape Town and add a light layer if any part of the 8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Cape City + Table Mountain Local Selection Full Day Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Cape Town within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Cape Town?
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On Outty we rank every Cape Town experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Cape of Good Hope and Boulders Penguins Day Tour from Cape Town, Table Mountain, Boulders Penguins and Cape point Day Tour, Wine Tour: Paarl, Franschhoek & Stellenbosch incl 3 wineries. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Cape Town?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Cape Town?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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