Top Cape Town Private Sightseeing Tours

Without local knowledge or ample research, it can be tricky to shortlist Cape Peninsula’s highlights. Save yourself the effort and let someone else do the planning for you with this private guided tour. After a Cape Town pickup, the trip showcases Chapman’s Peak Drive, Cape Point Nature Reserve, the Cape of Good Hope, and Boulders Beach Penguin Colony, with plenty more scenic surprises along the way too.

There is so much beauty on the Cape Peninsula and any visit to Cape Town should include a day exploring the Cape of Good Hope. We are Cape Town locals with a love for the natural environment and we incorporate this element on our tours, such as this tour and hike combo! - We are locals who have grown up on the Cape Peninsula - We are flexible on the day and can adjust the tour to your interests - You will get to a couple quieter corners, albeit still experiencing the top Cape Peninsula highlights - Our knowledge of the natural environment adds huge value to your experience

Check off main South African highlights such as the Cape of Good Hope, Boulders Beach, and Chapman's Peak when you book this Cape Peninsula Private Adventure Tour. This private experience is for just you and your own private group of up to eight people, making it ideal for families. Plus, travel from place to place in a private vehicle that features comfortable air conditioning.

This full-day Cape Town excursion offers two tours wrapped into one. With round-trip transportation from your hotel, take the ferry to Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 18 years. A bus tour of the island, delivered with intimate detail by a former political prisoner, includes a viewing of Mandela's jail cell. Then, return to Cape Town for a guided city bus tour highlighting all its major monuments and places of interest including a cable car ride to the top of Table Mountain (own cost).

Don’t worry about planning a cycling route when visiting Cape Town; let someone else take care of the directions so you can focus on the sights with this private bike tour. Conveniently, bike rental and coffee or tea are included, so you don’t have to bring your own, and the tour ticks off a variety of key sights, such as the Sea Point promenade, The Company’s Garden, Bo-Kaap, and the V&A Waterfront.

Spend a day at the Aquila Game Reserve, the closest one to Cape Town, on this safari tour. Get excited to see the Big Five game animals and endangered species on this worry-free trip, which includes pickup at your Cape Town hotel. This is one of the easiest safari tours near Cape Town, on a private game reserve in a malaria-free area.

If you like a challenge and are comfortable with vertical drops and rock scrambling, the India Venster route up Table Mountain is perfect for you. Join an experienced private guide for this classic ascent and soak up spectacular views as you negotiate the route, covering three sides of the mountain on your way to the summit. Cable car tickets down are at your own expense.

The wine regions of Paarl, Franschoek, and Stellenbosch produce some of the finest wines in the Cape Winelands, surrounded by lush mountains and rolling vineyards. On this tour, enjoy a comprehensive introduction to South African wine as you visit four different wineries; sample a wide variety of red and white wines, including port brandy and sparkling wine; stop at a local restaurant for lunch; and taste regional specialties including cheese and chocolates.

Discover the wild scenery, unique culture, and rugged coastline of the Cape Peninsula during this full-day sightseeing tour. Drive along the roads of this incredible peninsula, stopping to explore pristine beaches, charming coastal towns, and local wildlife. Observe a community of penguins on Boulders Beach, visit two oceans, and journey to the edge of the African continent at the Cape of Good Hope.

If you want something different from predictable and crowded sightseeing bus tours, then this vintage car adventure is the perfect way to explore the Cape Peninsula. There’s no need to worry about crowds, as this is a private tour for just your personal group, and the route showcases lots of key attractions, including Cape Point Nature Reserve, the 12 Apostles Mountain Range, and Kalk Bay.

When your cruise ship docks in Cape Town, take a full-day private tour of the Cape Winelands, complete with tastings and scenic drives through the mountain regions of Paarl, Franschhoek, and Stellenbosch. Round-trip private transportation and all tastings included.

Escape from Cape Town for the day to explore the peninsula's vast natural wonders, including Cape Point, Cape of Good Hope, and Boulders Beach. Choose between two spectacular drives on your private tour, which stops first at Boulders Beach where you meet hundreds of resident African penguins. Then continue to the Cape of Good Hope, a stunning rocky outcrop that's a significant point for sailors. Lastly visit Cape Point, Africa's most south-westerly tip. Keep an eye out for playful baboons and enjoy incredible views from the Cape's two lighthouses.

If you’ve only got limited time to discover the highlights of the Cape Peninsula, then don’t spend hours researching and planning your itinerary—go on this hassle-free private tour instead. Get picked up directly from your Cape Town accommodation, then explore a comprehensive itinerary of sights—including Boulders Beach to see the African penguin colony, Cape Point, and Noordhoek.

Make limited time in Cape Town go further by zooming around the west coast on an all-terrain vehicle. With this private tour, you can conquer dunes with ease, see idyllic beaches without the crowds, and discover the wild and untouched landscape of the West Coast National Park with a guide to navigate so you don’t get lost.

Get the best possible shot at seeing Africa's Marine Big 5—the African penguin, the Cape fur seal, the bronze whaler sharks, dolphin, and whale—on this guided tour to Dyer Island. An onboard biologist and experienced crew promise an educational experience focused on learning about the biology and behavior of these marine animals. Additionally, get a chance to visit the African Penguin and Seabird Sanctuary (APSS) either before or after the trip.

With sun-soaked hills and plump grapes flourishing in fertile soils, the Cape Winelands are home to some of South Africa’s oldest vineyards. On this private tour, explore Franschhoek, Paarl, and Stellenbosch countryside with your guide, sampling delicate wines (tasting fees extra) for which the region is famous. Hotel pickup and drop-off from your Franschhoek, Paarl, or Stellenbosch accommodation make seeing the best of the South African wine scene easy.

It exposes the traveler to the popular South African wines, history and sightseeing and landscape. This tour teaches the travelers how South African wines are produced. The character of the South African wines in relation to the climate. The difference of our wines to the rest of the world. This tour is also about the history of South Africa. The coming of the Dutch settlers and later the introduction of the culture of wine production by the French Hugenouts. The history of Nelson Mandela's imprisonment. The amazing landscape in the wine producing regions. The dramatic mountains and the hospitality of South Aficans. This tour also teaches the traveler how to pair wines with different dishes, cheeses and delicatessen. It also teaches the traveler how to order wine for different occasions. As travelers drive around its a great sightseeing opportunity. Some of the wineries are perched almost on top of the mountains with majestic views of the valley below them for great photos.

With spectacular coastal scenery and world-famous natural features, the Cape Peninsula ranks among the most beautiful corners of South Africa. On this tour, reach top attractions including Chapman's Peak, and Hout Bay Kommetjie in comfort by private vehicle with your guide. With round-trip travel from your Cape Town hotel included, gaze over Table Mountain and the Twelve Apostles, and see the best of the Cape Peninsula in one day.

Set out from Cape Town for a private half-day wine tour through the Cape Winelands, including Stellenbosch. Enjoy a scenic drive through the mountains and visit local wineries to sample a variety of wines (entrance fees extra). Take in the historic town of Stellenbosch with its Cape Dutch and Victorian architecture and picturesque settings, without worrying about logistics or driving after sampling wine.

Spend time watching one of the world’s most feared fish on this thrilling diving experience. Learn about various shark species from your marine biologist guide, and then dive into the water in a cage to observe sharks in their natural habitat. It's an ideal choice for aquatic animal lovers. Breakfast, snacks, and hotel pick-up and drop-off are included for a truly seamless experience.

Skip the crowded group tours and enjoy a more personalized wine-tasting experience on this private tour of the Cape Winelands, home to some of South Africa’s most renowned wineries. Visit three wineries in Paarl, Stellenbosch, and Franschhoek to sample their wines—as well as cheese and chocolate—and learn about how the combination of climate, soil, and grape varietals creates the unique wines for which South Africa is known.

Travelers should book this tour so that they can get an insight of the City of Cape Town. The history, culture, day to day experiences and expectations are all captured in this tour. It also opens up to the travelers ultimately giving the reason why it is a multi award winning global city. There is no better way to learn about the socio-econmic values and the hospitality of South Africans than going on this tour. Visiting the museums, parks, historical buildings, monuments and major Govenrment buildings like the Parliament of South Africa opens up your thinking. Coming face to face with the vibed up arears like Long street which does not go to sleep tells of the social life in Cape Town.

Explore Cape Town's waterfront, from the central business district to the Victoria and Albert waterfront, with this hop-on hop-off sightseeing cruise. Along the way, listen to commentary on the city's maritime history and hop off at any point you like to explore further. Choose a one-way or round-trip ticket, each valid for a full day, to suit your schedule.

Raise a glass to an incredible day of wine, food, scenery, and history during this excursion to the Cape Winelands. Explore the unique wineries and stunning landscape of this region just north of Cape Town, stopping at wineries for tastings accompanied by local cheeses. In between tastings, discover the historic cities of Stellenbosch and Franschhoek and see Drakenstein, the prison that once held South African leader Nelson Mandela.