Whale Watching In Hermanus Plus Wine Tasting Tour From Cape Town
Traveler rating
4.2/5
Based on 5 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Whale Watching In Hermanus Plus Wine Tasting Tour From Cape Town worth booking?
Whale Watching In Hermanus Plus Wine Tasting Tour From Cape Town is a 8-hour experience in Cape Town, South Africa, from $4300 per person. It scores 52 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.2/5 rating across 5 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 52 / 100
- Rating
- 4.2/5 (5)
- Duration
- 8 hours
- From
- $4300 per person
This trip combines both whale watching and wine tasting - two of the most popular tours in Cape Town. You literally hit two birds with one stone. Moreover the drive to and from whale watching is so scenic and along it th
What you get
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Complimentary visit to Diamond Works - Museum (time permitting)
About this experience
This trip combines both whale watching and wine tasting - two of the most popular tours in Cape Town. You literally hit two birds with one stone. Moreover the drive to and from whale watching is so scenic and along it there is a UNESCO heritage site among other impressive attractions. This is a full day tour with nature and is capped by some award winning wines which will help you relax and enjoy time pass before your eyes. You will see penguins, amazing bird species, other wild animals and mountainous landscapes that will take your breath away.
What's included
Included
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Complimentary visit to Diamond Works - Museum (time permitting)
Not included
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Fees for optional activities such as boat rides up to R1 300/person
- Optional visit to Stony Point Penguin Colony R40/person
What you'll see and do
Walker Bay Nature Reserve
Beautiful Drive to Hermarnus We depart from Cape Town via the N2 and drive to Hermanus which is one of the coastal town located on the Walker Bay with stunning views of the bay and mountains in the background. Hermanus is situated on the stunning South Coast of the Western Cape (90 min) from Cape Town and is famous for incredible viewings of these gentle giants. This magnificent coastal town is considered to be the world’s premier whale watching site and thousands flock to Hermanus during the whale season to catch the sight of these intelligent creatures.
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Hermanus Cliff Path
Visit this charming small town famous for seasonal whale watching. Take a walk along the coastal walking trail that brings you close to the whales. Get to The Gearings Point - one of the most popular spots for whale watching. Look out at sea as you pan the ocean for any action. Develop some patience and you will reap the rewards. After viewing the whales head to The Waterfront where there are several restaurants for lunch. You can opt to do boat based whale watching just ask your driver/guide. After a great day watching the biggest living creatures head out to Benguela Cove. A beautiful winery set in the Benguela cove. A real photographer's paradise. Sit down and take a sip of some of the finest wines in South Africa. The views ahead of the ocean and the mountains are simply jaw dropping. Other optional activity you can do is a vineyard tour - ask at the reception. Head out towards Betty.s Bay along the scenic coastal drive. Visit Stony Point Penguin colony.
240 minutes here · Admission not included
Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate
Wine tasting After whale watching we head back to Cape town via a wine Estate where you can have lunch and sip down the day’s experience in stunning views of the walker Bay-with a glass of wine.
120 minutes here · Admission not included
Stony Point Nature Reserve
African Penguin-stony point nature reserve. We now head to stony point nature reserve, located on the quaint coastal town of Betty’s bay; the Overberg. This nature reserve is home to a unique colony of the African penguins. You can catch a view of these flightless birds up close via the board walk through the colony in their natural habitat without disturbing or disrupting them. Within the nature reserve are three species of cormorant namely the crowned cormorant, cape cormorant and the black cormorant all of which breed on the outer rocks. The rock hyrax popularly known as the Dassie, the Hartlaub Gulls and the Kelp Gulls also found in the nature reserve.
60 minutes here · Admission not included
Kogelberg Nature Reserve
The bay is named after Rear-Admiral Thomas Pringle, of the Royal Navy, who commanded the naval station of the Cape in the late 1970s. In Afrikaans Pringlebaai is a small coastal town with an estimated population of just over 1600 habitats in the Overberg region of the Western Cape. It is situated at the foot of the Hangklip overlooking the False Bay from Cape Point and is a UNESCO Heritage site (the town and surroundings are part of the Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve). Pringle Bay is situated between Betty’s bay and Gordon’s Bay and most of the houses within the small community are used as holiday homes by the owners.
30 minutes here · Admission not included
Gordon's Bay Main Beach
Clarence drive is one of the most scenic drive in the world stretching for just over 48km between Gordon’s Bay and Kleinmond. Steep majestic mountains meet beautiful Blue Ocean and the results simply jaw dropping. With many viewing points along this scenic drive you can pull over and take great photos or simply sit and take in the outstanding views. This magical scenery is also home to the ever famous chacma Baboons are prepared to pause for a great photos anytime anywhere. This is no doubt one of the most scenic drives in South Africa and is well worth the effort. If you like passes with lots of corners, this one is for you, as it has 77 curves and corners of which 4 are in excess of 150 degrees The road surface is in a great condition and attracts tourists, locals, bikers and cyclists in their droves. Word of caution please stick to the speed limit and overtaking is limited. Be careful to not be in an accident as you drive and gaze at the strikingly impressive scenery. At the end of R44 we join the N2 and head back to cape Town.
30 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Cape Town
We do pick ups from the front of the Silo Hotel by the drop and go area
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 30 minutes before departure.
Ends at
We do pick ups from the front of the Silo Hotel by the drop and go area
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 13 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Raw African Safaris
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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 5 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
3 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
2 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Food and drink
2 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Good for families
1 mentionReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Traveler reviews
5 verified traveler reviews for Whale Watching In Hermanus Plus Wine Tasting Tour From Cape Town. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Whale Watching in Hermanus Plus Wine Tasting Tour – A Family Dream Experience.
This tour was truly an unforgettable experience for our family! The scenic drive from Cape Town to Hermanus was breathtaking, filled with mountains and ocean views. Watching the giant whales rise gracefully from the waves left us all amazed—especially the kids! Our guide was knowledgeable and friendly, sharing fascinating facts about the whales. Later, we enjoyed a relaxing wine tasting at a beautiful vineyard, along with delicious local treats. The blend of nature, flavor, and family joy made this tour a perfect, heartwarming adventure.
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled to hear that your family had an unforgettable time on the tour from Cape Town to Hermanus. It’s wonderful that you all enjoyed the breathtaking scenery, the incredible whale sightings, and the relaxing wine tasting with local treats. We’re especially glad that our guide could make the day engaging and memorable for everyone. Creating joyful, family-friendly adventures like this is what we love most, and we hope to welcome you back for more amazing experiences soon!
via Tripadvisor
Gorgeous Tour - Whales, Wine and Scenery
Remi our tour guide was great! He was great at communicating with us in the morning when he was delayed due to traffic and stayed in constant contact with the hotel until he arrived. Along our drive to Hermanus Bay, he provided interesting information about many of the places we drove by and great context about South African history. He stayed in constant touch with us about where to meet and even added a few additional stops for photos along the way. We loved all the stops on the tour and Remi was friendly and knowledgeable. We really enjoyed spending our day with him and this was a perfect tour to see some beautiful scenic parts of South Africa.
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such an enjoyable experience with Remi on your tour to Hermanus. It’s great to know that his communication, knowledge, and flexibility helped make your day smooth, informative, and memorable. We’re especially glad you appreciated the scenic stops and the extra touches he added along the way. Your kind words mean a lot to us we’ll be sure to share your compliments with him. We hope to welcome you back soon for more beautiful adventures in South Africa!
via Viator
Great Tour Massive Experience
As a group of students doing studies on wildlife this was a perfect trip. i led this group from the UK and Raw Tours did not disappoint. We arrived at the gearings point the most vintage point for whale watching but were advised to do the boat based whale watching. Our guide Eric was swift and smart by arranging that trip with the boat company. And we were taken out at sea deep into the ocean and on the other side of the bay. It was action all the 2 hours till we left. Those huge creations are so graceful in water and very shy also. We had the opportunity to visit the penguins also at a place called stony beach where we got so close to the African penguins. The drive back - McLaren drive is also an awesome sight. Great Tour great Experience.
via Tripadvisor
Good experience and i went to alot of activity with this company i think they are the best
And the guy who took us to all places is a good one and we had fun with him in touring south africa .
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
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 2
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 52
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Whale Watching In Hermanus Plus Wine Tasting Tour From Cape Town: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Cape Town.
How much does Whale Watching In Hermanus Plus Wine Tasting Tour From Cape Town cost?
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Prices start at $4300 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 Whale Watching In Hermanus Plus Wine Tasting Tour From Cape Town 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 Whale Watching In Hermanus Plus Wine Tasting Tour From Cape Town worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 52 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.2/5 across 5 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 Whale Watching In Hermanus Plus Wine Tasting 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 Whale Watching In Hermanus Plus Wine Tasting Tour From Cape Town 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 Whale Watching In Hermanus Plus Wine Tasting Tour From Cape Town?
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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 8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Whale Watching In Hermanus Plus Wine Tasting 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.
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