Cape Town Private Tour: Cape of Good hope & Boulders Penguins

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About this activity

Join me on this private tour as we explore one of my favorite routes in South Africa, the stunning Cape Peninsula.

The tour is packed with iconic sights. Highlights include an optional boat trip to Seal Island, a walk through the colorful Bo-Kaap district, and a breathtaking drive along Chapman’s Peak, all before we even reach the penguins at Boulders Beach or the dramatic cliffs of the Cape of Good Hope, considered by many to be the crown jewels of the Cape.

But this experience is more than just visiting famous landmarks. It is a rich experience that starts the moment I pick you up and continues until your return. As a Cape Town local with deep knowledge of the area, I will share many interesting details, from historical landmarks, geology and local flavors.

Traveling in a private vehicle means we can explore at a relaxed pace, with the freedom to stop, take photos, and savor every moment.

Let’s turn a day of sightseeing into a journey you’ll never forget.

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At a glance

Duration: 8–10 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: English, French
Operated by: Cape Archives Tours

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–11 years) · Adults (12–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Pick up and drop off at Hotel in Cape town
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Boulders beach entrance fee
Included: Complimentary bottled water
Included: Cape point entrance fee

Not included

Not included: Gratuity (optional)
Not included: Seal Island boat trip (optional) R150/adult R80/child

Itinerary

Bo-kaap

30 min

In the beginning of the tour. You will be offered a short stop in the famous brightly coloured Bo-kaap. This is one of the oldest neighbourhoods in Cape town. Formerly known as Malay quater, after the Malay speaking people that were

whiskered into Cape town by the Dutch as slaves. Besides the colourful houses, Bo-kaap offers a lot more than what meets the eye. You will be able to walk around with your guides and take pictures as you learn about the history of Bo-kaap, the culture today and also her unique cuisine.
Bantry Bay

Passing by

Resting at the foot of the Lions head mountain, Bantry bay is one of Africa's most plush suburbs and environmental studies has also proven that this mountain side suburb is wind free. Thanks to the Lion's head, the beautiful mountain shields this suburbs from the south eastern winds of Cape town and giving Bantry bay over 250 wind free days a year which is a significant feat considering Cape town's windy climate.
Clifton

Passing by

Clifton has the most expensive Villas in all Africa. Other than its status as a millionaires village, Clifton also has some of the best public beaches near Cape town. The four Clifton beaches!
Camp's Bay Beach

20 min

15 minutes outside the famed city bowl of Cape town and at the Atlantic seaboard is Camps bay suburb. Camps bay is also known as the Beverly hills of Cape Town. Not many places in the world offers such views as the ones witnessed here. You will have a chance to stop at Maidens coves, a stop over area along the coast which offers some of the best views of this particular suburb and her namesake Camps bay beach.
Twelve Apostles

Passing by

The twelve apostles are part of the Cape peninsular mountain range with 12 distinct headlands. Your guide will provide you with interesting information about this famous mountain range and also allow you to take pictures before the journey continues on to Hout bay.
Hout Bay

Passing by

From Camps bay, the tour will go via Victoria Road, past Bakoven suburb to Hout Bay town. This beautiful town is also known for its thriving fishing community and your guide will show you the harbor from where the fishing activities are done. While you are here, you may hop on a boat and embark on a 40-minute scenic journey to an Island that is inhabited by more than 5 thousand cape fur seals. You will see the seals from the boat and if you may not be keen to take the boat trip you may spend some time exploring the craft market or even take a 10-minute walk to Hout Bay Beach.

Kindly note that the seal Island trip is optional the boat is available subject to good weather conditions
Duiker Island

one hour Admission not included

While we are still in Hout bay and at Hout bay harbour, you will get an option to hop on a boat and embark on a scenic 40 minutes long round trip to Duiker island which is home to more than 5000 Cape fur seals. Other options includes a 7 minute walk to Hout bay beach or shopping at Hout bay craft market.
Stop 8

30 min

From Hout bay harbour, the tour will resume towards the world famous Chapman's peak drive. Carved out of the Chapman's peak mountains between 1915 and 1925 to link Hout bay with the south peninsular towns, It is an engineering masterclass. Simply known as Chapies locally. The 9km long Chapman's peak drive meanders along gigantic and steep Chopman's peak mountains that dramaticaly drops into the Atlantic ocean like an Ice sheet. The Chapman's peak drive also has about 152 curves and like a fingerprint, you get different views from each and every single one of them. Various view points gives you an opportunity to stop, soak in the beauty and take photos.
Noordhoek Farm Village

30 min

The Noordhoek farm village is Situated at the southern end of the Chapman's peak drive and in the heart of the lush retirement village of Noordhoek. It is here that one finds the village roast. A to go coffee shop that boast of the best roasted coffee in the area. Other than coffee, there are some raw juices of different flavours as well as small shops selling localy made crafts and other bric-a-bracs.
Cape Point Ostrich Farm

30 min

Shortly before you venture into the Cape of good hope national park. You will drive past an ostrich farm where if needs be, can make a quick stop to take photos of Africa's biggest and flightless bird.
Cape Point Nature Reserve

2 hours Admission not included

Cape point nature reserve is a 7700 hectares big park and a part of the Cape floral kingdom. With over 8000 different plant species and 70 percent of them being endemic. This is the world's richest floral kingdom by far and alsoan extraordinary biodiversity hotspot. Cape point national park is also home to Cape point lighthouse as well as the Cape of good hope. Visitors could also expect to encounter wildlife here.
Cape of Good Hope

one hour

Maned with rough waters, a rugged coastline, abundant wildlife and a long history of carnage as well as life changing achievements. The Cape of Good Hope is a huge tourist attraction. Albeit being only most south western point of Africa, the Cape of good hope was famed by early time sailors as the corner of Africa because of its excellent navigational assistance as a landmark. It was from here that sailors would note that their voyages had began to take a turn for east as they were sailing from west to the far east. You will have an opportunity to take an optional hike up to the summit of the Cape of good hope as well as take a photo with probably the most famous sign in the country. The sign reads "Welcome to the cape of good hope!" and is also inscribed with The cape of good hope's coordinates.
Old Cape Point Lighthouse

40 min

From Cape of good hope the tour will proceed to Cape point and where a paved alley from Cape point car park takes you just over 300m to the 3rd oldest lighthouse in the country which makes for great views and photography. Launched in 1860, the Cape point lighthouse was however decommissioned in 1919 as new evidence proved that sailors couldn't see it in cloudy conditions so a new light house at a lower elevation was constructed. A funicular is available at own expense should you not be in the mood to walk.
Boulders Beach Penguin Colony

one hour Admission not included

Boulders beach is one of Africa's only three mainland penguin colonies. Driving past without visiting this famous penguin colony is treason! Here you will walk on the boardwalk and see the endangered African penguin from a very close range.
Simon's Town

one hour

Simons's town was named after a cape Dutch governor of the 17th century who found this town as a lee-shore in winter. The Victorian built town is home to some of the freshest seafood and fish restaurants in Cape town. This is also the same town that the South African Navy calls home.
Kalk Bay

Passing by

Kalk bay was voted one of the 12 coolest places in the world to live in! This is South Africa's oldes holiday resort and is also attains a Eurocentric outlook. Some of the best restaurants in Cape town are here. Art galleries, cafes, cuban cigar bars and small shops also dominates the main street. Residents of this quaint town also gets to enjoy seeing the Southern right whales from the comfort of their living rooms!
Muizenberg Beach

30 min

Muizenberg beach is a well known surfing beach. The famous colourful changing huts on the beach also makes for great photo taking. Provided that we have time and the traffic flow is reasonable, we will be able to have the last photo stop here before the journey carries on to Cape town for the curtain call. Please Note that the stop at Muizenberg beach is subject to time and normal traffic flow.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

End point

Pickup points

ONOMO Hotel Cape Town Waterfront
The Portswood Hotel
Station House Apartments
Cape Town Hollow
SunSquare Cape Town Gardens
Cloud 9 Boutique Hotel & Spa
The Village Lodge
Fountains Hotel by Neighbourgood
Dysart Boutique Hotel
Upper Bloem Apartment
Casa Elena

and 287 more pickup points

Kindly wait at reception for your pick up

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

Small group tour

Small group tour Option: Including Entrance fee

Maximum 12 passengers

Including Chapman's peak toll fees

Registered tour guide

Not private

Pickup included
Luxurious vehicle

Mercedes Benz or BMW: Mercedes Benz V class for 4 to 7 passengers

Mercedes Benz C lass or BMW 5 series for 2 to 3 passengers

Including entry fees

Pickup included
Exclusive Private Tour

Including Entrance fees: Boulders beach penguin colony

Cape of good hope National Park

Private vehicle

Private registered tour guide

Pickup included