Tours/Cape Town/Cape Point and Boulder's Penguins Full Day Tour
Viator · group up to 60 pax

Cape Point and Boulder's Penguins Full Day Tour

4.9(4,349)Cape Town1 hour
VIATOR4.5(192)TRIPADVISOR4.9(4,157)

Description

Enjoy a live-guided day excursion to visit the Penguins at Boulders Beach, Cape Point (the romantic meeting place of the mighty Atlantic and Indian oceans) and the Cape of Good Hope. This tour offers you over 1 hour at the penguin beach, over 2 hours at Cape Point to fully explore this gem and Unesco Heritage site and another 30 minutes at the Cape of Good Hope. Cape Point Entry is payable on the day (South African's with photo ID or SADC members with passports can claim a discounted entry price) Lunch can be enjoyed along the way (at your own expense). You can also choose to join the optional, guided hike from Cape Point to the Cape of Good Hope (approx 40 minutes, requires medium fitness & good walking shoes). After a day spent exploring, sit back in your seat and enjoy the coastal drive back to Cape Town via Scarborough and Kommetjie, with spectacular views from the Ou Kaapse Weg mountain pass. Free WIFI and USB charging stations at your seat.

Tour Options

Pay Park Fee whilst on tour
  • Pay Park fee on the day of the tour. South Africans with photo ID R 110, SADC with photo ID R 225, else R 515 per adult.

Itinerary

Pass by

Muizenberg Beach is also known as "The Surfer's Corner". Brightly coloured changing huts on the beach makes for a great photo.

Pass by

Kommetjie is home to the country's tallest cast-iron lighthouse, Slangkoppunt Lighthouse, built in 1919 and offers incredible views over the Atlantic

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See some of these incredible birds

Admission not included120 min

Cape Point Nature Reserve is home to Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope, both of which we visit on this tour and a plethora of wildlife. This includes ostrich, zebra, the Eland antelope and many more. We will stop for every sighting

90 min

Walk or take a funicular (at own cost) up to South Africa's 3rd oldest lighthouse for a 360 degree view of the National Park. The old lighthouse was commissioned in 1860 only to be decommissioned 40 years and dozens of shipwrecks later.

30 min

Enjoy a hike from Cape Point to the Cape of Good Hope or take the bus to visit this mystical place

Pass by

Home to the South African Navy, this Victorian village is steeped in nautical history

Admission not included60 min

Visit the Boulders Beach Penguin Reserve to learn more about the African penguin, also known as the jackass penguin

Pass by

Travel over the steep "Ou Kaapse Weg" mountain pass through the Silvermine reserve with its spectacular views over the Cape Peninsula

Highlights

Comfortable reclining seat with ample leg room, big vista windows and free Wifi
Complimentary pick-up from many of our stops near all hotels
Transportation in a modern, spacious double deck, air-conditioned motor-coach
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)

What's included

Included
Comfortable reclining seat with ample leg room, big vista windows and free Wifi
Complimentary pick-up from many of our stops near all hotels
Transportation in a modern, spacious double deck, air-conditioned motor-coach
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)
Not included
Cost of Lunch (Restaurant or Take Away available)
Boulders Beach Penguin Admission ticket (Cheaper for SADC & RSA citizens)
Funicular cablecar ticket at Cape Point (if required)
Entrance fee into Cape Point Nature Reserve (Cheaper for SADC & RSA citizens)

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Air conditioned luxury coach
  • English Live Commentary

Reviews(4,349)

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Getaway52118328880
August 13, 2026
thank u very much!!!

very niceeee! I like red bus! Good people,good service!

Operator response

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the Red Bus and were happy with our service and team. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back to Cape Town again soon!

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desandme
August 13, 2026
Neil was an amazing guide!

My mother and I had an amazing day in this confortable tour. Itinerary very adapted for older people and all the planning went out very smoothly. Thanks a lot Neil, our guide for the great day and all the stories you shared with us :)

Operator response

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you and your mother had such an enjoyable and comfortable day with us. It’s lovely to know that you appreciated the itinerary and that everything went smoothly. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with Neil. We hope to welcome you both back again in the future!

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Relax55037423936
August 13, 2026
Great guide Derik

As the bus slowly cruised along the way, our guide Derik described every interesting scene, golf course, farm to entice homeless people to work and inhabit, Marijuana culture in South Africa when passing a weed field, fish village and sardine season, favorite restaurants, legend associated with the little white house on the slope, roadside art shops, surfing beach with tips,scenes with histories, trading port between America and Asia, military outpost during the France/Dutch war, quagga (South Africa zebra) who will happily share your lunch with you……What a wonderful culture trip as a bonus alone the sightseeings.

Operator response

Thank you so much for sharing such a detailed and wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the sightseeing as well as the fascinating stories and cultural insights shared by Derik throughout the journey. It’s fantastic to know that his knowledge and storytelling added an extra special touch to your experience. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to Derik. We hope to welcome you back for another memorable adventure in Cape Town!

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BernieandLara
August 11, 2026
Very scenic -great quide

A great day out with the family! Derrick, our guide made it even more enjoyable and interesting. Lots of information throughout the whole trip. Started with Cape Point, was very windy but unmissable! Beautiful scenery and a good hike. Later we visited the penguins in their natural habitat, in Simon's Town. A lovely experience. :-) very cute. The trip was very well organised and we highly recommend it!

Operator response

Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you and your family had such a memorable day exploring Cape Point and visiting the penguins. We’re especially pleased that Derrick made the experience enjoyable and informative. Thank you for your kind recommendation—we hope to welcome you back again soon!

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Jet42795485893
August 11, 2026
Amazing

As a solo traveler, I appreciated how the guide the driver and the hostess Rainbow trip it was amazing comfortable and very relaxing. I even snooze the bed because the driving was so smooth. I highly recommend this guide because I felt safe and I know a lot more about South Africa now than I did before.

Operator response

Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you felt safe, comfortable, and relaxed throughout the trip. We’re especially pleased that our guide, driver, and hostess made your experience enjoyable and informative. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again.

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G3759JImariannem
August 11, 2026
Excellent day trip

A lovely full day trip on a very comfortable bus. Cape point was spectacular and there was plenty of time to walk up to the old lighthouse for the views. Then an optional guided hike to The Cape of Good Hope- very windy but amazing. Take a warm jacket. And finally the penguins which were adorable! Derek was an excellent guide with lots of information to keep us entertained on the journey.

Operator response

Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted you enjoyed the comfortable journey, spectacular Cape Point, and adorable penguins. We’re especially pleased to hear that Derek’s commentary added to your experience. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with him and the team. We hope to welcome you again soon.

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lucyaU2609IL
August 11, 2026
Excellent Tour!

This was an excellent tour. Everything was very well organised and the day ran smoothly. The coach was very comfortable and thank you to our driver. Derek was a fantastic guide, he shared a lot of very interesting facts and stories during the trip. The Cape of Good Hope is breathtaking and Boulder Beach was so cool. I highly recommend this tour to see a most beautiful part of Cape Town!

Operator response

Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour, comfortable coach, and Derek’s informative commentary. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with Derek and the driver. We’re pleased you enjoyed Cape Point and Boulders Beach, and we hope to welcome you again soon.

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shiyaa2017
August 11, 2026
Enjoyable and definitely worth the experience!

A wonderful full day tour that covers Cape Point, Cape of Good Hope and Boulder's Beach with scenic views throughout the entire journey. Derek was a fantastic guide - I learnt a lot more about South Africa in general (nature, history, animals, geography etc.) from his commentary. Thanks also to the driver and City Sightseeing staff with multiple pick up points in Cape Town and coordinated the collection of admission fee to Cape Point Nature Reserve and Boulder's Beach.

Operator response

Thank you for your wonderful review. We’re delighted you enjoyed the Cape Point tour and scenic views. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with Derek and the team. We’re pleased our service and coordination helped make your day enjoyable and informative. We hope to welcome you again soon.

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cedsqh
August 11, 2026
Amazing experience!

While tour was super organised and informative. Admissions fee is clearly explained and staff is friendly and funny. It’s very good for first time visitor and who doesn’t drive. A relaxing tour overall.

Operator response

Thank you for your kind review. We’re delighted to hear you found the tour well organised, informative, and relaxing. We’re especially pleased that our friendly team helped make your experience enjoyable. We hope to welcome you again soon.

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J4152RDjuliab
August 9, 2026
Boulders and Cape Point

A very good option to visit Boulders Beach and Cape Point on a very comfortable bus. The guide was phenomenal, although I had some difficulty with the language (English and we are Spanish), we used the ChatGPT translator and provided private headphones to our daughters. The bus's free Wi-Fi made it easier. The guide (Josper) gave very interesting explanations. Another detail is that you have to be punctual at the starting stop just as indicated by the schedules you receive when making the reservation. They are very punctual. Thanks for everything!!

Operator response

¡Muchas gracias por compartir vuestra experiencia! Nos alegra saber que disfrutasteis del recorrido, de las explicaciones de Jasper y de la comodidad del autobús. También agradecemos vuestros comentarios sobre los horarios y la puntualidad. ¡Esperamos volver a recibiros pronto en Ciudad del Cabo!

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