Cape Town Scenic Coastal Tour and History

This is a very informative and enjoyable tour. There is a lot of sightseeing and history which is attached to this tour. There is interesting bird and plant life and amazing wild life.
This tour takes the travelers through several blue flag beaches, interesting photo stops and fun along the way. Not to mention the food and colonial Dutch architecture. Travelers are also taken to one of the very few places in the world which has been declared to have the freshest air.

There is amazing art and craft along the way and valuable ostrich products. Not to mention several sites for ship wrecks and hiking trails. There are tidal pools and much more.

Meeting Point

The Silo Hotel

Silo Square, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa

Pick ups are done at the parking lot of the Silo Hotel in the V & A Waterfront area

What's included:

• Complimentary visit to Diamond Museum (Time permitting)
• Pick up from your hotel and drop off after the tour
• Bottled water
• Registered Tourist Guide

Not included:

• Entry fees to Cape Point (up to R400/pp). Penguins (up to R200/pp) internationals
• Optional activities like seals (up to R100/pp) and Funicular at Cape Point (up to R90/pp)
• Gratuities

What to expect:

Duration: between 8 hours and 9 hours

Bo-Kaap

Bo-Kaap

Travelers will have the opportunity to take great photos of the colorful houses. Learn the history of the Malay Quarter and their culture. Take a walk in this attractive neighborhood. See the Mosques and explore the stone cobbled streets.

30 minutes

Camps Bay

Camps Bay

The most popular beach in Cape Town. It has trendy coffee shops, restaurants and bars. Nestled in the heart of expensive residential areas. With the amazing backdrop of The Twelve Apostles.
Travelers will stop for an amazing photo shoot in an area where several movies have been shot.

30 minutes

Hout Bay

Cape Town Central, 7872

This is a harbour town surrounded by the green mountains and the ocean on the other side. Drive to the harbour where there is art and craft market.
There you can also see many fishing boats as this is home to the biggest fishing industry in Cape Town. At the harbour you can occasionally encounter seals which are attracted out of water so tourists can take photos for a little payment.

Lookout for the fresh fish delivery at the fish factory there by the harbour, you can also buy fresh fish if interested.

20 minutes

Seal Island

False Bay

Take an optional boat ride to Seal Island which is home to approximately 70 000 Cape Fur Seals. Beside the seals there is also 24 different bird species among which are some 200 kelp gulls and small groups of Cape and White-breasted Cormorants.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Chapman's Peak Drive

Hout Bay Road, Between Noordhoek and Hout Bay, 7872

This is an almost 10km scenic drive which leaves you in awe as you drive through the 114 curves chiseled out of the mountain side.
Stop on several photo stops where you can breath in the fresh air while you take amazing photos from countless backgrounds. This is also home to several commercials which highlights the extend of the beauty it offers.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Noordhoek Farm Village

Corner of Village Lane & Noordhoek Main Road, Chapman's Peak Drive, Noordhoek, 7979

Grab a delicious coffee at this village which is home to the Cape's best bakery, hand crafted ice cream, a super cute juice bar and a country pub.
There is also a wide range of shops and more and live music is available weekly.

15 minutes

Simon's Town

Simon's Town

Drive through this village which is the oldest settlement in South Africa. Lookout for the attractive colonial Cape Dutch architecture properties along the main road which have been declared a national heritage.
You cannot miss the war ships which confirms that this town is home to the SA Navy. Also on the harbour are fishing boats. In the town you cannot miss some of the Museums and the statue of Able Seaman Just Nuisance. A Great Dane who remains the only dog ever to be officially listed in the services of the British Royal Navy.

Along the main road are several restaurants which serves a wide range of South African dishes from stakes to seafood. This is were we have lunch.

2 hours

Boulders Beach Penguin Colony

Simon's Town, 7995

Visit this ever popular colony which is probably the most popular attraction in Simon's Town. Come face to face with the African penguin whose numbers have risen to almost 3 000 since 1992 when it all started as a couple.
At Foxy beach take a walk on the wooden boardwalk to come within arms length of these flightless birds. Learn a lot about these adorable birds from the wooden small frames nailed on the wooden boardwalk.

Using the same ticket you can opt (time permitting) to visit the Boulders beach were there is white soft sand and huge boulders which protect the beach from the wind. There is a high probability you can encounter the rock rabbit popularly known as the Dassie.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Cape of Good Hope

Cape Point Rd, , 8001

Explore this ever popular rocky headland on the Atlantic coast of the Cape Peninsula in South Africa. This is the meeting point of the two currents of the two oceans, the warm water Agulhas current meet the cold water Benguela current.
This is also a major attraction because of the rich bird, and plant species. There are a few wild animals though with the most popular being the Chackma baboon. There is a lot of history attached to this place since the rounding of the southern tip of Africa by the Portuguese Sailors namely Bartolomeu Diaz and Vasco Da Gama.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Old Cape Point Lighthouse

Cape Point Nature Reserve, Cape Point

Take a funicular to the lighthouse or preferably a healthy walk to the lighthouse. Get to the lighthouse which was built in 1857 but is no longer serving the purpose for which it was built as most of the time it is covered under thick fog.
There are several lookout points where from you can take amazing photos of the bay with its towering stone cliffs, endemic fynbos, breathtaking bays and an array of rolling green hills.

40 minutes

St. James

St. James

This is a well known beach for its colorful Victorian style bathing boxes, tidal pool, and rock pools popular with children.
Look out for the local Cape Dutch architecture which reminds you of the history of the the coming of the Dutch in 1652. The attractive houses built from limestone, plaster and stone, with traditional thatching.

In the same neighborhood is also home to the oldest bar in South Africa The Brass Bell. And is also in the popular fishing spot where locals enjoy fishing all year round especially in summer.

There are also lots of art and craft shops full of international travelers as they buy souvenirs to take back home. With a few restaurants popular with sea food, you can also grab a quick soft cone on the go.

Pass by without stopping

Muizenberg Beach

Beach Rd, , Cape Town Central, 7950

The most popular surfing beach in all Cape Town since it has constant supply of waves all year round.
Look out for the surf shops in the area where you can rent surf equipment, attire and even get lessons from the packed shops around. There are also top of the range restaurants which are known for tasty seafood and quality beef stakes. There are a few shops serving soft cone and it would be a great great idea grabbing a cup of coffee after a long day on tour.

Look out for the Shark Flags hoisted by the The City of Cape Town advising the beach goers. These flags informs the situation pertaining to water visibility and shark spotting.

One of the most attractive features is the colorful houses used as changing rooms by the locals. Take a walk on the pure white sand as you take in the views of the bay. A closer look as you walk can easily encounter the ever popular jelly fish in this area.

1 hour