South Africa · PENGUIN TOURS
The colony sits between granite boulders in a Simon’s Town suburb, and almost nobody visits it alone. These 15 pair it with Cape Point, Chapman’s Peak or a Peninsula loop, each priced and clear about how long you actually get on the boardwalks.
See Cape Point, Boulders penguins, Hout Bay seals, and Chapman’s Peak on a comfortable guided day tour from Cape Town.
“Isaac was an excellent guide. Safe driving, clear explanations, and a well-organized tour made the day perfect. The group atmosphere was great, and we had a lot of fun. Highly recommended!”
Review of Cape Point and Boulders Beach, with penguins, coastal scenery, wildlife, transport, hiking, costs, and practical booking advice.
“Short paddle. So crowded. And no penguins in the water or nearby. So it’s not worth the time and money.”
Review of Cape Point, Boulders Beach, penguins, Chapman’s Peak, and coastal stops on a $40 full-day tour from Cape Town.
“Keren is amazing! Thank you for your good energy, happiness and being constantly checking on the group. The tour was really nice Thank you!!”
Review of Cape Peninsula’s 9-hour small-group tour from Cape Town, with Bo-Kaap, Chapman’s Peak, Cape Point, penguins, and practical tips.
“Incredible journey Nana was such a good guide with a lot of tips and info of South Africa. Beaches were nice, penguins so cute. And the hike in the cape of good hope was the highlight for me”
See Cape Point, hike to the Cape of Good Hope, meet Boulders Beach penguins, and enjoy a guided Cape Peninsula day from Cape Town.
“Excellent- highly recommend! Charles was a fun and knowledgeable guide, Ruth strong support and Tomasos great driver.”
Review of Cape Town’s Table Mountain, penguins, Cape Point and scenic coast tour, with costs, timing, stops, tips and who should book.
“Tour was as advertised, and run very professionally. Silvie was a great guide, who kept things on track with a sense of humor.”
Review of Cape Town’s 10-hour small-group tour covering Table Mountain, Cape Point, penguins, Bo-Kaap, and Chapman’s Peak Drive.
“Excellent comprehensive tour of Cape Town and the Cape. Very informative and enjoyable. Thomas our host was very helpful and knowledgeable. Thoroughly recommended”
Review of Cape Town’s Table Mountain and Cape Peninsula group tour, with penguins, Cape Point, Chapman's Peak, costs, tips, and practical advice.
“the guide, Nuria, was excellent and made the day brilliant. the cable car was closed in the morning but all was changed about and we still got to go later.”
Review of Cape Town’s Cape of Good Hope and penguin tour, with costs, stops, guide tips, extra fees, timing, and booking advice.
“Full day seeing Cape Town attractions. Went to seal island by boat, saw beaches, a lighthouse, parks and eland, baboons penguins and ostriches. Lunch was at a waterfront restaurant with really great food. Our guide was personable and knowledgeable. The driver was great navigating through streets and parking areas. A very fun-packed day!”
Review of Cape Town’s 9-hour Cape Peninsula tour, with penguins, Cape Point, Hout Bay, hikes, costs, tips, and honest advice.
“This was a great tour; it was well paced, we never felt rushed and were able to see everything. Togeda was a great guide; informative and fun as was Bobbie the driver. Snacks and lunch were fresh and delicious. However, the vehicle is just not Read more”
Review of Port Elizabeth’s small-group Algoa Bay cruise for whales, dolphins and African penguins, with practical tips, seasons and value.
“Very professional and extremely knowledgeable Would recommend this tour to everyone Handled the boat very well considering the choppy conditions”
Review of Cape Town’s penguin and Cape of Good Hope day tour, with Hout Bay, Chapman’s Peak, fees, timing, guide tips, and value.
“Guide Leon was very friendly, funny and gave us many interesting information about the trip. Driver Jephta was also very friendly and his driving was very safe all the time. Pick-up point was on the time. We got enough time to explore surroundings.”
Explore Cape Town’s Cape Peninsula, Bo-Kaap, Chapman’s Peak, Cape Point, Boulders Beach penguins, and Muizenberg in one full-day tour.
“It was incredible! Everything so nice! Organisation was so cool! Joseph amazing guide! He knows a lot! Sharing all the time information, be kind and so careful) he was not just doing his job, but he wanted each of us to see more. with him was really interesting, comfortable and easy everything! Car was a new and good! Totally recommended”
Review of Cape Town’s full-day Cape Peninsula tour, with Cape Point, penguins, Hout Bay, beaches, transport, costs, and practical tips.
“we had a very professional tour guide which was flexible to adjust the tour according to the weather. He provided lots of information about Capetown, historical facts, information about Apartheid. The small bus was very comfortable. we enjoyed the day a lot”
Review of Cape Point and Boulders Beach from Cape Town, with penguins, Chapman's Peak, hotel pickup, costs, timing, and practical tips.
“Bizo and the tour were exceptional! Bizo was so kind, informative and personable. The tour was gorgeous and so informative. Loved it”
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