Top Cape Town Tours by Duration

Cruise along Cape Town's Atlantic coastline and get great views of the city and Table Mountain with this express cruise tour. You will head out from the V&A Waterfront, making your way up to the Green Point lighthouse before turning around and heading back, all in around just one hour.

This is the perfect tour for time-tight travelers interested in scenic nature spots and wildlife encounters near Cape Town. Save time waiting for local buses and go on a half-day small-group tour instead. Ride in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle along False Bay’s coastline and stop at St. James Beach, Boulders Beach Penguin Colony, the Cape of Good Hope, and Old Cape Point Lighthouse.

Join our exclusive Robben Island tour for a guaranteed, personalized, and historically rich experience, featuring a storytelling ferry ride and rare insights from a former political prisoner.

This tour is the perfect way to explore the beauty of the Cape Peninsula as well as local wildlife. Travel around in a small-group tour—an intimate alternative to crowded bus tours. Along the way, see the colorful buildings of Bo-Kaap, and admire the natural beauty of the Cape of Good Hope. The tour also visits the pretty town of Hout Bay, as well as the African Penguin colony at Boulders Beach (entrance fees extra).

With this flexible package, you can choose the Robben Island tour options that work for you. Enjoy hotel pickup and drop-off included if selected, or go to a meeting point for a more cost-effective option. During the tour, enjoy a bus ride around the island, followed by the chance to see Nelson Mandela’s jail cell—an informative way to learn about Cape Town’s history and Nelson Mandela's incarceration.

This wine tour is the ideal pick for travelers with limited time in Cape Town. In just half a day, explore the Cape Winelands with a small group and a driver-guide—a peaceful alternative to larger bus tours. Along the way, enjoy beautiful scenery, and have the chance to try a selection of wines—with tastings included to simplify your day.

This full-day tour makes it easy to check off Bo-Kaap, Hout Bay, the Cape of Good Hope, and Boulders Beach Penguin Colony without planning an itinerary or managing logistics. Enjoy hotel pickup and a scenic route with plenty of photo stops and entertaining commentary from your guide along the way.

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.

The Cape Town Giraffe House, Cheetah Encounter, and Wine Tasting Tour offers a diverse and memorable experience. Starting with a convenient hotel pickup in Cape Town City Central, the journey takes you to the Giraffe House Wildlife Awareness Centre, where visitors can learn about these majestic creatures and their conservation. Next, the Cheetah Outreach in Somerset West provides insight into the swift and elegant cheetah, highlighting their importance in the wild. The tour continues with wine tastings at the renowned Spier Wine Estate and Cavalli Wine Estate, offering the chance to enjoy some of South Africa’s finest wines amidst scenic vineyard landscapes. Each stop provides unique highlights: the Giraffe House’s educational displays, the Cheetah Outreach’s conservation messages, and the wine estates’ stunning views and expertly curated tastings. The day concludes with a comfortable return to your hotel in Cape Town, leaving lasting memories of wildlife and wine.

Robben Island tours are best booked in advance. This half-day tour includes museum admission and round-trip transfer from your Cape Town hotel, ensuring a hassle-free visit. Learn about the island’s history from your guide, see Nelson Mandela’s prison cell, and reflect on your journey back to the mainland.

South Africa is world-famous for its wine, but getting to the vineyards can be difficult. Avoid the hassle of renting a car and naming a designated driver when you book this group tour to the Cape Winelands. Enjoy a savory wine and cheese pairing and cellar tour in Stellenbosch, a diverse wine tasting in Franschhoek Valley, and a sweet wine pairing in Paarl.

Get skip-the line for tickets access to the Robben Island Ferry and go behind the scenes"Former political prisoner will take the guests on the bus tour around the island including the cell" and learn more about how the former prisoner become a President of Rainbow National after spending "27-years in prison sentence of Nelson Mandela" the most important is how he become FREEDOM FIGHTER in South Africa.

Explore the Franschhoek wine region on a hop-on hop-off tram tour, which allows you to explore the wineries that interest you at your leisure. Sit back and enjoy the scenery while you ride through vineyards dotting rolling hills; you're able to taste as much wine (own expense) as you like without worrying about driving. Includes convenient transfers from Cape Town.

Visit some of South Africa's most notable wine-growing regions with hotel pickup and drop-off from Cape Town. Enjoy several experiences in one tour: In addition to securing your ticket for the Franschhoek tram, you'll also visit Stellenbosch, a historic town, and make stops at several wine estates. Choose from options with or without tastings at several different wineries.

Immerse yourself in the vibrant food and beverage scene of Cape Town on this half-day walking tour. With your small group, follow a guide through the streets of Cape Town to stop at city landmarks and hidden gems you might not find on your own. Enjoy tastings in vibrant eateries in Bo-Kaap and De Waterkant with entertaining commentary on the city's history and foodie culture from your guide.

Wine lovers visiting Cape Town—this tour is the perfect way to discover the scenery, vineyards, and delicious wine of the Cape Winelands. Instead of going on a fixed route—benefit from the flexibility of being able to customize your day, as it’s a private tour for just your group. Potential stops along the way include wine estates in Stellenbosch and Franschhoek, as well as plenty of scenic mountain ranges.

Spotting the Big Five—lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant, and Cape buffalo—is a priority for many visitors to South Africa and this tour is ideal for those with limited time. Travel from Cape Town by upmarket air-conditioned vehicle, enjoying views of the Breede River, Hex River Wine Valley, and Table Mountain along the way, then join a group safari drive at a private game reserve and enjoy some incredible wildlife-watching opportunities.

Venture beyond the tourist trail, and discover the history of Cape Town’s townships, on this immersive and private half-day excursion. Pick between morning and afternoon tour times, meet your guide (who hails from the area), and set off with just your group for company. You’ll venture to the townships of Langa and Khayelitsha, where you’ll meet residents, visit arts and community centers, and experience what daily life is like.

Save time, avoid crowds, and see the highlights of the Cape Town and Western Cape area in a single day with this small-group tour from Cape Town. Admire the colorful houses of Bo Kaap, ride a cable car ride up and down Table Mountain, embark on a scenic drive along Chapman's Peak, see the penguin colony of Boulder's Beach, and visit the Cape of Good Hope.

If you only have limited time to discover Cape Town, then it can be a challenging quest to shortlist the essential places to see. Save yourself the effort, and make your hours go further by choosing this small-group half-day tour. The trip begins with hotel pickup and the route visits lots of top sights, including Table Mountain, Camps Bay Beach, Bo-Kaap, and the Cape Town Diamond Museum.

South Africa’s winemaking history dates back to the 17th century, and on this half-day tour from Cape Town, you visit multiple wine estates in the Cape Winelands. With an in-the-know guide, travel to Stellenbosch, where you learn about South African viticulture and take part in wine and cheese tastings. Enjoy a guided tour of Stellenbosch, whose tree-lined streets are thronged with museums, bars, eateriesm and gorgeous examples of Victorian, Georgian, and Cape Dutch architecture.

Discover the top attractions in Cape Town and the Cape of Good Hope with ease on this full-day private tour. Explore Cape Town highlights such as Table Mountain and Camps Bay before driving to Hout Bay, Chapman’s Peak Drive, Cape of Good Hope, Cape Point, Boulders Beach Penguin Colony, and more.

Save yourself the effort of organizing a rental car and choose this small-group adventure instead. Avoid hours of researching must-visit nature spots around Cape Town with a well-planned route showcasing pristine beaches, mountains, viewpoints, and the endangered African penguin colony at Boulders Beach. Highlights include the scenic Chapman's Peak Drive, Cape Point Nature Reserve, and Muizenberg beach. Hotel pickup is included for added convenience.