Take a scenic drive down to the stunning Cape Point, part of the Table Mountain National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This half day tour is the easiest way to see some of the most spectacular scenery in South Africa, taking in the Chapmans Peak coastal road, Hout Bay Harbour, and the African Penguin Colony at Boulders Beach.
Start your half day tour to the Cape Point by driving along the rugged Atlantic coastline with its towering mountains and white sandy beaches. Soon, you will arrive in Hout Bay, the historical harbour and fishing point, overlooked by the impressive Sentinal peak. From here, you will begin the spectacular coastal drive along the world-famous Chapmans Peak Road. This road hugs the near vertical mountain face between Hout Bay and Noordhoek.
Arriving at the Cape of Good Hope Nature reserve, where you will make your way down to Cape Point. This rocky outcrop was known as the Cape of Storms due to the number of vessels that where shipwrecked along the coastline. You will have the opportunity to walk to the old lighthouse at the Point.
Returning from Cape Point you will follow the coastal road along False Bay, through the historic navy base, Simons Town. You will then have the chance to stop and view the world famous African Penguin colony at Boulders beach (at own expense and time permitting). Then pass through then popular holiday resort, of Muizenburg before return to the Cape Town City Centre.
Sally was an excellent tour guide , full of information ,relaxed took the group to Cape of Good Hope which was not part of the tour ,fun to be with highly recommended five star treatment
Review by: Peter A, September 2017
Our guide Ashely was great. We had 5 other guests in the van plus the two of us. We were the first guests picked up at 8am and dropped off last at 1.45pm. The half day tour is too quick. You do not get a chance to get out and view or photograph much. It was mainly driving and looking through the window. When you get to the Cape of Good Hope - it's so crowded. The group ended up skipping the penguins as 3 from the van had to be back at 1.30pm for a Township Tour. The tour was rushed. Ashely was great and very friendly. His commentary was spot on. He apologized for not seeing the penguins - but again due to timing and also the group decided not to try to see them, all good. Try and offer a full day, with coffee breaks, light lunch and more getting out of the car. This tour would suit those who prefer seeing all from the window.
Review by: Aaron C, December 2016
Overall a good experience. Driver was experienced and knew his facts. Its a lot of driving for the sights you see along the way, but it's understandable. The driver was cranky at times, not as friendly as you might Hope. Overall we had a good time and we are glad we took the tour.
Review by: Anju M, August 2016
It was wonderful though it was a rainy very cold day but the beautiful drive made up for it
Review by: ROdolfo P, July 2016
The half day tour was splendid, magnificent view. If you have time stay more. We highly recommend this tour and the tour operator. Our driver is great and patient with us.
Review by: Christine A, May 2016
this was a fantastic trip made so interesting by out superb guide Desmond
Review by: ghislaine D, April 2016
Quick tour but complete. The landscape is amazing. Our guide was very cheerful.
Review by: Julie R, February 2016
Guide very good but disappointed with Cape of Good Hope, not sure what I was expecting but it was an anti climax. Great not to have to drive though and the scenery was beautiful.Cape Point better. Boulder penguins too commercialised preferred Betty's Bay.
Review by: Pamela W, February 2016
It's not the tour's fault - a half-day just isn't enough time to actually see everything. Basically in this half-day tour you drive for a bit then run in, take a picture and leave. Repeat that about 10 times and there's your day. Take the full-day tour instead!!! If you are traveling to Cape Town then these spots are a must see, just give yourself enough time to actually enjoy it.
Review by: JRSP, January 2016
We were able to see all main points and the driver was outstanding
Review by: Christopher B, November 2015
Excellent trip to the Cape and Boulder Beach. Guide called Super was very good and plenty of time to see the sights. Would recommend
Review by: Jeffrey W, October 2015
We covered a lot of ground in 4.5 hours. Jonathon was a well informed and entertaining guide.
Review by: Sebastian W, August 2015
The Guide was very flexible about different parts of the tour and changed them to fit our wishes. He gave us very much information about the places we visted. I highly recommend this tour.
Review by: John G, July 2015
Prompt pick up, excellent guide. Had a wonderful time seeing the Cape Point sights.
Review by: Matt, December 2014
Mostly driving tour, but otherwise a great tour. Great scenic views, baboons, and penguins. Recommend if want to see the sights on a condensed tour, but if you want more time to yourself and more walking the full day tour is probably better for you.
Review by: Carmel F, September 2014
Great trip. Driver gave the right amount of commentary and interesting facts. Beautiful scenery.
Review by: Hiroko S, July 2014
Friendly guide!
Review by: evan d, July 2014
Exactly what we wanted. Terrific.
Review by: janice s, March 2014
I really enjoyed this tour, I was collected on time by Leonard,who was a most entertaining and informative tour guide. The scenery on the way to Cape Point was magnificent, with time for a photo stop, and a visit to the Boulders Penguin Park. I was wanting to visit Cape Point in particular and was not disappointed with the scenery. Leonard was also obliging and dropped me at Sahara Park Newlands, so I could continue onto the cricket. I would travel with this company again.
Review by: Jeffrey C, January 2014
A very interesting excursion with spectacular scenery. We went early so missed the rush. Our guide, Maxwell, kept us to to a sensible schedule. Overall a very enjoyable morning.
Review by: Maria A, December 2013
Short and sweet...good way to see some of Cape Town's highlights when you are short on time. Our guide Friso was good.
Review by: Tracey W, July 2013
Great tour. Excellent guide
Review by: Brenda K, July 2013
Lovely drive, lovely landscaping and great informative and jovial guide. Weather was grand as well._br/_
Worth the time to go to the "point" and even though a half day was enough. Very satisfied and was able to enjoy other activities that day as well.
Review by: Colin A, May 2013
On a previous visit the weather was great until I got to the point where we could see nothing.The weather had closed in. This time it was fantastic. It all opened up before me. It is a must to behold. The buity and history of the are. Thank you Viator._br/_
Colin Perth Australia
Review by: Frank H, April 2013
We had a great tour with our guide who's name is Super just like Superman. He was very knowledgeable and did excellent job of driving and explaining all the details along wth way. The Cape is incredible along with the penguins, ostrichs, and baboons. The Cape light house is a great tour and as scenic as it gets. Thanks Super for a great day and also for dropping us off at the Green Market in town.
Review by: Rohit S, March 2013
This tour was more like 3/4th of a day. Well worth it for the price. It was perfectly timed for all the must see places in Capetown and the guide stopped in places we requested to take lots of pictures. If you don't have a full day to spare, then this is the tour to take.
Review by: DAVID K, March 2013
This was a good tour and I'm glad we went, but it really is barely doable as a half day. We were delayed about an hour leaving Cape Town because of no shows at several hotels (not the driver's fault--he couldn't find the people with confirmed reservations and even went back to a hotel a second time to look for them). The driver add time on the back end--we didn't get back to our hotel until after 2:00 p.m. Having said that, please note that about 2/3 of the tour is driving. We only had about 20 minutes in the Cape Point area--not enough time to get up to the lighthouse. We had about the same amount of time to see the penguins. If you just can't spend the time on the full-day tour, definitely take this tour, but be prepared for a lot of driving and not much time to walk around. Also, the tour was conducted with a minibus (no restroom)--a full size bus would have been more comfortable. Driver was knowledgeable and tried hard to please.
Review by: Norman J, March 2013
With only a half day to spare, this trip ticked all our boxes. We saw the penguins at Boulder Beach, the Cape of Good Hope and travelled along the picturesque Chapmans Drive. The driver also helpfully dropped us off in a different part of Cape Town for a late lunch.
Review by: colin b, March 2013
Loved the tour Only thing was they were an hour late picking us up as a firm called African Eagle had taken the booking from Springbok Atlas. We were told to be ready for 8am but then were sent a message to say it would be 850am and when the coach had not arrived by 9 am our reception rang the firm and they said they were on their way. Although it was a mini bus and was a bit rushed as it was a long way we did enjoy it. Our driver was good and funny.
Review by: George E, February 2013
Great tour, nice time out of Cape Town, awesome scenery and our guide David was very friendly, detailed explanation about everything we saw and fun to be with
Review by: John W, December 2012
If you have a full day take the longer, full day tour. But if you are like us and only have a half day this is a great tour. Our tour guide was exceptional from the pick up at the hotel to the return.
Review by: joseph s, November 2012
great scenery, knowledgeable tour guide.
Review by: Noela L, May 2012
Found it was a bit rushed but enjoyable.
Review by: Manuel G, April 2012
Wonderful trip amazing views and the best of what cape town has to offers.
Review by: susan, April 2012
This trip was excellent. Just the right length of time for our purpose. Driver very informative, even put in an extra stop for us. Timing was superb, car very clean. All in all a very good experience, and the Penguins were fabulous.
Review by: Fiore L, December 2011
This excursion has not been effected for my guilt, and kind those of the Springbok Atlas have offered me a tour in substitution that I have very appreciated
Review by: Ashton T, September 2011
I thought the itinerary was great, but I was disappointed with the tour guide. Although he was nice and tried to point out interesting facts, I found his English to be incredibly difficult to understand and not completely fluent. While I understand he tried to give us as much time as possible, my husband and I both felt a bit carsick on the ride back. We felt safe, but the speed and swerving traffic were a bit too much for us. Itinerary was awesome. Could have done without the ostrich farm stop.
Review by: ALLAN K, September 2011
Great trip with an imformative guide. Picked up promptly at 8 returned about 2pm.
Review by: Brian B, October 2010
Great way to see Cape Town in a short time. We didn't see any baboons but were warned profusely about them. Our tour guide took us to a particular beach in Simonstown to see the penguins where we didn't have to pay an entrance fee. The scenic drive was absolutely stunning. Great quick tour!
Review by: Brian B, September 2010
Great way to see Cape Town in a short time. We didn't see any baboons but were warned profusely about them. Our tour guide took us to a particular beach in Simonstown to see the penguins where we didn't have to pay an entrance fee. The scenic drive was absolutely stunning. Great quick tour!
Review by: BRUCE G, United States of America, May 2010
A must see for everyone.
Not our first time.
Nice drive and scenery.
Review by: Linda R, May 2010
A must see for everyone.
Not our first time.
Nice drive and scenery.
Review by: Bruce G, May 2010
A must see for everyone.
Not our first time.
Nice drive and scenery.
Review by: Carolyn R, United Kingdom, May 2009
This trip could not have been better. The weather was fantastic, and the views to die for, around every turn another jaw dropping sight. Wonderful, the penguins were also amazing.
Review by: Peter L, Finland, January 2009
Very good and interesting half-day trip to the Cape Point and to the Cape of Good Hope. We also had an opportunity to go and take a look at Jackass penguins near Simon's Town. We also saw ostriches and baboons on the way there. The tour guide was excellent and kept a great presentation of South-African history and culture throughout the whole drive to the destinations.
Review by: Anonymous, Japan, July 2008
Our guide was great!! She gave us much knowledge and took care of us very much. I am also satisfied with the content of the tour, too.
Review by: Elazar L, Israel, July 2008
The tour started on time, I saw the Cape of Good Hope. I saw the place where 2 oceans merged. We visited the big colony of the Penguins. We drove between some of the beautiful neighborhoods, and also saw the beauty of the landscape.
Review by: Hava L, July 2008
The tour started on time, I saw the Cape of Good Hope. I saw the place where 2 oceans merged. We visited the big colony of the Penguins. We drove between some of the beautiful neighborhoods, and also saw the beauty of the landscape.
Review by: Maika W, July 2008
Our guide was great!! She gave us much knowledge and took care of us very much. I am also satisfied with the content of the tour, too.
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