Cape Peninsula Tour from Cape Town

Cape Town, South Africa

You'll see glorious Hout Bay and have the option of taking a half-hour boat trip to Duiker Island to see Cape fur seals (not included in tour cost). The tour includes a visit to the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens and Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, and you'll also have the opportunity to visit a penguin colony (entrance fee not included in tour cost). You will also have the chance to travel via Chapman's Peak if it is open.

On your return to Cape Town you'll pass the beautiful scenery of Simon's Town, Fish Hoek and the popular holiday resort of Muizenberg.

USD $83.53

Review by: ShiRuBiYa	February 2012
Tour guide's name was "Super",...and he was exactly that!!

Review by: Sarah D	February 2012
The trip was a little disappointing. Whilst a Cape Pensinsula tour is well worth doing as some of the sights are absolutely spectacular, it did not feel particularly well organised and we felt that we would have enjoyed the experience more if we had hired a car, partly because the bus broke down and we had to wait for almost an hour to continue our journey resulting in the rest of the day feeling rather rushed, but also because the tour was half in German (which we were unaware of at the time of booking), and was read from a script. That didn't detract from it being an excellent day overall, however it felt as though this was in spite of, rather than because of the organisation of the tour.

Review by: Steven G	January 2012
Highly recommended tour- our guide, Rodney, was excellent.

Review by: Heather W	January 2012
The guide was awesome and very knowledgeable. A great tour with alot of information. Highly recommended.

Review by: Fiore L	December 2011
Splendid tour and good service.

Review by: Ronald C	November 2011
This was more than amasing it was wow! We have travelled aroung the world and this was simply the best view and feeling of tranquility ever. Our tour guide and bus driver went into every detail to make it the best.

Review by: SIOBHAN P	November 2011
Really excellent trip seeing seals on a boat trip, the beautiful botanical gardens and penguins. The trip stops for lunch at a good value restaurant with one of the best views we've ever seen. We were lucky enough to see Whales which we wouldn't have seen had it not been for our tour guide spotting them.A really busy trip seeing everything you could wish for in this area. Fabulous

Review by: Vera O	October 2011
Good trip packed lots in, more a taster of things. Guide good but did go on a bit. Why do we always have to stop for lunch? What is wrong with grabbing a sandwich and drink to go?

Review by: Frank M	October 2011
The tour was great. However, they forgot about us, so I had to reschedule for the next day. I suggest to Viator not to do business with the operator who was in charge of the Day trip and The Cape Peninsula tour.

Review by: Anonymous	September 2011
Tour was good. Beautiful scenery.

Review by: DONALD G	May 2011
Enjoyable day- value for money. Small number 8 was a bonus.Knowledgeable guide.Day well mapped out, did what it said in the tin.Enjoyed optional extras too, seal colony, penguins and good restaurant.Lots of facets to the day, lots of memories.Our second successful VIATOR tour. Thanks.

Review by: Giancarlo B	May 2011
You have a real gem in Mr. Ludger Pooth. I am in the travel business as well and I have to tell you that he is one of the best tour guides I have had the pleasure of spending time with. His knowledge of not only South Africa but the World is what really brings it home. He has had wonderfully diverse experiences in Europe, Africa, and the United States which adds so much to his presentation. The way he managed a multi-cultural client base without losing his information flow was brilliant. I will be suggesting VIATOR and Springbok Atlas to all of my clients in Washington D.C. that are heading to South Africa. This was the trip of a lifetime for my wife and I and VIATOR/ Springbok Atlas made it very special. Please make sure that the highest levels of your leadership are aware of the poise and professionalism that this gentlemen has exhibited.

Review by: Anthony N	April 2011
Our family party of 3 adults went on this tour in April 2011. We were in a group of 8 in a small mini coach that was air-conditioned and with seat belts and very comfortable. Our guide "Super" was a local man who was extremely knowledgeable and very interesting. He was very proud of his roots as a descendant of Cape slaves and spoke fluent English and Afrikaans. He also was our driver/guide for the all day wine trip which was equally fascinating and enjoyable.The landscape is truly beautiful and we saw wild seals, penguins, zebras, ostriches, baboons and a few dassies.

Review by: Jennifer M	April 2011
This was an excellent excursion. The tour company provided an excellent guide and driver. What was really nice was that the group was small - 5 people- so we had time to be flexible. The scenery is fantastic and the itinerary, which not only included Cape Point but also an ostrich farm, penguins, seals, not to mention pushy baboons, was varied and interesting.

Review by: Leo G	April 2011
Good experience. Rodney was great.

Review by: J Antoni R	March 2011
Excellent trip, pleasant and well informed guide. Beautiful landscapes, plenty of photo opportunities, Highly recommended.

Review by: JULIA M	February 2011
Excellent! Our guide, Rodney, was knowlegeable and lots of fun. We wouldn't have missed this trip.

Review by: Anna G	December 2010
Excellent tour. We saw a lot. The seals were great fun!

Review by: Johan K	November 2010
Excellent tour, with a very excellent guide.

Review by: Frances Anne C	October 2010
A really pleasant outing, with a very informative guide. Although the wind was really strong, it was still a great trip - what a beautiful country

Review by: ANDREW R	October 2010
This is a must do. The coastline was one of this world. We also got to see a number of whales. An amazing trip and the Kirstenbosch garden is a must see. The guide was great. Thanks for the trip guys.

Review by: Devanand K, Malaysia	June 2010
Its a wonderful tour. Strongly recommended it to first time visitor to Cape Town. Our guide Mr. Rodney really done a fantastic job for us. He fully loaded with all information about the Cape Peninsular. The tour is on time and v really had a great time.

Review by: Donald F, United States of America	April 2010
An excellent driver guide. We really enjoyed the day.

Review by: Anonymous, Spain	April 2010
Nice tour. Pick up and drop down worked flawlessly. Very beautiful places, but the tour is a bit rushed. Anyway is the only way of seeing so many places in just one day.

Review by: John H, United Kingdom	March 2010
The tour was well organised, and our tour guide supplied us with a lot of useful information about the scenery and the local culture as well as being an excellent driver over sometimes difficult roads. His sense of humour went down well also.We climbed up to Cape Point for an amazing view and really enjoyed the penguins at Simonstown. Finishing off at the wonderful Kirstenbosch gardens highlighted our trip. Would recommend to anyone of reasonable fitness.

Review by: Kathi J, United States of America	December 2009
This tour is a must-do when in Cape Town. We saw breathtaking vistas of the ocean, the turbulent waters at Cape Point, baboons, penguins, and charming fishing villages. Sometimes our guide was a bit difficult to understand with his accent, but it was a very enjoyable tour. We took the tour in July, 2009, which is winter there, because our highest priority was seeing wildlife. I wore a sweater with a raincoat with a lot of pockets and was perfectly comfortable and dry, and could carry everything I needed in the pockets, so didn't have to worry about anything getting wet.

Review by: Valerie P, United Kingdom	October 2009
This was an amzing day trip. The scenery was fabulous and we saw some whales albeit in the distance. The lunch stop at Cape Point was picturesque and you get time to "do" the lighthouse at the Point. We saw wild ostriches, baboons and deer too. A day well spent.

Review by: Anonymous, United States of America	September 2009
Fantastic tour by our particular guide. Well planned, terrific guide and not over-crowded in the vehicle. Note that these tours are contracted out to local companies. Some providers are better than others.

Review by: David B, United States of America	September 2009
Excellent guide and visit sites -- fun, informative, and highly recommended.

Review by: Anonymous	August 2009
Nice tour guide, wonderful way to see parts of Cape Town you may not spend time in. Absolutely beautiful scenic drive.

Review by: Claire P, United States of America	July 2009
This tour had a very good balance of seeing a lot of stuff, but also allowing time for us to walk around and explore on our own. I don't like tours where you're cooped up on the bus all day, or following the guide as part of a gaggle of tourists. I recommend planning on the add-on's of the seals and penguins. Ending the day at the Botanical Garden was peaceful and a nice conclusion.

Review by: Anonymous, United Kingdom	July 2009
This is a very thorough tour. Our driver-tour guide was both knowledgeable and courteous. Our group was small, and at each point of interest we were given just the right amount of time to see everything, apart from the botanical gardens which were a bit rushed at the end. All in all, it was a very enjoyable trip.

Review by: Yvonne H, United States of America	July 2009
This is well worth doing! The tour covered a large area, and we saw a great deal of the beautiful coastline. The penguin colony is a must-see. Our guide was interesting, and the coach used was comfortable. There were lots of stops for photos and short walks.

Review by: Denise D	April 2009
This was a very nice tour operated in both English and German. There are many tours from Cape Town to the Cape Peninsula. I booked this tour specifically because it included the botanical gardens, penguin colony, and the opportunity for a trip to the seal island at your own cost. This is an easy way to get outside of Cape Town and see those things. Additionally, the coastal scenery is absolutely stunning. Both the guide and the driver were very nice and quite competent. Unfortunately, there were two people who were obnoxious and complained loudly about the stop at the Botanical Gardens. When we reached Cape Point, our guide was very specific in both English and German as to the departure time, but these two and their friends then made our entire party late for lunch because they took an extra 35 minutes at Cape Point. But, you can't pick your customers!

Review by: Elizabeth D, Australia	March 2009
Cape Town is a beautiful city close to ocean and mountain. Coastline is the best in the world.

Review by: Fadi H, Canada	March 2009
THIS IS A MUST TOUR FOR FIRST TIME VISITORS TO CAPE TOWN. THIS IS WHAT MADE CAPE TOWN WORLD WIDE FAMOUS. THE PENINSULA THAT INCLUDES CAPE OF GOOD HOPE AND REMAINING BAYS This is a must tour for first time visitors to Cape Town. This is what made Cape Town world famous, the peninsula that includes the Cape of Good Hope and remaining bays.

Review by: FADI H	March 2009
THIS IS A MUST TOUR FOR FIRST TIME VISITORS TO CAPE TOWN. THIS IS WHAT MADE CAPE TOWN WORLD WIDE FAMOUS. THE PENINSULA THAT INCLUDES CAPE OF GOOD HOPE AND REMAINING BAYS This is a must tour for first time visitors to Cape Town. This is what made Cape Town world famous, the peninsula that includes the Cape of Good Hope and remaining bays.

Review by: William S, United States of America	January 2009
This was a close to perfect day tour. The guide was thoroughly pleasant and informative and the tour packed a great deal into the day. Hout Bay with an optional trip to see the seals Cape of Good Hope with a stop at the Lighthouse Boulder Beach for the penguins the Botanical Gardens, and hours of beautiful vistas. I highly recommend this tour which was quite reasonably priced for all you saw and did.

Review by: Anonymous, South Africa	December 2008
Great guide, great tour, very uncomplicated! thanks for that!

Review by: FERNANDA MARIN P	November 2008
I enjoyed this trip so much. The guide was the same from Table Mountain and Cape Town Half-Day Trip, but the group was bigger. We had a small time for lunch not included in Simon's Town and the guide had booked a restaurant a bit expensive in my opinion, but I decided to have lunch in another place.

Review by: Elizabeth S, United States of America	June 2008
The trip was just the ticket -- a nice balance of stops -- a GREAT guide.

Review by: Alan B	March 2008
Well worth the visit. Saw some fantastic scenery. Simonstown, Boulders Rock penguins and Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens would be the highlights of the trip.

Review by: Anonymous	December 2007
Good program covering a lot of interesting places. It would have been better to have more time at Cape Point so that we could have a longer walk and enjoy the place a bit more. 1 hour there is not long enough!

Review by: Bruce D	July 2007
The sights were great. We did not feel rushed at all. Lunch was wonderful. The tour guide was very informative.