Cape Point Schedule Full Day Tour

Cape Point Tour Highlights

• Cape Town hotel collection
• Clifton & Camps Bay
• Twelve Apostles mountain range
• Llandudno coastal views
• Hout Bay
• Optional boat trip to the Cape Fur Seal colony
• Chapman's Peak Drive, when open
• Cape Point Nature Reserve
• Cape of Good Hope
• Cape Point
• Optional Flying Dutchman Funicular
• Boulders Beach African Penguin Colony
• Simon's Town
• False Bay coastline
• Muizenberg
• Full-day experience

At a Glance

• Tour Type: Scheduled Full Day Tour
• Departure: Cape Town
• Duration: Approximately 8hours
• Destination: Cape Peninsula
• Main Attractions: Cape Point & Cape of Good Hope
• Penguin Stop: Boulders Beach, Simon's Town
• Guide: Qualified English-speaking tour guide
• Transport: Air-conditioned touring vehicle
• Lunch: Own account

Cape Point Full Day Tour Overview

The Cape Point Schedule Full Day Tour is one of the classic Cape Town sightseeing experiences, following the spectacular coastline of the Cape Peninsula to its rugged southern reaches.

Your journey begins along Cape Town's beautiful Atlantic Seaboard, passing Clifton, Camps Bay and the Twelve Apostles before continuing towards the fishing village of Hout Bay.

From here, the route continues towards the dramatic landscapes of the southern Cape Peninsula and the Cape Point section of Table Mountain National Park.

Explore the Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point, where towering cliffs, indigenous fynbos and sweeping ocean views create some of the most impressive scenery in the Western Cape.

The return journey follows the False Bay side of the peninsula, including historic Simon's Town and a visit to the famous African penguin colony at Boulders Beach.

Typical Tour Itinerary

🚐 Cape Town Collection

Your day begins with collection from selected Cape Town accommodation before setting off with your guide for the Cape Peninsula.

🏖️ Clifton, Camps Bay & the Atlantic Seaboard

Travel through the fashionable coastal suburbs of Clifton and Camps Bay, with beautiful views of the Atlantic Ocean and the Twelve Apostles mountain range.

The journey south provides an ever-changing combination of beaches, mountains and ocean scenery.

⚓ Hout Bay

Continue to Hout Bay, a picturesque fishing village surrounded by mountains and overlooking a working harbour.

When time and operating conditions allow, guests may have the opportunity to join an optional boat trip to Duiker Island, home to a colony of Cape Fur Seals.

🏔️ Chapman's Peak Drive

When the road is open, continue along the world-famous Chapman's Peak Drive.

Carved into the mountainside above the Atlantic Ocean, this spectacular road provides some of the finest coastal scenery on the Cape Peninsula.

🌿 Cape Point Nature Reserve

Enter the Cape Point section of Table Mountain National Park, a protected landscape of indigenous fynbos, rugged mountains and dramatic coastline.

Wildlife within the reserve can include baboons, bontebok, eland, ostriches and Cape mountain zebra, although wildlife sightings naturally cannot be guaranteed.

🌊 Cape of Good Hope

Visit the iconic Cape of Good Hope, one of the Cape Peninsula's most famous landmarks.

Take time for photographs beside the famous Cape of Good Hope sign and enjoy the wild coastal scenery surrounding this historic location.

📍 Cape Point

Continue to Cape Point, where dramatic cliffs rise high above the ocean and walking paths lead towards the historic lighthouse viewpoint.

Guests can walk to the upper viewpoint or use the optional Flying Dutchman Funicular.

🍽️ Lunch

Time will be allowed for lunch during the day. Lunch and refreshments are for your own account.

🐧 Boulders Beach Penguin Colony

Travel to Boulders Beach in Simon's Town, home to a protected colony of endangered African penguins.

Walk along the viewing boardwalks and observe these charismatic birds in their coastal habitat beside the sheltered waters of False Bay.

⚓ Simon's Town & False Bay

Continue through historic Simon's Town and along the False Bay coastline.

Depending on the day's route and traffic conditions, the journey back towards Cape Town may pass through coastal communities including Fish Hoek, Kalk Bay and Muizenberg.

🚐 Return to Cape Town

Relax on the return journey to Cape Town after a full day exploring the mountains, beaches, wildlife and spectacular coastal scenery of the Cape Peninsula.

The exact itinerary and order of stops may change according to traffic, weather, attraction operating times and conditions on the day. Chapman's Peak Drive is subject to road conditions and closures.

✅ What's Included

• Scheduled Cape Town collection and drop-off as specified with your booking
• Qualified English-speaking tour guide
• Air-conditioned transport
• Chapman's Peak toll when the road is open
• Cape Point Nature Reserve entrance

❌ What's Not Included

• Lunch and refreshments
• Optional Hout Bay seal boat trip
• Optional Flying Dutchman Funicular
• Personal purchases
• Gratuities
• Boulders Beach Penguin Colony entrance
• Any optional activities not listed as included

What to Bring

• Comfortable walking shoes
• Light jacket or warm layer
• Hat and sunscreen
• Sunglasses
• Camera or smartphone
• Money/card for lunch and optional activities

Why Book Your Cape Point Tour with Cape Town Day Tours?

Cape Town Day Tours has been helping travelers explore Cape Town and the Western Cape since 2011.

Cape Point is much more than simply reaching a destination. The journey itself is a major part of the experience, and travelling with a knowledgeable local guide gives you the opportunity to discover the history, communities, landscapes and stories of the Cape Peninsula along the way.

• Cape Town tour specialists since 2011
• Qualified local tour guides
• Comfortable air-conditioned transport
• Carefully planned Cape Peninsula route
• Cape Point, Cape of Good Hope & penguins in one day
• Local support before and during your tour

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a private Cape Point tour?
No. This is a scheduled tour and you may share the vehicle with other Cape Town Day Tours guests. Private Cape Point tours are also available.

How long is the Cape Point tour?
Allow approximately 8–9 hours. Actual duration may vary according to traffic, weather, attraction queues and conditions on the day.

Does the tour visit both Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope?
Yes. Both Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope are included in the itinerary within the Cape Point section of Table Mountain National Park.

Are Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope the same place?
No. They are separate locations within the same nature reserve and the tour visits both.

Do the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet at Cape Point?
Cape Point is famous for its dramatic ocean setting, but the official geographical meeting point of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans is Cape Agulhas, further east along the Western Cape coastline.

Will we see African penguins?
The itinerary includes a visit to the African penguin colony at Boulders Beach in Simon's Town.

Is the Boulders Beach entrance fee included?
Yes, the Boulders Beach Penguin Colony entrance is included in this tour.

Is lunch included?
No. Lunch is for your own account and time will be provided during the tour for a meal.

Is the Seal Island boat trip included?
No. The Hout Bay boat trip is optional and operates subject to available time, weather and sea conditions.

Is the Flying Dutchman Funicular included?
No. The funicular at Cape Point is optional and tickets can be purchased separately if you prefer not to walk to the upper viewpoint.

Will we drive along Chapman's Peak?
The tour normally travels along Chapman's Peak Drive when the road is open. Temporary closures can occur because of weather, rockfall, maintenance or other safety considerations. An alternative route will be used when necessary.

Is there much walking?
There is some walking at Cape Point, the Cape of Good Hope and Boulders Beach. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. The optional funicular can reduce the uphill walk at Cape Point.

Can children join the tour?
Yes. This is a family-friendly sightseeing tour and the penguin colony is particularly popular with children.

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