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 Peninsula: Penguins, Cape Point & Private Day TourYou’ll feel South Africa’s wild edge as you trace cliff roads, walk Bo-Kaap’s painted streets, hike windswept Cape Point with its lighthouses, and stand among penguins at Boulders Beach. With private transport, entry fees covered, and a local guide sharing real stories, this day trip from Cape Town blends big landscapes with small moments you’ll remember.
Cape Town: Constantia Wine Walk & Storytelling with LunchYou’ll walk historic Constantia vineyards near Cape Town with a local guide, tasting ten wines (including Vin de Constance) and hearing dramatic stories behind each estate. Exclusive access to private trails connects three iconic wineries before ending with a relaxed harvest platter lunch outdoors—expect laughter, small surprises, and plenty of time to soak up the valley’s atmosphere.
Cape Town, Cape Point & Stellenbosch: 3-Day Tour with Wine TastingYou’ll trace Cape Town’s dramatic coastline to Cape Point, ride the Table Mountain cable car for sweeping views, visit penguins at Boulders Beach, and sample local wines in Stellenbosch and Franschhoek. Expect salty air, laughter with your guide, and moments where South Africa feels both huge and close enough to touch.
Cape Town Sunset Boat Cruise: V&A Waterfront & Sparkling WineYou board at the V&A Waterfront, sail slowly past Table Mountain and Lion's Head as the sun sets, and sip sparkling wine or soft drinks while live music plays. The pace is unhurried, the group is small, and you're back on land before nightfall with nothing to arrange except showing up twenty minutes early.Is it for me?Book this if you want a quiet evening on the water with a view of Cape Town's landmarks and don't want to arrange transport or timing beyond showing up at the waterfront — the fixed departure and return mean you can plan the rest of your night around it.
Cape Town: Langa Township Tour & Robben Island OptionYou’ll meet Cape Town locals in Langa township, hear stories from guides who grew up there, walk past craft markets and hostels, maybe try vetkoek or herbs from a traditional healer—and if you choose Robben Island too, you’ll see Mandela’s cell guided by someone who lived through it all.
Cape Town: Woodstock Street Art Walk & Meet Local ArtistsYou’ll walk Cape Town’s Woodstock streets with a local guide, hear stories behind bold murals, and maybe even meet an artist or two along the way. Smell fresh paint, see how locals interact with these walls daily, and feel how street art shapes this community’s spirit—sometimes quietly, sometimes loud as color itself.
Cape Town Atlantis Dunes: Quad Biking Adventure & Free PhotosYou’ll feel the engine rumble as you ride across towering dunes near Cape Town with a local guide leading the way. Expect sandy hands, plenty of laughs, free photos snapped mid-adventure, and moments where time slows down right on top of the world’s softest sand.
Table Mountain Cable Car Ticket with Cape Town TransferA pre-booked Table Mountain cable car ticket with round-trip transfer from central Cape Town includes the 5-minute ascent in a rotating cabin, ample time to explore the summit's viewing points and optional hiking trails, and the descent back down. Your driver picks you up from your hotel and waits for your return, so transport and entry are arranged before you arrive—no queuing at the ticket office, though standard boarding lines apply at the cable car itself. Tickets are non-refundable but valid for 7 days if weather closes the mountain on your scheduled date.Is it for me?The guide speaks English or French, so choose this option if you're comfortable following commentary in either language. If you want to board the cable car without waiting in the standard queue, select the fast-track ticket upgrade at checkout.
Cape Town Township Walking Tours: Morning or afternoonA guided walking tour of Cape Town townships with morning or afternoon departures, hotel pickup from the City Centre, and use of a bicycle to move between neighborhoods. The tour runs 3 hours with a live English-speaking guide; you can also choose a Gospel Tour variant. Minimum age is 13; all surfaces are wheelchair accessible.Is it for me?Book the morning departure if you're arriving early or have a free morning and want to spend the afternoon elsewhere in the city; the 1pm tour works better if you're sleeping in or prefer an afternoon activity. Either way, you're walking and cycling the townships themselves rather than viewing them from a moving vehicle — the guide is with you the whole time, and the 3 hours is enough to move through without feeling rushed.
Table Mountain & Cape Town City Half Day Private TourA half-day private guided tour of Cape Town combines Table Mountain's 360-degree views with walking tours through the city's most layered neighborhoods — Bo-kaap's colorful streets, the Castle of Good Hope, Church Square, District Six Museum, Company's Garden, Saint George's Mall and Greenmarket Square. Your guide handles all entry fees, transport between stops, and the timing; you walk on foot through the inner city and ride the rotating cable car up the mountain, weather permitting. The tour runs five to six hours with pickup included.Is it for me?Pick this if you want Cape Town's major landmarks and their histories covered in a single morning or afternoon with transport and timing handled by your guide—choose the Table Mountain add-on only if you have extra time beyond the core city stops.
Cape Town Big 6 Private Tour: Table Mountain & PenguinsA full-day private tour from Cape Town covers the Cape Town Big 6: Bo-Kaap, Table Mountain, Chapman's Peak Drive, Cape of Good Hope, Cape Point and Boulders Penguins Colony, with hotel pickup and drop-off included. The guide speaks English or French and handles the route, timing and park entry so the day stays on track. Table Mountain entry is purchased in advance so you skip the ticketing queue. Lunch at Cape Point is optional; park fees and tips are separate.Is it for me?Choose this private tour if you want a dedicated guide and vehicle for the full day—you'll move at your own pace between all six major sites without waiting for other travelers or adhering to group schedules.
Private Surf Lessons Muizenberg, Cape Town: Learn to Ride WavesPrivate surf lessons in Muizenberg, Cape Town pair you with a qualified coach for 90 minutes of one-on-one instruction tailored to your skill level—whether you're catching your first wave or refining your technique. The lesson includes surfboard and wetsuit rental, use of the club's change rooms and hot showers, and coaching in ocean awareness and surfing etiquette. Children from age 5 are welcome; the beach's gentle sand bank and soft rolling waves make it one of the safest places in the region to learn.Is it for me?The lesson is scheduled at a time that works for you, and Muizenberg is reachable by public transport, so you don't need a car or a guide to get there. One coach stays with you the whole time, adjusting the lesson to your actual level instead of a group pace, which is what makes the difference between a lesson that sticks and one that leaves you confused.
Cape Town Bo-Kaap: Street Photoshoot & Polaroid KeepsakeYou’ll wander Cape Town’s Bo-Kaap with a local photographer who helps you relax into every shot — even if you’re camera-shy. Expect spontaneous portraits among candy-colored houses, a Polaroid to keep in your pocket, and group laughs that make posing feel easy. You’ll leave with dozens of edited photos plus one real memory you can hold onto.
Cape Town Bike Tour: Private Ride through Sea Point & Bo-KaapA private bike tour of Cape Town that cycles the Sea Point promenade, Green Point Urban Park, downtown, Company Gardens, the Bo-Kaap and V&A Waterfront over three hours with a live guide in English or Portuguese. Tea, coffee, cake and bottled water are included at Company Gardens. Bikes and helmets are provided, and the route stays on flat, paved terrain through the city's main neighborhoods.Is it for me?Book the electric bike option if you want to cover more ground and see five neighborhoods without worrying about hills or fatigue slowing you down. Choose the standard bike if you prefer a gentler pace and don't mind the pedaling—either way, the private format means the guide adjusts to your speed instead of rushing you through stops.
Cape Town Walking Tour: Bo-Kaap & City HighlightsA two-hour guided walking tour of Cape Town starting at Truth Coffee and moving through District Six, City Hall, Greenmarket Square, the Slave Lodge, and Bo-Kaap, with a certified English-speaking guide and complimentary snack. The tour traces the city's history of resistance and resilience, from the site where Mandela gave his first speech after prison to the neighborhoods shaped by forced removals and Cape Malay heritage. Moderate fitness required; not suitable for travelers with spinal injuries or cardiovascular concerns.Is it for me?Choose this if you want a guide who contextualizes each landmark as you walk—you'll understand the significance of District Six, City Hall, and the Slave Lodge rather than simply passing them.
Cape Town Airport to Hotel: Private Transfer & PickupYou're met at arrivals by a professional driver with your name on a sign, driven in a private air-conditioned vehicle to your Cape Town hotel, and dropped at your door. The flight is tracked, the price is fixed before you arrive, and the route is direct. All you do is confirm your details 48 hours ahead and walk to the car.Is it for me?Book this if you land with luggage and want the price locked in before you arrive—the fixed rate and direct route mean a long transfer stops being a negotiation at the curb and starts being a rest before your holiday begins.
Cape Town: Boulders Beach Penguins & Chapman's Peak DriveYou're picked up from your Cape Town hotel and driven through Bo-Kaap and past the Twelve Apostles before Chapman's Peak Drive opens up the Atlantic coast. A stop in Noordhoek Farm Village gives you time for coffee, then you spend one and a half to two hours at Boulders Beach walking among African penguins and photographing them on the sand. On the return, you photograph Muizenberg's colorful beach huts before drop-off back in the city, all within five hours.Is it for me?Right for anyone with a short window in Cape Town who wants to see African penguins without arranging transport, park entry, and timing across multiple stops — the five-hour structure fits the whole route into a morning or afternoon without overlap.
Quad Bike Tour Cape Town: 1 Hour with PhotoshootA one-hour guided quad bike tour through Cape Town's white dunes in the Witzand Aquila Nature Reserve, where a professional photographer documents the ride and delivers your images by email afterward. The bikes are semi-automatic and require no prior experience; you arrive 20–30 minutes early for a safety briefing. A live guide speaks English, French or German, and children from age 4 are welcome.Is it for me?The tour starts near Cape Town and includes pickup logistics, so you don't need a car or directions to find the dunes—arrive early for your safety briefing and leave your belongings with staff while you ride worry-free.
Cape Agulhas Day Tour: Penguins, Wine & Southern Tip AdventureIf you want to see penguins up close, taste cool-climate wines straight from the source, wander through an untouched Moravian village, and stand at Africa's southernmost tip—all in one day—this tour covers it all without feeling rushed or crowded.
Cape Town: Private Car & Chauffeur 8-9 Hours, 160km RadiusYou get hotel or city center pickup, a professional driver for 8 to 9 hours, and the freedom to visit up to 160 kilometers of Cape Town and its wine regions without arranging transport between stops. The driver waits at each location, toll roads are covered, and you can drop off anywhere in the greater Cape Town area. Book with your preferred pickup time and intended destinations.Is it for me?Best for travelers who land in Cape Town or have a full day free and want to visit multiple destinations — wine regions, coastal towns, viewpoints — without renting a car or figuring out transport between stops. The fixed duration and included driver mean you move at your own pace without the stress of navigation or negotiation.
