Cape Town Private Tour: Table Mountain, Cape Point & Penguins

Eight hours to eleven hours hitting every major Cape landmark without stopping to buy tickets

This all-inclusive private or shared tour of Cape Town covers Table Mountain, Chapman's Peak Drive, Cape Point, and Boulders Beach penguin colony in a single day, with all park entry fees included upfront. A top-rated guide leads the route flexibly (checking Table Mountain's weather live and pivoting the order if clouds roll in), and adds exclusive stops at Cape Point Vineyards and Noordhoek Farm Village that standard tours skip. Lunch is on your own in Simon's Town. Wine tasting and coffee are optional purchases at the stops themselves.

Options for this experience

5 options

From US$ 65 per person, depending on the option and date you choose.See dates & book

Shared tour, park fees not included 07:05 Guide in English or French Join a group of other travelers: if you'd like to travel with others, this option lets you join a small group of 19 guests and pay for attractions as you go. Shared tour, park fees not included: you pay your own attraction tickets, and we send official links a day before. Same great route, luxury minibus and expert tour guide. Park fees not included: Cape of Good Hope R455 per adult and R225 per child, Boulders Penguin Colony R215 per adult and R105 per child, Table Mountain R450 per adult and R295 per child. Pickup is included.

Shared tour with all park fees included 07:05 and 08:00 Guide in English or French Shared tour with standard tickets: a small group of 10 to 19 people, with pre-booked standard tickets for Table Mountain, Boulders Penguins and Cape Point. Luxury van and top guide. Duration: 10 hours, a shared small-group tour with all park entry fees included, so you just arrive and enjoy. Professional guide and comfortable vehicle. Luxury Mercedes-Benz Sprinter or Toyota Quantum GL, top-notch guide, small group of 10 to 19 guests, park fees included. Cape Point vineyard tasting: we do not stop at Cape Point Vineyard on any shared tour; wine tasting stops are only offered on private tours. Pickup is included.

VIP private tour with all park fees 08:00 Guide in English or French Penguins and Cape Point tickets: pre-booked tickets for Table Mountain, Boulders Penguins and Cape of Good Hope, in a private sedan or luxury van. Duration: 10 hours, a comprehensive day tour covering all the major highlights of the Cape Peninsula and Table Mountain. All park fees included. VIP private tour with tickets: a private air-conditioned sedan or van with a top local guide. Pre-booked tickets for Table Mountain, Penguins and Cape Point, with hotel pickup. Private tour with tickets included: see Table Mountain, Penguins and Cape Point with pre-booked tickets, at a flexible pace suited to couples and families, in a private air-conditioned vehicle. Pickup is included.

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Ultimate VIP fast-track ticket 08:00 Guide in English or French Pre-booked access to the Boulders Beach penguin colony, so you skip the ticket queue and go straight to the boardwalks. Pre-booked park entry at the Cape Point and Cape of Good Hope main gate, with no ticket counter delays, leaving more time for cliff views, the lighthouse and photos. Duration: 10 hours, a full day experience. Since this is a private tour, the exact timing and pace can be adjusted to suit you. Your own spacious luxury van (such as a Mercedes Vito, Hyundai Staria or Toyota Corolla Cross) and a top-rated private guide for 4. Table Mountain fast-track tickets: a pre-booked mobile ticket with a priority lane, skipping ticket queues and saving up to about 3 hours for more time enjoying the summit views. Pickup is included.

Robben Island and Table Mountain tickets 08:00 Guide in English or French 7 AM Cape Town icons tour: starting at 7:00 AM, covering Robben Island, Table Mountain fast-track, Penguins and Cape Point in one day, with pre-booked tickets and a private air-conditioned vehicle. Duration: 10 hours, discovering Cape Town's major attractions with pre-booked skip-the-line tickets for you and your party in a private vehicle. Table Mountain fast-track tickets: a pre-booked mobile ticket with a priority lane, skipping ticket queues and saving up to about 3 hours for more time on the summit views. Pickup is included.

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Step-by-step itinerary

Full day Cape Town private tour

• Hotel pickup and weather check
• Ascend Table Mountain via cable car
• Explore Table Mountain summit
• Visit Bo-Kaap and guided walk
• Scenic drive along Camps Bay and Atlantic Seaboard
• Pass by Llandudno
• Stop at Hout Bay Harbour
• Drive and stop at Chapman's Peak Drive viewpoint
• Coffee break at Noordhoek Farm Village
• Wine tasting at Cape Point Vineyards (optional)
• Photo stop at Cape Point Ostrich Farm
• Drive through Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve
• Visit Cape of Good Hope and historical crosses
• Explore Cape Point and lighthouse
• Visit Boulders Beach Penguin Colony
• Lunch stop in Simon's Town
• Bonus photo stop at Muizenberg or St. James Beach
• Return to Cape Town and hotel drop-off

Stops and time spent at each 6 stops

1. Table Mountain and Cableway 1h 30m
2. Bo-Kaap 25m
3. Camps Bay 15m
4. Chapman's Peak Drive 25m
5. Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve 45m
6. Boulders Beach 1h

What’s included

• All park entry fees for Table Mountain, Cape Point, and Boulders Beach.
• a top-rated professional guide speaking English or French.
• a premium air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver.
• fuel and parking.
• the Chapman's Peak Drive toll.
• complimentary bottled water throughout the day.
• and exclusive stops at Cape Point Vineyards and Noordhoek Farm Village that standard tours typically skip.

Times

• Every day 07:05 08:00

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Before you book

Group Private 3 group tours ›

Live guide English and French

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup included.

Book up to 4h before

Ages Adult (13 to 85 years) · Child (2 to 12 years)

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 Wheelchair accessible Accessible transport Stroller-friendly Infant seats available Public transport nearby

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The experience

The day starts with hotel pickup and a live weather check on Table Mountain's webcam. If it's clear, you head straight up to beat the queues. If clouds are sitting on the summit, the guide pivots to the Bo-Kaap first and reverses the itinerary so you catch the mountain later when visibility clears. This flexibility is built into the tour, not an afterthought. Once you're on Table Mountain (one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature), you get roughly 60 to 90 minutes to walk the summit, follow the pathways, and take in the 360-degree views over Cape Town, Robben Island, and the Atlantic while other tours are still waiting in the ticket line below.

From there, the route moves through the Bo-Kaap's colourful houses and cobblestone streets with your guide explaining the Cape Malay history, then down the Atlantic Seaboard past Clifton and Camps Bay. You'll drive Chapman's Peak Drive (the toll is included), and stop at the main viewpoint for 20 to 25 minutes to photograph the cliffs dropping into turquoise water. Two stops most competitors skip: Noordhoek Farm Village for a 20-minute coffee break under oak trees, and Cape Point Vineyards for an optional wine tasting overlooking the peninsula's southern edge. The guide knows the local spots and steers you toward them.

The final stretch takes you through the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve to the iconic sign at Cape Point, where you can walk the paved path to the Old Lighthouse or ride the Flying Dutchman funicular (optional, paid on-site) for the views. Then comes Boulders Beach, where you walk the wheelchair-friendly boardwalks straight to the African penguin colony: no queue, because your entry is already paid. Lunch happens in Simon's Town at a restaurant your guide recommends. The drive back to your hotel takes roughly 30 minutes and closes around 6 PM. Water is provided throughout.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 12 years).

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 happens if Table Mountain is cloudy when we arrive?

The guide checks the weather live at pickup and pivots the itinerary. You'll visit the Bo-Kaap and other stops first, then return to Table Mountain later in the day when the clouds clear. The flexibility is built in so you don't miss the summit views.

Are all the park entry fees really included, or do I pay some at the gate?

All park fees for Table Mountain, Cape Point, and Boulders Beach are included upfront on the private tour and the "All Park Fees Included" shared option. The Seal Island boat trip at Hout Bay and the funicular at Cape Point are optional and paid directly to the operators on-site if you choose them.

How long do we spend at each major stop?

Table Mountain gets 60 to 90 minutes at the summit; Cape Point gets around 75 minutes to reach the lighthouse and take in the views; Boulders Beach gets an hour with the penguins. Shorter stops include Chapman's Peak Drive (20 to 25 minutes at the viewpoint), the Bo-Kaap (25 minutes), and Camps Bay (15 minutes). Lunch in Simon's Town is an hour, flexible on private tours.

What's included in the price and what costs extra?

Included: all park entry fees, the guide, the vehicle, fuel, parking, Chapman's Peak toll, and bottled water. Optional at your own cost: lunch in Simon's Town, wine tasting at Cape Point Vineyards (roughly R90), coffee at Noordhoek Farm Village, the Seal Island boat trip at Hout Bay (roughly R150), and the funicular at Cape Point (roughly R105).

What time does the tour start and end?

Private tours start at a flexible time (early 7:30 AM pickup is recommended to maximize daylight). Shared tours depart at 8:00 AM. The return to your hotel is around 6:00 PM. Exact timing depends on traffic and your guide's recommendations on the day.