Cape Town Tour

Discover South Africa’s history, revel in its vibrant nightlife, sunbathe on its beaches and get lost in its Winelands with an exciting Cape Town tour.

Known as Kaapstad in Afrikaans, Cape Town is considered South Africa’s Mother City.

A trip to Cape Town is nothing short of a geographical, historical and cultural extravaganza. The white whales, Robben Island, Table Bay, Atlantic seaboard, Castle of Good Hope and other tourist attractions will give you an otherworldly experience.

After all the sightseeing, shopping and adventure, take your taste buds to wine tasting in the Cape Winelands to crown your trip.

Things to see in Cape Town

Table Mountain
Robben Island
Simon’s Town Museum
Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
African penguin colony at Boulder Beach
Khayelitsha Township from Lookout Hill
Cape of Good Hope
Castle of Good Hope
Oom Samie Se Winkel
Afrikaans Language Monument
Company’s Garden
The Cape Wheel
Dorp Street
Brydes & Southern Right whales
Seals
Great White Sharks
Bottlenosed dolphins
Alpacas

Things to do in Cape Town

Watch acrobats at the Zip Zap circus
Eat a Cape Town Gatsby sandwich
Take photos of Cape Town and Robben Island from Lion’s Head
Kitesurf at Big Bay
Take a blindfolded haircut at Swordfern salon
Paraglide from Signal Hill
Take a luxurious trip on the Blue Train
Rub shoulders with designers, artists and photographers at Old Biscuit Mill
Hobnob with A-list celebrities at Camp’s Bay
Paint the town red with a night at Long Street
Shop at Africa’s 3^rd largest shopping center – Canal Walk
Watch birdlife at World of Birds Wildlife Sanctuary
Visit the District 6 Museum
Visit the Cape Town City Hall where Mandela gave his first speech after 27 years imprisonment
Visit the Iziko Slave Lodge
Have a Turkish steam bath at the century-old Long Street Baths
Work up a sweat at the outdoor gym on Sea Point Promenade
Have tea and homemade cake at the Rhodes Memorial
Enjoy some nyama choma (roasted meat) at Gugulethu
Go on a white shark diving session at Gansbaai
Go on a cave exploration at the Cape Peninsula Speleological Society
Eat wine-infused ice cream at Somerbosch Estate

Places to stay in Cape Town

The Table Bay Hotel
Radisson Blu Le Vendome
The Bay Hotel
The Residences at Crystal Towers
Lagoon Beach Hotel & Spa
Holiday Inn Express Cape Town City Centre
Winchester Mansions Hotel
Taj Cape Town
Dutch Manor Antique Hotel
Cape Town Lodge Hotel
Cape Royale Luxury Hotel
Vineyard Hotel
Victoria & Alfred Hotel
Signal Hill Lodge
Best Western Cape Suites Hotel
Atlantic Affair Boutique Hotel
Ocean View Villa
Apartment Soho On Strand
Cape Diamond Hotel
Sea View 10 Monte Carlo
Garden Court Nelson Mandela Boulevard

How to get to Cape Town

By air: Take a direct flight and land at Cape Town International Airport. There are multiple daily flights to and fro. A shuttle service operator would charge you around R300 for the first person and R30 for each additional passenger to the city. You will be dropped off at Civic Centre where you will take a cab to your preferred destination. This trip takes 60 minutes during rush hour and half the time during off-peak. You can get cheap flights to Cape Town at Vacay Holiday Deals.
By rail: If you’re departing from Pretoria, take the Blue train to Cape Town. Presidents, celebs, and other public figures have taken this train from time to time. Each room has its own private facilities and fare includes meals, cigars, drinks, overnight accommodation and an excursion during your ride. If you want your Cape Town tour to be more subdued, take the Metrorail which is cheaper. It’s also a great way to get around Cape Town and nearby towns like Strand, Paarl, Simon’s Town, Stellenbosch and Fish Hoek. When it’s windy sea spray hits the train windows and you can view the whales.
By road: Take an uber to Cape Town. Make sure that you have the app on your phone before your Cape Town tour. If not, call up a metered taxi which charges about R10 per kilometer. During the day take an open-topped sightseeing bus and visit top attractions in the area; from Table Mountain to Camps Bay beach, Kirstenbosch gardens and other tourist sites. If you’re in the mood for a road trip, hire a car and explore the Western Cape scenery.

Best time to schedule a Cape Town tour

Timing depends on what you want to see and do while in South Africa. The Southern Cape has a different weather pattern from the rest of South Africa which explains why it has unique flora.

Cape Town is sunny and hot from November to March even though the rest of South Africa may be experiencing heavy downpours.

Rain falls at the Cape from April to August with June and July registering the highest rainfall levels. Spring starts in September and you can see plants in full bloom at Table Mountain.

The best time for a Cape Town tour is from late January to late April when rates are lower and sites are less crowded. If you’re hiking, April to June provide the best weather for outdoorsy adventure types.

Foodie safaris are best scheduled from June to August because days are clear and perfect for cycling and wine tasting.

Whale watchers can schedule their Cape Town tour from July to September when southern right whales arrive.