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City Sightseeing Cape Town

V&A Waterfront | Port Road, Cape Town Central 2008, South Africa
+27 21 511 6000
4.5 of 5 stars 467 Reviews
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Owner description: Experience the best way to see Cape Town. Our red open-top buses take you on hop-on, hop-off tours: Red City Tour via Table Mountain and scenic Blue... more » Owner description: Experience the best way to see Cape Town. Our red open-top buses take you on hop-on, hop-off tours: Red City Tour via Table Mountain and scenic Blue Mini Peninsula Tour via Kirstenbosch and Camps Bay. Create your own wish list and itinerary from over 100 'things to do & see' on our travel website! Secure online tickets available at discounted rates! « less
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Cookham Dean, United Kingdom
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42 reviews 42 reviews
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW
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Good value bus tours, recommended but not essential. You see most things but it's a bit long winded. Try to get up top and make sure that you get your headphones for the best audio experience.

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Newcastle-upon-Tyne, United Kingdom
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW
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definitely reccommend try the red and blue hop off and on buses, cheap and they go every where

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Oklahoma
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

We took the on and off bus to give us a better feeling of Cape Town. As we were still being attacked by jet lag, we didn't get off except at the Botanical Gardens. the commentary on the bus was clear and easy to hear...they provide ear phones, and ridin outside upsyairs was delightful.

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Cleveland, Ohio
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

The Hop On Hop Off is probably the best bargain in Cape Town and the easiest way to get an overview of the city.

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Johannesburg
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW
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This city is one of the few in South Africa that lends itself to walking with map in hand. Many hidden gems. i would first get to the Tourist Information Centre in Berg Street (think it is still there) for up to date information. Many lovely quircky coffee shops and small shops. Long Street antique stores good to browse. Take... More

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW
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City sightseeing busses are great for hop on/off and good value for money as they go all the way round the important areas and pretty much keep to the timetables published

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012
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Great walking city. Beautiful parks. Amazing weather. Safe as well. Don't listen to people who say otherwise. Green port area is a very central place to stay. Your within walking distance to the wharf, business district. Restaurants galore and their all good restaurants. You will have a hard time choosing.

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Ontario
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67 reviews 67 reviews
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43 helpful votes 43 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012

We weren't in cape town very long and when we arrived we discovered that we probably should have rented a car. We were staying at the hotel attached to the convention centre and discovered this tour stopped right outside. We bought the 2 day ticket that allowed us to use both the red and blue lines plus a canal trip.... More

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Spring Lake, MI
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28 reviews 28 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

Ear buds for you language, good narration. Saw a lot of historical sites and narration about them was good.

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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

Just be careful on the meandering road to Table Mountain if you are afraid of heights. The cost is manageable and worth it, especially the 2 day ticket. It would be even better if the buses would reach as far as Cape-Point

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