Tours/Cape Town/Cape of Good Hope, Cape Point & Penguins Private customizable Full Day Tour
Viator · Private tour

Cape of Good Hope, Cape Point & Penguins Private customizable Full Day Tour

5.0(19)Cape Town1 hour
VIATOR5.0(5)TRIPADVISOR5.0(14)

Description

As a private excursion, this tour can be tailored entirely to your preferences. However we recommend an early morning departure to make the most of the soft coastal light as you travel along the scenic Cape Peninsula toward Cape Point Nature Reserve. The circular route from Cape Town covers approximately 180 km, following the Atlantic Seaboard with its pristine white beaches and dramatic ocean views. By mid-morning, you’ll arrive at the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve at the tip of the peninsula, with time to explore and walk up to the historic lighthouse. You will also visit the iconic Cape of Good Hope, the southwestern most point of Africa and the legendary meeting place of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. Returning along the eastern side of the peninsula, the journey continues with a visit to the famous penguin colony at Boulders Beach, followed by the lush landscapes of Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. Making for a truly memorable Cape Peninsula experience.

Tour Options

English Speaking Tour Guide
  • Duration: 9 hours English Speaking Tour Guide Pickup included
Guide Francophone
  • Duration: 9 hours Guide Francophone Pickup included

Itinerary

10 min

We will travel along the Atlantic seaboard, driving between the mountains and the ocean our first photo stop will be at Maiden's Cove beautiful scenic lookout point nestled between Clifton's beaches and the prestigious suburb of Camps Bay in Cape Town.

Admission not included40 min

The second stop of the day Hout Bay harbor perched on the edge of the ocean. You will have the option of taking an exciting 40 minute boat cruise boat to a seal colony where you can view thousands of wild Cape Fur Seals in their natural habitat alternatively enjoying a walk along the quay with yachts and fishing boats dotting here and there.

Admission included15 min

Gateway between Hout Bay and the south peninsula & Cape Point route Chapman's Peak drive affectionately known as Chappies is a must stop to photograph and Chapman's lookout point is where we stop, revealing breathtaking views in both directions.

Pass by

Kommetjie has the tallest light house in South Africa.

Pass by

A road trip around the Cape Peninsula without the coastal drive to Kommetjie and a photo stop at Witsand white beach would have not been complete.

10 min

Set in the beautiful Cape Peninsula or next photo stop is at the Southern most ostrich farm in Africa. Largest living birds in the world tour guide will give you some interesting fact about ostriches.

Admission not included60 min

Once entering Cape Point Nature Reserve, reserve we will drive leisurely to the tip of the Nature Reserve on the way see the Dias and DA Gama monuments. You may encounter some baboons and other wildlife such as Bontebok, Cape Eland, Cape Mountain Zebra and with over 250 species of birdlife we must keep our eyes open.

60 min

Once at Cape Point enough time will be allowed to hike up to the top to see the Cape Point lighthouse or take the funicular, before joining the optional hike from Cape Point to the Cape of Good Hope.

20 min

From Cape Point we will drive all the way down to the Cape of Good Hope most South Westerly tip of the African continent. Walk on the beach and have photos of the most Westerly tip of the continent sign board "Cape of Good Hope".

Admission not included40 min

Driving out of the Cape Point Nature Reserve our next stop situated along the False Bay coastline is the famous Boulders Penguins Colony near Simon's Town. The place gets its name from the huge and ancient granite boulders along the coast. This picturesque area is home to a colony of some 3000 delightful African Penguins. A boardwalk runs from Foxy Beach to Boulders Beach, where you can get down on the sand and mingle with the penguins but don't be tempted to pet them they have sharp beaks that can cause serious injuries.

10 min

After our visit at Boulders beach and the African Penguin colony our drive back to Cape Town take us through the picturesque coastal naval town of Simon's Town located on the eastern side of the Cape Peninsula for a coffee stop time permitting.

Pass by

After this morning visiting of the Hout Bay fishing village on the West side of the Peninsula, our afternoon drive take us through the Kalk Bay fishing village situated on the East side of the peninsula along False Bay. The village lies between the ocean and sharply rising mountainous heights of Table Mountain Sandstone.

10 min

Boyes Drive our last scenic coastal road that climbs the lower slopes of Muizenberg Mountain providing panoramic views over Muizenberg beach for our last photo opportunity before heading inland. If not too late the shark spotter may still be on duty.

Pass by

Muizenberg is one of South Africa's premier surfing destinations, offering excellent waves and surf schools for beginners a popular spot for families and children and It is also known for the colourful beach huts lining the shoreline.

Pass by

Nestled beneath the Table Mountain National Park, Constantiaberg and Table Mountain ranges Constantia valley is a region with a wine making history that date back to 1685.

Admission not included45 min

The last visit of the day is The world renowned Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden a haven of peace setting against the eastern slopes of Table Mountain. Walk above the treetops on the Centenary Tree Canopy Walkway also known as the "Boomslang" and see South Africa's national flower the King Protea. As the estate covers 528 hectares we make sure that you have enough time in your hand to see the garden's highlights.

Highlights

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Chapman's Peak toll gate
Bottled water
Local English-speaking professional tourist guide

What's included

Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Chapman's Peak toll gate
Bottled water
Local English-speaking professional tourist guide
Not included
Entrance to Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve.
Entrance to African Penguins colony at Boulder.
Cape Point funicular.
Kirstenbosch Botanical garden.
Hout Bay optional boat cruise to seal island.

Pickup Locations & Times

Traveler pick-up is offered Pick-up are within the Cape Town City bowl, hotels, guesthouses, B&B, Airbnb. Provide us with the establishments name and street address.

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(19)

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evaneekert
December 20, 2025
Private day tour Cape Point

Patrick was an awesome, knowledgeable tour guide and showed us many good spots. We had an amazing day. Thank you Patrick! Would definitely recommend!

Operator response

Good day Pien, Thank you so much for your kind words! I am thrilled to hear you had an amazing day. I truly appreciate the recommendation and hope to welcome you again in the future!

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Megan_G
July 1, 2025
Cape of Good Hope Tour

Frank was very knowledgeable about the history, animals, and plant life of the area. He even suggested a great lunch place. I highly recommend booking this tour.

Operator response

Hi Megan Thank you for the wonderful review! I am happy to hear that Frank made your experience memorable with his knowledge and great recommendations. He’s passionate about sharing the rich history and nature of the area. Glad you enjoyed the tour—and the lunch spot too! Hope to see you again on another adventure.

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Brittany W
January 4, 2025
The highlight of our time in Cape Town!

Our bike tour of the cape was the highlight of our trip in South Africa. Patrick not only covered all of the highlights of the peninsula but also showed us a few local spots as well. He was very laid back and accommodating to whatever pace or level of intensity we wanted. He provided valuable insight on what to do for the rest of our time in Cape Town. Top notch bikes. The views during the tour were absolutely stunning and should not be missed on any trip to Cape Town. A must do!

Operator response

Dear Brittany Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear that the bike tour of the Cape was the highlight of your trip to South Africa. It’s wonderful that Patrick was able to tailor the experience to your pace and provide such valuable insights. We’re also happy that you enjoyed the bikes and the stunning views along the way. Your recommendation means the world to us, and we’re so glad you had such an unforgettable experience. We hope to welcome you back on another adventure soon! Thank-you

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Ja L
December 28, 2024
Intensive and very nice overview of the cape

Friendly guide, brilliant service, good mixture of letting us biking and facilitating (all day around us with the bus); very safe ; gave good background and stories

Operator response

Thank you so much for your kind feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with our guide Patrick and felt well taken care of throughout the day. It’s wonderful to know that the balance of biking and support with the bus worked well for you, and that you enjoyed the background and stories shared along the way. Safety and a memorable experience are always our top priorities, and we’re so happy to know we achieved that for you. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you on another adventure soon! Thank-you

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mariamI1884JW
October 24, 2024
The best way to see Cape town !

We had so much fun ! the views were amazing, we definitely would love to come back and do more mountain biking! Patrick was a great guide and great company! The Bikes were perfect, I even wanted to take one home ! If you want to see cape town in a different way, Cape Escape is your best option! you wont regretted it !

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ryanwJ2676YS
June 16, 2024
Use Cape Escape Tours or you are missing out.

We toured Cape Town with Patrick for three days. He is a very knowledgeable guide who takes you to all the right spots to truly experience Cape Town. Some things that really stood out with Patrick: how clean his car was, he was always early or on time, and he always opened and closed everyone's doors. In a world of commercialized tourism, he is a special guide who uses his unique persona and immense experience to wow his guests and give them an unforgettable time! Cape Escape Tours offers a safe and professional environment for a wide range of people including rock climbers, mountain bikers, avid hikers, and tourists anywhere in between. If you are coming to cape Town and want a good experience, you better choose Patrick or you will be missing out... he is simply the best there is.

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arjanglasbergen
May 18, 2024
Patrick the best guide MTB

Very good guide and friendly also hé arrange a very good bike and tell a lot of all we see it was a hard tour MTB but very very beautiful 🤩

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graywh
October 5, 2023
Flexible Frank

We had a fabulous time with our guide, Frank! He was very knowledgeable about each place we visited and kept us entertained with fun stories of his exploits throughout the day! We loved the self-paced freedom and his patience with every stop. Having a personal guide gave us the flexibility we were looking for and we highly recommend this tour! We have lots of great photos to remember our day, especially ones he so willingly took of us both!

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ambersW8996BS
February 5, 2023
Brilliant

Patrick was our fabulous tour guide for The Cape Peninsula tour. Extremely knowledgeable and very accommodating.

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Veronika_H
October 12, 2022
Absolutely recommending this tour

Patrick (our Tour Guide) was absolutely incredible, flexible and knowledgeable. If we had more time and were more fit we absolutely would have done the hiking and mountain biking tours too. Thank you for an amazing experience.

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