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Table Mountain: 15 Routes to the Top, Compared

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The cableway closes in wind and cloud, which makes the decision a forecast problem before it is a ticket problem. These 15 cover the dated cable car ticket, the combined city passes, the guided Platteklip climb and the abseil off the top, with prices and how early each really needs to be.

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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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

3.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

4.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

5.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 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

6.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: 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

7.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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From Cape Town: Table Mountain, Cape of Good Hope & Penguins including Park Fees - Table Mountain is the day’s biggest ticket
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From Cape Town: Table Mountain, Cape of Good Hope & Penguins including Park Fees

8.Table Mountain, Cape of Good Hope & Penguins including Park Fees

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 399 reviews · from $284

Spend 8 to 10 hours with a private guide and driver, visiting Table Mountain, Bo-Kaap, Camps Bay, Chapman’s Peak, Cape Point, and Boulders Beach. Guides such as Ray, Gift, Jeff, Joel, and Nathan are praised for flexibility and local insight. Seal Island and the funicular are optional extras.

“There are splendid views and places to see, but a lot of time is spent travelling. If you are prepared to put up with a dead bottom, then maybe it's worth it.”

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Table Mountain, Boulder's Penguins & Cape Point Private Tour from Cape Town - Table Mountain: the day’s biggest weather gamble
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Table Mountain, Boulder’s Penguins & Cape Point Private Tour from Cape Town

9.Table Mountain, Boulder’s Penguins & Cape Point Private Tour from Cape Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 359 reviews · from $163

Spend about eight hours with a private guide and driver exploring Cape Town, Bo-Kaap, Table Mountain, Boulders Beach, Chapman’s Peak, Cape of Good Hope, and Cape Point. You can adjust the pace and stops, but budget separately for cable-car, penguin-colony, nature-reserve, meal, and optional funicular fees.

“Nathan was very patient, knowledgeable and personable. We weren’t able to see everything because of the weather but Nathan was very apologetic and explained the potential and eventual delay. If granted the opportunity, we’d definitely work with him again in the future.”

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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

10.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

11.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

12.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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Table Mountain,Cape Point & Penguins Shared Tour, From Cape Town - Bo-Kaap gives the day an important start
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Table Mountain,Cape Point & Penguins Shared Tour, From Cape Town

13.Table Mountain,Cape Point & Penguins Shared Tour, From Cape Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 251 reviews · from $60

This 9.5-hour shared tour links Cape Town’s top sights by air-conditioned vehicle, with pickup, a professional guide, and a group of up to 20. You’ll visit Bo-Kaap, Table Mountain, Chapman’s Peak, Cape Point, Boulders Beach, Simon’s Town, and Muizenberg. Guides such as Jeff, Albert, Nuria, Gabriel, and Armando are known for lively history and local insight.

“Our tour guide Nuria was awesome! She was very upbeat and informative. We were able to see many sights and had many opportunities to take pictures. Table mountain is beautiful and is an awesome experience. I only wished we had moRead more”

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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

14.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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Table Mountain, Boulders Penguins & Cape point Private Day Tour - Table Mountain: the day’s weather gamble
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Table Mountain, Boulders Penguins & Cape point Private Day Tour

15.Table Mountain, Boulders Penguins & Cape point Private Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 236 reviews · from $162

Spend 8 to 9 hours exploring Cape Town with a private guide and air-conditioned vehicle. The route includes Table Mountain, Bo-Kaap, Cape Point, the Cape of Good Hope, Simon’s Town, Boulders penguins, and scenic coastal stops. Guides such as Jean, Natasha, Josie, and Danson tailor the pace to your group.

“We had the best tour with Delson. He was extremely attentive to our needs. He stopped to buy a step stool so it was easier to get in the van. He was very informative and asked us our preferences for stops. He was the best and knew everyone!”

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