Full-Day Cape Point and Cape of Good Hope Tour with Penguins

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Visit the famous Cape of Good Hope, the most southwestern tip of the African continent
• 02 Climb to the old lighthouse at Cape Point or ride the 'Flying Dutchman' funicular
• 03 Take in the scenic splendour of the world-famous Chapman's Peak Drive
• 04 See the African Penguin Colony along the rocky southwestern coast of Africa

Journey down the Cape Peninsula on a magnificent day out, visiting the famous Cape of Good Hope, the most southwestern tip of the African continent, and the old lighthouse at Cape Point. Take in the False Bay coastline, the Atlantic Seaboard of Camps Bay and Clifton, and the scenic splendour of the world-famous Chapman's Peak Drive. You can also choose optional extras such as the Boulders African Penguin Colony or a standard wine tasting, depending on time.

Visit the notoriously stormy landmark, Cape of Good Hope, littered with shipwrecks and ghost stories.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Cape Town

Languages Afrikaans, English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Cape Peninsula, Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point

• Begin the tour by meandering southwards along the famous and scenic Chapman's Peak Drive with your South African tour guide.

• Visit the notoriously stormy landmark, Cape of Good Hope, littered with shipwrecks and ghost stories. Here, many intrepid sailors perished while attempting to claim the opening of the sea spice route to the East.

• Climb to the old lighthouse at Cape Point, either from the famous photographed area at the bottom or from the top parking area. Alternatively, you can use the 'Flying Dutchman' funicular.

• Stop for lunch at a popular local restaurant.

Optional extras: Boulders Penguin Colony, an enjoyable wine tasting, or Cape Point.

Optional extras are time-dependent and include 1 standard wine tasting.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Driver and registered Cape Town (South African) tour guide

• Transport in a semi-luxury vehicle

• Pick-up and drop-off in and around the Cape Town area

What's Not Included

• Entrance fees to Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve (ZAR376 per person) and the optional Penguin Colony (ZAR176 per person)

• Lunch and additional beverages

• Optional standard wine tasting (own account)

• Visit to Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens (optional and on your own account)

Know before you go

• Price is based on a private tour, with 1 to 5 guests. Larger groups can be arranged.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Chapmans Peak, Hout Bay, Cape Town, South Africa

Tour start

Chapmans Peak, Hout Bay, Cape Town, South Africa

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.