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South African Day Trips: The 15 Best of Them

714 tours  ·  from $5

Anything with a guide, a boat or an open vehicle attached, gathered in one place. The 15 here are the ones worth giving up a whole day for, priced and timed, with the rest of the catalogue below them.

Wine Tour: Paarl, Franschhoek & Stellenbosch incl 3 wineries - A short walk through oak-shaded Stellenbosch
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Wine Tour: Paarl, Franschhoek & Stellenbosch incl 3 wineries

1.Wine Tour: Paarl, Franschhoek & Stellenbosch incl 3 wineries

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,940 reviews · from $43Our pick

Spend about eight hours visiting three Cape Winelands regions by comfortable coach. Taste 15 wines, tour a Stellenbosch cellar, pair wine with cheese and sweets, walk historic Stellenbosch, and stop at Drakenstein Prison. Guides such as Louis, Brahm, Horea, and Charles have helped make this a lively, informative day.

“It was a great day and the only tour to visit three regions. Certainly a bang for your buck, but a very long day.”

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Cape Town: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Cruise - Use the blue route for Table Mountain and the Atlantic coast
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Cape Town: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Cruise

2.Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,929 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $23

Use a one or two-day City Sightseeing pass to explore Cape Town on red, blue, and purple routes. Audio commentary comes in 15 languages, buses offer panoramic views and Wi-Fi, and optional extras include a harbour cruise and sunset tour. Hop off for Table Mountain, Camps Bay, Kirstenbosch, District Six, or Groot Constantia.

“It was perfect. Nice ride, good info in ears and nice drop at Tablemountain”

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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

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

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

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 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

4.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 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

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

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

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

6.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

7.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: 3 Regions Wine Tour with 3 Estates, 15 Wines - First stop: Stellenbosch wine, snacks, and the cellar
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From Cape Town: 3 Regions Wine Tour with 3 Estates, 15 Wines

8.3 Regions Wine Tour with 3 Estates, 15 Wines

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,136 reviews · 8h 30m · from $53

Spend a full day touring three Cape Winelands regions, with tastings at three estates, cellar visits, cheese and sweet pairings, and a guided Stellenbosch walk. Guides such as Charles, Louis, Peter, and Brahm are praised for lively history and wine commentary. Lunch in Franschhoek costs extra, and pickup is only from set Cape Town stops.

“Amazing experience ! Charles the guide was hilarious , entertaining and very knowledgeable about all the vineyards. Division the driver was the man as well. Great team, great experience , highly recommend. Seeing all 3 regions was definitely worth it. Wine and matching with sweets & cheese was great too.”

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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

9.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

10.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 Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour with Optional Cruise - The red city and coast route
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Cape Town Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour with Optional Cruise

11.Cape Town Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour with Optional Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,793 reviews · from $20Best value

See Cape Town at your own pace on a one or two-day hop-on hop-off pass covering the city, Atlantic coast, Kirstenbosch, Hout Bay, and Constantia wineries. You get multilingual audio commentary, Wi-Fi, free walking tours, and frequent buses. Add a harbor cruise, sunset ride, or township tour for a fuller day.

“Fantastic day wine tasting. Our guide, Rico was excellent. He was very knowledgeable and told us about the areas visited.”

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Cape Town-Robben Island Ferry Ticket and Guided Prison Tour - The ferry across Table Bay
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Cape Town: Robben Island Ferry Ticket and Guided Prison Tour

12.Robben Island Ferry Ticket and Guided Prison Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 1,792 reviews · 4 hours · from $79

Spend about four hours traveling from the Nelson Mandela Gateway to Robben Island, then tour the island by bus and walk through the prison with a former political inmate. You’ll see Nelson Mandela’s cell, hear firsthand accounts, and learn about apartheid from guides such as Yasien Mohammed and Monde, subject to assignment.

“The guldens stories on Robben Island was very moving and heartbreaking”

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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

13.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: Robben Island Ferry Tour with 1-Way Hotel Pickup - The 45-Minute Ferry to Robben Island
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Cape Town: Robben Island Ferry Tour with 1-Way Hotel Pickup

14.Robben Island Ferry Tour with 1-Way Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,380 reviews · 5 hours · from $71

Travel from central Cape Town to Robben Island by shared pickup and 45-minute ferry. A former political prisoner leads the prison visit, including Nelson Mandela’s cell, while island guides explain apartheid and prison life. The provider handles transport to the ferry, but you return from the Waterfront on your own.

“It was a great experience learning about the history of Cape Town and the resilience of the political prisoners who fought so restlessly against the inhumane system of apartheid. My tour guide was Tom. Tom was himself a previous prisoner in Robben Island and he did a beautiful job explaining so clearly and honestly the present and the past of the prison, now turned museum . I left the tour filled with deep admiration. I’m thankful and feel privilege for having had this experience and my most sincere gratitude to everyone responsible for organising the tour and keeping the history alive. Definitely an unforgettable experience that I will carry with…”

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Cape Town: Full-Day Winelands Tour with Wine Tastings & Food - What the Tastings Actually Include
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Cape Town: Full-Day Winelands Tour with Wine Tastings & Food

15.Full-Day Winelands Tour with Wine Tastings & Food

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,288 reviews · 9 hours · from $121

Join African Story Wine Tours for a nine-hour, small-group trip through Paarl, Franschhoek, and Stellenbosch. You will visit four varied wineries, taste wine with cheese and chocolate, enjoy an à la carte lunch, and learn from guides such as Basil, Bruce, Donovan, Jose, or Nick.

“We really enjoyed this wine tour. The vineyards we visited were picturesque, and we tried some excellent wines throughout the day. The cheese pairing at the first location, and the beauty of the last vineyard were definite highlights. Basil was extremely friendly and a wonderful guide for the day. Highly recommend!”

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