Top Cape Town Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This cruise is a great choice for travelers who want a quick sightseeing and wildlife tour that leaves them the rest of the day for other activities. Enjoy a whistle-stop cruise that boasts wonderful views of the V&A waterfront. Not only is it a great introduction to the city, but it’s also a chance to spot seals and bird life too.

Visit the penguin colony at Boulders Beach and stop at other area highlights on this half-day guided sightseeing tour from Cape Town, ideal for visitors with limited time. Enjoy the beautiful coastal scenery, with stops at Bo Kaap, Twelve Apostles, Chapman's Peak Drive, and Muizenberg Beach. You’ll also get a chance to try local coffee and go shopping at Noordhoek Farm Village.

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.

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.

Your adventure begins at Truth Coffee, where the aroma of freshly brewed coffee sets the tone for a journey into the heart and soul of Cape Town. From there, step into the streets of District Six, once a thriving community torn apart by forced removals, now a powerful symbol of resilience. Along the way, you’ll pass City Hall, where Nelson Mandela gave his first speech after prison, and the Slave Lodge, a stark reminder of South Africa’s past. Experience the buzz of Greenmarket Square, filled with local crafts and stories, then walk down Long Street, where history and modern culture collide. The tour ends in Bo-Kaap, with its iconic colorful houses and rich Cape Malay heritage. This isn’t just a walking tour—it’s an unforgettable journey through the stories, struggles, and spirit that have shaped Cape Town. Book now to experience the city like a local and uncover its true heartbeat.

See Cape Town’s landmarks from a new vantage point and learn more about aquatic life with this exciting boat tour. Enjoy the company of a professional guide and skipper who can teach you lesser-known facts about the local environment and the incredible creatures that live in the ocean. If you’re lucky, you may even spot dolphins during the trip.

Experience the beauty of Cape Town at sunset from an unobstructed vantage point by setting sail and heading out into the Atlantic Ocean on this catamaran cruise. The route showcases magnificent views of both Robben Island and Table Mountain and best of all—alcoholic drinks are provided so you can toast the sunset in style.

Catch the sunset over Cape Town from the deck of a sailboat on this evening cruise. Sit back and relax with a provided glass of sparkling wine while watching the sun sink over the city landscape. You’ll get frame-worthy photos of the city and Table Mountain in sunset hues; captain and crew are on hand to answer any questions and provide commentary.

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.

Awarded Silver at WTM Africa by the International Centre for Responsible Tourism for Cultural Diversity, this experience connects Cape Town’s food culture with its history, spaces, and the lived experiences of local entrepreneurs. This is more than a food tour. While food is central, the experience explores how public space, history, and entrepreneurship intersect, and how forces such as gentrification shape life in the city. Guests are welcomed into hidden community kitchens, hole-in-the-wall restaurants, and African-owned food businesses, each with a unique story to tell. Along the way, you’ll meet small business owners and gain insight into the people and cultures that define Cape Town’s inner city. The experience is immersive, responsible, and continuously evolving, reflecting the dynamic nature of the city’s small business landscape. It offers an authentic glimpse into the heart and soul of Cape Town beyond the surface. Vegan, vegetarian, and pescatarian options are available.

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 such as the ‘Aquila’ Black Eagle on this worry-free trip, which includes pickup at your Cape Town city center hotel. This is one of the easiest safari tours near Cape Town, on a private game reserve in a malaria-free area.

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.

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 snacks 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.