Top Things to Do in Simon's Town
Things to Do in Simon's Town
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- Bus Toursfromper group (up to 5)R 4 034
- Cable Car Toursfromper adultR 1 250
- On the Waterfromper adultR 3 595
- On the Waterfromper adultR 3 150
- fromper adultR 2 950
- Full-day Toursfromper adultR 1 133
- fromper adult (price varies by group size)R 4 250
- Adventure Toursfromper adultR 640
- fromper adultR 800
- Cable Car Toursfromper adultR 2 181
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- Jeff O1 contributionA Must visit when you are in Cape Town You can visit on a tur or go on your own. Its about 60 minutes from Cape Town City CentralWritten 13 March 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Wombling_Free_7548Bristol, UK2 079 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.
- 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.
- Neels KleynhansWellington, South Africa407 contributionsPositives: Very friendly welcome by staff, Free entry, lots of interesting displays, lots of interesting reading.
Negatives: Not pram / wheelchair friendly.
Time Spend: 1 HourWritten 5 January 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Corne LBellville, South Africa177 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.
- Alistair GibsonSimon's Town, South Africa59 contributionsVisiting this decommissioned submarine was a great outing for my son and I. Very informative talk and history of the sub well covered. Super interesting to learn how submariners lived.Written 28 August 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- fiamma11Tysons Corner, VA4 919 contributionsAnywhere I can go and watch the penguins is a fun spot to me. Parking can be difficult very busy times but they do have an attendant. Toilets, cafe and beautifully picturesque space.Written 27 August 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Paul SGig Harbor, WA140 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.
- 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.
- Annalien PBronkhorstspruit, South Africa331 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.
- fiamma11Tysons Corner, VA4 919 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.
- 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.
Frequently Asked Questions about Simon's Town
- The top attractions to visit in Simon's Town are:
- Boulders Beach Penguin Colony
- South African Naval Museum
- Foxy Beach
- Just Nuisance
- Jubilee Square & Jetty, Simon's Town
- The best outdoor activities in Simon's Town according to Tripadvisor travellers are: See all outdoor activities in Simon's Town on Tripadvisor
- The best day trips from Simon's Town according to Tripadvisor travellers are:
- Table Mountain, Penguins & Cape Point Small Group Tour from Cape Town
- Cape of Good Hope and Penguins Full-Day Tour from Cape Town
- MUST DO: Cape Peninsula Tour & Good Hope from Cape Town! #1 Rated
- Full Day Cape Peninsula Tour in Private Car
- Half Day Boulders Penguins and Cape Point Small Group Tour
- The most popular things to do in Simon's Town with children according to Tripadvisor travellers are:See all kid friendly things to do in Simon's Town on Tripadvisor