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Cape Peninsula Tours: The 15 Best Loops

216 tours  ·  from $6

One road down the Atlantic side, one back up False Bay, and everything worth stopping for is on it. These 15 differ on pickup, on whether Chapman’s Peak is included and on how much of the day goes on the Cape Point funicular queue.

Cape Town: Cape of Good Hope & Penguins Day Tour with Pickup - Starting in Cape Town with hotel pickup
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Cape Town: Cape of Good Hope & Penguins Day Tour with Pickup

1.Cape of Good Hope & Penguins Day Tour with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,362 reviews · 10 hours · from $52Our pick

Spend a full day touring Cape Town’s southern coast in a luxury Sprinter with an English-speaking guide and professional driver. Visit Maiden’s Cove, Hout Bay, Chapman’s Peak, Cape Point, Boulders Penguin Colony, Simon’s Town, Muizenberg Beach, and Bo-Kaap. Guides such as Sylvie, Gordon, Talent, and Ibby are known for lively storytelling and careful timekeeping.

“Great experience- amplified by a great guide in Ibby and a smooth driver in Leon”

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Cape Point and Boulder's Penguins Full Day Tour - Camps Bay and the Atlantic Seaboard
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Cape Point and Boulder’s Penguins Full Day Tour

2.Cape Point and Boulder’s Penguins Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,118 reviews · from $34Top rated

Ride from Cape Town in an air-conditioned coach with an English-speaking guide such as Paul, Horea, or Mark. Visit Boulders Beach, Cape Point, the old lighthouse, and the Cape of Good Hope, with an optional hike and wildlife stops. The group can reach 60 people, so expect an efficient sightseeing day rather than a private outing.

“Short paddle. So crowded. And no penguins in the water or nearby. So it’s not worth the time and money.”

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From Cape Town: Cape Point & Boulders Beach Full-Day Tour - Pickup across Cape Town and the ride south
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From Cape Town: Cape Point & Boulders Beach Full-Day Tour

3.Cape Point & Boulders Beach Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,032 reviews · 10 hours · from $40

Spend about 10 hours touring the Cape Peninsula in an air-conditioned minivan with an English-speaking guide such as Patrick, Gabriel, Bizo, or Keren. You’ll see Chapman’s Peak, Cape Point, African penguins, Simon’s Town, Muizenberg, and Hout Bay. Hotel pickup, fuel, and tolls are included, but park, penguin, food, and optional boat fees are extra.

“Great trip! The guide, Colombe (Coco) (Chanel 😉), was so knowledgeable; she gave us a bit of history and told great stories. She was patient and flexible. The driver, Yves (Saint Laurent 😉), drove very safely and had a great sense of humour! Some stops could have done with a little more time, especially Boulders Beach. All in all, I enjoyed it very much and recommend it!”

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Cape of Good Hope & Boulder Penguins Full-Day Tour from Cape Town - Bo-Kaap brings history before the coast
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Cape of Good Hope & Boulder Penguins Full-Day Tour from Cape Town

4.Cape of Good Hope & Boulder Penguins Full-Day Tour from Cape Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,347 reviews · from $48

Spend about nine hours touring the Cape Peninsula in an air-conditioned minivan with hotel pickup, a maximum of 12 people, and stops at Bo-Kaap, Hout Bay, Chapman’s Peak, Cape Point, Simon’s Town, and Boulders Beach. Guides such as Rodney, Candice, Mabee, and Nana add local history, humor, and practical help.

“Incredible journey Nana was such a good guide with a lot of tips and info of South Africa. Beaches were nice, penguins so cute. And the hike in the cape of good hope was the highlight for me”

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From Cape Town: Cape Point and Boulders Beach Full-Day Tour - The ride from Cape Town to the peninsula
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From Cape Town: Cape Point and Boulders Beach Full-Day Tour

5.Cape Point and Boulders Beach Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,946 reviews · 8 hours · from $31

Travel from Cape Town by comfortable Cape Xplorer coach to Cape Point, the Cape of Good Hope, and Boulders Beach. Your English-speaking guide covers local history, wildlife, and culture, with an optional hike between the two headlands. Entry fees and lunch cost extra, and pickup is from set city stops.

“Great trip. Tour guide was super knowledgeable and led the hike at a good pace for everyone. All staff were very friendly and attentive. Bus was comfortable and well equipped. Spent a good amount of time at each location and didn't feel rushed at all. Would highly recommend!”

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Table Mountain, Penguins & Cape Point Small Group Tour Cape Town - Morning pickup and a quick look at central Cape Town
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Table Mountain, Penguins & Cape Point Small Group Tour Cape Town

6.Table Mountain, Penguins & Cape Point Small Group Tour Cape Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,797 reviews · from $62

This 10-hour small-group tour covers Cape Town’s essential sights, from colorful Bo-Kaap and Table Mountain to Boulders Beach, Cape Point, and St James Beach. Expect a shared vehicle, a maximum of 15 people, hotel pickup within 10 kilometers, and guides such as Talent, Sylvie, Jimmy, and Wilson on different departures. Admission fees are extra.

“Had to cancel, not their fault. I asked them to reschedule and they never got back to me. Rescheduled myself. They should have just said I had to rebook myself”

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Cape Town Tour: Table Mountain, Penguins & Cape Point+Pickup - Bo-Kaap gives the morning a human start
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Cape Town Tour: Table Mountain, Penguins & Cape Point+Pickup

7.Cape Town Tour: Table Mountain, Penguins & Cape Point+Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,671 reviews · 10 hours · from $65

Spend 10 hours touring Cape Town’s best-known sights in a small group of up to 15. You’ll visit Bo-Kaap, ride the Table Mountain cable car, drive Chapman’s Peak, meet penguins at Boulders Beach, and explore Cape Point. Guides such as Sylvie, Gordon, Noma and Sedick are known for adding humor and local stories.

“Excellent comprehensive tour of Cape Town and the Cape. Very informative and enjoyable. Thomas our host was very helpful and knowledgeable. Thoroughly recommended”

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Cape Town: Table Mountain, Cape Point, Penguins Group Tour - Table Mountain gives you Cape Town from above
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Cape Town: Table Mountain, Cape Point, & Penguins Group Tour

8.Table Mountain, Cape Point, & Penguins Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,063 reviews · from $62

Spend about 10 hours touring Cape Town’s top sights by air-conditioned bus, with hotel pickup, a guide, water, and Chapman’s Peak access included. Walk or ride to Cape Point’s lighthouse, visit the African penguins at Boulders Beach, and see Table Mountain, Muizenberg, and Bo-Kaap. Guide quality varies, with Nuria, Armando, Gabriel, and Albert earning especially warm praise.

“the guide, Nuria, was excellent and made the day brilliant. the cable car was closed in the morning but all was changed about and we still got to go later.”

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Cape of Good Hope & Penguins Small Group Tour from Cape Town - Camps Bay and the Atlantic Seaboard
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Cape of Good Hope & Penguins Small Group Tour from Cape Town

9.Cape of Good Hope & Penguins Small Group Tour from Cape Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,054 reviews · from $44

Spend a full day circling the Cape Peninsula with a guide and round-trip Cape Town transport. Expect colorful Bo-Kaap homes, Atlantic beaches, Chapman’s Peak, Boulders Beach penguins, Cape Point, and the Cape of Good Hope. Guides such as James, Gordon, Talent, Lueya Muamba, and Sylvie have led recent departures. Entry fees and lunch cost extra.

“Our tour of the Cape of Good Hope and Boulders Beach was truly unforgettable! Gordon, our guide, went above and beyond to make the day special—his knowledge of the area, engaging storytelling, and attention to detail really stood out. Read more”

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MUST DO: Boulders Beach & Cape Point Full Day Tour #1 Rated - Chapman’s Peak is more than a drive-through
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MUST DO: Boulders Beach & Cape Point Full Day Tour #1 Rated

10.MUST DO: Boulders Beach & Cape Point Full Day Tour #1 Rated

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 961 reviews · from $49

Spend about nine hours touring the Cape Peninsula with a guide such as Mike, Mark, or Togeda. Visit Hout Bay, optional Seal Island, Boulders Beach, Chapman’s Peak, Cape Point, and the Cape of Good Hope. Expect a small group of up to 17, coastal views, wildlife, and a moderate lighthouse-to-cape walk.

“My best trip in Cape Town with Mike and Bobby! We managed to visit so many gorgeous objectives in one day!”

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Whale, Dolphin & Penguin Island Cruise - Why the small group changes the experience
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Whale, Dolphin & Penguin Island Cruise

11.Whale, Dolphin & Penguin Island Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 687 reviews · from $185

Set out from Port Elizabeth at 8am on Raggy Charters’ twin-engine catamaran for a four-hour wildlife cruise in Algoa Bay. With a maximum of 20 people, the crew takes a slow, careful approach to whales, dolphins, seals, seabirds, and African penguins around St. Croix Island. The tour runs once daily and includes conservation guidance and carbon-offset tree planting.

“We had a wonderful experience! The team was super helpful, engaged and living for their mission. We were so lucky to see jot only dolphins, seals, two whales but also a hammerhead shark and a bunch of penguins swimming to feed. Would recommend everytime!”

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Private Tour: Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point from Cape Town - Starting in Cape Town and the Bo-Kaap
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Private Tour: Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point from Cape Town

12.Private Tour: Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point from Cape Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 639 reviews · from $119

Spend about eight hours with a private guide and vehicle exploring Cape Town’s peninsula. Visit Bo-Kaap, Camps Bay, Chapman’s Peak, Cape Point, and Boulders Beach, with optional stops for Seal Island, wine tasting, coffee, or lunch. Guides such as Ray, Gift, Alfani, and Alex have adapted routes to suit guests’ interests and pace.

“Fantastic and memorable trip! Skilled and experienced guide provided us with valuable information. A must when visit Cape Town! Mariusz and Hanna”

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Cape Town: Penguins & Cape of Good Hope Day Tour with Pickup - Atlantic Seaboard views from Camps Bay to Hout Bay
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Cape Town: Penguins & Cape of Good Hope Day Tour with Pickup

13.Penguins & Cape of Good Hope Day Tour with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 581 reviews · 10 hours · from $29Best value

Join Baz Bus for a 10-hour Cape Peninsula trip with hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, and an English-speaking guide such as Mike, Togeda, Pamela, or Arnold. You’ll see Boulders Beach penguins, Hout Bay, Chapman’s Peak, Cape Point, and the Cape of Good Hope. Seal Island and entrance fees cost extra.

“Guide Leon was very friendly, funny and gave us many interesting information about the trip. Driver Jephta was also very friendly and his driving was very safe all the time. Pick-up point was on the time. We got enough time to explore surroundings.”

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From Cape Town: Cape Peninsula & Boulders Penguin Beach Tour - Bo-Kaap starts the day with color and context
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From Cape Town: Cape Peninsula & Boulders Penguin Beach Tour

14.Cape Peninsula & Boulders Penguin Beach Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 532 reviews · 9 hours · from $52

Spend nine hours touring the Cape Peninsula in a shared or private air-conditioned vehicle. You’ll see Bo-Kaap, Camps Bay, Hout Bay, Chapman’s Peak, Cape Point, Boulders Beach, Kalk Bay, and Muizenberg, with guides such as Rodney, Candy, Nana, and Joseph bringing local history and humor to the ride.

“It was incredible! Everything so nice! Organisation was so cool! Joseph amazing guide! He knows a lot! Sharing all the time information, be kind and so careful) he was not just doing his job, but he wanted each of us to see more. with him was really interesting, comfortable and easy everything! Car was a new and good! Totally recommended”

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Cape Town: Table Mountain & Cape of Good Hope Full-Day Tour - Table Mountain first, if the weather allows
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Cape Town: Table Mountain & Cape of Good Hope Full-Day Tour

15.Table Mountain & Cape of Good Hope Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 526 reviews · 11 hours · from $54

Join a shared, English-language day tour from Cape Town to Table Mountain, Bo-Kaap, Chapman’s Peak, Cape Point, the Cape of Good Hope and Boulders Beach. Your driver-guide handles the route and commentary, while you pay separately for cableway tickets, park entry, lunch and drinks. Guides include Albert, Jeff, Alberto, Yomi and Patrick.

“This trip was epic. The guide Jeff was really friendly and flexible. He gives you the time to stop on all the nice viewpoints on the road wherever you want. As a local Jeff gave us a really safe ride with his van and knows the road and the local stories like nobody else. I can really recomend the tour, if you have the opportunity ask for Jeff, 10/10!”

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