Full Day Cape of Good Hope & Boulder's Beach Penguin Private Tour
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 41 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Full Day Cape of Good Hope & Boulder's Beach Penguin Private Tour worth booking?
Full Day Cape of Good Hope & Boulder's Beach Penguin Private Tour is a 8-hour experience in Cape Town, South Africa, from $1025 per person. It scores 69 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 5/5 rating across 41 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 69 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (41)
- Duration
- 8 hours
- From
- $1025 per person
Join us on this wonderful private tour with our qualified and flexible guide. you will be able to see the landscape, unspoiled coast of the cape peninsula, shortly before we leave the City we will take a quick stop in B
What you get
About this experience
Join us on this wonderful private tour with our qualified and flexible guide. you will be able to see the landscape, unspoiled coast of the cape peninsula, shortly before we leave the City we will take a quick stop in Bo-Kaap, a historic neighborhood formerly known as the Malay Quarter with the colorful houses. here we will have an opportunity to take photos and a guided walk around to explore this interesting. From here we shall be driving on the Atlantic sea board through Cliftons, Camp's Bay with a quick stop at the Maiden's Cove for photos. we shall then proceed to Hout Bay, you will have the opportunity to visit the seal island on the boat with takes around 45 minutes ( return trip). From Hout Bay harbor we shall proceed we proceed to Chapman's Peak, one of the most scenic drive in the World hacked in the face of mountains and cliffs. the following stop will be at the Boulders Beach, home of the African Penguins. please NOTE that this tour requires a Minimum of Two people.
What's included
Included
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- toll fees
Not included
- entrance fees admission, Cape of Good Hope ( R455 Adult and R210Child)
- Boulder's beach Penguins Entrance fees ( R215 Adult/R105 Child)
- Cape Point Funicular fees ( R105 Adult/R55 Child)
What you'll see and do
Bo-Kaap
Our tour will start with quick stop in Bo-kaap where we will a chance to do a brief history of the area and take some beautiful photos .
15 minutes here
Camps Bay
we will make a brief stop at maiden cove where we will have a clear view of camp's bay beach, twelve apostles mountains neighborhoods. A good photo taking opportunity .
15 minutes here
Hout Bay
Here we have got an opportunity to do a 45munites boat return ride to the seal island at your account. ( around $7 adult and $4 child) A good chance of bit of shopping of some souvenirs at the African craft market
60 minutes here
Chapman's Peak Drive
This is a one of the most scenic drives in the world. unfortunately this always depends on the weather. in the bad weather ( strong wind and a lot of rain) the road can be closed. stopping at the chapman's peak view point gives a great view of the Hout bay and the seal island on the opposite of side of the bay. great photo opportunity
15 minutes here · Admission included
A coffee stop at a very vibrant local farm with bit of shopping. here the coffee is at your own account.
30 minutes here · Admission not included
Cape Point Ostrich Farm
A brief stop at the Cape Point Ostrich Farm with a chance of looking at some products made from the Ostrich. also ostrich feeding experience.
20 minutes here · Admission not included
Cape Point Nature Reserve
Cape Point Nature Reserve is a 7750 hectares, big park and a part of the cape floral kingdom. A word heritage site and the smallest of the word's 6 floral kingdom however has more plants and rare species than the other five combined. This is also home to cape point light house as well as Cape of Good of Good Hope, the most South-Western point of the African continent. Visitors could also encounter some wildlife ( baboons, Ostrich, birds and antelopes) in this nature reserve.
45 minutes here · Admission not included
Boulders Beach Penguin Colony
Welcome to the home of the African penguins, formally known as the jackass, the name given to the for the sound they make. the boulders beach is one of the three African penguin colonies.
60 minutes here · Admission not included
Muizenberg is also referred to as Safer's corner. we've got a chance to take some beautiful pictures at the colorful houses at the beach. A little walt at this beach is always welcome.
30 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Cape Town
Go to the corner of Darling and Lowr long street, the guide standing outside a white jeep with a name board
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 30 minutes before departure.
Ends at
Go to the corner of Darling and Lowr long street, the guide standing outside a white jeep with a name board
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 10 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- FRANK TRAVEL &TOURS
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- On this tour, the driving time is approximately two and half hours and lunch time is about one hour and half.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 41 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
6 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Photo opportunities
3 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Good for families
2 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Pace and timing
2 mentionsSeveral reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.
Traveler reviews
41 verified traveler reviews for Full Day Cape of Good Hope & Boulder's Beach Penguin Private Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Once in a lifetime experience with Frank!
Frank is amazing!!! He is so lovely and knowledgeable. We saw parts of the country we would never have seen otherwise. A highlight of our trip, for sure!
Response from the operator: Good day ; it is an honor for us to work with you and we are so pleased to know that you enjoyed the Tour with us. we also want to thank you for your future recommendations
via Tripadvisor
A World-Class Guide for an Incredible Cape Town Adventure
Frank was, without question, one of the highlights of our trip to Cape Town. He spent an entire day with our family taking us to the Cape of Good Hope, Boulders Beach, and many incredible stops along the way. What made the experience truly exceptional wasn’t just the beautiful destinations—it was Frank himself. His knowledge of the history, culture, geography, wildlife, and landscapes of the Cape Peninsula was remarkable. Every stop came alive through his stories and explanations, and we learned so much more than we ever would have on our own. He also had a great eye for spotting wildlife and made sure we didn’t miss any special sightings. Throughout the day, Frank was incredibly patient, professional, and respectful. We never felt rushed or pressured to move on to the next stop. Instead, he let us enjoy each location at our own pace while making thoughtful suggestions that enhanced our experience. Traveling with children can sometimes be challenging, but he was wonderful with our kids—they genuinely enjoyed spending the day with him and were engaged the entire time. Frank is truly a class act and an outstanding ambassador for Cape Town. We are beyond grateful that our hotel recommended him, and we couldn’t have asked for a better guide. If you’re looking for a personalized, informative, and unforgettable Cape Peninsula tour, do yourself a favor and book a day with Frank. It was worth every minute, and we would recommend him without hesitation.
Response from the operator: Good day ; It was wonderful working with you. and we thank you so very much for the great review of our services, we also want to thank you for all the supports and all future recommendations , hope we will visit Cape Town soon again, kind regards,
via Tripadvisor
Frank really looked after us!
At very short notice Frank picked us up from our hotel and took us down the west coast to the Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point. Frank was knowledgeable, super friendly and stopped at several places for photo ops. A very safe driver in his spotless Toyota, and just so easy to talk to about all things African. We came back up the east coast and saw Eland, baboons and then the penguins at Boulders Beach. Nothing was too hard, and despite our late start, we never felt rushed. Thank you Frank for a great day !
Response from the operator: Good day to you, It was really pleaser on our side working with you. knowing that you enjoyed every minute of the Tour makes us very happy. we will like to thank you so very much all the conversations about everything and we want to say many thanks for all that supports . please stay in touch, kind regards.
via Tripadvisor
☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️Fantastic Cape of Good Hope Day Trip with Frank Travels!
☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️Fantastic Cape of Good Hope Day Trip with Frank Travels. We had an amazing full-day trip from Cape Town to the Cape of Good Hope. The coastal drive was absolutely beautiful, with stunning ocean views and lovely stops along the way. Our guide, Frank, did a great job as a driver and a guide! One of the stops, a boat ride, was great — we saw seals and were lucky to spot a humpback whale. At the Cape, we saw wild ostriches, baboons and antelopes surrounded by a astonishing nature! We also visited Simon’s Town and saw the penguins, which was wonderful. The whole day was well organized, relaxing, and full of unforgettable wildlife and scenery. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Cape Town.
Response from the operator: Good day and thank you so very much for taking time to give the review on our services, we are pleased to know you enjoyed the Tour, and we trust you well visit soon again, kind regards,
via Tripadvisor
Fabulous South Africa / Frank is wonderful!
We had the most wonderful trip to Cape Town and surrounding areas because of Frank! He is the best Tour Guide in South Africa!
Response from the operator: Good day to you and we are so glad to hear you enjoyed your time in Cape Town and that touring with us was enjoyable. kind regards
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
- $1025 to $2050
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 14
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 69
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Full Day Cape of Good Hope & Boulder's Beach Penguin Private Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Cape Town.
How much does Full Day Cape of Good Hope & Boulder's Beach Penguin Private Tour cost?
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Prices start at $1025 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 Full Day Cape of Good Hope & Boulder's Beach Penguin Private 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 Full Day Cape of Good Hope & Boulder's Beach Penguin Private Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 69 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 41 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 Full Day Cape of Good Hope & Boulder's Beach Penguin Private 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 Full Day Cape of Good Hope & Boulder's Beach Penguin Private 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 Full Day Cape of Good Hope & Boulder's Beach Penguin Private Tour?
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Around 14 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 Full Day Cape of Good Hope & Boulder's Beach Penguin Private 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 Town: Lion's Head Sunrise/Sunset Hike, Ocean Wildlife Encounter in Cape Town, Private Full Day Stellenbosch Wine Tour with Pick Up and Drop Off. 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.
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