Cape of Good Hope Penguins Private Tour Customizable Experience





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Duration
8 hours to 9 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, French
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Why Travelers Love This
Overview
Discover Cape Town’s highlights on this private, customizable Cape Peninsula tour. Enjoy Bo-Kaap’s vibrant culture, Chapman’s Peak Drive’s stunning coastal views, Cape of Good Hope, Cape Point Lighthouse, penguins at Boulders Beach, and Muizenberg’s colorful huts—explored at your own relaxed pace with a private guide. Your private guide will share fascinating stories about the region’s history, wildlife, and local culture, making each stop more meaningful. With a flexible itinerary, you can linger at your favorite locations, take photos, or enjoy a peaceful moment surrounded by breathtaking scenery. This tour is perfect for couples, families, or small groups who want a personalized experience without the crowds. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, you’ll experience the very best of the Cape Peninsula in comfort and style, creating memories to last a lifetime.
What's Included
Included
Private Tour Guide English / French
Bottled water
Air-Conditioned Vehicle
Entry/Admission - Chapman's Peak Drive
Not included
Gratuities
Lunch
Dinner
Cape of Good Hope Entrance
Boulders Beach Penguins Entrance
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
Please walk to the mall's main entrance and stop at the pickup designated point.
End point
Please walk to the mall's main entrance and stop at the pickup designated point.
Pickup details
Itinerary
Stop 1
10 minutes
Stop 1
Enjoy and see the beautiful Beverly hills of Cape Town called Camps bay. Stop briefly to take photos and enjoy the views of the twelve apostles. Duration: 10 minutes
Stop 2
20 minutes
Stop 2
Hout-bay is a town that is surrounded by the mountains and the cold Atlantic. All the roads that leads traffic here goes over mountain passes. Duration: 20 minutes
Stop 3
20 minutesAdmission included
Stop 3
As we leave Hout bay, we will drive onto the world famous Chapman's peak drive. A mountain side road locally known as Chapies. An engineering masterpiece! The Chapman's peak drive around 9km along the giant Chapman's peak mountains that seems to drop into the ocean like an avalanche. You will also have an opportunity to stop for photos and enjoy the views of the Atlantic ocean, the cliffs and the white sandy beaches. Duration: 20 minutes
Stop 4
2 hoursAdmission not included
Stop 4
Cape Point Nature Reserve is home to the most south-western corner of Africa. Rich fauna and flora make this place a biodiversity hotspot. You will be able to enjoy the views from the comfort of the vehicle or even on foot. Duration: 2 hours
Stop 5
2 hours
Stop 5
A mere 200m before the Cape point nature reserve is an Ostrich farm where guest will have an opportunity to stop by along the road and take pictures of Africa's largest bird. Duration: 20 minutes
Stop 6
1 hour
Stop 6
Famed the corner of Africa. Where the Cold Atlantic and the Indian oceans share common grounds. The Cape of Good Hope is, however, only the most southwesterly point of Africa. Hiking trails to the summit of the Cape make for great activity and sightseeing. The Cape of Good Hope sign is also another big attraction. Possible hiking trails will be offered to you by your guide.
Stop 7
45 minutesAdmission not included
Stop 7
Walk or take a funicular up to South Africa's 3rd-oldest lighthouse for a 360-degree view of the national park. The old lighthouse was launched in 1860, only to be decommissioned 40 years later, after studies proved that its high altitude posed a great danger to sailors around the cape, as they couldn't see it in cloudy weather. A new lighthouse was built at a much lower altitude.
Stop 8
1 hourAdmission not included
Stop 8
Boulders Beach penguin colony is home to thousands of the endangered tuxedo swimmers, the African penguin! Here you will walk on the beach and take close-up photos of one of our flightless birds. Your guide will also provide you with information about the penguin's current affairs.
Stop 9
10 minutes
Stop 9
Muizenberg beach is also known as "The surfers' corner". Brightly colored changing huts on the beach make for a great photoshoot. Provided that we have time and the traffic flow is reasonable, you will be able to have your last stop before heading to Cape Town to finish off a great sightseeing day.
Stop 10
15 minutes
Stop 10
After dropping off at your hotel from Cape of Good Hope, will have a few minutes to say goodbye!!!
Additional Info
Stroller Accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants Must Sit On Laps
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
Review Summary
5.0
10 reviews
Collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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