Cape Town

Half Day Tours

Scenic Cape Peninsula

Destinations:
Cape Town to Simonstown
Trip Duration: Half a day
Brief description: A whistle Stop Tour -- a half day tour of the Peninsula -- Cape Town to Simonstown -- We travel out along the eastern side of the Peninsula, returning to the City along the western side of the Peninsula.
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Overview

A halfday Whistle Stop Tour
  
A Scenic Tour of the Peninsula   -- Cape Town to Simonstown along the eastern side of the Peninsula, returning to the City along the western side of the Peninsula.
 
This half day Tour takes in the following :
  • Mostert Mill – a historic flour mill built in 1796.
  • University of Cape Town
  • A visit to the memorial to Cecil John Rhodes is our next stop. -- we soak in the panoramic views from the memorial -- a photo opportunity.
  • We drive by Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens -- SA’s National Botanical Gardens.
  • Our Tour takes us to through scenic Constantia to Groot Constantio, the oldest Wine Estate in South Africa, --   where we go walk about -- photo opportunity.
  • As we travel to Muizenberg we pass Pollsmoor Prison, where Nelson Mandela once spent three years.
  • Boyes Drive is our next stop – we take in the magnificent view of Muizenberg and miles and miles of white sandy beaches. -- photo opportunity.
  • We travel along Boyes Drive soaking in the views of False Bay and the quaint fishing village and harbour of False Bay.
  • Our Tour takes us through the seaside town of Fish Hoek and on to the historic, Naval town of Simonstown.
  • We hear the wonderful story of Able Seaman Just Nuisance -- the true story of Great Dane Dog who joined the Royal Navy during World War2.-- photo opportunity
  • Not too far away we visit the Penguins at Boulders Beach.   -- another photo opportunity.
  • Red Hill above Simonstown provides us with a superb panoramic view of the town and of False Bay.
  • We head for Noordhoek and the start of Chapmans Peak drive.
  • Chapmans Peak drive is regarded as one of the most spectacular mountain / ocean drives in the World. – we stop a couple of times along this awesome drive for photos.
  • We take in Hout Bay and its quaint, picturesque fishing harbour.
  • Above the coastal suburb of Llandudno we stop for a photo opportunity and soak in the magnificent setting.
  • Our route takes up along the coastal road beneath the Twelve Apostles Mountains, through the popular seaside suburb of Camps Bay
  • We travel up Signal Hill and enjoy the awesome sight of the City, Table Bay, Robben Island,the Atlantic seaboard suburbs and spectacular Table Mountain.
  • All too soon its time to head home   -- we travel the scenic route along the coastal route stopping at Maidens Cove for a final photo opportunity, then on through beachfront of the suburbs of Clifton, Bantry Bay, Sea Point, Mouille Point.
  • All too soon its time to return to base.

Rates

1 Person 2 People 3 People 4 People 5 People 6 - 13 People 14 People +
R 1,250.00 R 650.00 R 500.00 R 450.00 R 300.00 R 250.00 NA
* Prices quoted in South African Rand (ZAR) and subject to change.

Included in this tour

  • Transport per Air-conditioned Toyota Quantum.
  • Public Liability Insurance.
  • The services of a Professional, Registered Tour guide.
  • Road Toll fee -- Chapmans Peak drive.

Excluded from this tour

  • Entrance fee – the Penguins at Boulders beach -- Simonstown. -- currently R35 per person.
  • Refreshments
  • Spring Water.
  • Gratuities.