Full Day and Half Day tours in and around Cape Town including Hermanus Whale Watching, Cape Winelands, Cape Town City Tour, Day Safari at Aquila Game Reserve.

Cape Town and its surrounds has it all – Enjoy wine tasting at award-winning estates, fabulous vistas along the Cape Peninsula, Penguins at Boulders Beach, traditional African crafts, a colourful heritage and culture, or go on safari. Cape Town is certainly one of the most visually arresting cities on the African continent, snuggled at the base of iconic Table Mountain.

Make the most of your time in Cape Town with our range of day tours (please note that we only book day tours when accommodation is booked with us too).

Please note these prices are subject to change at short notice (due to petrol/diesel price increases).

 

All these prices are valid until 31 October 2012

Cape Town City Tour (Half Day Tour)

Come with us on the ultimate ‘Mother City’ experience, designed to orientate and give you a full-colour insight into the extraordinary magic of Cape Town. We’ve chosen iconic buildings, snatches of its history, and experiences unique to this City. First up, it’s the cable car to the summit of the legendary Table Mountain – weather permitting – and from there, you’ll be able to see to the end of our world, including the City and surrounding layout of this southernmost tip of Africa (own account). We visit the country’s oldest building, The Castle (closed Sundays), and a short distance away, the Company Gardens, both historically fascinating and well conserved. Our drive continues past Parliament Buildings, City Hall and the Slave Lodge, and you’ll sense the depth of history via their distinctive architecture. Colonial then changes to colourful, as we move up the cobblestoned hills to the Malay Quarter, and marvel at the ice-cream colours of the quaint Bo-Kaap homes. Our day ends on a sparkling note, as we trace the moves of a professional diamond cutter, as he creates every girl’s dream stone.
Cape Town City Tour Price from ZAR 385 per person

Stellenbosch Winelands Tour (Afternoon - Half Day Tour)
Historical, glorious Stellenbosch with its Cape Dutch architecture, is the warm and wonderful heart of the Cape Winelands, and is surrounded by stunning wine estates. It’s truly the prettiest town, home to one of the country’s prestigious universities, and you’ll love exploring the fine art galleries, the architecture, the history, and the curious and quaint shops. But first, we take a leisurely drive to acquaint you with the beauty of this world-renowned region, before inducting you into the wine-making process in a fascinating cellar tour. And when the wine’s made, it needs to be tasted, so we’ll twist your arm to test and taste…and no doubt, you’ll leave with a favourite bottle or two under your arm.
Stellenbosch Winelands Tour Price from ZAR 475 per person

Cape Point Tour (Half Day Tour)
It’s wild, it’s rugged, it’s undoubtedly one of the most memorable coastlines you’ll have encountered: the Cape Peninsula, and the splendour of Cape Point. We begin our journey cruising along Millionaires Paradise – ogle the glamorous homes and beautiful people of Clifton Beach and Camps Bay – and you’ll be in no doubt as to how it earned its title. From there, we wind our way towards the charming coastal town and working harbour of Hout Bay, then hug the cliffs as we snake along the legendary Chapman’s Peak Drive (subject to road being open), with its breathtaking views, towards the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and its rugged, intriguing landscape. An optional trip from here, is to Boulders Beach penguin colony (own account), a fascinating excursion, before we move on to the historical naval port of Simon’s Town.
Cape Point Tour Price from ZAR 475 per person

Walk To Freedom Tour (Full-day or Half Day Tour)
Experience the wonderful raw energy of our ‘Rainbow Nation’ in one unforgettable morning. You’ll be walking in the footsteps of the local communities - those of yesterday and today – seeing where and how both past and present generations lived, or just existed, during the dark days of apartheid, and experience how people of these townships live today. We’ll explore the riveting District Six Museum (closed Sundays) for a sharp reminder of the past, then tour Langa, the oldest apartheid housing scheme in the Cape, and visit the impressive Tsoga Environmental Gardens. We want you to enjoy a hands-on experience of life in a township, so you’ll be visiting an informal spaza shop, popping into a shebeen (pub), and visiting a hostel. Tastes of the daily life of a community.
For those who have the time, do extend to a full day tour - a visit to Robben Island in the afternoon. Cruel home of our Nelson Mandela for so many years, it’s a highly charged and emotional moment when you visit the site of this suffering, and realize how far South Africa has come from those days.
Walk To Freedom Half Day Tour Price from ZAR 375 per person

Walk To Freedom Full Day Tour Price from ZAR 640 per person (from 1st Nov 11 - 31st Oct 12 R670)

Crafts & Cape Collectables Tour (Half Day)
This is a wonderful afternoon for those who believe crafts and collectibles, ancient and modern, can tell the story of a nation and a people. We begin our journey at the amazing Streetwires Beading Workshop, where skilled craftsmen and women use their ancient wire crafting techniques to create colourful modern artworks with a ceramic perspective. You’ll be shopping, that’s for sure! We travel slowly along Long Street where old Victorian shops and new restaurants fit attractively and comfortably side by side, a superb example of how the old can both contrast and mesh with the new. We head towards Kalk Bay, a working fishing harbour, with its marvelous array of cobbled streets lined with quaint shops filled to the brim with glorious collectibles, current, contemporary and historical. It’s an antique shopper’s paradise, not to forget a photographer’s joy with its classic little cottages framed by the ocean and the rocks. Moving towards twilight, we take a leisurely drive through the oldest, most pristine tree-lined wineland estate of Constantia nestling in the shadow of Table Mountain, not far from the city, yet offering a level of peace and serenity that’s captivating.
Crafts & Cape Collectable Half Day Tour Price from ZAR370 per person

A Day on Safari from Cape Town (Full Day Tour)
The Big Five near Cape Town? A mere two hours from the City, and we’ll be tracking them at The Aquila Private Game Reserve. It’s an early morning start on this scenic drive to Aquila, but refreshments and a full welcoming breakfast will ensure we’re fully awake, before setting off on our adrenaline pumping game drive. Transferred into the ideal 4 x 4 safari vehicle and accompanied by an experienced game ranger, we’re off, camera’s and binoculars at the ready, searching for telltale signs of lion, hippo, buffalo, giraffe, zebra, rhino, ostrich, baboon, warthog, springbok and many other wild animals, birds and fauna. We spend two to three hours scanning the countryside, relishing the sightings, before returning for a leisurely buffet lunch and time to relax around the pool (summer) or settle cosily around a fire (winter). Adrenaline slowing, we sink back into our coach for the return trip to Cape Town. A wild day to remember!
A Day on Safari from Cape Town Price from ZAR 2195 per person (from 1st Nov 11 - 31st Oct 12 R1950)

Cape Peninsula Tour (Full Day Tour)
The Fairest Cape…and it surely is! You’ll soon see for yourself where and why it earned its name. Sit back and relax, we’re going to cruise along the exquisite stretch of coastline known as Millionaire’s Paradise – from Camps Bay and Clifton to the exclusive beach hamlet of Llandudno – towards the charming working harbour of Hout Bay; if you so choose, you can embark on an up-close-and-personal Seal Island cruise (own account). Back on terra firma, we wind along the legendary Chapman’s Peak Drive, hugging the cliffs and relishing the breathtaking ocean views, before arriving at our lunch spot of choice (own account): the wild and beautiful Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, an integral part of the world-renowned Cape Floral Kingdom. We meander back along the coast towards the City, visiting the historic naval port of Simon’s Town and the endearing penguin colony at Boulder’s Beach. The Fairest Cape of All, that was Sir Francis Drake’s opinion…and we’re sure you’ll echo it.
Cape Peninsula Tour Price from ZAR 650 per person

Cape Winelands Tour (Full Day Tour)
A superb day dedicated to celebrating the glorious grape, the exceptional winelands region, and the heavenly scenery…like the breathtaking views from the historical Taal Monument near Paarl. The area’s rich with history, and we can’t help but feel it as we move through the region to experience a wine cellar tour, where you’ll learn all about the process of winemaking, from grape to goblet. We visit the exquisite little town of Franschhoek, pass by the impressive Huguenot Monument, and in a town with a reputation for gourmet fare, where else could we choose to enjoy lunch (for own account).
We wind our way to the heady heights of the Helshoogte Mountain Pass to meet the charming university town of Stellenbosch on the other side. We’ve set aside ample time to stroll through this little town, absorbing the quaintness, and sneaking into the odd shop or two! A trip to the winelands isn’t complete without a wine tasting, so we organized two at different wine estates. And of course, you’ll be able to purchase your favourite wine to take back home!
Cape Winelands Tour Price from ZAR 650 per person

Sunset Beach and Dinner (Evening Tour - September to May only)
You don’t have to do a thing, it’s all under control. Join your host and head out of the city before sunset. Savour a chilled glass of sparkling wine sitting pretty on one of Cape Town’s most beautiful beaches, as you watch the sunset turn the surrounds peach and gold. It’s magic! We’ll point out the Southern Cross in the night sky, before enjoying dinner at a sensational ‘out of town’ restaurant offering seafood and South African specialities. (Special occasion? We can arrange a separate table on request). As we return to the hotel, we’ll make sure you enjoy the city lights by night. We’ll take care of everything – just enjoy!
Sunset Beach and Dinner Price from ZAR 660 per person

Hermanus Whale Watching Tour (Full Day Tour)
The once quiet little fishing village of Hermanus has an ace up its sleeve: it has the best shore-based whale watching in the world! We drive along the coast, lapping up the glorious ocean view, eyes peeled for the southern right whales at play. This massive mammals breaching are an awe-inspiring sight, and the excitement will undoubtedly leave you with a large appetite for a good lunch (own account). We return to Cape Town via the pretty apple-growing region of Elgin, then wind our way through Sir Lowry’s Pass – spectacular views - and back into the Mother City. Operates July - November.
Hermanus Whale Watching Tour Price from ZAR 690 per person (from 1st Nov 11 - 31st Oct 12 R695)

Kirstenbosch and Constantia Tour (Half Day Tour)
Flowers and bouquets…wine bouquet that is! We have a wonderful afternoon ambling through the renowned Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, set below the eastern slopes of Table Mountain. With over 3 000 plant species as part of the Cape Floral Kingdom, and exclusively indigenous South African plants, vynbos, proteas and cycads, you’ll love and learn so much as you stroll along the pretty winding pathways which guide one through one of the finest botanical gardens in the world. From here, we venture into the classically magnificent Constantia area with its immaculate, massive tree lined streets, the historic birthplace of the wine farming industry in South Africa. We’ll thoroughly enjoy a wine tasting in this, the oldest, most exquisite winery in the new world of wines, one which offers a welcome peace and serenity a stone’s throw from the vibe of the City.
Kirstenbosch and Constantia Tour Price from ZAR 390 per person

Private touring (Full or half day)

We can also arrange private tours in Cape Town for you.