Cape Town: Cape of Good Hope Tour, Penguin Beach & Table Mountain
Traveler rating
4.9/5
Based on 7 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Cape Town: Cape of Good Hope Tour, Penguin Beach & Table Mountain worth booking?
Cape Town: Cape of Good Hope Tour, Penguin Beach & Table Mountain is a 10-hour experience in Cape Town, South Africa, from $600 per person. It scores 64 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 7 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 64 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (7)
- Duration
- 10 hours
- From
- $600 per person
See the highlight attractions of Cape Town in one day on this shared small group tour. Take pictures of the colorful houses at Bo Kaap, take the cable car up and down Table Mountain. Embark on a scenic drive along Chapma
What you get
- Water bottles on board.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Cape Town City center and surround
- Fuel and Tollgate fee at Chapman’s Peak drive
About this experience
See the highlight attractions of Cape Town in one day on this shared small group tour. Take pictures of the colorful houses at Bo Kaap, take the cable car up and down Table Mountain. Embark on a scenic drive along Chapman's Peak to Cape of Good Hope. Visit the penguin colony of Boulder's Beach and stop to walk in Simons Town.
What's included
Included
- Water bottles on board.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Cape Town City center and surround
- Fuel and Tollgate fee at Chapman’s Peak drive
Not included
- Table Mountain Cableway ticket (475 South African Rand per adult, 230 South African Rand per child)
- Entrance fee to Cape of Good Hope (455 ZAR per adult, 225 ZAR per child)
- Entrance fee to Boulders Beach Penguin Colony (215 ZAR per adult, 105 ZAR per child)
- Cape Point Lighthouse funicular (R150 per adult and R60 per child)
- Tips, Gratuities (optional)
What you'll see and do
Bo-kaap
After we done picking up all the guests, the guide will give a quick city introduction which lead to a stop in the Bo-Kaap. Formerly known as the Cape Malay Quarter, so that guests can take a memorable photo with the colourful houses as a backdrop. Your guide will brief interesting stories about these historical homes and the heritage of the locals who live there. Many of theme originated from Indonesia and Malaysia working as house servant slaves.
10 minutes here
Table Mountain
Not too far from Bo-kaap, We stop to at Table Mountain. This one of the new seven wonders of the Nature. At the lower cableway station, you will take the Cable car to the top of the mountain. In case of poor visibility, we will skip Table Mountain and leave it for the last stop of the tour. Please take note that table mountain it's a weather depending attraction.
60 minutes here · Admission not included
Maidens' Cove
The tour continue with a drive along the Atlantic seaboard on a coast-drive between mountains and oceans to Maiden's Cove. With views of the Twelve Apostles mountain ranges on one side, the white sand and blue water of the pristine Camp's Bay Beach on the other side, Maiden's Cove has some of the most scenic photo spots you will you will see on this day tour
15 minutes here
Chapman's Peak Drive
Classified amongs the best scenic marine tour routes in the world. Chapman's Peak Drive has numbers of spectacular viewpoints. We stop at one of them where guests will be "wowed" by the spectacular views of mountain range and endless stretches of ocean as waves break against rocks and white sandy shorelines.
20 minutes here · Admission included
Cape of Good Hope
After Chapman's Peak, drive through the horse farms village of Noordhoek, pass Township Masiphumelele and Oceanview, the summer houses of Misty Cliff and Scarborough. We enter into the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve main entrance to experience the highlights of the day. A visit to Cape Town is considered not complete without a photo behind the Cape of Good Hope sign board.
30 minutes here · Admission not included
Old Cape Point Lighthouse
Majority of the visitors opt for a 15 minutes short hike from the car park to the Cape Point lighthouse. However, should you not feel up to the short hike or medically unfit, the guide will show you the Flying Dutchman Funicular lower station. This will travel you up to the Cape Point lighthouse. (own expense.) There you will witness the two oceans current meeting, the Cold Benguela and the Warm Agulhas. Optional Lunch can be enjoy at either the Two Oceans Restaurant at Cape Point or you can enjoy delicious light meal from the Food shop deli.
60 minutes here · Admission not included
Boulders Beach Penguin Colony
Known as one of the best beach in Cape Town, the Boulders Beach is home to the enchanting African penguins. Visit these cute seabirds in their natural habitat and meet some of them along the boardwalk. The Warm waters from the False Bay Area creates makes Boulders Beach ideal for swimming and sun bathing. Lucky enough, you swim or walk with penguins on the beach.
60 minutes here · Admission not included
Simon's Town
We stop at the Waterfront in Simons Town. Your tour guide will share the charming story of Just Nuisance the only dog part of the British Navy. He will also show you where to walk to explore the beautiful old colonial heritage town in a short period of time. The South African Naval Base is situated in Simon's Town.
25 minutes here
Muizenberg Beach
Our last stop for the day will be Muizenberg Beach where visitors can interact with with surffers and view the colourful beach huts and take a few photos. These huts are used as changing rooms by sun bathers. Your guide will share lots of information about the shark attacks with you, especially how to prevent sharks attacks.
25 minutes here
Cape Town Central
The tour end to Cape Town for drop off at your accommodation, hotel. Drop off will be between 17:30 and 18:30pm Thank you for choosing us.
30 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 10 minutes before departure.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en, fr
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Kenzi Travel and Tours
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 7 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
5 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
3 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Food and drink
3 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Small groups
2 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Traveler reviews
7 verified traveler reviews for Cape Town: Cape of Good Hope Tour, Penguin Beach & Table Mountain. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Fabulous day out exploring
We had an excellent trip, all day visiting the cape of good hope, boulders beach and table mountain. The lunch stop was also very good. Our Gide was great, friendly and helpful. All In all we had a wonderful day out.
via Tripadvisor
Best day trip in Cape Town by far
Best trip in Cape Town by far. Do it all in one amazing day. Just the right amount of time at each stop. Bus was very comfortable and the small tour group is item. There were only 4 on our trip, including us. Coco our guide abs Yve our driver were incredible. Coco was extremely knowledgeable and passionate. She could answer every question that was asked of her. Yve was a master of the road and very patient and accommodating. Would highly recommend Kenzi Travel to anyone visiting Cape Town.
via Tripadvisor
Breathtaking highlights of Cape Town and nearby
Such a fun packed day with so many places visited. Table mountain, boulders beach were my personal favourites but lunch in Simons town was lovely too. Views were breathtaking all day long. Our guide Albert was perfect. Full of knowledge, great sense of humour and an all round lovely chap. He made the day extra special.
via Viator
Amazing tour and amazing experience!
We did a private tour going to Boulder's beach, Cape of Good hope and the cost off Cape town. Unfortunately, the Table mountain was closed due to unfavourable weather conditions (we got a discount form the tour price as we couldn't go). Our guide and driver Chris was very good, very knowledgeable, caring and very nice! Being this a private tour, Chris adjusted the schedule to our wishes and needs and this really made a change and made the experience unforgettable! We were three adults taking the trip and as the car we were driving around in was a big and comfortable SUV, this also added to the comfort of the trip. Kenzi travel, Jean Luc and Chris, thank you very much for the fantastic time we had!
via Tripadvisor
Very full day
The guide was very knowledgeable and positive. He was also very engaging and happily answered questions. The 40 minute history lesson was far too long and limited the amount of time we could spend taking pictures at other sites.
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 10 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 1+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $600 to $1000
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 2
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 64
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Cape Town: Cape of Good Hope Tour, Penguin Beach & Table Mountain: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Cape Town.
How much does Cape Town: Cape of Good Hope Tour, Penguin Beach & Table Mountain cost?
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Prices start at $600 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 Town: Cape of Good Hope Tour, Penguin Beach & Table Mountain take?
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Plan for about 10 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 Town: Cape of Good Hope Tour, Penguin Beach & Table Mountain worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 64 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 7 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 Town: Cape of Good Hope Tour, Penguin Beach & Table Mountain?
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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 Town: Cape of Good Hope Tour, Penguin Beach & Table Mountain suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 1. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 10-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Cape Town: Cape of Good Hope Tour, Penguin Beach & Table Mountain?
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Around 2 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 10-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Cape Town: Cape of Good Hope Tour, Penguin Beach & Table Mountain 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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