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Hermanus Land based Whale Tour with Dave de Beer

Recommended by 97% of travelers
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Hermanus, South Africa
  • 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Whale-watching usually involves a boat ride on the open water in order to view these majestic creatures. The town of Hermanus has a cliff path that is an ideal spot to see the gentle giants without having to step on a boat. Enjoy a private tour along the shores of Walker Bay where you can spot southern right whales with ease, learning about their habits from your guide.
  • Visit the Whale House Museum with a guide
  • Learn about Hermanus’ history with whales
  • Ideal for those who are not comfortable on boats
  • A private tour means a personalized experience

What's Included

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Bottled water

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting points

    Select a meeting point

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Itinerary

    1

    The Whale House Museum

    30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

    2

    Hermanus Cliff Path

    2 hours Admission Ticket Included

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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    Reviews

    4.9
    based on 36 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    We had a brilliant...

    Sian_R, Nov 2024
    We had a brilliant morning with Dave who is extremely knowledgeable and very personable. Highly recommended.

    No question too small

    Jane_M, Oct 2024
    Dave pulled out all of the stops to enable us to see Whales. He was also incredibly informative and passionate and coped with all of our questions!

    Awesome

    Chris_M, Oct 2024
    Awesome few hours with Dave, who’s passion and knowledge of the Whales is second to none. A ‘must do’ in Hermanus.

    Great experience

    Claudia_B, Sep 2025
    Those who book this activity do everything right. Dave is a walking lexicon and explains with great love everything you need to know about these great animals. Questions are welcome. It was a very nice afternoon with great sightings.
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    Response from Host, Oct 2025

    "Anyone who books this activity is making the right choice. Dave is a walking encyclopedia and explains with great passion everything you need to know about these amazing animals. Questions are welcome. It was a very lovely afternoon with fantastic sightings." Translated to English Thank you very much for that incredible review.

    From $93.39

    per person

    up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

    Book ahead!
    On average, this is booked 40 days in advance.

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