Things to do in Cape Town
Hop on Hop Off Cape Town14 optionsHelicopter Cape Town9 optionsRobben Island Tour24 optionsWine Tasting Cape Town29 optionsTwo Oceans Aquarium Tours9 optionsCape Town Safari Tours17 optionsBoulders Beach Tours68 optionsBoat Ride Cape Town32 optionsCape Town Airport Transfer11 optionsQuad Biking in Cape Town9 optionsSunset Cruises5 optionsCape Town City Tour13 options
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Cape Town: V&A Harbour cruise with guide & live commentaryYou’ll board near Cape Town’s Two Oceans Aquarium for a 30-minute V&A Harbour cruise with live local commentary and seal spotting. Listen in clearly with your own headset as you pass working docks, luxury yachts, and city landmarks — all from a fresh perspective you’ll remember long after you’re back on land.
Cape Town Table Bay: Small-Group Ocean Safari with GuideYou’ll set out from Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront on a small-group ocean safari led by an experienced local skipper. Feel the wind as your RIB zips across Table Bay searching for dolphins, seals, penguins—even whales if you’re lucky. With expert guidance and time to drift quietly among marine life, this is one hour you won’t forget.
Cape Town: Table Mountain, Penguins & Cape Point private tourYou’ll ride a rotating cable car up Table Mountain for panoramic views, drive Chapman’s Peak with its cliffside curves, watch African penguins at Boulders Beach up close, and stand where oceans meet at Cape Point—all with a local guide handling every detail. It’s a day full of wild scenery and small surprises you’ll remember long after you’re home.
Cape Town City Tour: Bokaap, Table Mountain & Slave LodgeA guided city tour of Cape Town with private transportation, English-speaking guide and hotel pickup covers the colored houses of Bokaap, the Slave Lodge museum, Company Gardens, St. George's Cathedral, Green Market Square, the Long Walk to Freedom bronze sculpture museum, a scenic drive through Camps Bay and Greenpoint, a diamond factory tour, and Table Mountain. Half-day and full-day options are available.Is it for me?Your guide speaks English, so you follow the commentary and the history without translation. The private vehicle and guide pace the stops so you're not rushed through the Slave Lodge or the Long Walk to Freedom museum—the places that carry the weight of the day get the time they need.
Cape Town City Tour Half-Day: Castle, Bo-Kaap & Table MountainA half-day guided city tour of Cape Town starting with hotel pickup and covering the Castle of Good Hope, Bo-Kaap, Company's Garden, the South African Museum, and Table Mountain, with an experienced guide providing commentary on the city's landmarks and history. The tour includes museum entry and runs three and a half hours; children from age 2 are welcome, and a live guide speaks English, Portuguese, French or German depending on the option you choose.Is it for me?Choose the Schedule Tour if you want a fixed departure time and shared group experience, or the Private Tour if you prefer a dedicated guide and flexible timing around your own schedule. The Marine Eco & City Tour Combo pairs this route with a separate boat excursion if you want to see the coastline from the water as well.
Cape Town: Boulders Beach Penguins & Cape of Good Hope Private TourYou spend the day moving between Cape Town's most recognizable landmarks — from the colorful streets of Bo-Kaap through Clifton and Camps Bay, then along Chapman's Peak Drive with its ocean views and wildlife spotting, into Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve where you walk among zebras and baboons, and finally to Boulders Beach where you stand a few meters from 3,000 wild penguins. The private vehicle and guide handle all navigation and timing, and bottled water is included throughout.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Cape Town's main landmarks in one day without arranging your own transport or timing between sites — the private vehicle and guide handle the logistics, and the stops are planned so you see penguins, coastal cliffs, wildlife, and botanical gardens without backtracking.
Penguin tour Cape Town: Half day with Chapman's PeakYou get picked up in Cape Town, driven through the Atlantic seaboard's best scenic route, and spend unhurried time swimming with or watching African penguins at Boulders Beach. Entry fees, water, and the vehicle are all included. Two photo stops — Bo-Kaap's colored houses and Muizenberg's surfing beach — break up the drive back.Is it for me?Right for travelers in Cape Town with a few hours free who want to see the penguins without committing to a full day. The half-day format means you're back by early afternoon, which works if you have other plans or limited time in the city.
Cape Town Sunset Cruise: 90 Minutes on Table BayA 90-minute sunset sailing cruise from Cape Town's V&A Waterfront on the Spirit of Victoria, a traditionally rigged 58ft schooner, takes you across Table Bay toward Milnerton lighthouse and back to Granger Bay. The cruise includes two complimentary glasses of sparkling wine per person and a live English-speaking guide; children from age 4 are welcome, with non-alcoholic drinks served to those under 18.Is it for me?Book this if you want to sail across Table Bay with other passengers rather than join a guided tour on land—you'll get unobstructed views of Table Mountain and the city skyline from the water, which photographs differently than from shore.
Cape Peninsula Private Day Trip & Penguins from Cape TownThis is your chance to spot wild baboons at Cape Point, drive Chapman’s Peak’s dramatic curves, walk beside penguins at Boulders Beach, and taste fresh seafood in Simonstown—all with a local guide who knows every shortcut and story along the way.
Robben Island & Museum: Ferry & Prison Tour from Cape TownYou board a ferry at Cape Town's V&A Waterfront, spend two hours on a guided tour of Robben Island's maximum security prison led by an ex-inmate, see Nelson Mandela's actual cell, and return by ferry the same day. The ticket covers ferry, admission, and guide — nothing else to arrange.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand South Africa's political history through someone who lived it, not read about it — the ex-inmate guide is what sets this apart from a standard museum visit.
Cape Town: Table Mountain, Cape Point & Penguin Beach Full DayYou ride the Table Mountain cableway, drive one of the world's most scenic coastal routes, stand at the Cape of Good Hope where ocean currents meet, and walk among African penguins at Boulders Beach—all in one day with a private guide, hotel transfers, and entry fees included. The fixed itinerary means you see the major landmarks without arranging transport or timing yourself.Is it for me?Best for travelers who want to see Cape Town's three major landmarks—mountain, coastline, and wildlife—in one day without arranging separate transport or buying tickets at each stop. The private vehicle and guide mean you move at your own pace and skip the group-tour schedule.
Cape Town Walking Tour with Local Stories & City ViewsYou’ll wander Cape Town’s streets with a local guide who brings its tangled history to life — from harbor beginnings at V&A Waterfront to quiet moments in Company’s Garden. Expect stories you won’t find in guidebooks, chances to sample local flavors, and plenty of time for photos or just soaking up city life. You might leave with tired feet but also with new ways of seeing the city.
Cape Town Sea Kayaking: Dolphins & Table Mountain from V&A WaterfrontYou paddle a stable kayak from the V&A Waterfront along Cape Town's Atlantic Seaboard, with views of Table Mountain and Lion's Head, and a real chance to see dolphins, seals and penguins. The pace is leisurely—you can swim and float—and guides help you in and out of the water. Lifejackets and paddles are provided, and the whole experience takes 2 to 3 hours without a long drive beforehand.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Cape Town's coastline and wildlife from the water without needing kayaking skills or a long drive to a remote beach—the V&A Waterfront launch means you're paddling within minutes of arriving.
Cape Agulhas Day Tour: Two Oceans & Whale WatchingYou’ll travel from Cape Town to Cape Agulhas, passing lively townships, mountain passes, and coastal villages. Stand at Africa’s southern tip where two oceans meet, taste local flavors, and—if you’re lucky—spot whales in Hermanus. This tour blends local stories, real sights, and a bit of adventure off the usual path.
Robben Island Tour from Cape Town: Pre-Booked Ferry & PrisonYou check in at the V&A Waterfront, board a 30-minute ferry across Table Bay, and spend the afternoon on Robben Island guided by museum staff and former political prisoners who lived through apartheid. The tour includes the prison, quarry, and museum spaces, with return transport included. You arrange your own way to the departure point, which keeps the price down and your schedule flexible.Is it for me?Right for independent travelers who want to visit Robben Island without arranging the ferry separately or waiting in the booking line—the pre-booked ticket removes that step and lets you control when you arrive at the waterfront.
Cape Town: Heart Museum & First Heart Transplant Operating RoomYou get a guided walk through the fully restored operating theatre where the first human heart transplant occurred, with a certified guide explaining the surgery, the donor and recipient stories, and the ethical debate that followed. The tour lasts roughly two hours and includes silicone models and reenactments of key moments. Book on a weekday, as the museum closes weekends and public holidays.Is it for me?Right for anyone interested in medical history, surgical innovation, or the human stories behind a landmark moment — the certified guide and restored theatre make it feel like stepping into the actual event rather than reading about it in a textbook.
Private Cape Town Airport Transfer for 4-7 PassengersYou want your Cape Town arrival to be smooth—no waiting around or guessing where to go. With this private transfer, you get picked up right at arrivals, greeted by someone who knows your name, and driven straight to your hotel in comfort. It’s easy, reliable, and takes the stress out of travel days.
Franschhoek Wine Tram: Hop-On Hop-Off from Cape TownYou're picked up from your Cape Town hotel and driven to Franschhoek, where you board the iconic wine tram and hop off at estates of your choice for tastings, vineyard walks, and lunch. The tram runs on a fixed route, so you simply wait for the next carriage when you're ready to move on. Hotel drop-off is included at the end of the day, and the whole experience is designed around your pace, not a fixed schedule.Is it for me?Right for travelers staying in Cape Town who want to explore the Winelands without driving themselves or sticking to a fixed itinerary — the hop-on hop-off format and included transport handle both the logistics and the pace.
Cape Town: Kelp Forest Snorkeling & Shore Entry with GuideYou get picked up at Glencairn, fitted with a full wetsuit and snorkel gear, and guided into one of two shore-entry locations depending on the day's ocean conditions. The guide stays with your group, points out marine life — fish, octopus, sharks, anemones, sometimes seals — and offers a safety buoy if you need it. You're in the water roughly an hour, then return to the center to change and debrief before heading home or back to your accommodation.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Cape Town's kelp forest without needing boat experience, strong swimming skills, or your own transport — the shore entry and guided support remove those barriers, which is what makes the experience accessible to most people.
Cape Town Full Day Tour: Peninsula, Cape Point & WinelandsA full-day private tour of Cape Town combines the Cape Peninsula and Stellenbosch Winelands in a single itinerary. You'll visit Camps Bay, drive Chapman's Peak, explore Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and Boulders Beach, then finish with two premium wine tastings. Private transport and hotel pickup are included; entrance fees and wine tastings are part of the package.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to see the Cape Peninsula's main landmarks and taste Stellenbosch wine in a single eight-hour day without arranging separate transport or entry tickets—the private vehicle and fixed itinerary mean you move through four distinct stops without the planning.
