Top Western Cape Tours by Duration - page 3

Save time and get the most out of your time in Cape Town by ticking off multiple top sights in a day—Bo-Kaap, Boulder’s Beach Penguin Colony, Cape of Good Hope/Cape Point, Chapman’s Peak, and Table Mountain. Benefit from the convenience of private transport, so you don’t have to wait around for buses. As an extra bonus, if there’s time, you’ll also visit Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens.

Discover the wonders of Cape Town on this comprehensive half-day tour. Save time organizing car rental, and let someone else do the driving for you, while you focus on the great views. The tour ticks off the Castle of Good Hope, Adderley Street’s historical monuments, the Bo-Kaap district, a jewel factory, and Table Mountain.

South Africa’s Western Cape is the wine-producing hub of the African continent. On this 9-hour tour from Cape Town, you will tour three vineyards in the Cape Winelands, stopping to taste estate wines at each as well as local cheese. Along the way, learn about the winemaking process from your guide and see the South African countryside. This tour includes stops in the towns of Stellenbosch and Franschhoek.

Getting to and from the airport is one of the most stressful parts of traveling. With this prebooked Cape Town International Airport transfer, travel with peace of mind knowing your transportation is taken care of, and have more time for exploring and relaxing. Inbound travelers are taken from the airport directly to their Cape Town stay, while outbound travelers can organize pickups from anywhere in central Cape Town.

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.

Learn about South Africa's celebrated wine industry as you travel through the Stellenbosch and/or Franschhoek wine regions with a wine expert as your guide. You'll visit four different wineries in total, with tastings at each. You'll also have the opportunity to customize this private tour to suit your particular tastes and interests, or you can leave it up to your guide to show you some area favorites.

Get a full picture of Cape Town's rich cultural history through visits to the Langa and Gugulethu Townships, as well as the District Six Museum, on this half-day tour. Learn about the role and history of the townships in the larger fabric of Cape Town culture white visiting a shebeen (tavern), a local market, a sangoma (traditional doctor) and an arts and crafts center.

With this half-day package, getting to Robben Island and back is straightforward. Pickup from your Cape Town accommodation is included, along with admission to the Robben Island Museum. Learn about the life of Nelson Mandela, see his former prison cell, and explore the island’s history—without needing to research logistics—before returning to your accommodation at the end of the trip.

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.

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.

Get into the gorgeous countryside of the Cape Winelands on this day tour from Cape Town. Enjoy a day of viewing vineyards, majestic mountains and classic Dutch architecture. Visit three wine estates. Sample local wines and cheeses and get a behind-the-scenes peek at the process with a cellar tour. Walk through historic Stellenbsoch and Franschhoek. See the Huguenot Memorial and a prison that once held Nelson Mandela.

Lion’s Head—located in Table Mountain National Park—is known for being a top hiking location that offers incredible views of the Atlantic Ocean and the Hottentots Holland Mountains. With this guided hike, you can safely explore this landscape without the worry of getting lost. Choose from a sunrise or a sunset hike, and enjoy plenty of photo stops along the way. This hike requires a good fitness level and comfort with heights.

Cape Winelands is home to a wide range of historic vineyards, but it's easy to get stuck trying to work out which to visit without a local's hand to guide you. Instead of wasting hours researching the region, draw on the experience and knowledge of your guide on this private tour. Visit a pair of exclusive estates, sampling local wines, cheeses, chocolates and more.

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.

Make the most of limited time in Cape Town by ticking off two important sights in a day—Robben Island and Table Mountain. After a hotel pickup, set off towards Table Mountain, where you can ride a cable car to the peak. The trip also includes a visit to Robben Island—where you can go on a tour of the island’s historical sights and even visit Nelson Mandela’s former prison cell.

See the best of Cape Town including a trip to Table Mountain and an air-conditioned vehicle tour of the city’s highlights during this half-day small-group tour. Survey the city from Table Mountain and take a ride with the cable car (weather permitting and cable way ticket at guests own expense), and then visit some of Cape Town’s main sights from your air-conditioned vehicle.

The beautiful beaches and stunning natural landscapes of the Cape Peninsula stretch south of Cape Town all the way to Cape Point. On this private tour, travel in the comfort of a private vehicle and stop as often as you like to take photos. Ride the cable car to the top of Table Mountain, visit the Boulders Beach penguin colony, and follow the famous Chapman's Peak drive (all at additional cost).

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.

Avoid the hassle of organizing car rental and let someone else do the driving instead, with this scenic day tour to Cape Agulhas—where you can visit its lighthouse and see the point where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet. Travel with ease between dispersed sights and tick off lots of interesting places in a day—including Hermanus, Stanford, Gansbaai, and the pretty village of Elim.

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.

See more of Cape Town in less time on a half-day cycling tour of the city, which takes in some of its most notable sights and attractions. Visit highlights such as colorful Bo-Kaap neighborhood, the Company's Garden, the Castle of Good Hope, and Adderley Street, one of the city's main thoroughfares. A local will share stories of Cape Town's vast history and heritage as you go.

A visit to Robben Island is a must to learn about South Africa’s history, and this tour offers a convenient and effective way to get there. Included hotel pickup and drop-off from Cape Town, entry to Robben Island, and a guided tour let you learn about the Island's role as a former prison and hear stories about Nelson Mandela’s 18 years of captivity.

Explore Cape Town at your own pace with a 1- or 2-day hop-on hop-off bus pass featuring free Wi-Fi. Journey around three bus routes with stops at more than 30 attractions including Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Table Mountain, Constantia Valley, and the V&A Waterfront. Spend as long as you wish at each, enjoy free walking tours, or upgrade to include a harbor cruise and sunset bus tour.

Stellenbosch is known for its abundance of fantastic wineries, but having to drive between sites can stop you from enjoying the perks of wine tastings. With this tour, let someone else do the driving instead as you learn about South Africa’s winemaking prowess. The itinerary includes visits to multiple wine estates, with tastings along the way.