Private Tour: Boulders Beach Penguin Colony and Cape of Good Hope
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Private Tour: Boulders Beach Penguin Colony and Cape of Good Hope

By Zion Escape Tours
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Ages 3-80
Duration: 8–9 hours
Start time: Check availability
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Live guide: English
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  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • Boulders beach Penguin Colony
What's not included
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch
  • Cape of Good Hope (R400)
  • Boat ride to seal’s island (R120)
  • Entry/Admission - Bo-kaap
  • Entry/Admission - Cape Point Ostrich Farm
  • Entry/Admission - Cape of Good Hope
  • Entry/Admission - Boulders Beach Penguin Colony
  • Entry/Admission - Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Pickup details
    • We provide pick up mainly from Hotels, Private residence, Airbnb, guest houses and bed and breakfasts.
    Hotel pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

        • Wheelchair accessible
        • Pushchair accessible
        • Near public transportation
        • Infant seats available
        • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
        If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 226101P1

        • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
        • Most travellers can participate
        • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
        • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

        • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

        If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 226101P1

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        • Zion Escape Tours
          131
          South Africa
          Joined in December 2019
        • bettina13
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great tour and great guide!
          The tour was great, we visited many different spots without feeling necessarily in a rush. Armand was a very good guide, knowledgeable and patient. Overall an excellent experience
          Written 10 February 2025
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
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          Nuria, our guide, was pleasant, organized, energetic and efficient resulting in a superb experience for this full day trip.
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Unforgettable Experience
          I had an absolutely amazing time on the Small Group Tour to Boulders Beach Penguin Colony and the Cape of Good Hope. Lerato and the crew were exceptional hosts, ensuring the entire trip was smooth, informative, and full of fun. Lots of fascinating insights were shared, the trip was breathtaking— the guide's knowledge of the history and scenery made it even more special. The small group setting made it feel personalized and relaxed, with plenty of opportunities to engage and enjoy the sights at our own pace. I highly recommend this tour for anyone looking to explore Cape Town’s natural beauty! Thank you, Lerato and team, for a memorable day!
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        • ClaudiaM4638
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great experience
          We saw a whale mother with her Baby and this was very moving!!! Especially our driver Mazenga was wonderful and very thoughtful. Thank you for the great experience!
          Written 19 November 2024
        • celinemcguigan14
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Wonderful experience
          This was an amazing tour that packed in so much in one day. There was only 8 in the group and we were picked up promptly by Jeff, our guide for the day. Jeff really added to the tour by giving a run down or local history intertwined with his own experiences. The views as we drove around were stunning and Jeff navigated his way through tight coastal roads and city traffic with ease 😁 I would 100% recommend this tour if you want to hit a few of the tourist attractions all in one day and don’t want to worry about driving yourself.
          Written 2 November 2024
        • 919marenb
          0 contributions
          4.0 of 5 bubbles
          different trip but great service
          We booked the Tour very spontaneously on the night before and were pleased that it got confirmed right away. Unfortunately due to the late booking there was not space on the boat in Hermanus. This caused the agency to come up with an alternative trip. the trip was overall shorter but we were still able to visit the pengiuns, see seals, get some Souvenirs and having a 3 hour wale watching tour which pleased us with many Wales in Simons Town. Although we were not pleased with the miscommunication on the night before about our destinations (we desperately wanted to go to Hermanus and would have postpone the trip if we would have known that the boat was booked out), the customer service was extremely understanding and thankful for pointing this out. With the hope that changes in the plan will be communicated upfront in future, I can only recommend the trip :) I guess booking a few days upfront and asking about the details will ensure that you have the trip you wished for, as they are very friendly.
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        • Y9251XMkeithb
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Sadly cancelled due to weather and a fire
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          Written 28 October 2024
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          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Iconic memory
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          4.0 of 5 bubbles
          Flexible and creative guide made up for missed Table Mountain
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        • zozukoj
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Best trip in the city !
          Had the most phenomenal and memorable experience on this trip . I went alone but I enjoyed each and every moment because Armando was very accommodating , he was communicating with us throughout the whole journey, also shared very valuable information about Cape Town . I got to see the most beautiful sights while learning more about the most historic city. I also got to see the cutest penguins and seals for the first time ,I highly recommend this trip it's not only fun but also very relaxing and it's enjoyable whether you go alone or with family . Armando's services was really exceptional , he made this trip fun and worth it !
          Written 4 August 2024
        • ElisabethP723
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great tour and great guide!
          What an easy and interesting travel day! Jean-Marie was our guide and he picked us up and dropped us off right from our hotel! He had so much energy, excitement, enthusiasm, that you couldn’t help but get super excited for the day. We began with a trip to robben island where we took the ferry and then explored the island on a guided bus tour and then got to have a tour of the prison told by a guide who was formerly imprisoned on the island! Fascinating! Then we opted to shop instead of eat lunch and Jean-Marie was happy to accommodate! Then we traveled up to table mountain on the cable car and just as we were about to leave the clouds parted and we were able to see the majestic sights of Cape Town! Truly an amazing tour and we felt very well taken care of!
          Written 16 July 2024
        • 804joellek
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          It was love at first sight. Funnily enough, just few days before I was thinking how hard it is for the new place…………
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        • d_sir_eo643
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Wonderful Encounter with Penguins at Boulders Beach ⛱️ 🐧
          Visiting Boulders Beach to see the African Penguins🐧 was an unforgettable experience🤩The tour was well-organized with comfortable transportation and a knowledgeable guide Armand who shared fascinating facts about these adorable creatures. Walking along the boardwalks and seeing the penguins waddle around freely was a delight. The beach⛱️ itself is stunning, with clear waters 💦 and picturesque views. I highly recommend if you're a nature lover🥰
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        • Culture12901940156
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great tour
          I recently had the pleasure of embarking on a guided tour of Cape Town, and it was an experience I won't soon forget. Our guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about the city, which made the tour incredibly engaging.
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        Cataleya M
        6 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jan 2023 • Friends
        The tour was so fun. We enjoyed it very much. Our tour guide was very informative and treated us with respect. He also shared jokes with us. What I found interestingly impressive was that he learned our names only once but could remembered all of us and addressed us by name one by one throughout the trip. I would definitely recommend him to my friends to book a tour with him as he is knowledgeable with the city and all the areas we visited. He was also Kind with deserves a huge star.
        Written 15 January 2023
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        Thank you for this great review Cataley! We’re so glad that our guide left you with such a wonderful impression of himself & the company as a whole. Until next time!
        Written 23 January 2023
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        voldy i
        Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo1 contribution
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Sept 2021 • Solo
        Wonderful day tour to the Cape and Penguins
        Review of: Cape of Goodhope Tour a Full Day Exploring the Cape Peninsula
        Armand has been such a wonderful guide, he was very sympathetic and funny. We had a wonderful day and he adjusted the tour to our needs as best as he could. We made several photo stops, walked to the penguins and did a small hike at the Cape so it never felt like one of those standard tourist bus tours where you spend most of the time in the bus and fall almost asleep. The day was so quickly over! I can recommend this tour for everyone who visits Cape town and hasn‘t been to the Cape as yet!.
        Written 18 October 2021
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        Janette
        Bennewitz, Germany1 contribution
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        The tour was great, we had a wonderful guide in Armand, who could talk about everything from history to biology to politics and answer any questions. Very friendly, funny and entertaining. His English was also very easy to understand.
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        Written 13 October 2023
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        Vielen Dank für Ihre freundlichen Worte! Wir freuen uns zu hören, dass Sie eine fantastische Tour mit Armand hatten. Es ist wunderbar zu erfahren, dass er auf verschiedene Themen einfühlsame Kommentare abgegeben hat und die Erfahrung mit seiner Freundlichkeit und seinem Humor genießbar gemacht hat. Wir schätzen Ihr positives Feedback zur Sprachkompetenz von Armand ebenfalls. Wir hoffen, Sie in Zukunft für weitere unvergessliche Erlebnisse wieder begrüßen zu dürfen.
        Written 30 November 2023
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        Lina_Oui
        Melaka, Malaysia3 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Feb 2020
        The trip started on time, covering beautiful, historic and important spots in the Cape Peninsula (not just the southwestern tips). We were happy with the places covered, and impressed with our knowledgeable guide Armand who had all the information at his finger tips. His stories and detailed explanations made a really big difference, luckily we booked this trip instead of renting a car for the day. Apart from the guide, another advantage about this trip was that it‘s in a small group, NOT like the group tours in those big coaches/buses.
        Written 4 February 2020
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        Kira T
        2 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Apr 2021
        Given the current COVID-19 concerns, a private tour was just what my partner and I needed. We had an absolutely amazing time with our tour guide Armando! He was incredibly knowledgable about the sites we visited on our tour as well as entertaining, making for an all around great day touring the cape. Our pick up was timely as well.

        Armando also allowed for reasonable breaks in between tour sites so we can really enjoy the spots we visited. Anyone interested in a comfortable and fun tour should certainly book with these guys they are great!
        Written 20 April 2021
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        SuBsu723
        13 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Aug 2019 • Friends
        I traveled with a small group from Cape Town to the Cape of Good Hope. Our tour guide was absolutely amazing!! He provided a plethora of information as we traveled through many towns to our destination... Amazing views, great route (map provided to highlight our route), we were able to stop for a meal and had a little time to pick up souvenirs while keeping on schedule! Safety was priority, and there was absolutely no concern... I definitely plan to return at some point in time, and will certainly pick up another tour with Zion!!
        Written 7 July 2020
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        GrandTour06397156018
        1 contribution
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Oct 2023 • Couples
        The guide makes a trip and Elie was fantastic!!! He is very knowledgeable about the area and was there to make our day tailored to what we wanted to see and with the timeframes that pleased us. A true service gentleman and lovely person. We felt like with spent the day with a friend. The sights were amazing and we were blessed with great weather. Elie made each stop easy and helpful. Would recommend him and this tour to anyone! Perfect day!
        Written 2 October 2023
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        Winn M
        11 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Sept 2022 • Friends
        This tour did not disappoint! We had a fantastic tour guide name Armand, who was incredibly personable, friendly and knowledgeable. He knew the history of the places we visited like the back of his hand. He gave us lots of historical and cultural information and was more than happy to answer questions.

        He made us feel at home (as if we were one of the locals) and very comfortable as we explored major landmarks around Cape Town. Everything was so beautiful and Armand definitely helped us to capture/soak in the beauty of Cape Town! He made sure we got the perfect picture at every location with his great photography skills!

        We definitely recommend Armand and this company! Our experience was 10x better than what we expected and we cannot wait to go back. Overall Experience was a 12/10 !
        Written 4 October 2022
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        What a great pleasure it was to have you in our beautiful city! We look forward to having you back again as there is still so much to see and explore. Armand is one of our best guides, we will make sure to pass on your message to him. Thank you for choosing Zion Escape Tours.
        Written 5 October 2022
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

        Gabriela B
        5 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Sept 2022 • Couples
        If you want a private tour, take this. Armand picked up us in front of our AirBnb, nice and clean car. He took us to these location, showed us nice places to take photos, he is very knowledgeable about history of this part, pleasant and nice man. I had a wish to see Bo Kaap, and he took us there. Some things we did not want to see, so we skip that. Armand had took us to nice restaurant in Simons Town where we had lunch, by that time he was somewhere around. I truly recommend this tour and Armando!
        Written 14 September 2022
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        Your wish is our command; this is exactly what a private tour is all about- whatever you want. Armand is one of our most prized guides, we will be sure to let him know that you were happy with his service. Thank you for choosing Zion Escape Tours!
        Written 5 October 2022
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

        Patrick Anderson
        1 contribution
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Nov 2020
        This was the most exciting and memorable trip we have ever been on, and using Zion Escape Tours made it flawless. All of the activities that were planned went smoothly, and they over-delivered. We will for sure be using Zion Escape Tours again for our next big trip to South Africa.
        Written 4 October 2021
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        Greetings to you sir, we are so delighted to hear that you had a memorable trip with us. We appreciate your time in leaving us a positive review. Hope to see you soon again and thank you for the business opportunity during this pandemic time.
        Written 5 October 2021
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