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Boulders Beach Penguins: The 15 Best Tours

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The colony sits in the dune scrub behind Simon’s Town and the boardwalk gets you within a metre. Almost every one of these 15 pairs the penguins with Cape Point, so choose on the rest of the day rather than the birds.

Cape Town: Cape of Good Hope & Penguins Day Tour with Pickup - Hotel pickup and a comfortable ride south
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Cape Town: Cape of Good Hope & Penguins Day Tour with Pickup

1.Cape of Good Hope & Penguins Day Tour with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,362 reviews · 10 hours · from $52Our pick

Join Beyond Africa Safaris for a full Cape Peninsula day out in a small group, with hotel pickup, a modern Sprinter, Cape Point, Boulders penguins, Chapman’s Peak, Hout Bay seals, Simon’s Town, and Muizenberg Beach. Guides such as Sylvie, Talent, Gordon, and Isaac bring the route to life.

“Bedrock (aka Zorro) was excellent. He was very efficient and knowledgeable. We saw an amazing amount of places and things in the time we had yet we never felt rushed. Our fellow van passengers were great and fun - no miners in the bunch. Great day. Go with Zorro - definitely.”

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Cape Point and Boulder's Penguins Full Day Tour - Atlantic Seaboard views from Camps Bay
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Cape Point and Boulder’s Penguins Full Day Tour

2.Cape Point and Boulder’s Penguins Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,118 reviews · from $34Top rated

Spend about eight hours exploring Cape Town’s southern peninsula with an English-speaking local guide. See African penguins at Boulders Beach, then visit Cape Point, the old lighthouse, and the Cape of Good Hope. The comfortable coach includes Wi-Fi, and you can choose a guided hike between the two famous viewpoints.

“Hiking with our tour guide Glen to the Cape of Good Hope. Sighting large animals while on the hiking trail. Wonderful scenery, en route and the exhilaration on completion.”

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From Cape Town: Cape Point & Boulders Beach Full-Day Tour - From Cape Town to Maidens Cove and Hout Bay
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From Cape Town: Cape Point & Boulders Beach Full-Day Tour

3.Cape Point & Boulders Beach Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,032 reviews · 10 hours · from $40

Spend a full day touring Cape Peninsula highlights in an air-conditioned minivan. Meet African penguins at Boulders Beach, ride or walk to Cape Point Lighthouse, pass Chapman’s Peak, stop in Simon’s Town, and add a Seal Island boat trip if conditions and tickets allow.

“excellent one day trip Very goog guidance from mr. P. during the day”

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Cape of Good Hope & Boulder Penguins Full-Day Tour from Cape Town - Bantry Bay, Clifton, and Camps Bay show Cape Town’s coast
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Cape of Good Hope & Boulder Penguins Full-Day Tour from Cape Town

4.Cape of Good Hope & Boulder Penguins Full-Day Tour from Cape Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,347 reviews · from $48

Spend about nine hours touring the Cape Peninsula in an air-conditioned minivan with pickup in Cape Town. Your day includes Bo-Kaap, Camps Bay, Hout Bay, Chapman’s Peak, Cape Point, Simon’s Town, and Boulders Beach. Guides such as Rodney, Candice, Mabee, and Nana add history, humor, and local tips.

“Incredible journey Nana was such a good guide with a lot of tips and info of South Africa. Beaches were nice, penguins so cute. And the hike in the cape of good hope was the highlight for me”

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From Cape Town: Cape Point and Boulders Beach Full-Day Tour - Getting on the Cape Xplorer coach
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From Cape Town: Cape Point and Boulders Beach Full-Day Tour

5.Cape Point and Boulders Beach Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,946 reviews · 8 hours · from $31

Join City Sightseeing South Africa for an 8-hour Cape Peninsula trip by comfortable Cape Xplorer coach. Guides such as Charles, Paul, and Brahm bring the route to life, while you visit Cape Point, hike toward the Cape of Good Hope, and watch African penguins at Boulders Beach.

“Great trip. Tour guide was super knowledgeable and led the hike at a good pace for everyone. All staff were very friendly and attentive. Bus was comfortable and well equipped. Spent a good amount of time at each location and didn't feel rushed at all. Would highly recommend!”

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Table Mountain, Penguins & Cape Point Small Group Tour Cape Town - Reaching Table Mountain by cable car
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Table Mountain, Penguins & Cape Point Small Group Tour Cape Town

6.Table Mountain, Penguins & Cape Point Small Group Tour Cape Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,797 reviews · from $62

This 10-hour small-group tour links Cape Town’s big sights with coastal scenery, including Bo-Kaap, Table Mountain, Chapman’s Peak, Boulders Beach, Cape Point, and St James Beach. Pickup is offered within 10 km of central Cape Town, with groups capped at 15 people. Several entrance fees cost extra.

“This is an amazing tour of the best sights in Cape Town! We loved every minute of it. Seifu, our guide, was highly organized, professional, & friendly. The driver did an excellent job navigating through some busy traffic. We highly recommend this tour!”

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Cape Town Tour: Table Mountain, Penguins & Cape Point+Pickup - Bo-Kaap gives the morning a human start
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Cape Town Tour: Table Mountain, Penguins & Cape Point+Pickup

7.Cape Town Tour: Table Mountain, Penguins & Cape Point+Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,671 reviews · 10 hours · from $65

Spend a full day with an English-speaking guide such as Sylvie, Gordon, Sedick, or Noma, traveling in a small group of up to 15 people. Ride Table Mountain’s cable car, meet African penguins, visit Cape Point, and enjoy coastal photo stops, with hotel pickup and drop-off included.

“Excellent comprehensive tour of Cape Town and the Cape. Very informative and enjoyable. Thomas our host was very helpful and knowledgeable. Thoroughly recommended”

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Cape Town: Table Mountain, Cape Point, Penguins Group Tour - Pickup in central Cape Town and the Bo-Kaap stop
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Cape Town: Table Mountain, Cape Point, & Penguins Group Tour

8.Table Mountain, Cape Point, & Penguins Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,063 reviews · from $62

Spend about 10 hours touring Cape Town’s biggest sights by air-conditioned bus. Ride or walk up Table Mountain, pass Camps Bay and Hout Bay, drive Chapman's Peak, visit Cape Point and Boulders Beach, then see Muizenberg and Bo-Kaap. Guides such as Nuria, Armando, Albert, and Gabriel bring the day to life.

“Armando was amazing, we had a really good day, with the right balance of fact and information with fun and craic. 10/10. would highly recommend”

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Cape of Good Hope & Penguins Small Group Tour from Cape Town - Bo-Kaap begins the morning with color and character
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Cape of Good Hope & Penguins Small Group Tour from Cape Town

9.Cape of Good Hope & Penguins Small Group Tour from Cape Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,054 reviews · from $44

Travel from Cape Town in a shared minibus of up to 15 people, with hotel pickup, a guide-driver, Boulders Beach penguins, Cape Point, Chapman’s Peak, Bo-Kaap, Hout Bay, and coastal photo stops. Seal Island and the Cape Point funicular cost extra.

“Great experience with a small group. Our guide was Sylvie, and she was extremely organized and friendly. Had a great trip, and highly recommend this tour!”

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MUST DO: Boulders Beach & Cape Point Full Day Tour #1 Rated - Chapman’s Peak is the scenic road centerpiece
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MUST DO: Boulders Beach & Cape Point Full Day Tour #1 Rated

10.MUST DO: Boulders Beach & Cape Point Full Day Tour #1 Rated

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 961 reviews · from $49

Spend about nine hours exploring the Cape Peninsula by minibus and on foot. Your guide leads you from Hout Bay and Chapman’s Peak to Boulders Beach and Cape Point. Guides such as Mike, Mark, Yunga, and Togeda are praised for clear local stories, flexible timing, and friendly service. Entry fees and optional cruises cost extra.

“Fantastic time with Mark as our driver he was very knowledgeable. , very patient with all the guests and very pleasant to spend a day with. He changed our itinerary so that we had the best viewing opportunities with the least crowds and he made the day flow very smoothly. I would recommend the tour whole heartedly.”

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Cape Town: Penguins & Cape of Good Hope Day Tour with Pickup - Morning pickup and the Atlantic Seaboard
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Cape Town: Penguins & Cape of Good Hope Day Tour with Pickup

11.Penguins & Cape of Good Hope Day Tour with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 581 reviews · 10 hours · from $29Best value

Join Baz Bus for a 10-hour Cape Peninsula trip with hotel pickup, an air-conditioned minibus, and an English-speaking guide such as Mike, Togeda, or Pamela. You’ll see penguins, coastal cliffs, seals if you pay for the optional boat, Cape Point, and the Cape of Good Hope, with entrance fees and lunch extra.

“Pamela was an amazing tour guide. So full of knowledge about our beautiful South Africa and so full of life. I’d definitely want her on any future tours 😊”

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From Cape Town: Cape Peninsula & Boulders Penguin Beach Tour - Bo-Kaap: a quick, colorful introduction
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From Cape Town: Cape Peninsula & Boulders Penguin Beach Tour

12.Cape Peninsula & Boulders Penguin Beach Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 532 reviews · 9 hours · from $52

Spend nine hours with guides such as Rodney, Candy, Nana, or Joseph touring Cape Town’s coast, Cape Point, and Boulders Beach. Expect a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle, small-group or private options, plenty of photo stops, and extra fees for the national park and penguin colony.

“It was incredible! Everything so nice! Organisation was so cool! Joseph amazing guide! He knows a lot! Sharing all the time information, be kind and so careful) he was not just doing his job, but he wanted each of us to see more. with him was really interesting, comfortable and easy everything! Car was a new and good! Totally recommended”

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Cape Town: Cape Point and Penguin Colony Full Day Tour - Clifton, Camps Bay, and the Twelve Apostles
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Cape Town: Cape Point and Penguin Colony Full Day Tour

13.Cape Point and Penguin Colony Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 519 reviews · from $115

Spend a full day circling Cape Town’s peninsula with an English, French, or German-speaking guide. Visit Clifton, Camps Bay, Hout Bay, Cape Point, Simon’s Town, and the Boulders penguin colony, with optional seal-boat tickets and penguin entry paid separately.

“Excellent trip to see the entire cape peninsula! Keeps you moving and on schedule to fit it into one day!”

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From Cape Town: Cape Point and Boulders Beach Half-Day Tour - Maiden’s Cove starts the coastal picture
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From Cape Town: Cape Point and Boulders Beach Half-Day Tour

14.Cape Point and Boulders Beach Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 498 reviews · 5 hours · from $40

Join guides such as Coco, Guyon, Keren, Bizo, or Patrick for a five-hour Cape Peninsula trip in an air-conditioned minivan. You’ll stop at Maiden’s Cove, Chapman’s Peak, Boulders Beach, Cape Point, and Muizenberg, with hotel pickup and drop-off included.

“Bizo and the tour were exceptional! Bizo was so kind, informative and personable. The tour was gorgeous and so informative. Loved it”

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Cape Town: Penguins & Cape of Good Hope Half Day Shared Tour - Muizenberg and the first False Bay views
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Cape Town: Penguins & Cape of Good Hope Half Day Shared Tour

15.Penguins & Cape of Good Hope Half Day Shared Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 416 reviews · from $39

You’ll follow False Bay past Muizenberg’s beach huts to Boulders Beach, then visit Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope. English-speaking guides such as Ray, Wilson, Sylvie, and Gordon lead small groups in comfortable vans, with hotel pickup, bottled water, and a fast-moving schedule.

“Excellent trip with Ray bring an excellent guide for the day”

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