Tours/Cape Town/Cape Point Flying Dutchman Funicular Ticket (One way Up)
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Cape Point Flying Dutchman Funicular Ticket (One way Up)

4.7(3)Cape Town1 hour
VIATOR5.0(1)TRIPADVISOR4.5(2)

Description

The line runs from a lower station at the Cape Point car park, up an incline through dense fynbos to the upper lighthouse. The funicular leaves from the lower station every three minutes, comfortably accommodates 40 passengers per car, and can transport 450 persons to the upper lighthouse per hour, making it the ideal way to whisk closer to the lighthouse even during peak times.

Tour Options

One Way Up
  • Flying Dutchman Funicular
N/A
  • Flying Dutchman Funicular Up
N/A
  • Flying Dutchman Funicular Down

Itinerary

Admission included

Apart from offering visitors an exciting and novel method of travel, taking the Flying Dutchman funicular saves visitors an uphill walk from the car park to see the old lighthouse and enjoy the panoramic views. The Flying Dutchman Funicular, also known as the Cape Point Funicular, is a funicular railway located at Cape Point. It’s the only commercial funicular of its type in Africa, and takes its name from the local legend of the Flying Dutchman ghost ship. The line runs from a lower station at the Cape Point car park, up an incline through dense fynbos to the upper lighthouse. The funicular leaves from the lower station every three minutes, comfortably accommodates 40 passengers per car, and can transport 450 persons to the upper lighthouse per hour, making it the ideal way to whisk closer to the lighthouse even during peak times.

Highlights

One way ticket on the Flying Dutchman

What's included

Included
One way ticket on the Flying Dutchman
Not included
Snacks

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Wheelchair accessible

Reviews(3)

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sandra_D
June 8, 2025
Amazing views

The service is quick and efficient. The view at the top is amazing. The funicular was clean and run well

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VadimM67
October 27, 2022
One way Up is better.

This funicular has been operating at Cape Point since 1996. Round trip fare will cost 75 rand, one way 50 rand. The funicular ascent will save you energy because after arrival you will still have to go. Like many tourists, I used it only for climbing down with my feet. The descent is short and simple.

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Escape59785247933
March 30, 2022
So good! 👌

My girlfriend headed out to Cape Point and took the Flying Dutchman to the peak before walking back down and around the reserve. Amazing experience with breath taking views - I’d thoroughly recommend for anyone visiting Cape Town.

Operator response

Thank you so much for your review

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