Top Western Cape Day Trips

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

Spend a day whale watching and wine tasting on this full-day trip to Hermanus from Cape Town. See migrating Southern Right, Humpback and Bryde's Whales off the coast of Hermanus from June through mid-December. Sample some of the local wines on route to Cape Town.

This tour combines history, storytelling, nature, adventure and sightseeing in one. We will be visiting 8 tourist attractions which includes Table Mountain, Maiden's Cave, Chapman's Peak Drive, Simon's Town, Boulders Beach with Penguins viewing, Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point Lighthouse. The tour is guided by a registered tourist guide with in-depth knowledge of the Cape Town and South Africa at large. We will also talk about the history of South Africa, the Culture and the most fascinating stories of this beautiful country. You are invited to bring your family, your friends, your colleagues and most importantly, bring your Camera. Lets go have fun. Customers are picked up from their Hotel Accommodation at the beginning of the tour and dropped off at the same Hotel at the end of the tour, provided that their Hotel is within Cape Town City Bowl.

This full-day small-group tour is a great pick for time-tight travelers visiting Cape Town. Skip the hassle of planning the itinerary and logistics yourself, and let someone else do the hard work for you. Travel in comfort aboard a luxury Mercedes-Benz Sprinter with reclining seats and check off lots of natural wonders such as the Cape of Good Hope, Chapman's Peak Drive, and Boulders Beach Penguin Colony—all with entrance fees included for the ultimate stress-free day.

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.

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.

An ideal way to tick off multiple nature spots and a wildlife attraction in a day—this tour includes stops at Gordon’s Bay, the Cheetah Outreach preservation center, and Strand Beach. To save you the hassle of finding a parking spot, the tour includes round-trip transport in an air-conditioned vehicle, making it the ultimate stress-free day with hotel pickup included.

Combine wine tastings, cheese tastings, a biltong tasting, and time in the town of Stellenbosch on this action-packed half-day tour of the Cape winelands. Enjoy included hotel pickup and round-trip transport from your Cape Town hotel. You’ll visit two wine farms, one for a wine and cheese tasting, one for a wine and biltong tasting, with options for kids and vegans as well.

Devise your own itinerary and explore Cape Town at your own pace with a private minivan and a personal chauffeur. Where you go and what you do is completely up to you, so you could take in the city sights, go wine tasting in the Cape Winelands, or admire the views along the Cape Peninsula. With your own transport, there’s no waiting around for tour groups or feeling hurried, plus you are free to take a detour or stop for photos whenever you like.

Make the most of your time in Cape Town by spending a day exploring the highlights of the Cape Peninsula—an area known for its outstanding scenery, biodiversity, and quaint towns. Save hours researching a route, and let someone else do the driving and planning instead. The tour includes the Cape of Good Hope, a boat trip to see a seal colony, Boulders Beach penguin colony, and Chapman’s Peak Drive.

Save hours reading reviews and researching local wineries, and opt for this hassle-free guided wine tour instead. Spend a full day traveling between some of the area’s best wine estates, with stops at Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, and Paarl. Along the way, enjoy cellar tours and exclusive tastings with sommeliers. The experience includes special pairings with cheese and chocolate, plus convenient hotel pickup for a seamless day out.

Getting to Robben Island doesn’t need to involve complicated logistics. This half-day tour simplifies the experience with pickup directly from your Cape Town hotel and admission to the Robben Island Museum included. To help you get more from your visit, a tour led by a former political prisoner is part of the experience, including the chance to see Nelson Mandela’s former prison cell.

Embark on a safari cruise in pursuit of the Marine Big 5: dolphins, African penguins, the Cape fur seal, the bronze whaler sharks, and several whale species. Over the course of two hours, you and your group will head out to where your guide knows these animals like to hang out, learning about the marine environment through guided commentary on the way.

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.

Cape Town and its surrounding area is loved for its abundance of spectacular nature spots, but without a car, it can be tricky to get between dispersed outdoor sites. On this private tour, enjoy the luxury of a dedicated driver and a customizable route tailored to your needs. The ideal way to tick off highlights like Bo-Kaap, Camps Bay, and Hout Bay in a day with convenient hotel pickup included.

Visit a penguin colony at Boulder’s Beach and the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve all in one day during this tour, including round-trip transport from Cape Town. First, catch sight of the endangered African penguins on the beach, and then travel over to Cape Point in the nature reserve. Spend ample time at Cape Point, and keep an eye out for ostrich, antelope, and whales.

Take a leisurely exploration of the amazing scenery and fascinating wildlife of the Cape Peninsula on this flexible-length private tour. Travel by private vehicle and call the shots on what to see and do. Among the potential sights you might pick are a wine tasting at Cape Point Vineyards, a visit to the penguins of Boulders Beach, or a visit to the beautiful Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. A private guide, private vehicle, and round-trip hotel transport are covered.

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.

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.