Cape of Good Hope & Penguin small group tour from Cape Town
Traveler rating
4.3/5
Based on 13 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Cape of Good Hope & Penguin small group tour from Cape Town worth booking?
Cape of Good Hope & Penguin small group tour from Cape Town is a 9-hour experience in Cape Town, South Africa, from $750 per person. It scores 66 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.3/5 rating across 13 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 66 / 100
- Rating
- 4.3/5 (13)
- Duration
- 9 hours
- From
- $750 per person
If you prefer to follow your own time and schedule, let us provide you with a vehicle and a guide to explore the Cape’s unspoiled beauty. Plan your own tour and experience the Cape in your own style! We offer Individual
What you get
- Chapmans Peak toll fees
- Professional driver Guide, vehicle & fuel
- Cape Point Nature Reserve entrance fee
- Cape of Good Hope
- Hotel pickup and drop-off within Cape Town area
About this experience
If you prefer to follow your own time and schedule, let us provide you with a vehicle and a guide to explore the Cape’s unspoiled beauty. Plan your own tour and experience the Cape in your own style! We offer Individual or group private tours of Cape Town. If you or a group of people would like to go on tours without any other strangers, you can take advantage of our private group tours where it will be only you and your friends / family / group on the tour, no outsiders.
What's included
Included
- Chapmans Peak toll fees
- Professional driver Guide, vehicle & fuel
- Cape Point Nature Reserve entrance fee
- Cape of Good Hope
- Hotel pickup and drop-off within Cape Town area
Not included
- Seal island boat trip - Adult R110, Child R60 under 14 years (Optional)
- Penguin Colony Boulders Beach - Adult R170, Child R85, (South African resident)Adult R 42, Child R21
- Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden - Adult R200,Child R25, South African Residents R80
- Meals, Drinks and Gratuities (optional)
What you'll see and do
Clifton
including Camps Bay
Pass by without stopping
Twelve Apostles
Mountain Range
Pass by without stopping
Hout Bay Beach
here you get the opportunity to visit seal island
45 minutes here · Admission not included
Chapman's Peak Drive
beautiful scenery
5 minutes here · Admission included
Cape Point Nature Reserve
walk put to the lighthouse
30 minutes here · Admission included
Cape of Good Hope
picture stop
15 minutes here · Admission included
Boulders Beach Penguin Colony
opportunity see African Penguins
30 minutes here · Admission not included
Jubilee Square & Jetty, Simon's Town
small town
Pass by without stopping
Kalk Bay Harbour
small town
Pass by without stopping
Muizenberg Beach
small town
Pass by without stopping
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
A Botanical Garden at the foot of Table Montain
30 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 30 minutes before departure.
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 10 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Mile by Mile Tours
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please note: hotel pick-up reconfirmation is required, refer to voucher for details
- Infant seats are available at an extra cost and upon request and prior arrangement
- Stroller accessibility by prior arrangement
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 13 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
9 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
6 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Photo opportunities
3 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Value for money
2 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Food and drink
2 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Pace and timing
2 mentionsSeveral reviewers found the schedule tight or the day long.
Traveler reviews
13 verified traveler reviews for Cape of Good Hope & Penguin small group tour from Cape Town. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
A Great Day!
We hade the best day with our tourguide Mark as he showed us arounde the Goodhope-peninsula. He was lika a dictionary, full of info and insights. Thank you @MilebyMile and Mark for a great experience.
via Tripadvisor
Day trip to Cape Point
We did the cape point day trip on a terrible day rain and gusty winds. Our driver and guide James was fantastic. He catered to our every need. He had wet weather ponchos for us and on a number of occasions stood in the rain himself to assist us. His knowledge and professionalism was second to none. Thanks mate for a great day.
Response from the operator: Sorry to hear about the terrible weather but glad you enjoy the tour. Thank you for taking the time to write a review.
via Tripadvisor
A great way to see the Peninsula
I originally had booked the half day tour, but at I was the only one that tour didn’t happen. They offered the full day tour without a surcharge instead. The day tour is amazing and I think I would have missed out on a lot of things on the half day tour. Egon was entertaining and a very knowledgeable guide.
Response from the operator: Thank you for your review Anke really glad you enjoyed your tour and will definitely pass the good feedback on to Egon.
via Tripadvisor
Recommend
This was a second tour with Jarat and its wonderful guide Alistair, and we had another amazing day. The charming coastal drive and gourgeous bays along the way, Cape Point, Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, African penguin colony, and a wonderful lunch at Blue Merlyn overlooking the ocean left precious memories to be cherished forever. The only regret is that during both of our tours, we did not make it to Kirstenbosch Botanical gardens because we did not want to rash through every place. We saw a large family of baboons (about 40) walking along the road, and a rare young male Hartebeest on a short detour from the prescribed path taken by Alastair in the Nature Reserve. Once again, Alistair’s knowledge and inside on the culture, history, ecology, politics, and his personal experience surviving apartheid made the trip even more special. If booking a private tour, I would recommend requesting a van or an SUV, so the person sitting in the backset has greater visibility. We had a sedan.
Response from the operator: Thank you for the review.
via Tripadvisor
Long but rewarding day, with a wonderful guide
The full-day trip to Cape Point was great value for money, as it lasted almost 10 hours and was a varied and interesting day. The scenery was spectacular, and we had enough time at each location to see and do what was necessary, from taking photos and climbing up to Cape Point lighthouse, to viewing the penguins and exploring some of Kirstenbosch Gardens. Our guide, Letitia, was very informative and went out of her way to answer all our questions and accommodate all our needs. Nothing was too much trouble, and I'd like to take this opportunity to thank her again for a wonderful day. P.s. While I chose not to go on the trip to Seal Island, I felt perfectly happy wandering around Hout Bay and having a coffee while waiting for the others to return.
Response from the operator: Thank you for the review, we are glad you had a good tour.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 9 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $750 to $1590
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 5
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 66
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Cape of Good Hope & Penguin small group tour from Cape Town: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Cape Town.
How much does Cape of Good Hope & Penguin small group tour from Cape Town cost?
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Prices start at $750 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 of Good Hope & Penguin small group tour from Cape Town take?
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Plan for about 9 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 of Good Hope & Penguin small group tour from Cape Town worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 66 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.3/5 across 13 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 of Good Hope & Penguin small group tour from Cape Town?
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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 of Good Hope & Penguin small group tour from Cape Town suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 9-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Cape of Good Hope & Penguin small group tour from Cape Town?
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Around 5 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 9-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Cape of Good Hope & Penguin small group tour from Cape Town 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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