Cape Point Explore with Boulder's Penguins Full Day Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Price from
- $149 / person
- Location
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 · 17 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 13
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Hotspots2c Tours
Description
Spend a day exploring the beautiful Cape Peninsula on this tour from Cape Town. With a professional guide, travel to Hout Bay and enjoy free time to wander independently or see the seals on Duiker Island. Then, cruise along Chapman’s Peak Drive to the Cape of Good Hope. Along the way, stop at Cape Point to drink in the jagged scenery and wander amid the fynbos. You’ll also have the option of visiting Boulders Beach, where you can view the African penguins, before returning to Cape Town. Numbers limited to 13, ensuring a small-group experience.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Next available
- Sun, Nov 1
- Adult (ages 8+)
- $149
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $166.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 31.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Hout Bay
-- Please Note: This tour may be outsourced to a different tour supplier. -- Start your day with a pickup from your central Cape Town hotel, and then set off by air-conditioned minivan to Hout Bay, a vibrant coastal town around an hour away. With time here spent at your leisure, you can choose to do as much — or as little — as you like.
Duiker Island
Wander around the craft markets and cafes, or simply relax on the small, sandy beach. Alternatively, opt to cruise to nearby Duiker Island (own expense) to see the Cape fur seals that live there.
Cape Point Nature Reserve
Next, continue to the Cape of Good Hope, passing along the famous Chapman’s Peak Drive that wraps around the Cape Peninsula. On the way, stop at Cape Point, a nature reserve within Table Mountain National Park, to wander amid its enchanting flora and fauna.
Cape of Good Hope
At the Cape of Good Hope, enjoy free time to walk along the rocky headland to a charming lighthouse, where you can admire the waves of the Atlantic Ocean crashing against Africa’s southwestern tip.
Boulders Beach Penguin Colony
Enjoy free time to enter the Boulders Beach reserve (own expense) and see the penguins from the wooden walkways leading down to the beach within the reserve. Alternatively, continue along Willis Walk to see the penguins in their nests.
Muizenberg Beach
As the sun dip below on the horizon, hop back inside your minivan and return to Cape Town by way of the Muizenberg coastal route. Your tour concludes with a drop-off back at your hotel.
What's included
Included
Drop-off after tour to the original pickup location
A portion of your trip fee is donated to help fund 2Cchange non-profit local charity projects
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Local English-speaking professional tour guide
Hotel pickup/drop-off within 5km in Cape Town central
Not included
Food and drinks
Optional Boulders Beach Reserve entry (around R150 per person)
Optional Duiker Island cruise (around R80 per person)
Pickup Locations & Times
Hotel pickup/drop-off within 5km in Cape Town central or Stellenbosch. Pickup times are confirmed a day before the tour subject to your specific pickup address.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.9
17 reviews
How it compares in Cape Town
- Starting price $149 is 23% below the typical $194 for tours of similar length in Cape Town
Excurgo comparison of 3,051 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age is 8 years
- Children between 8 and 17 years must be accompanied by an adult
- Contact supplier to arrange departure time, further details on voucher
- Alcohol are not served to children under the age of 18 years
- Please note: Minimum passengers per tour may apply. If needed to cancel you'll receive a full refund or option to join the next available date.
- Personal and comprehensive travel insurance is recommended and not included in this tour
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Cape Point Explore with Boulder's Penguins Full Day Tour take?
Cape Point Explore with Boulder's Penguins Full Day Tour lasts about 8 hours. The itinerary has 6 stops.
How much does Cape Point Explore with Boulder's Penguins Full Day Tour cost?
Prices start at $149 per person for this Cape Town experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $166. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Cape Point Explore with Boulder's Penguins Full Day Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day.
Can I cancel Cape Point Explore with Boulder's Penguins Full Day 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. Hotel pickup/drop-off within 5km in Cape Town central or Stellenbosch. Pickup times are confirmed a day before the tour subject to your specific pickup address. Pickup points include ONOMO Hotel Cape Town Waterfront, The Portswood Hotel.
What languages is Cape Point Explore with Boulder's Penguins Full Day Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
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?
Children between 8 and 17 years must be accompanied by an adult Alcohol are not served to children under the age of 18 years
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Cape Point Explore with Boulder's Penguins Full Day Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 17 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Hotspots2c Tours.
Reviews(17)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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