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The 15 Best Tours and Days Out in South Africa

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This list runs from a two-hour harbour cruise to a nine-day loop through the Lowveld. The 15 below are the ones to start with, each with its price, its running time and the region it belongs to, so you can match a booking to the week you have rather than the other way round.

Wine Tour: Paarl, Franschhoek & Stellenbosch incl 3 wineries

Wine Tour: Paarl, Franschhoek & Stellenbosch incl 3 wineries - The coach ride, Wi-Fi, and why comfort matters in wine country

Cape Town: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Cruise

Cape Town: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Cruise - Where You Start: V&A Waterfront and Downtown Long Street

Cape Town: Cape of Good Hope & Penguins Day Tour with Pickup

Cape Town: Cape of Good Hope & Penguins Day Tour with Pickup - Pickup, comfort, and the logistics you will appreciate

Cape Point and Boulder’s Penguins Full Day Tour

Cape Point and Boulder's Penguins Full Day Tour - Seal Island and Hout Bay: Choose Your Sea Option

5.Cape Point and Boulder’s Penguins Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,118 reviews · from $34

African penguins at Boulders Beach plus Cape Point views in one full day from Cape Town, with coach transport and an optional hike.

“Had a great tour guide, very knowledgeable and friendly. Tour was organised well and punctual. The staff were very good. Worth not having to uber or drive around to the peninsular yourself.”

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From Cape Town: Cape Point & Boulders Beach Full-Day Tour

From Cape Town: Cape Point & Boulders Beach Full-Day Tour - Bo-Kaap Photo Stop: A Quick Color Boost Before the Coast

6.From Cape Town: Cape Point & Boulders Beach Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,032 reviews · 10 hours · from $40

Cape Town full-day trip to Cape of Good Hope, Cape Point Lighthouse, and Boulders Beach penguins, with Simon’s Town lunch and optional seal cruise.

“Great trip! The guide, Colombe (Coco) (Chanel 😉), was so knowledgeable; she gave us a bit of history and told great stories. She was patient and flexible. The driver, Yves (Saint Laurent 😉), drove very safely and had a great sense of humour! Some stops could have done with a little more time, especially Boulders Beach. All in all, I enjoyed it very much and recommend it!”

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Cape of Good Hope & Boulder Penguins Full-Day Tour from Cape Town

Cape of Good Hope & Boulder Penguins Full-Day Tour from Cape Town - Hout Bay Plus Duiker Island: Seals, Markets, and How to Handle Time

7.Cape of Good Hope & Boulder Penguins Full-Day Tour from Cape Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,347 reviews · from $48

Cape Town in one day: Bo-Kaap, Chapman’s Peak, Cape Point, and penguins at Boulders Beach, with small-group pickup and views.

“This is a wonderful excursion. The coast is absolutely beautiful all the way to the cape of Good Hope. Lots of opportunities for pictures and breaks. Climbing to the top of Good Hope is a real experience. Then the penguins are very interesting and seeing close up with babies is something special. We also liked the ostrich farm. We had a wonderful tour guide that also helped make this special.”

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From Cape Town: 3 Regions Wine Tour with 3 Estates, 15 Wines

From Cape Town: 3 Regions Wine Tour with 3 Estates, 15 Wines - Stellenbosch First, With a Town Walk and a Cellar Tour

From Cape Town: Cape Point and Boulders Beach Full-Day Tour

From Cape Town: Cape Point and Boulders Beach Full-Day Tour - Getting to Cape Point Nature Reserve: cliffs, wildlife, and the lighthouse option

9.From Cape Town: Cape Point and Boulders Beach Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,946 reviews · 8 hours · from $31

8-hour Cape Point, Cape of Good Hope and Boulders Beach penguins tour from Cape Town with a guide, scenic drive, and optional coastal hike.

“Enjoyed the day trip. Good value for money. Was really excited to get to the most southern point of the African continent. The tour guide was great, very informative! Highly recommend 🙂”

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Table Mountain, Penguins & Cape Point Small Group Tour Cape Town

Table Mountain, Penguins & Cape Point Small Group Tour Cape Town - Table Mountain Cable Car: Big Views With Weather Backup

10.Table Mountain, Penguins & Cape Point Small Group Tour Cape Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,797 reviews · from $62

Small-group Cape Town day hitting Bo-Kaap, Table Mountain, Chapman's Peak, penguins at Boulders Beach, and Cape Point highlights.

“This was a great way to hit the majority of the "must see" sights in Cape Town, perfect for someone only spending a couple of days in the city. The majority of the guests on our trip (myself included) were departing on a cruise the next dayRead more”

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Cape Town Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour with Optional Cruise

Cape Town Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour with Optional Cruise - The route logic: city core, coast, then the winelands side

11.Cape Town Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour with Optional Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,793 reviews · from $20Best value

Hop on a City Sightseeing bus to see Cape Town’s top sights, plus free downtown and Bo-Kaap walks, and optional harbor cruise add-ons.

“Every time I visit a new city I use the hop on hop off bus. Its a great way to explore a city on your first visit and pick out places you want to visit again or avoid.”

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Cape Town: Robben Island Ferry Ticket and Guided Prison Tour

Cape Town-Robben Island Ferry Ticket and Guided Prison Tour - Hotel Pickup and V&A Waterfront Timing: The Real-World Logistics

12.Cape Town: Robben Island Ferry Ticket and Guided Prison Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 1,792 reviews · 4 hours · from $79

Skip the ferry line to Robben Island from Cape Town and tour the prison with an ex-political prisoner, ending at Mandela cell.

“It was a nice trip to the island; we saw a whale on the way (there are also animals on the island itself like a little tortoise/turtle and birds)! Take a coat for the boat if sitting outside as it can get chilly with the wind (November). At the island itself just go to one of the buses and you’ll be given a tour of the island and its facilities first, before going inside the prison. We had two guides, one in the bus and one in the prison. They both had a great knowledge of history, the island itself and made us laugh too. Truly exceptional. I thoroughly enjoyed…”

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Cape Town Tour: Table Mountain, Penguins & Cape Point+Pickup

Cape Town Tour: Table Mountain, Penguins & Cape Point+Pickup - Price and What You Still Need to Budget

Cape Town: Robben Island Ferry Tour with 1-Way Hotel Pickup

Cape Town: Robben Island Ferry Tour with 1-Way Hotel Pickup - The Ferry Ride to Robben Island: 45 Minutes, and Pack for the Sea

Cape Town: Full-Day Winelands Tour with Wine Tastings & Food

Cape Town: Full-Day Winelands Tour with Wine Tastings & Food - Stellenbosch and Pinotage: Where the Theory Gets Real