Cape Peninsula vintage car tour: Penguins & Cape Point

Watch penguins waddle at Boulders Beach, then drive a cliff-side road built for the view

A full-day tour of Cape Peninsula in a vintage car with a live English-speaking guide, combining seals at Kalk Bay, penguins at Boulders Beach, the dramatic cliffs of Cape Point, and the winding coastal drive of Chapman's Peak. The tour includes private transportation, water and a chauffeur, with a complimentary stop for sundowners along the way.

Options for this experience

3 options

From US$ 417 per group, depending on the option and date you choose.See dates & book

1959 Rover 90 10:00 Guide in English Up to 3 per booking Just so you know, this British classic has suicide doors, meaning the rear doors swing open backwards! Pickup is included.

1956 Rover P4 10:00 Guide in English Up to 4 per booking Just so you know, this British classic has suicide doors, meaning the rear doors swing open backwards! Pickup is included.

1961 Chevrolet Impala v* 09:00 and 10:00 Guide in English Up to 4 per booking Seeing Cape Town's views is best with the top down, so take in the sights this way! Pickup is included.

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Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Cape Peninsula highlights

• Visit Kalk Bay seals and fishermen
• See penguins at Boulders Beach
• Explore Cape Point and Fynbos
• Drive along Chapman's Peak Drive
• Optional: Sundowners at Twelve Apostles

Stops and time spent at each 4 stops

1. Boulders Beach 40m
2. Cape Point 1h
3. Chapman's Peak Drive Entry included 1h 30m
4. Twelve Apostles 1h

What’s included

• Private transportation in your choice of vintage car.
• bottled water.
• a chauffeur who drives and narrates the route.
• complimentary sundowners along Chapman's Peak Drive.

Times

• Every day 09:00 10:00

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Before you book

Group Private 1 group tour ›

Live guide English Another language? ›

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup included.

Book up to 18h before

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund. It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Good to know

Low physical effort Public transport nearby Infants must sit on laps

Operated by Classic Rides

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The experience

The tour moves through four distinct stops on the Peninsula, each one built around what makes the landscape or the wildlife worth the drive. You start at Kalk Bay to watch the seals and fishermen work the harbor, then head to Boulders Beach where African penguins waddle through their natural habitat in the sand and shallows. The route takes you past the Twelve Apostles (the jagged sandstone peaks that rise above the coast), and on to Cape Point, where the cliffs drop sharply and baboons move through the fynbos scrub alongside the rough-hewn rock.

Chapman's Peak Drive is the spine of the day: a winding cliff-side road that hugs the Peninsula's edge with views that open across the ocean at every turn. The tour stops along this stretch for complimentary sundowners, giving you time to sit with the landscape and the drink before the drive back. An optional final stop at the Twelve Apostles Hotel lets you extend the evening with a cocktail and food as the sun sets over the water, though this is your choice to add.

The car itself is the frame for the whole experience. You choose one of three restored models (a 1961 Chevrolet Impala, a 1959 Rover 90, or a 1956 Rover P4) each one a working piece of mid-century engineering. The vintage car is subject to availability, so confirm your choice when you book. The guide drives and narrates the route, handling the road so you can watch the landscape and the wildlife without the logistics of navigation or parking.

Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What do you actually see at Boulders Beach?

Boulders Beach is home to African penguins in their natural habitat. You'll watch them waddle through the sand and shallows, moving between the water and the beach on their own schedule. Entry to the beach itself is not included in the tour price, so confirm with the operator whether the stop includes beach access or a viewing point nearby.

What happens at the Chapman's Peak Drive stop?

Chapman's Peak Drive is a winding cliff-side road with views across the Peninsula and out to the ocean. The tour includes a complimentary stop along this stretch where you'll have sundowners: a drink and time to sit with the views before the drive back to your accommodation. This is included in the tour price.

Do you need to pay extra to enter Boulders Beach and Cape Point?

Entry to Boulders Beach and Cape Point National Park is not included in the tour price. You'll need to pay separately if you want to enter these sites. Confirm with the operator before booking whether the tour stops at viewing points or includes entry.

Which vintage car should you choose?

You pick one of three restored models at checkout: a 1961 Chevrolet Impala, a 1959 Rover 90, or a 1956 Rover P4. All three are working vintage cars, so your choice is about which era and model appeals to you. Availability varies, so book your preferred car early and confirm it is available for your date.

How long does the tour take?

The tour runs between seven and a half and nine hours, depending on how long you spend at each stop and whether you add the optional Twelve Apostles Hotel stop at the end. The itinerary does not lock you to a fixed schedule at each site, so you have flexibility within the day.