Cape Point Funicular Lighthouse Return Ticket
Enjoy a Scenic Return Trip on the Cape Point Funicular in Cape Town
WC
people
1 participant
hours
- • Ride the Flying Dutchman Funicular at Cape Point
- • Spend a Day at the Scenic Cape Point Lighthouse
- • Experience Africa's Only Commercial Funicular Railway
Experience the thrill of riding the Flying Dutchman Funicular at Cape Point! This unique adventure takes you on a scenic journey from the lower station at the Cape Point car park to the upper lighthouse, traveling through lush fynbos along the way. With a capacity of 40 passengers per car and departing every three minutes, the funicular can transport up to 450 people per hour, ensuring a smooth and efficient ride to the top.
The Cape Point Funicular offers visitors a convenient and exciting way to reach the old lighthouse and take in the breath-taking panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. As the only commercial funicular of its kind in Africa, it is a must-do experience for anyone visiting Cape Point. Named after the legendary Flying Dutchman ghost ship, this funicular provides a fun and memorable transportation option for guests of all ages.
Looking for the perfect gift idea? Treat your loved ones to a return ticket on the Flying Dutchman Funicular for a memorable day out at Cape Point. Whether they are nature enthusiasts, history buffs, or simply enjoy unique experiences, this funicular ride is sure to delight and impress. Give the gift of adventure and scenic beauty with a ride on the Cape Point Funicular – an experience they will never forget!
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The line runs from a lower station at the Cape Point car park, up an incline through dense fynbos to the upper lighthouse. The funicular leaves from the lower station every three minutes, comfortably accommodates 40 passengers per car, and can transport 450 persons to the upper lighthouse per hour, making it the ideal way to whisk closer to the lighthouse even during peak times.
Meeting Point
Main Road
Main Rd, Cape Peninsula, Cape Town, South Africa
Located at the lower funicular station at the Cape Point car park.
What to expect:
Duration: 8 hours
Apart from offering visitors an exciting and novel method of travel, taking the Flying Dutchman funicular saves visitors an uphill walk from the car park to see the old lighthouse and enjoy the panoramic views.
The Flying Dutchman Funicular, also known as the Cape Point Funicular, is a funicular railway located at Cape Point. It’s the only commercial funicular of its type in Africa, and takes its name from the local legend of the Flying Dutchman ghost ship.
The line runs from a lower station at the Cape Point car park, up an incline through dense fynbos to the upper lighthouse. The funicular leaves from the lower station every three minutes, comfortably accommodates 40 passengers per car, and can transport 450 persons to the upper lighthouse per hour, making it the ideal way to whisk closer to the lighthouse even during peak times
What's included:
- One way ticket on the Flying Dutchman
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cape Point Funicular Return
WC
people
1 participant
hours
- • Ride the Flying Dutchman Funicular at Cape Point
- • Spend a Day at the Scenic Cape Point Lighthouse
- • Experience Africa's Only Commercial Funicular Railway
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