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Tours/Cape Town/African Penguins (Boulders Beach) Half Day tour from Cape Town

African Penguins (Boulders Beach) Half Day tour from Cape Town

4.8(29)Cape Town1 hour
VIATOR4.5(11)TRIPADVISOR4.9(18)
African Penguins (Boulders Beach) Half Day tour from Cape Town
African Penguins (Boulders Beach) Half Day tour from Cape Town
African Penguins (Boulders Beach) Half Day tour from Cape Town
African Penguins (Boulders Beach) Half Day tour from Cape Town
African Penguins (Boulders Beach) Half Day tour from Cape Town
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African Penguins (Boulders Beach) Half Day tour from Cape Town
African Penguins (Boulders Beach) Half Day tour from Cape Town
African Penguins (Boulders Beach) Half Day tour from Cape Town
African Penguins (Boulders Beach) Half Day tour from Cape Town
African Penguins (Boulders Beach) Half Day tour from Cape Town
African Penguins (Boulders Beach) Half Day tour from Cape Town
African Penguins (Boulders Beach) Half Day tour from Cape Town
African Penguins (Boulders Beach) Half Day tour from Cape Town
African Penguins (Boulders Beach) Half Day tour from Cape Town
African Penguins (Boulders Beach) Half Day tour from Cape Town
African Penguins (Boulders Beach) Half Day tour from Cape Town
African Penguins (Boulders Beach) Half Day tour from Cape Town
African Penguins (Boulders Beach) Half Day tour from Cape Town
African Penguins (Boulders Beach) Half Day tour from Cape Town

At a glance

Duration
1 hour
Price from
$48 / person
Rating
4.8 / 5 · 29 reviews
Languages
EN, FR
Group
Small group, up to 13
Cancellation
Free cancellation
Meeting point
we will pick you from your accommodation in Cape Town
Confirmation
Instant

Prices checked on Sep 11, 2026Things to do in Cape Town

Description

Join us on a small group tour with our qualified guide. A comfortable and clean sedan or van is guaranteed. Driving through the Atlantic sea board via Camps Bay, Hout Bay and Cape Town's most beautiful scenic route, Chapman's Peak drive, towards the most south-western point of African continent. This offers you an incredible opportunity to take photos of the magnificent scenery of Cape Town. We will stop at the Boulders Beach, home for the African Penguins colony with Entrance fee included, where you will spend more time to view and swim with the penguins. Please note this tour requires minimum of two 2 people.

Tour Options

English and French
  • Duration: 5 hours Cape town city centre to M3 Toyota or H-1: bus or Min van Including Entrance Fee Pickup included
Penguin Boulders beach Half day tour from cape town
  • Duration: 5 hours Bottle of water Mini van Entrance fee Included Pickup included

Itinerary

Admission not included60 min

Visit boulders Beach penguin colony many other site with out having to be on lengthen half day tour and the will more places to stop to take some picture and cup of cappuccino and please join us on this tour to see the beautiful landscape and particulars view and you can spend more time at African penguins colony used to be known as Jackas penguins because of their distinctive braying and Boulders Beach and swimming with penguins as well.

20 min

traverse to the Bolders beach African penguin colony at Simon's town in a small group and explore the most dramatic coast, before we departure we will stop 20 munites for pictures in brightly colored and formerly know as the Malay quarter historic Bo-kaap at colorfull houses and your guide will help you to walk around neighborhood identifying street.

Admission not included20 min

we will quickly stop at Muizenberg Beach the main Surfing spot in cape town and colourful houses on the seaside town on false bay.

Highlights

Bottled water
Entrance fees at Boulders Beach African Penguin Adult R245 & Children R120
Air-conditioned vehicle

What's included

Included
Bottled water
Entrance fees at Boulders Beach African Penguin Adult R245 & Children R120
Air-conditioned vehicle

Pickup Locations & Times

Travelers can enter their own Pickup location.

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
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Frequently asked questions

How long does this tour take?

African Penguins (Boulders Beach) Half Day tour from Cape Town lasts about 1 hour. The itinerary has 3 stops.

How much does this tour cost?

Prices start at $48 per person for this Cape Town experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.

Can I cancel this tour for free?

Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes, pickup is offered. Travelers can enter their own Pickup location. Pickup points include MEET_AT_DEPARTURE_POINT, CONTACT_SUPPLIER_LATER, LOC-6eKJ+or5y8o99Qw0C8xWyMoC3H6v0cAwCkKzdB8PPRw=.

What languages is this tour offered in?

The experience is available in EN, FR.

Is this a private or a group tour?

It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 13 participants.

Is the tour suitable for children?

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Specialized infant seats are available

Will my booking be confirmed immediately?

Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.

Reviews(29)

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Darren_L
September 5, 2026
Boulders beach trip

Fantastic trip and stunning beaches you pass on way to boulders beach Our driver was very knowledgable and showed us lots of beauty spots

Operator response

Dear Valued Customer Thank you for wonderful review! we re happy to learn that you had amazing experience with Prince. once again thank you Stay Safe! Chalula Private Tours Team Kinds Regards Naomi Thanks

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Bradley_C
July 26, 2026
Penguins great, city tour not so much.

Seeing the penguin colony was very cool, and was by far the best part of the trip. The rest of the trip was a poorly executed tour of select parts of Cape Town. I would skip that if I could.

Operator response

Dear Bradley Thank you for taking your time to review us. We are Happy to learn that you had a wonderful day with Alfani. We look forward to seeing you in near future. Chalula Private Tours Team Kinds regards Alain Thanks

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lucyfR1865CB
July 25, 2026
Well worth the money!

Yoyo picked me up at 8:30 from my hotel and he was a fantastic guide from start to finish. All of the stops along the way were very interesting, Yoyo explained the history of Cape Town and the different suburbs we stopped in. The penguins were the highlight of course. I had plenty of time to explore, see the penguins, walk along the board walk without feeling rushed. I had a great time on this half day tour.

Operator response

hello Dear customer, I'm glad you had a great time with Yoyo and had a great experience. Thank you for sharing your experience and this wonderful review. Once again thank you so much Best Wishes Naomi Thanks

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GlobeTrotting809621
October 18, 2025
Cute!

These little fellas are as cute as can be! While you don’t get to wander amongst them you do have a great vantage point from the walkway. If you are lucky you can find them nesting with the chicks as well.

Operator response

Dear Valued customer Thank you so much for your feedback! we're thrilled to hear you had such a Wonderful day and you enjoyed Penguin Trip. Chalula Private Tours Team Stay Safe thanks

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3BoyMomma
July 12, 2025
Great way to see the penguins with limited time

Many thanks for working with us so we could see Cape Town and the penguins on our unexpected 24 hour layover. We learned interesting facts about the city and made it back to our hotel with plenty of time to catch our next flight. I hope we’ll be able to come back one day and stay longer.

Operator response

Dear Valued Customer Thank you very much for your rave review. We are glad that we could accommodate your request in the last minute and Prince was able to deliver a great tour. once again thank you for your recommendations around the Globe. Chalula Private Tours Team Best Wishes Naomi thanks Best Wishes

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Irene_M
April 4, 2025
Boulder beach visit.

Was just myself and my husband on this so we were able to skip 2 stop locations as had been them already via hop on / off bus. Got to spend more time looking at penguins!!! Had to queue to get onto beach after seeing penguins.probably shouldn’t have as already had ticket but not well signposted so being a super polite UK citizen I stood in Q! Hand day was long enough but not if doing the other 2 stops…. Hout Bay and Camps Bay.

Operator response

Dear Valued Customer thank you for sharing this positive review. We appreciated your support. Chalula Private Tour Team Kinds regards Naomi thanks

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Eleanor_B
March 14, 2025
Want to see Penguins. Have a great time!

Don't expect a lot of activities. The place is lovely if you're interested in seeing Penguins. Many Penguins are sitting on eggs in March. The guide, Samuel, was wonderful. He explained the entire history of the South African nation while we were going there as well as pointing out interesting sights and stopping for photos. He also stopped for us to eat lunch at a lovely place. He paid for himself and we paid for us. An excellent guide with a good meet of humor.

Operator response

Dear Valued Customer thank you for thanking your time and Valuable feedback. we are happy to learn that your tour experience was great and your guide Samuel is one of our Best. once again thank you for Choosing Chalula Private Tours Stay Safe

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Jack_L
March 13, 2025
Good driver but bad weather

Charles was a good driver and pointed out various interesting points throughout the trip. I would go with him again. Unfortunately the beach location was extremely windy this morning so it was not very pleasant.

Operator response

Dear valued client Thank you very much for your positive feedback and sharing your experience with us. We hope to see you again and in near future and once again thank you. Stay Safe !

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Gina_C
January 20, 2025
Bo Kaap and Penguins !

Charles was very good , I like to be able to choose my day and take my time in areas of interest . We both like to take lots of pictures and he was very obliging in stopping the car so I could capture another image . Rather than a presentation of info Charles would answer a question if we asked . Definitely a better way for us ! Thank you Charles it was a great day!

Operator response

Dear Valued Customer Thank you for taking your time for a positive review, we are very pleased to learn you a Great tour with Charles is one of our best guide. once again thank you for sharing the experience you had with us. Enjoy all your future travels. Kinds regards Naomi thanks

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v_roniquec192
January 5, 2025
Very informative and well chosen places.

Great guide with a lot of knowledge. Speaking proper French. Very informative tour! Incredibly beautiful places!

Operator response

Dear Veronique Thank you for taking your time and leave us a great review. we hope to host you again soon. We wish you a Happy new year. Enjoy all of your travels. Kinds Regards Naomi thanks

$48/ person
4.8(29)
Duration1 hour
LanguagesEN, FR
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
Travellers1–12 pax
ConfirmationInstant
OperatorChalula Private Tours
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