Cape Town Half-Day Penguins & Diamond Museum Tour

Simon's Town, Cape Town



Explore the Cape Peninsula on a guided tour from Cape Town. Visit Bo-Kaap, Signal Hill, Maiden's Cove, Chapman's Peak Drive, Boulders Beach, Muizenberg Beach, and the Cape Town Diamond Museum.

Highlights

  • Admire the colorful houses and rich Cape Malay culture of Bo-Kaap
  • unforgettable photos stop at Maiden's cove for the iconic Twelve Apostles
  • Enjoy a scenic drive along Chapman's Peak Drive with ocean views
  • Visit Boulders Beach and get close to the famous African penguin colony
  • Discover the history of South African diamonds at the Diamond Museum

Description

Begin your adventure with a pickup from your location in Cape Town. Head to the colorful and historic Bo-Kaap, where you’ll enjoy a 20-minute photo stop and a short walk through the vibrant streets famous for their bright houses and rich Cape Malay culture. From there, We, continue to the beautiful Maiden's Cove for a 10-minute Photo stop to admire the stunning coastline and the famous Twelve Apostles mountain range. Enjoy one of the world’s most scenic coastal drives along Chapman's Peak Drive, stopping at the picnic viewpoint for 10 minutes to capture incredible ocean and cliffside views. Continue to Boulders Beach, home to the famous African penguins. Spend approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes exploring the beach, walkways, and enjoying close-up views of the penguin colony. On the way back to the city, We Going to have a photo stop at Shark spotters at Boyes Drive in Muizenberg for a 5 minute photo stop. Before the tour ends, visit the Cape Town Diamond Museum for a 45-minute guided visit to discover the history of South African diamonds and craftsmanship. After an amazing day of sightseeing, get dropped off back at your location in Cape Town.

Includes

Private transportation in a comfortable vehicle Bottled water onboard Pick-up and drop-off from your location in Cape Town Visit to Bo-Kaap Visit to Maiden's Cove Drive along Chapman's Peak Drive Visit to Boulders Beach Visit to Cape Town Diamond Museum

Excludes

Food and drinks Entrance fees to Boulders Beach gratuities for the guide/driver are not included and are optional

Important Information

  • Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a light jacket, as Cape Town weather can change quickly. Bring sunscreen, sunglasses, and a camera for the beautiful scenic views and photo stops. Penguin viewing at Boulders Beach involves some walking on wooden boardwalks. Entrance fees to attractions are not included unless stated otherwise. Tour times may vary slightly depending on traffic and weather conditions.

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Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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