Top Things to Do in Simon's Town - Simon's Town Must-See Attractions
Things to Do in Simon's Town
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Boulders Beach Penguin Colony, Foxy Beach, Nature and Wildlife Tours, Beaches. For personalised recommendations, try our AI trip-planning product.
Boulders Beach Penguin Colony, Foxy Beach, Nature and Wildlife Tours, Beaches. For personalised recommendations, try our AI trip-planning product.
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- fromper adultR 1 450
On the Waterfromper adultR 3 300
Day Tripsfromper group (up to 4)R 4 992- fromper adultR 3 795
Private Sightseeing Toursfromper adult (price varies by group size)R 1 519
Day Tripsfromper adultR 595- fromper adultR 640
Private and Luxuryfromper adultR 850- from
R 1 133per adultR 850 
Private and Luxuryfromper adult (price varies by group size)R 3 150
Coastal stop in Simon's Town provides a serene boardwalk for viewing African penguins in their natural habitat, with opportunities for up-close interaction and observation of their daily lives.
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- Les De QUtrecht, The Netherlands2 482 contributionsBoulders Bay Penguin Colony is an absolute must for anyone visiting the area! Arrive early to avoid the queues and make the most of the peaceful atmosphere. It’s a fantastic opportunity to see penguins up close in their natural environment—truly a unique experience.
Be sure to walk along the outside of the main viewing area, where you can spot penguins nesting in the bushes. It’s fascinating to see them in different stages of their life cycle.
The gift shop is a treat, offering a great selection of penguin-themed souvenirs to remember your visit. While there aren’t eating options inside the complex, the nearby street has some good restaurants and cafés worth checking out.
Highly recommended for a memorable and educational experience!Written 13 January 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Wombling_Free_7548Bristol, UK2 182 contributionsThis is the main penguin watching beach, which you have to pay to access. Well worth paying for, there are so many penguins!Written 3 October 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- teapot2ontourPlymouth, UK9 contributionsThis is an incredible insight into a fabulously presented Submarine.
Launched 1969, decommissioned 2003, and brilliantly saved on her dry land cradle.
Our guide John, a former serving mariner for SAS S99 ASSEGAAI gave us a most comprehensive tour of the vessel and many interesting stories about the 'lifestyle' one can imagine working with 50 crew, up to 300 metres below the surface.
This is a 'must do' for Simon's Town and Boulders Beach penguins, in the superb Cape Of Good Hope National Park locality.Written 14 January 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - tracey nPoole, UK25 contributionsI thoroughly enjoyed the Strike Craft exhibit as my Dad CPO Walter Jefferies did maintenance on the vessels at Simonstown and Bluff naval bases. My partner an offshore diving supervisor enjoyed the diving exhibit showing how naval divers pioneered the industry. Staff were friendly but I suggest checking loadshedding times as your access is restricted to the upper floor for visibility and safety.Written 3 April 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Maggi S16 contributionsWe came to Cape town and our guide Francis took us to this restaurant on the way to see the penguin beach. My sister is the pickiest eater and they accommodated her needs. Staff was friendly. Food was excellent and fresh. I highly recommend this restaurant! The views are spectacular and it’s an inviting place to go with your family.Written 1 July 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Andrew Morson9 contributionsWe came here with Dive Team, it was our first shore based diving and we can highly recommend this beach. I was easy to enter and navigate and the Kelp forest were amazing. We were very surprised when we found out this was where the Octopus Teacher was filmed and made the dive even more special.Written 25 December 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Chris ESydney, Australia8 contributionsThis little museum has so much to offer and is so worth visiting. We learnt so much and it was a wonderful hour spent. Interesting to know that even Bonaparte and Darwin were in Simons Town.Written 21 October 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Paul SGig Harbor, WA143 contributionsDogs are great, and if you like them, you'll be inspired by the story of the sailor Just Nuisance. Look it up!Written 7 October 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- kareemasalieCape Town, South Africa4 contributionsGreat opportunity for snorkelling. We saw many marine animals, including sea hares, variable sea hares, nudibranchsWritten 13 January 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- fiamma11Tysons Corner, VA5 995 contributionsWe embarked and debarked from our whale watching boat at this jetty; and also had lunch in the square. The drive there from Cape Town was scenic. We enjoyed it a great deal.Written 24 September 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Corne LBellville, South Africa232 contributionsMust go back again and again and you'll see something "new" each time. Only R 10 entrance. Lots of different types of toys from over many years collected by the friendly owner. A must visit but please parents see that your young kids behave inside.Written 28 May 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Annalien PBronkhorstspruit, South Africa338 contributionsI've been to Simons Town before and never knew about this museum. I visited the toy museum and accidentally ended up at this museum that is in close proximity of the toy museum. I never realised that people were evicted from their homes in the apartheid area in Simons Town. I only knew about District 6. Our guide was most friendly and helpful. She shared so much information with us in the short time that we spent with her. She is super passionate about her families history. The photos and displays are very interesting. I recommend that everyone should visit this museum to understand the history of our beautiful country so much better. Well worth a visit.Written 5 September 2017This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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