Exclusive Private Cape & Penguin Colony Adventure

Private tour is the best for this tour as there are many things to see and you can choose which ones you want to stay longer at and which ones you would like to stay shorter at without worrying about what other people want to do which might not align with your choices.

We enjoyed an action-packed day touring the Cape of Good Hope and the surrounding areas. The itinerary was thoughtfully designed to help us see as much as possible in a short period of time. Our guide, Xochitle, was highly knowledgeable, personable, and helpful. If you are short on time in Cape Town or a first-time visitor looking to get a lay of the land, this is a great option. We did get a case of food poisoning from the lunch restaurant (I see from other reviews that other travelers shared a similar experience), proceed with caution when eating lunch.

Danson was an excellent guide; both engaging and thoroughly knowledgeable. Conversational both about Cape Town and South Africa in general, but also the Cape of Good Hope, the history, and even the penguins (being a major in Marine Biology he was able to give detailed explanations rather than 'basic' knowledge). This told when we constantly had other tourists coming and asking him questions which he gratiusly answered. Danson was also kind enough to step away during lunch, even though we were more than happy to sit together and have a chat, and he managed the balance between talk, knowledge, and quiet amazingly well throughout a busy, but wonderful day. Would love to return and would happily do it all again.

This is the #1 tourist activity to do in the Cape, and this tailored day-trip, in private luxury and safety, is the definitive way to do it. Book with Jean at Cape Archives Tours and you don’t just get the trip, you get VIP treatment and the benefit of Jean’s encyclopaedic knowledge of local sights, wildlife, history, sociology, geology, flora, fauna and food. You’ll experience the wonders of the Cape’s natural beauty, and you’ll definitely have close encounters with the penguins; most likely ostriches, and potentially zebras, baboons, seals, and other native Cape animals too. You’ll stand at the most southwesterly tip of Africa in the legendary Cape of Good Hope, along with a vast array of other photographic opportunities along the way. Don’t forget your camera. More importantly, if you choose this comprehensive, valuable tour you’ll never forget the day.

This is the #1 tourist activity to do in the Cape, and this tailored day-trip, in private luxury and safety, is the definitive way to do it. Book with Jean at Cape Archives Tours and you don’t just get the trip, you get VIP treatment and the benefit of Jean’s encyclopaedic knowledge of local sights, wildlife, history, sociology, geology, flora, fauna and food. You’ll experience the wonders of the Cape’s natural beauty, and you’ll definitely have close encounters with the penguins; most likely ostriches, and potentially zebras, baboons, seals, and other native Cape animals too. You’ll stand at the most southwesterly tip of Africa in the legendary Cape of Good Hope, along with a vast array of other photographic opportunities along the way. Don’t forget your camera. More importantly, if you choose this comprehensive, valuable tour you’ll never forget the day.

This private tour is THE way to experience all that is Capetown and the surrounding areas. From the beautiful terrain to the gorgeous sea landscape and wildlife, this tour is excellent. Barnabas served as our tour guide and did an exceptional job providing commentary throughout the day. He was the most professional and fun tour guide.

My husband and I took this tour in early December and loved every minute - you really do get to see so much in one day. Avril was a wonderful guide for us - friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable. She took us to a lovely restaurant for lunch that we maybe wouldn't have found otherwise and told us stories/information whilst on the way to our next destination. We didn't feel rushed anywhere - it was tough getting Bo Kaap in right at the end due to traffic on the day but she went out of her way to take us. Couldn't recommend enough. You get what you pay for and this is a quality private tour. Thank you Avril!

Although the weather was not the greatest (cold and rainy) we had a FANTASTIC experience. Max, our guide, was so kind, pleasant and had such a positive outlook- just oove him! Due to issues with the National Parks website, I would recommend NOT paying for the tickets to Boulder’s Beach & Cape of Good Hope. There truly is no benefit to booking this in advance- our tickets were never uploaded and we had to pay twice for the tickets (no fault of the tour operator).

Amazing tour with a wonderful guide. You get to see all the major attractions around Cape Town. Our kids loved the tour and would highly recommend.

We had an amazing experience with this private tour and highly recommend it! There are many options for the penguin tour, but most involve large buses, meaning you have to wait for other passengers during bathroom breaks, photos, etc. With this private tour, we could fully customize our itinerary based on our preferences, which made the day so much more enjoyable. A wonderful surprise was being upgraded from a standard sedan to a brand-new BMW—such a great send-off! One of my personal must-do’s was trying different fish and chips, so we stopped at Fish on the Rocks (yes, for breakfast!). We then continued to Noordhoek Farm Village, where we enjoyed delicious meat pies and coffee at a charming deli. Our driver, Xochitle, was absolutely fantastic—friendly, courteous, and always smiling. She not only took amazing pictures and videos of us but also suggested great stops along the route. One highlight was visiting a small, lesser-known penguin beach before heading to the main one, which gave us an up-close experience with the penguins. Another perk was receiving a link before the tour to pre-purchase our park passes, allowing us to skip the long entrance lines. Fish Hoek Beach was a lovely stop—we relaxed there for an hour and enjoyed some bunny chow. We also visited the vibrant, colorful houses at Muizenberg Beach before ending the day with an authentic braai at Ahmed’s Tikki House in the beautiful Bo-Kaap neighborhood. It was our favorite day in Cape Town, and Xochitle made it even more special. If you're looking for a personalized, hassle-free experience, this private tour is the way to go!