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Cape Point and Boulder's Penguins Full Day Tour
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Cape Point and Boulder's Penguins Full Day Tour

By City Sightseeing South Africa
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Once famed as Africa’s southernmost point, the Cape of Good Hope remains an icon for sailors and a spiritual place. Hike here from Cape Point, where legend states two oceans meet, on this convenient guided day trip by coach. On the way, stop at Boulders Beach Penguin Colony (ticket own expense) to see African penguins and hear the distinctive call which gave them the name “jackass penguins”.
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Ages 2-99, max of 60 per group
Duration: 8h
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Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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Highlights
  • Visit Cape Point, the Cape of Good Hope, and Boulders Beach with a guide
  • See African penguins waddling, diving, and playing at Boulders Beach
  • Take photos at the Cape of Good Hope sign, Africa’s most southwestern point
  • Travel to and from Cape Town in a reclining seat with onboard Wi-Fi
Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best
2024

  • Guided by a local English speaking South African expert tour guide
  • 1 hour at the Boulders beach penguin Colony & 2 hours at Cape Point
  • Guided hike from Cape Point to the Cape of Good Hope (medium fitness & walking shoes required)
  • Complimentary pick-up from many of our stops near all hotels
  • Transportation in a modern, spacious double deck, air-conditioned motor-coach
  • Comfortable reclining seat with ample leg room, big vista windows and free Wifi
  • Entry/Admission - Cape Point Nature Reserve
  • Entry/Admission - Cape Point Nature Reserve
  • Guaranteed to skip the lines
What's not included
  • Cost of Lunch (Restaurant or Take Away available)
  • Boulders Beach Penguin Admission ticket
  • Funicular cablecar ticket at Cape Point (if required)
  • Entry/Admission - Boulders Beach Penguin Colony


Start:Multiple meeting point options.
  • Option 1
    City Sightseeing Cape Town Visitor Center, Ticket Office, Dock Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, 8005, South Africa
    Look out for the City Sightseeing Tour office: Located outside the 2 Oceans Aquarium Tour departs @ 09h30 (14/12 - 05/01 @ 08h40)
  • Option 2
    69 Victoria Rd, Camps Bay, Cape Town, 8040, South Africa
    Look out for the City Sightseeing Bus Stop opposite the BAY HOTEL @ 08h55 (14/12 - 05/01 @ 08h05)
  • Option 3
    Queens Road & Alexander Road, Queens Rd & Alexander Rd, Sea Point, Cape Town, 8060, South Africa
    Look out for the City Sightseeing Bus Stop on the cnr of Queens & Alexander Road, Sea Point @ 09h05 (14/12 - 05/01 @ 08h18)
  • Option 4
    City Sightseeing, M6 St Johns Rd, Sea Point, Cape Town, 8060, South Africa
    Look out for the City Sightseeing Bus Stop on the cnr of Beach & St Johns Road, Sea Point @ 09h10 (14/12 - 05/01 @ 08h23)
  • Option 5
    The Winchester Boutique Hotel Cape Town, 221 Beach Rd, Sea Point, Cape Town, 8005, South Africa
    Look out for the City Sightseeing Bus Stop opposite the Winchester Mansions Hotel @ 09h12 (14/12 - 05/01 @ 08h25)
  • Option 6
    Green Point Lighthouse, 100 Beach Rd, Mouille Point, Cape Town, 8005, South Africa
    Look out for the City Sightseeing Bus Stop just past the Green Point lighthouse @ 09h16 (14/12 - 05/01 @ 08h29)
  • Option 7
    City Sightseeing Stop outside Hotel Sky, 9 Lower Long St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8005, South Africa
    Look out for the City Sightseeing Bus Stop outside the Sky Hotel @ 09h37 (14/12 - 05/01 @ 08h50)
  • Option 8
    City Sightseeing Downtown Tour Office, 81 Long St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa
    City Sightseeing office @ 09h40 (14/12 - 05/01 @ 08h50)
  • Option 9
    Orange Street, Orange St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
    Look out for the City Sightseeing Bus Stop cnr Orange & Hatfield Street @ 09h47 (14/12 - 05/01 @ 09h00)
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Pushchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Infants must sit on laps
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 58181P6

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Most travellers can participate
    • R 455 Cape Point Park fee included (if this option is selected)
    • Air conditioned luxury coach
    • English Live Commentary
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 60 travellers

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 58181P6

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    Matthew P
    Buenos Aires, Argentina387 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    May 2021
    This wasn't five stars. It was six. All because of the guide/driver, Brahm (I hope I am spelling his name correctly!). The tour took off promptly at 9:30 and from the start to the end, Brahm offered the most insightful commentary. One of the most knowledgeable and funny guides I've ever experienced. The sights were incredible, too. Weather was amazing and we saw hundreds of penguins at Boulder Beach. Brahm took us to a nice and affordable restaurant for lunch before heading to Cape Point National Park, where we spent a few more hours hiking and reaching Cape of Good Hope. Absolutely worth your while to book this trip, with the hope that Brahm will be your guide. An unforgettable day.
    Written 25 May 2021
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    Wow - thank you so much for your review, which of course I will pass on the Brahm. It will ensure that we all stay motivated to keep up the standard
    Written 26 May 2021
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    Denise B
    Madeira, Portugal3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Feb 2020 • Friends
    This was a fabulous way to see Cape Town and the surrounding area and learn about its history. Rico was great bringing humour to his commentary.
    We thoroughly enjoyed the track to Cape Point. Was a challenge at times, but well worth it. Zuko was excellent as he looked after us during the day, answering questions and most importantly checking that no one was left behind.
    Time with the penguins gave us an opportunity to observe such wonderful creatures close too. It was a privilege to observe them at different stages of their lives in a natural habitat.
    A full day out and we loved it.
    Written 6 February 2020
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    Born2go
    Pinellas Park, FL427 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Excellent day out! We joined the tour at the Long Street office. You can also join at the Waterfront location. The team included Brahm, Leanne, and driver Julian that worked well together. We had an amazing day trip.

    They use a really nice double decker bus with extremely comfortable seats. We left at scheduled time of 9:42am. We arrived at Simon’s Bay for the Penguin colony at 11:00AM. This was a two hour stop, which included time for lunch. We appreciated the 3 different options for lunch so you could go with your own personal budget. Some brought their lunch and had lunch on the beach. You could also buy sandwiches at Cafe Penguin, eat there or takeaway to eat o the beach. The third option was sit down at beautiful, affordable SeaForth Restaurant. Right on the water, with reserved seating at the best tables! We chose this option and had excellent fish and chips. (Hake, similar to cod). Excellent service as well.

    Next stop was Cape Point. You could take the funicular almost to the lighthouse. Or you could walk up. You had the option to hike (guided) from Cape Point to Cape of Good Hope. The guide was really upfront about the difficulty so you could make up your mind if it was right for you. The other option was to take the bus, about 15 minutes to Cape of Good Hope.

    Although a bus tour (ours had 36 people) it was so well done, options that suited everyone’s ability, and it felt very relaxed, not rushed.

    We had been considering a private tour and were so happy that we chose this option instead! Saved us money without sacrificing quality.
    Written 9 September 2022
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    mandyjb37
    Manchester, UK37 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sept 2022 • Couples
    We did the full day Cape Point Tour with the City Sightseeing Bus Co. We travelled in an air conditioned bus, with USB ports, free wifi and the ability to purchase water. The guide Charles was very knowledgeable, humerous and entertaining. The tour was excellent, it allowed plenty of time at each stop off and was great value for money. We didn't need to stop off at other stops such as Hours Bay or Camps Bay as we had already done these on the Blue Hop on Hop off bus tour.

    Lunch was a stop off at the Seafront Restaurant.

    I would definitely recommend this day trip.
    Written 18 September 2022
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    2016robyn
    Milwaukie, OR15 contributions
    1.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jun 2023 • Friends
    Cape Point/Cape Hope and Boulders Beach were all fantastic. We had a fairly dry day, but chilly. The problem was the vehicle used to transport us. When I signed up for this tour, I made the assumption we'd be in a large, comfortable coach type bus. As there were 15-18 of us, we were crammed into a small bus that held at a max 19 people (I think). We were the last on the bus and got the worst seats possible. We were told those would be our seats for the entire day, no switching. In order to look out the window, I had to have my neck at a constant 45 degree angle. I couldn't see over the seat in front of me, so my only view was the back of the seat or with my head cranked to the right. My seat happened to have the wheel well, so my feet were on that the entire time. Everything on this bus was tighter than the economy section of an airplane. The person behind me was average height, but his knees were in my back the entire time. So, the places we saw were wonderful, but the majority of my day was on this bus. I love City Sightseeing hop on/off buses, but after this experience, I DO NOT recommend them for other tours, unless you know you'll be on a bigger bus.
    Written 6 July 2023
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    Good day, Thank you for sharing your review and feedback with us, we welcome and appreciate it sincerely. Kindly please be advised that the tour description clearly stipulates the size of the charter which clearly indicates that this is tour targeting large groups. We highly advise that you join smaller groups should you want to experience a more intimate tours.
    Written 1 December 2023
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    01Ziggy
    9 contributions
    2.0 of 5 bubbles
    The guides were very Kind and knowledgeable, however, this was third party booking first after booking it said it was viatours, then it was sightseeing tours on the return trip, it didn't bring you back to where it picked you up, you had to change buses at the Central city, which it never stated. Additionally When booking online, it gave you 2 options, one basic Fee second, additional fee which included the park entry fees which I opted for certain the entire bus didn't select option two when we arrived at the Parks the Operator didn't collect the additional fees from all passengers. Which l led me to believe and I did ask but didn't get a direct answer. Why I paid that additional amount. The areas were beautiful however the large bus moved slower than a smaller vehicle and many more people.
    Written 2 September 2023
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    Thanks for the feedback. I am glad you thought that our guide was kind and knowledgeable. I am surprised you were expecting a small vehicle. The tour is clearly advertised as a large coach, offering ample legroom, big vista windows and free wifi. In my book, way better than being crammed into a mini van on the pretence of a small group tour. As regards the cape point entry ticket - also very simply and easy to understand. As advertised, you can purchase the tour with the national park entry ticket or without. The Without option is for South Africans and members of the SADC community, as national parks offers a reduced entry fee (their rules, not ours). Such persons have to produce photo ID which is why our onboard hostess takes care of this en route to Cape Point. We physically have to present the photo ID at the national park entrance gate. Glad you enjoyed the tour all the same and hope to welcome you back on one of our other tours soon.
    Written 2 September 2023
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    Samuel Nguhiu
    Nairobi, Kenya33 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jun 2023 • Solo
    It was a wonderful experience, albeit on a cold winter's day.
    The tour guides made the experience warm, welcoming and memorable.
    I honestly enjoyed how the lead guide was conscious of everyone's culture and nationality and would seamlessly transition his address to the language/ culture of the guests he was addressing. :-)

    We got to see everything that had been promised beforehand (i.e., Penguins, Seals, Baboons, Ostrich, the views from the Cape Point hike). We were kept entertained with fun facts for the entire trip. The excursion was turned into a fun treasure hunt that had us all busy looking out of the windows to be the first to spot the distant attractions.

    Dress appropriately, Cape Point can get quite windy and chilly with flash rains in June. (silly me, I went in my summer shorts and shirt)

    Thank you for the food recommendation and restaurant at Simon's Town. That was the best calamari I had in Western Cape.

    Disclaimer for photos in the bus, it is not so easy to take good photos as the bus is in motion, you may spot a lovely site and by the time you take out your camera to take a picture it is behind you.

    I recommend the Red Bus for first time visitors, it is a great way to learn about the city and various attractions, plus which areas a tourist should avoid.

    Thank you Red Bus
    Written 22 December 2023
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    Good day! Thank you for sharing this wonderful review and feedback with us, we truly appreciate it and are happy to see that you had such a wonderful time with us.
    Written 22 December 2023
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    HelensTravels
    Pretoria, South Africa50 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Mar 2020
    I decided to go with CitySightSeeing because I'm visiting Cape Town as a solo traveller and I wanted to visit Cape Point. I had heard that Uber doesn't work out so great to go there. CitySightSeeing was a great choice and I had an excellent day with them. Mark, Sipho and Alex handled the trip expertly. It was well organised and they communicated well. The bus was very comfortable with wifi and usb charging points. I'm very glad I chose this tour.
    Written 13 March 2020
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    Fearless802034
    41 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We had a fabulous time with Keith and Justin our guides. We loved Keith's dad jokes throughout the the bus journey.

    Some of the positive highlights:

    1. Good buses, air conditioned and good seats
    2. Selling prepaid boulder beach tickets on the bus for cost price was a great touch
    3. Beautiful 45 mins optional hike was great
    4. Keith's commentary about the history of Cape town was brilliant

    Nothing negative from us! Would highly recommend.
    Written 16 March 2020
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    Lom P
    Mauritius3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Woah , so a nice trip , we feel save with Alex and Peter and the girl I don’t remember .But it a the MUST . First Peter is a professional .👍 even before you get on board he make you feel at home , he make you feel comfortable before the trip. He knew everyone one board where they come from and he is funny . Peter know any single spot .And Alex he know where to slow down to let us enjoy the single things they spot on the road . And on the top Peter , explain us what it’s .That top. Which make you enjoy the trip . I think the sale should advise us that to bring like sunblock or what shoes to wear . Overall we are very satisfied .
    Written 31 January 2020
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