4-Hour Cape Peninsula Tour from Cape Town with Boulders Beach

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Enjoy the splendid scenery along Chapman's Peak Drive
• 02 Explore Simon's Town and learn about its naval history
• 03 Meet adorable penguins at Boulders Beach
• 04 Marvel at the spectacular views from Cape Point and its lighthouse

Drive through the upmarket suburbs of Sea Point, Bantry Bay, and Clifton before stopping at Maiden Cove for magnificent views of the Atlantic Ocean. Enjoy the splendid scenery along Chapman's Peak Drive, then continue to Simon's Town to explore its naval history. Adore penguins at Boulders Beach and revel in the natural beauty of Cape Point, where you can visit the lighthouse and take in the spectacular coastal landscape.

Adore penguins at Boulders Beach and revel in the natural beauty of Cape Point, where you can visit the lighthouse and take in the spectacular coastal landscape.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Cape Town, Simon's Town

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Maiden Cove, Simon's Town, Boulders Beach and Cape Point

• 09:00: Depart from the V&A Waterfront towards Sea Point and make your first stop at Maiden Cove. Guests can take memorable photos while enjoying fantastic views of the Atlantic Ocean.
• 09:30: Continue towards Camps Bay and Hout Bay, then begin the fantastic Chapman's Peak Drive. This is one of the most beautiful sightseeing experiences you will have.
• 10:00: Arrive in Simon's Town. Explore the town and learn about "Just Nuisance" and his history in the Navy.
• 11:00: Proceed to Boulders Beach, the capital of the Cape penguins.
• 12:00: Continue to Cape Point and explore the history and nature of the Cape. You can either take the funicular to the lighthouse or follow the short but steep walking path. Here, you will enjoy nature at its best, from birds and baboons to many other animals, along with spectacular natural views.
• Guests can be collected from their hotel and dropped off at the end of the tour at no extra cost, provided their hotel address is within the Cape Town City Bowl.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Guests can be picked up and dropped off at their hotel, provided the hotel is within the Cape Town City Bowl.

What's Not Included

• Entrance fees for tourist sites are excluded from the tour rate.

What to bring

• Your own refreshments, such as water, or money to buy snacks.

Know before you go

• Hotel pickup and drop-off are available at no extra cost if your hotel is within the Cape Town City Bowl.
• If your hotel is outside the Cape Town City Bowl, a small additional charge will apply.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Cape Town, South Africa

Tour start

Cape Town, South Africa

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.