Cape Town is Southern Africa’s most wonderful, sentimental and most often visited city. Cape Town`s setting cannot be compared to any place around the world, boasting with Table Mountain & the Cape Peninsula strip, that slides into the Atlantic Ocean. Table Mountain is by far the most visited attraction, with its striking beautiful appearance, which is covered by mists, and raising up from the center of the city.
Here is an outline of some of our most mainstream day visits in Cape Town. On the off chance that you might want a uniquely designed visit, please reach us and we can provide a tour that suits you. We are adaptable with our visits, so let us realize what you require. Every one of these visits start and end in Cape Town.
We are looking forward to seeing you in Cape Town & allowing us to show you the best that Cape Town has to offer.
Popular Cape Town day tours:
Best of the Cape tour
This tour through the Cape might be perfect for those visitors who have an excessive amount of things to do in too little time.
The Best of the Cape Tour combines the best that the Cape has to offer by combining a half day Winelands & a half day Cape Point tour.
By combining two essential tours for guests to Cape Town you can get to see the best of the Cape in one day.
Cape Point Tour
The picturesque beauty of Cape Point is not its sole charm; it is likewise a worldwide symbol of incredible chronicled historical events with numerous attractions that the region has to offer in light of its rich sea history. Named the ‘Cape of Storms’ by Bartolomeu Dias in 1488; Cape Point was treated with dignity & respect by sailors for many years.
The Cape Point tour will include seeing Clifton and Camps bay beaches with the twelve apostles, Chapman’s Peak, the Cape Point Nature Reserve, the penguin colony at Boulders beach, Simon’s Town, Kalk bay and Muizenberg.
Cape Town City Tour
The Cape Town city visit begins at the V&A Waterfront, and takes you through Clifton and Camps Bay, Bo-kaap and the Cape Malay Quarter. We visit the Company Gardens, and the South African Museum, the Castle, and even a short diamond factory visit.
A table mountain visit is an optional choice and dependent on the weather conditions as the cable car that goes up Table Mountain does not run when there is too much wind or misty conditions.
Cape Winelands Tour
Venture through the Cape Winelands and extend your appreciation for both wines and winemaking. See the process of making wine from vineyard to the bottle and take part in wine tasting in different wine estates. The Cape Winelands is a flat out must see, be taken away by amazing vistas and great mountain sceneries in a setting saturated with rich culture and history. Vast vineyards and curious Cape Dutch properties are waiting for you, and in addition you have award winning wine estates offering some of the world’s best wines. Encounter the hospitality and magnificence of Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, and Paarl. This visit include wine tasting, cellar tour, cheese tasting and furthermore a visit to the Huguenot Monument.
Cape Town Safari tour
This is your chance to go on a safari while in Cape Town. Let us arrange your Cape Town safari and game drive experience for you at the world renowned Aquila Private Game Reserve. Aquila Safari Lodge is a 4 star establishment in the Southern Karoo (Western Cape). The reserve is a 7500 ha conservancy in the southern Karoo, join an experienced game ranger who will assist you in finding the big 5 which is the Lion, Buffalo, rhino, Elephant & Leopard and other animals such as giraffe, eland, bontebok and indigenous birds. This tour includes a drink to welcome you on arrival, buffet breakfast, a 2 to 3 hour game drive, and a buffet lunch before visiting the curio shop and then the scenic drive back to Cape Town.
Township Tour
On this tour you will experience the diversity of Cape Town cultures. We visit the Bo-kaap and District six museum where you will learn of the rich history of area. After that you will do a walking tour in Langa township. Langa is Cape Town’s oldest township, here you can experience the arts and crafts market, and even visit a (sangoma) traditional healer and a shebeen (tavern) if you desire.
We also drive past the Gugulethu seven memorial, as well as the Amy Biehl memorial.
Exclusive Winelands Tour
By no means is this your typical run of the mill wine tour. A large portion of this tour will be done on horseback. Ride through 2 wine estates on horseback and enjoy the tranquility of open space, scenic vineyards, and nature while tasting South African wines. This tour also includes a visit to the historically rich town of Franschhoek.
Whale watching tour in Hermanus
We go along the N2 towards Sir Lowry’s Pass where you can have a staggering perspective of False Bay. From that point we visit the “heart” of the Cape Whale Coast, which is the well-known coastline resort town of Hermanus, considered by many to be the “Best land based whale watching spot In the world”.
We visit the African Penguins at Stoney Point penguin colony, and if there is still time we visit the Harold Porter Botanical gardens before we return back to Cape Town. Please note that this tour does not run all year out, it runs from August to mid November each year.
Cape Agulhas tour
Visit the most Southern tip of Africa! Cape Agulhas. It is a rough & rocky headland in the Western Cape of South Africa. It is the geographic most southern tip of Africa & the official separating point of the Atlantic Ocean & Indian Ocean. On this tour we visit the lighthouse at Cape Agulhas, stop at a farm stall enroute, visit a shipwreck museum.
West Coast tour
The West Coast visit takes you through Milnerton and Melkbosstrand, to the towns of Yzerfontein, Langebaan and Darling. At Melkbosstrand we will stop to take a photo of Table Mountain where it is considered by many to be the best place to get an extraordinary picture of Table Mountain. On this visit we will likewise stop off at the West drift fossil stop where you can see the fossils of bears, saber-tooth felines, short-necked giraffes and the numerous other fascinating creatures which occupied the west coast area a large number of years back. The West Coast National Park in Langebaan is home to more than 300 types of winged animals. The white sand shorelines encompassing the reasonable waters of the Langebaan Lagoon are one of the primary attractions of Langebaan. On our arrival we drive through the town of Darling, with its collectables, art, craft and gift shops, from that point we return back to Cape Town.
Cape Town is southern Africa’s most beautiful, romantic and most visited city. Indeed, few urban centres anywhere can match its setting along the mountainous Cape Peninsula spine, which slides into the Atlantic Ocean. By far the most striking – and famous – of its sights is Table Mountain, frequently shrouded by clouds, and rearing up from the middle of the city.
Here is an overview of some of our most popular tours in Cape Town. If you would like a custom made tour, please contact us and we can accommodate you. We are flexible with our tours, so let us know what you need. All these tours begin and end in Cape Town.
We look forward to showing you Cape Town at its best!
Cape Town day tours:
Best of the Cape tour
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This tour of the Cape may be ideal for those who have too much to do and too little time.
This tour encapsulates the best the Cape has to offer and consists of a half day wine tour as well as a half day Cape Point tour.
Cape Agulhas tour
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Visit the most Southern tip of Africa! Cape Agulhas is a rocky headland in the Western Cape of South Africa. It is the geographic southern tip of Africa and the official dividing point of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans.
On this tour we visit the lighthouse at Cape Agulhas, stop at a farm stall enroute, visit a shipwreck museum, and stop at the Harold Porter botanical gardens.
Cape Town City Tour
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The Cape Town city tour starts at the V&A Waterfront, and takes you through Clifton and Camps Bay, Bo-kaap and the Cape Malay Quarter. We also visit the Company Gardens, as well as the South African Museum, the Castle, and even a short diamond factory tour.
A table mountain visit is optional and dependant on the weather.
Township Tour
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On this tour you will experience the diversity of Cape Town cultures. We visit the Bo-kaap and District six museum where you will learn of the rich history of area. Thereafter we will do a walking tour of Langa. Langa is Cape Town’s oldest township, here you can experience the arts and crafts market, and even visit a (sangoma)traditional healer and a shebeen (tavern) if you desire. We also visit the Gugulethu seven memorial, as well as the Amy Biehl memorial.
Cape Point Tour
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The scenic beauty of Cape Point is not its sole allure; it is also an international icon of great historical interest with many a visitor drawn to the area because of its rich maritime history. Named the ‘Cape of Storms’ by Bartolomeu Dias in 1488; the ‘Point’ was treated with respect by sailors for centuries. This tour will include seeing Clifton and Camps bay beaches with the twelve apostles, Chapman’s Peak, the Cape Point Nature Reserve, the penguin colony at Boulders beach, Simon’s Town, Kalk bay and Muizenberg.
Exclusive Winelands Tour
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By no means is this your typical run-of-the-mill wine tour. Explore the Cape Winelands and deepen your appreciation for both the wines and winemaking in the Cape region. Discover the process of making wine from vineyard to bottle and participate in wine tasting. We will taste a variety of wines at 2 different wine estates, visit the Huguenot Monument, and you will also get some time free to explore Franschhoek city centre.
Cape Town Safari tour
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This is your chance to go on a safari while in Cape Town. Let us arrange your Cape Town safari and game drive experience for you at the world renowned Aquila Private Game Reserve. Aquila Safari Lodge is a 4 star establishment in the Southern Karoo (Western Cape). The reserve is 7500 hectare conservancy in the southern Karoo, join an experienced game ranger who will assist you in finding the big 5 – elephant, lion, buffalo, leopard, rhino and other animals such as giraffe, eland, bontebok and indigenous birds. This tour includes a welcome drink on arrival, buffet breakfast, ± 2 to 3 hour game drive, and a buffet lunch before visiting the curio shop and then the scenic drive back to Cape Town.
Cape Winelands Tour
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Explore the Cape Winelands and deepen your appreciation for both wines and winemaking. Discover the process of making wine from vineyard to bottle and participate in wine tasting. The Cape Winelands is an absolute must-see, be taken away by breathtaking vistas and majestic mountain backdrops in a setting steeped in rich culture and history. Rolling vineyards and quaint Cape Dutch homesteads await you, as well as award-winning wine farms offering some of the world’s best wines. Experience the hospitality and beauty of Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, and Paarl. This tour includes wine tasting, cellar tour, cheese tasting and also a visit to the Huguenot monument.
Whale watching tour
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We travel along the N2 towards Sir Lowry’s Pass where you can have a spectacular view of False Bay. From there we visit the “heart” of the Cape Whale Coast, which is the popular seaside resort town of Hermanus, considered by many to be the “Best Land Based Whale Watching Spot In The World”. We visit the endangered African Penguins at Stoney Point penguin colony, and if time permits we visit the Harold Porter Botanical gardens before we return back to Cape Town. This tour is seasonal, from July to August each year.
West Coast tour
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The West Coast tour takes you via Milnerton and Melkbosstrand, to the towns of Yzerfontein, Langebaan and Darling. At Melkbosstrand, we will stop to take a picture of Table mountain which is considered by many to be the best place to get a great picture of Table Mountain. On this tour, we will also stop off at the West coast fossil park where you can see the fossils of bears, sabre-tooth cats, short-necked giraffes and the many other exotic animals which inhabited the west coast area millions of years ago. The West Coast National Park in Langebaan is home to over 300 species of birds. The white sand beaches surrounding the clear waters of the Langebaan Lagoon are one of the main attractions of Langebaan. On our return trip, we drive through the town of Darling, with its antiques, collectables, craft and gift shops, made famous for its flower shows, and by Pieter-Dirk Uys, well known for his character Evita Bezuidenhout (www.evita.co.za), thereafter we return back to Cape Town.
