Table Mountain, Seals, Penguins, Cape of Good Hope, Bo-Kaap

Simon's Town, Cape Town



Ride the cable car up Table Mountain, see seals, and photograph Bo-Kaap's colourful houses. Stop along Chapman's Peak Drive, then explore Boulders Penguin Colony and Cape Point. Fees are excluded.

Highlights

  • Take the cable car to the top of Table Mountain and marvel at the views
  • Visit the Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point lighthouse
  • Stop to see the African penguin colony at Boulders Beach

Description

Start your full-day tour of Table Mountain, Penguins and Cape of Good Hope/Cape Point with pick up at your hotel in Cape Town followed by a brief city orientation tour and a stop in the Bo-Kaap to photograph its colourful houses and learn about their history. From there we head to the Table Mountain cable car station to take the cable car to the top of the mountain for unforgettable views from one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature.

Drive along the Atlantic coast, stopping at Maiden's Cove for photos with the backdrop of the 12 Apostles mountain range. Enjoy the spectacular views from Chapman's Peak Drive, one of the world's most scenic routes and enjoy a photo stop at the viewpoint.

Visit Boulders Penguin Colony at Boulders Beach and see approximately 2500 African Penguins, before reaching the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. Once in the Cape of Good Hope, enjoy a guided tour at this very popular landmark and take a photo behind the Cape of Good Hope name board. From there we travel to Cape Point, where you can hike to the top of the lighthouse or take the Flying Dutchman funicular to the top. This is the official meeting point of the Two Ocean Currents: Cold Benguela Current and the Warm Agulhas Current.

Our tour culminates with a stop at St. James Beach for photos with the colourful beach cabanas before you return to your accommodation in Cape Town for drop off.

Includes

  • Pickup and drop off at accommodation in and around Cape Town is provided
  • Tour guide/driver
  • Shared luxury vehicle
  • Toll fees at Chapman's Peak Drive

Excludes

  • Meals and drinks
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Entrance fee to Table Mountain Cableway (R420.00 per adult and R210.00 per child)
  • Entrance fee to Cape of Good Hope (R400.00 per adult and R200.00 per child)
  • Entrance fee to Boulders Penguin Colony (R190.00 per adult and R95.00 per child)
  • Seal Island boat trip: R120 (optional)

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

Frequently Asked Questions

From the top of Table Mountain, you can see panoramic views of Cape Town, the Atlantic Ocean, and surrounding mountains.
The tour includes a cable car ride to the top of Table Mountain, providing a quick and scenic ascent.
You will visit Boulders Beach, home to a colony of African penguins near Cape Town.
Bo-Kaap is known for its colorful houses and rich cultural history, which you can explore during the city orientation.
Yes, the tour includes stops at both the Cape of Good Hope and the Cape Point lighthouse.
The tour is a full-day experience, covering multiple locations around Cape Town including Table Mountain, Bo-Kaap, Boulders Beach, and Cape Point.
The cable car operates most of the year, but it's best to check the official website for current operating hours and weather conditions in Cape Town.
The tour involves walking at several locations but is generally accessible; the cable car reduces strenuous climbing on Table Mountain.
The tour includes hotel pick-up from locations within Cape Town city limits.
Yes, the tour includes a stop where you can photograph the distinctive colorful houses in Bo-Kaap.

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