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Viator

Cape Town Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour with Optional Cruise

4.7(1,972)Cape Town1 hour
VIATOR4.7(490)TRIPADVISOR4.8(1,482)

Description

Fall in love with the beauty of Cape Town aboard the open-top, double-decker City Sightseeing bus on this hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour This flexible and family-friendly pass allows you to hop on and off the double-decker bus at any of the designated stops and explore Cape Town at your own leisurely time - your ticket is valid for the entire day. Enjoy unobstructed views and onboard commentary in 15 languages and visit 20 top attractions. Choose from one of two ticket types when you book. Access all 3 tour loops with a Classic ticket option for 1 day or add a V&A Seal and harbour cruise & Sunset Bus tour in addition to the 3-bus loop access by choosing the Premium option for 2 days.

Tour Options

Bus & Cruise Combo (2 Day)
  • Includes:/ 30 Minute V&A Seal and harbour OR canal cruise & Sunset Bus Tour
Bus Ticket (1 Day)
  • Includes: 1 day on 3 routes / (No cruise included with this option)

Highlights

Headsets to hear the guide clearly
Free Wifi on all buses
Secure and safe transportation to the top 30+ attractions
Frequent departures with minimal waiting time
Audio commentary is available in 15 languages + a kids club commentary
Includes discounted access to the Urban Safari, live-guided inner-city adventure
Redeem your voucher at any of the designated Bus stops
Free Walking Downtown & Bo Kaap walking tours
Avoid parking hassles — enjoy direct drop-offs at the Cableway station and other major attractions

What's included

Included
Headsets to hear the guide clearly
Free Wifi on all buses
Secure and safe transportation to the top 30+ attractions
Frequent departures with minimal waiting time
Audio commentary is available in 15 languages + a kids club commentary
Includes discounted access to the Urban Safari, live-guided inner-city adventure
Redeem your voucher at any of the designated Bus stops
Free Walking Downtown & Bo Kaap walking tours
Avoid parking hassles — enjoy direct drop-offs at the Cableway station and other major attractions
Not included
Food and drinks

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • An optional tour to the oldest township in Langa and Guguletu is available. Extra charge applies
  • Our two main ticket offices are at Stop 1 (V&A Waterfront - Outside the Aquarium) and Stop 5 (81 Long Street)

Reviews(1,972)

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Sarah_G
August 17, 2026
Better organized than any...

Better organized than any other hop on bus I've used in other cities! There's a tracker website to see how soon buses will arrive, and staff at the office locations help with any questions you have. At some locations there's a staff person at the bus stops to help out.

Operator response

Thank you for your fantastic review! We’re delighted to hear that you found our Hop-On Hop-Off service well organized and appreciated the bus tracker and assistance from our team. Your kind feedback means a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you again in the future!

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Alexandra_W
August 14, 2026
A good choice for exploring Cape Town

We had wonderful weather and were able to really enjoy the trip with the deck open. I can highly recommend the red bus tour 👍

Operator response

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you had such beautiful weather and were able to enjoy the tour from the open deck. It’s fantastic to know that you would highly recommend the Red Bus Tour. We hope to welcome you back again soon.

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Kem1609
August 11, 2026
Excellent value for money.

Excellent value for money and a great way to see the area. We booked the two day premium experience and took both the red and blue routes. The red route took us up to Signal hill as the cable car was closed for maintenance and we had fabulous views across the city. Worth having a stop here for 20 mins and walking around this point before heading off to Camps bay for a walk along the beach and views of the ocean. Heading back to the main terminal at Victoria and Alfred and chance to shop in the waterfront. Blue route is the Peninsula which takes in the botanical gardens and then around Hout Bay before joining the red route back to the main terminal. Driving was good, information at stop off points about the timetable was well posted and the routes easy to navigate and plan. Definitely worth the trip if you have only got a few days to see Cape Town,

Operator response

Thank you for your wonderful review. We’re delighted you enjoyed the Premium Experience, both routes, and the highlights of Cape Town. We appreciate your detailed feedback and are pleased the service made exploring the city easy and enjoyable. We hope to welcome you again soon.

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I9257APsues
August 10, 2026
Bus tour

Lovely day on the bus tour, driver friendly and drove very well

Operator response

Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re delighted to hear you had a wonderful day on the bus tour and that you enjoyed the friendly service and smooth driving. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back again soon.

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Helen_T
August 9, 2026
Well worth the money

Great way to see the island. Can change to the purple bus for the wine region - Groot Constantia was well worth the visit. Would recommend the botanical gardens too

Operator response

Thank you for your lovely review! We're glad you enjoyed exploring the island and the wine region, and that you had a great visit to Groot Constantia. Thank you for the recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back again soon!

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GUSTAVO_P
July 12, 2026
Very worth

Very good experience and worth it for the whole day using as a means to the main sights

Operator response

Muito obrigado pela sua avaliação! Ficamos muito felizes em saber que teve uma ótima experiência e que o nosso serviço foi útil para visitar os principais pontos turísticos ao longo do dia. Esperamos recebê-lo(a) novamente em breve para mais uma excelente experiência!

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isabelcrous
July 2, 2026
Family memories with City Sightseeing

Always a great experience and this time round extra special to take my parents on the trip

Operator response

Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're delighted to hear that you had another great experience with us, and even more so that you were able to share it with your parents. There's nothing better than creating special memories together. We're thrilled that you enjoyed the Hop-On Hop-Off Cape Town experience, offering the perfect way to discover the city's iconic landmarks, breathtaking scenery, and rich history at your own pace. Thank you for your continued support and for choosing to explore Cape Town with us. We look forward to welcoming you and your family back for many more memorable adventures!

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Lorraine B
June 21, 2026
100% worthwhile

Absolutely worthwhile way to get not just an overview of Cape Town, which covers a large area, but also to be dropped off right where you need to be then picked up again for the next section of your tour. The included map shows all the stops and the red line covers most likely sites you’ll want to see. The office on Long Street has a great cafe (exceptional staff too, one of whom also kept an eye on our safety, unnoticed, early one morning!). This is also the starting point for truly excellent free walking tours. Be sure to tip your guide fairly as that’s how they are paid!

Operator response

Thank you for your fantastic review! We're delighted to hear that you found the hop-on hop-off experience to be such a worthwhile way to explore Cape Town and its many attractions. It's great to know that the route, map, and flexibility of being able to hop off and back on helped make your sightseeing easy and enjoyable. We're especially grateful for your kind words about our Long Street team. Providing a welcoming, safe, and memorable experience is something we take great pride in, and we'll be sure to share your compliments with the staff. We're also pleased that you enjoyed the café and our walking tours. Thank you for highlighting the hard work of our walking tour guides as well. We truly appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back for another Cape Town adventure soon!

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Fabiana_J
June 16, 2026
Excellent

Excellent walk Circulates the whole city Super safe Wonderful beach Perfect circuit Careful staff

Operator response

Agradecemos seu feedback gentil! Ficamos felizes que tenha gostado do passeio e esperamos vê-lo novamente em breve.

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KD_R
June 4, 2026
Cape Town

Hoho Cape Town was interesting with beautiful views. We weren’t able to go up Table mountain due to winds.

Operator response

Thank you for sharing your experience! We're glad you enjoyed the beautiful views around Cape Town and found the Hop-On Hop-Off tour interesting. While it's unfortunate that the weather prevented a trip up Table Mountain, safety always comes first. We hope you'll have the opportunity to visit again and experience the mountain on a clearer day. Thank you for touring with us!

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