Cape Town Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour with Optional Cruise
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Cape Town, South Africa
- 2 hours 20 minutes (approx.)
- Offered in: English
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Overview
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.
- 1- or 2-day Cape Town Hop-on Hop-off Bus tour with free Wi-Fi
- Hop between sights on three flexible routes including V&A Waterfront and Camps Bay
- Visit more than 30 attractions such as Table Mountain and Kirstenbosch Gardens
- Enjoy free walking tours of Downtown and Bo Kaap neighborhoods
What's Included
- Audio commentary is available in 15 languages + a kids club commentary
- Headsets to hear the guide clearly
- Redeem your voucher at any of the designated Bus stops
- Avoid parking hassles — enjoy direct drop-offs at the Cableway station and other major attractions
- Includes discounted access to the Urban Safari, live-guided inner-city adventure
- Free Walking Downtown & Bo Kaap walking tours
- Frequent departures with minimal waiting time
- Secure and safe transportation to the top 30+ attractions
- Free Wifi on all buses
- Food and drinks
Meeting and Pickup
Operating hours
Select your preferred tour option to see hours.
Departure Point
- You may start this tour at any of the stops listed.
Ticket Redemption Points
Itinerary
Red Route City Tour
10 Stops
2 Points of Interest
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Operating Schedule: From 09h00 - every 20/30 minutes
1
Two Oceans Aquarium
2
V&A Waterfront
3
7 Lower Long St
4
81 Long St
5
Table Mountain Aerial Cableway
6
69 Victoria Rd
7
Freddy's Bar & Lounge
8
0G Beach Rd
9
119 Beach Rd
10
231 Beach Rd
Points of interest passed by on this route
Table Mountain
Camp's Bay Beach
Blue Mini Peninsula Tour
13 Stops
3 Points of Interest
Duration: 2 hours 20 minutes
Operating Schedule: From 09h00 - every 20/30 minutes
1
Two Oceans Aquarium
2
11
3
81 Long St
4
Hayim I
5
42 Bishopscourt Dr
6
1 Hout Bay Main Rd
7
Riverside Retirement Village
8
Northshore
9
69 Victoria Rd
10
The Bantry Aparthotel by Totalstay
11
271 Beach Rd
12
The Winchester Boutique Hotel Cape Town
13
125 Beach Rd
Points of interest passed by on this route
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
World of Birds
Duiker Island
Purple Wine Tour
3 Stops
1 Point of Interest
Duration: 30 minutes
Operating Schedule: This tour links in with Blue Mini Peninsula Tour
1
1 Hout Bay Main Rd
2
Groot Constantia Road
3
225 Rhodes Dr
Points of interest passed by on this route
Constantia Valley
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- An optional tour to the oldest township in Langa and Guguletu is available. Extra charge applies
- Our two main ticket offices are at Stop 1 (V&A Waterfront - Outside the Aquarium) and Stop 5 (81 Long Street)
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.7
based on 1,950 reviews
Kenneth_D, May 2026
A great way to see the city. The audio commentary was helpful and entertaining. Buses ran frequently.
Sebastian_P, Apr 2026
That there are three different hop on hop off roots, and that they should research each of the route to decide which one best meets their needs
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for your feedback. There are indeed multiple hop-on hop-off routes available, and we recommend reviewing each route in advance to select the one that best suits your interests and needs.
Jane_W, Apr 2026
Brilliant - so easy to get on and off. Changeover on blue line to go to Winery at Constantia was very efficient. Commentary was great with some humour which made us smile. Harbour tour was great, if a little underwhelming but again, the commentary was informative and funny, in places. A great way to get a feel for Cape Town.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for your review. We are pleased you enjoyed the experience, including the commentary and route to Constantia. We appreciate your feedback.
Ray_H, Apr 2026
Best value for your money to get around Cape Town and see all of the major attractions. The multi day ticket gives you additional benefits.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for your kind review. We’re pleased to hear you found the service to be great value and enjoyed exploring on our City Sightseeing Tour. We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you on board again soon.
Ashraf_A, Apr 2026
A ride taking you to.majoe stops in capetown. Ths blue route takes you to the country which is also nice
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed our Cape Town Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour. It’s great that you found the Blue Route to the countryside enjoyable as well. We truly appreciate your support and hope to welcome you on our city sightseeing tours again
Charlotte_G, Apr 2026
Ideal activity for an insight into Cape Town. Buses were clean and ran on time, staff friendly. Spot on!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for your fantastic review! We’re delighted to hear that you found our Cape Town Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour to be an ideal way to experience the city. It’s great to know that you appreciated the cleanliness of our buses, their punctuality, and the friendliness of our staff. We truly value your feedback and hope to welcome you on board again soon
KabembaEvans_M, Mar 2026
It was an awesome experience to get to know Cape Town especially since it was our first time in the City.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for your kind review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed our Three Regions Wine Tour. Exploring multiple wine regions, each set within picturesque landscapes and offering a variety of exceptional wines, truly makes for a unique and memorable experience. It is especially rewarding to know that the tour created lasting memories and meaningful connections. We sincerely appreciate your recommendation and hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again on one of our City Sightseeing tours in the future.
Tom_C, Mar 2026
Great way to see the city. Highly recommended.
We stopped for lunch near the beach and then hopped back on for the rest of the tour.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for your kind review and recommendation. We are pleased to hear you enjoyed exploring the city on our City Sightseeing Bus Tour. We appreciate your support and hope to welcome you again soon.
Elizabeth_E, Mar 2026
The stops nearest my hotel
We’re not operating. I should have waited to buy the hop on hop
Off ticket after I arrived.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Good day, from 26-29 March stop number 3 and 4 were closed due to the Jazz Festival. We did have a staff member on duty who met all passengers at both stops and walked with them to closest stop. We hope that you enjoyed your time on the red bus!
Frank_H, Mar 2026
I have given this an average score as a few of the bus staff dont seem to like their jobs, they are quite rude and miserable. Particularly in the office on Long street in Cape Town. If you dont like your job, get another. Also staff now seem to be more interested in their mobile phone life, than their job. Tourists expect a nice cheerful welcome, it leaves a good impression. The buses and the routes are fine, prompt and clean.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
We’re very pleased to hear that you found our buses clean, our routes convenient and our services prompt. However, we’re equally concerned by your experience with some of our staff, particularly at the Long Street office in Cape Town. What you describe is not the standard of service we expect. This has been escalated to the operations department.
Shari_H, Mar 2026
Great overview of the city. Convenient stops at most tourist attractions. Good commentary on the bus. Excellent value
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for your kind review.
We’re delighted you enjoyed the overview of the city, found the stops convenient, and appreciated the commentary on the bus. It’s wonderful to hear you felt the tour offered excellent value.
We hope to welcome you on board another City Sightseeing adventure soon.
Katie_K, Mar 2026
The red route covers the majority of stops people would want to visit in Cape Town. The audio is informative and interesting. Very convenient that it stops at Table Mountain as well.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for your feedback. We are pleased that you found our routes informative, convenient, and enjoyable on our City Sightseeing bus tours.
Suzette_C, Mar 2026
The bus drivers were so friendly and helpful, which made everything even better. We could truly relax and just enjoy the journey without any stress.
And the two-day option is such great value for money — definitely an affordable way to explore and make the most of it!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for your kind feedback! We’re delighted our friendly drivers helped make your experience stress-free. We’re glad you enjoyed the two-day option of our City Sightseeing Bus Tours and found it such great value for exploring the city.
RICHARD_B, Feb 2026
A great way to familiarise yourself with Cape Town. Easy listening commentary in numerous languages. The blue route gives a full tour of ghe area
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for your feedback.
We are pleased to hear that the Blue Mini Peninsula Tour route provided an excellent way to familiarize yourself with Cape Town. It is wonderful to know that our multilingual commentary contributed to an informative and enjoyable experience.
We look forward to welcoming you on board again for another memorable City Sightseeing tour.
David_P, Feb 2026
An excellent way to get an overview of Cape Town and the surrounding areas! If anything catches your eye, take time out to look around, then hop back on - perfect!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you very much for your kind review. We are delighted that you found our Hop on Hop off Bus Tour an excellent way to explore Cape Town and the surrounding areas. It is wonderful to hear that you appreciated the flexibility to hop on and off at your leisure, allowing you to fully enjoy the sights at your own pace. We very much look forward to welcoming you on another City Sightseeing tour in the near future.
Patricia_R, Feb 2026
The convenience of the bus stops was marvelous and the wifi access was just perfect. we enjoyed the sunset bus tour to signal hill.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for your valued feedback. We are pleased to hear that you appreciated the convenience of our bus stops, the Wi-Fi access, and our Sunset Bus Tour to Signal Hill. Your kind remarks are greatly appreciated, and we look forward to welcoming you on another City Sightseeing experience in the future.
Mathias_C, Feb 2026
Hop on Hop Off Cape Town City Viewing is must if you are visiting Cape Town for the first time. Did I just say for the first time? Not really. It is also for those who do not intend to hire a vehicle. With the Red Line, Blue Line, Urban Tour and Harbour Cruise, one would have 75% of Cape Town. The good part is that you can make stops and catch the next bus at your own time within the Bus Timetable
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for your fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had a great experience our City Sightseeing and our Urban Safaris Tours in Cape Town. t’s great that our bus routes and boat cruises allowed you to experience the city at your own pace. We look forward to welcoming you again on a future tour.
Angelica_V, Feb 2026
Hop-on-hop-off is the perfect budget option to get to know Cape Town. We tried two routes which gave us the flexibility to stop in places like the Botanical Gardens and continue on our route at our convenience. Busses are double-deckers and offer a guided explanation in a multitude of of languages.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for your review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed exploring Cape Town with City Sightseeing. We're glad our flexible routes and informative commentary helped you make the most of your visit. We look forward to welcoming you aboard again soon.
Edith_L, Feb 2026
A good way to get to know the city and come to table mountain or camps bay.ar the last station youcan visit the two oceansaquarium.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for your kind review of City Sightseeing Cape Town. We agree that our buses are a good way to see the landmarks in Cape Town.
Johannes_L, Feb 2026
For the money this is one of the best ways to go around cape town . Bus times and busses are on time and Convenient.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you so much for your review of City Sightseeing! We’re really pleased to hear you found our service good value and bus times convenient and reliable. Punctuality is something we work hard on, so it’s great to know this matched your experience. Thanks again for riding with us, and we hope to welcome you back around Cape Town soon.
Melina_M, Feb 2026
The HOHO Bus did not disappoint! Loved the relaxed pace and being able to visit places we missed before—plus buses every 20 minutes made it super easy.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Appreciate the high recommendation and that you found our City Sightseeing buses super easy and regular with our 20 minutes intervals. Thank you for choosing to spend time with us.
Peter_L, Feb 2026
Shuttle from cruise terminal. Two routes of which the blue route is the most comprehensive. Recommend Kirstenbosch and eating in Mariners Wharf at Hout Bay.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for the good value recommendation. We are glad you enjoying dining at Mariners Wharf - we agree this is great with its views and delicious food.
michael_e, Feb 2026
Very good routes, takes in a lot of the city and is a great way to see Cape Town. Shuttle bus from the cruise dock was included, only issue was no shuttle buses from the VA Waterfront back to the dock between 5-9pm.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for your feedback. The City Sightseeing do not run until 9pm at night. However you can get off at stop number 2 which is by Zeitza MOCAA and walk across the road to the cruise terminal with the last bus of the day.
Kathryn_J, Jan 2026
3 different routes, buses every 20 minutes, excellent commentary, friendly drivers and crew. Stops well marked.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled you enjoyed our three routes, the excellent commentary, and our friendly drivers and crew. It’s wonderful to hear that the well-marked stops made your experience even easier. We look forward to welcoming you on board City Sightseeing Cape Town again soon!
BonnieMarie_P, Jan 2026
We have taken the Hop On Hop Off bus trips all over the world but I have to say that this is one of the best. The price is very reasonable. Your best deal is to book the 2 day ticket that includes either the Harbour Cruise or the Canal Cruise and Sunset Cruise. We took the latter and the sunset from Signal Hill was lovely. The buses are on time and if you miss one bus it does not take long for the next bus to arrive. The audio on the bus is excellent. All in all this is a great way to see Cape Town.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you so much for this wonderful review and for being such a loyal Hop-On Hop-Off traveller around the world! We’re especially proud to hear you rate our Cape Town tour as one of the best. It’s great that you found the 2-day ticket with the Sunset Bus such good value, and that you enjoyed the lovely views from Signal Hill. We’re also delighted that our punctual service and audio commentary met your expectations and helped you make the most of your time in the city. All in all, we’re thrilled you found it a great way to see Cape Town, and we hope to welcome you back on board City Sightseeing again soon!
Celia_T, Jan 2026
Well organised, clean buses great route, do blue route first. Clear instructions, each stop clearly shows next bus times, great value and great for orientation of the city.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
We’re delighted to hear that you found our City Sightseeing Cape Town buses clean, the routes well organised, and the instructions clear at each stop. Doing the Blue Route first is a great tip for getting your bearings around the city, and we’re glad you felt it offered good value and helped with orientation. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and hope to welcome you on board again soon.
Joanita_C, Jan 2026
It is so well organised and a smooth stressfree experience.
Sitting back and looking at the buildings were awsome, and I grew up in Caoe Town
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for your feedback for City Sightseeing Cape Town. We are glad you enjoyed our blue route via Hout Bay and found the tour to be well organised and stressfree.
Ruth_M, Jan 2026
Best experience ever,nice cruise around The Cape loved it good value for money loved how they explain what's going on while on the road
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Great feedback for City Sightseeing Cape Town, thank you for hopping onboard.
Derrick_L, Jan 2026
The experiance was one of its kind, Cape Point extra ordinary,the tour guide was very brilliant in his coordinating
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you so much for this wonderful review. We’re delighted to hear that your experience at Cape Point was one of a kind and that you found it so extraordinary. It’s also great to know that your tour guide’s coordination made such a positive impression — we’ll be sure to pass along your kind words. We hope to welcome you back for more memorable experiences in the future.
Turhaan_A, Jan 2026
It is an absolute must for anyone and everyone who wants to know the history of Cape Town. Heard things I never ever knew
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you so much for sharing this feedback on City Sightseeing Cape Town. We’re delighted to hear that you found the tour so insightful and that you discovered things about Cape Town’s history you’d never heard before. That’s exactly the kind of experience we aim to provide. We really appreciate you taking the time to let us know, and we hope to welcome you on board again soon.
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