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Table Mountain Tours in Cape Town: 15 Sorted by What You Get

71 tours  ·  from $23

A South African itinerary runs out of days long before it runs out of options. Below, 15 table mountain tours in Cape Town that hold up: the price, the traveller verdict, and the detail that decides it.

Zipline Cape Town - From Foot of Table Mountain Reserve - The 4x4 ride into the Table Mountain foothills
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Zipline Cape Town – From Foot of Table Mountain Reserve

1.Zipline Cape Town – From Foot of Table Mountain Reserve

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,179 reviews · from $49Our pick

Ride a 4x4 from Silvermist Estate to the foot of Table Mountain, then cross seven zipline cables covering about 2.3 km. You will move between 11 platforms, walk short mountain paths, and see Cape Town from up to 155 meters above the canyon floor. Guides such as Vumi, Sakhile, Wilson, and Nkosi are known for calm safety briefings and good humor.

“Terrible Terrible. The address for the meeting location was incorrect, so our Uber was unable to drop us off for the tour. Very disappointed!!!! Lost out on the money for the Zipline as well a paying for round trip uber fees.”

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Cape Town: Table Mountain Cable Car, Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - Start at the V&A Waterfront or board closer to your hotel
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Cape Town: Table Mountain Cable Car, Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

2.Table Mountain Cable Car, Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,157 reviews · 1 day · from $45

Pair a one-day, three-route City Sightseeing bus pass with a Table Mountain return cable car ticket and guided walks through the city and Bo-Kaap. The red route stops at the cableway, while the blue route reaches Constantia and Kirstenbosch. Your cable car ticket remains valid for 14 days after the bus pass is first used.

“Well organised, very friendly staff, the driver was excellent manuvering that bus through the traffic! loved Table Mountain. overall, excellent! can highly recommend this experience.”

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Cape Town: Table Mountain Hike with an Expert Guide - Choosing the route: from Platteklip Gorge to India Venster
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Cape Town: Table Mountain Hike with an Expert Guide

3.Table Mountain Hike with an Expert Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 666 reviews · 3 hours · from $60

You’ll climb Table Mountain with an English-speaking guide such as Brad, Robert, Kyle, or Vincent, using a route matched to your fitness and confidence. Expect scrambling, big views, fynbos, local stories, photo stops, and a three-hour climb. The cable car ride down is weather dependent and costs extra.

“Kyle was a fantastic guide. He shared lots of interesting information about the local flora and fauna and made sure we took enough breaks to enjoy the scenery and catch our breath. The trail definitely requires a basic level of fitness, but it’s absolutely 100% worth it. We started at 6:30 am and it took us about two hours to reach the top. The weather was perfect and the views were incredible all the way up 🥰🥾 Overall - an unforgettable experience. Highly recommended🙏🏻”

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Cape Town: Tandem Paragliding with views of Table Mountain - The briefing, harness, and launch
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Cape Town: Tandem Paragliding with views of Table Mountain

4.Tandem Paragliding with views of Table Mountain

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 276 reviews · 40 min · from $109

Fly tandem with AirVentures Paragliding from Signal Hill or Lions Head, depending on the wind. Your pilot handles the glider while you take in Table Mountain, Lions Head, Sea Point, or Camps Bay. Expect a short flight of about 5 to 15 minutes, a smooth landing, and a free shuttle back uphill. Photos and videos cost R400 extra.

“This activity photography should be standard not charged at the venue. And they want cash as well. Otherwise it was wonderful”

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Hike Table Mountain or Lions Head in Cape Town Like a Local - What Phil adds to the mountain experience
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Hike Table Mountain or Lions Head in Cape Town Like a Local

5.Hike Table Mountain or Lions Head in Cape Town Like a Local

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 266 reviews · from $22Best value

Join registered guide Phil for a private, roughly three-hour hike on Lions Head or around Table Mountain. Choose a basic, advanced, sunrise, sunset, or full-moon outing based on your ability and experience. Phil sets the pace, shares local knowledge, takes photos, and can arrange transport for an extra fee.

“Beautiful views, knowledgeable guide Guide was able to manage different hiking levels with grace and professionalism.”

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Cape Town: Table Mountain and Robben Island Tour - Starting above the city at Table Mountain
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Cape Town: Table Mountain and Robben Island Tour

6.Table Mountain and Robben Island Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 260 reviews · 8 hours · from $111

Spend about eight hours touring Cape Town with hotel pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, Table Mountain, and Robben Island. Guides such as Samora and Yamkela are known for clear communication and flexible plans when weather changes. The cable car costs extra, and the aquarium stop may not be part of the current schedule.

“I liked everything very much, it was interesting. Thanks to the guide Samora.”

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Cape Town: Table Mountain Cable Car Ticket - Starting at the Lower Cable Station
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Cape Town: Table Mountain Cable Car Ticket

7.Table Mountain Cable Car Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 236 reviews · 7 days · from $62

Take the rotating cable car from the Lower Cable Station to Table Mountain’s summit, then explore viewing decks and short scenic trails among Cape Town’s Fynbos. Your ticket is valid for seven days, giving you room to shift plans around wind and cloud. Bring warm clothes, water, sunscreen, and sturdy shoes. No hotel transport is included.

“Incredible experience Highlight of Cape Town visit I’ve been up Table mountain many times and it’s always magical”

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Cape Town: Table Mountain Abseiling Experience - What you see while hanging over the cliff
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Cape Town: Table Mountain Abseiling Experience

8.Table Mountain Abseiling Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 203 reviews · 1 hour · from $68

Meet the English-speaking Cape Town Abseil team beside the cable car exit on Table Mountain. After a safety briefing, you descend 112 metres with guides such as Lloyd, Jordan, Mthunzi, and Bonga nearby. Expect a small group of up to eight, huge Atlantic views, and a rocky 30 to 60 minute hike back up.

“The experience was amazing! The tour guides were also amazing and very patient”

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Hike Table Mountain with a Guide - Choose Route - What the morning actually involves
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Hike Table Mountain with a Guide – Choose Route

9.Hike Table Mountain with a Guide – Choose Route

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 199 reviews · from $65

Choose a guided climb up Table Mountain by steady Platteklip Gorge or rugged India Venster. Your guide sets the pace, explains the mountain’s plants, rocks, history, and culture, then you descend by cable car if it is running. Pickup and private options cost extra.

“This was something I will never forget. Our guide Jean-Michel was great, he made the hike fun and made me feel at ease. The route was filled with diverse challenges, gorgeous views and fantastic atmosphere. Highly recommend it.”

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Best of Cape Town Full-Day Private Tour with Table Mountain - The Atlantic coast supplies the great road scenery
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Best of Cape Town Full-Day Private Tour with Table Mountain

10.Best of Cape Town Full-Day Private Tour with Table Mountain

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 195 reviews · from $163

Spend 8 to 10 hours with a private guide and vehicle on a flexible Cape Town tour. See Bo-Kaap, Table Mountain, Cape Point, Boulders Beach, Chapman’s Peak, and either Constantia or Stellenbosch wineries. Guides such as Gift, Nathan, Mark, and Gino have been praised for adapting the day to weather and personal interests.

“very well organized tour, our guide mr Danson was outstanding and went above and beyond to be sure we had the best posible expirience”

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Cape Town Uncovered : Half-Day City Tour and Table Mountain - Table Mountain and the rotating cable car
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Cape Town Uncovered : Half-Day City Tour and Table Mountain

11.Cape Town Uncovered : Half-Day City Tour and Table Mountain

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 191 reviews · 5 hours · from $52

Travel by air-conditioned vehicle with guides such as Leticia, Doney, and Nontando, taking in Table Mountain, Signal Hill, Camps Bay, Bo-Kaap, historic landmarks, and the Diamond Museum. The five-hour route blends scenic stops with Cape Town history, hotel pickup, bottled water, and time for photographs.

“We had a very nice tour along some highlights of Cape Town and Liticia is a very friendly person with excellent knowledge of the area and history”

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Table Mountain and Cape Town City Half-Day Trip - The Diamond Works is interesting, but not for everyone
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Table Mountain and Cape Town City Half-Day Trip

12.Table Mountain and Cape Town City Half-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 191 reviews · from $46

Start with hotel pickup, ride the Table Mountain cableway at your own cost, then tour Cape Town by air-conditioned minibus. You’ll see Bo-Kaap, the Castle of Good Hope, Parliament, Company’s Garden, and the Diamond Works. Guides such as Hamilton, Glen, Bayathe, and Super have been praised for making the history come alive.

“Unable to visit table mountain due to weather conditions. This company have denied paying me a refund as they stated I could have used the ticket within 7 days . Well we live in London so didn’t have 7 days at our disposal. Plus table mountain was closed on the other occasion we tried to visit the very next day”

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Cape Town: Half Day Table Mountain and Cape Town City Tour - Pickup from Cape Town’s central hotels
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Cape Town: Half Day Table Mountain and Cape Town City Tour

13.Half Day Table Mountain and Cape Town City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 176 reviews · 4 hours · from $54

You’ll ride the Table Mountain cableway when weather and queues allow, stroll Bo-Kaap, pass Cape Town’s key landmarks, visit the Castle of Good Hope when time permits, and tour a diamond-cutting center. English-speaking guides such as A.D. and Super have helped make this compact morning or afternoon outing informative and flexible.

“I would recommend this tour for those looking to see the beautiful scenic view of Cape Town's dynamic mountains, coast line and flowers. Elaine organized our tour to provide the maximum time on top of the mountain. I would invite my family and friends to book this tour.”

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Cape Town: Guided Half-Day City Tour with Table Mountain - Company’s Garden and the South African Museum
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Cape Town: Guided Half-Day City Tour with Table Mountain

14.Guided Half-Day City Tour with Table Mountain

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 171 reviews · 4 hours · from $65

Join a registered guide such as Letitia, Wellington, Dillon, or Armond for a fast, useful introduction to Cape Town. Visit Company’s Garden, the South African Museum, Bo-Kaap, the V&A Waterfront, Camps Bay, and more. Finish with Table Mountain by cable car, weather permitting, or a Table View photo stop.

“Letitia was great. Very friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodating. The tour was a great sample of the wine and the wine country and very educational. I have two reminders for fellow travelers. Please be on time and PLEASR don’t wear strong perfumes or colognes.”

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Cape Town Halfday City and Table Mountain Tour - Signal Hill, a quick stop with a big view
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Cape Town Halfday City and Table Mountain Tour

15.Cape Town Halfday City and Table Mountain Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 153 reviews · from $71

Start with Table Mountain and its rotating cable car, then visit Signal Hill, Camps Bay, Maidens’ Cove, Bo-Kaap, central Cape Town, and the Cape Town Diamond Museum. Hotel pickup, bottled water, transport, and a driver-guide are included. The Table Mountain cable-car ticket costs extra.

“When we book online it showed us places which were not on our Tour, and there was no option of choosing you just get the tour info after making the payments”

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