Explore the best of Cape Town’s world-famous attractions aboard an open-top, double-decker bus! With two routes to choose from, this hop-on hop-off tour of Cape Town is the easiest way to get around the city and see all the sights in just one or two days. Also included in the two-day pass are a wine tour and a nighttime bus tour to see the famous Cape Town sunset over the Atlantic Ocean.
Bustling and beautiful, with a wealth of attractions, Cape Town has a lot to see – get around town easily and conveniently on this hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour. With great views from the top of the bus, strategically placed stops and interesting commentary, this open-top, double-decker bus tour is the ideal way to explore the multitude of sights around Cape Town at your own pace.
Choose from two routes, the Red Route or Blue Route, or buy a multi-day ticket to use on both routes.
The Red Route City Tour has 17 stops, including the V&A waterfront, Two Oceans Aquarium, Table Mountain Cableway, SA Museums, District Six Museum, St Georges Cathedral and Camps Bay Beach. The Blue Route Peninsula Tour has 13 stops, including Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, World of Birds, Hout Bay, Sea Point and Groot Constantia. The Blue Route includes a free wine tour in the oldest wine-making region in South Africa.
In addition, if you purchase the two-day ticket, you’ll get a free night tour that includes Cape Town’s famous sunset over the Atlantic Ocean.
You can hop on and off as many times as you like, allowing you to set your own pace and see the attractions you want. Each route takes approximately two hours. Buses depart from each stop every 15 or 20 minutes (depending on season) on the Red Route and every 35 or 45 minutes on the Blue Route.
Schedule details
Cape Town City Hop-on Hop-off Tour
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Departure Point:
Tour starts at V&A Waterfront, outside the Two Oceans Aquarium, however you may board the bus at any one of the stops throughout the city (see the Itinerary section below for a list of stops)Departure Time:
- First buses departs from Stop 1 at 9am
Return Details:
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Tour options:
Unlimited use on Red Route of the Cape Town City Hop-on Hop-off Tour; valid for date of presentation only
Conducted in English
Unlimited use on Blue Route of the Cape Town City Hop-on Hop-off Tour; valid for date of presentation only
Conducted in English
Unlimited use on both routes of the Cape Town City Hop-on Hop-off Tour; valid for two consecutive days from date of presentation only
Conducted in English
Additional information
Cape Town City Hop-on Hop-off Tour
Inclusions:
- Hop-on hop-off tour
Exclusions:
- Entrance fees
- Gratuities (optional)
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Additional Information:
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Coaches are weelchair accessible
Itinerary:
Red Route - city tour with a stop at the Table Mountain Cableway:• Two Oceans Aquarium
• The Clock Tower
• Cape Town International Convention Centre
• Cape Town Tourism
• St George's Cathedral
• South African Museum
• Mount Nelson Hotel
• SA Jewish Museum
• District Six Museum
• The Castle of Good Hope
• Gold Museum
• Jewel Africa
• Table Mountain Cableway
• Camps Bay
• President Hotel
• Sea Point
• Winchester Mansions
Blue Route - mini peninsula tour with free access to the Constantia Winelands tour:
• Two Oceans Aquarium
• The Clock Tower
• Cape Town International Convention Centre
• Cape Town Tourism
• Mount Nelson Hotel
• Kirstenbosch Gardens
• Wine Tour of Constantia Valley
• World of Birds
• Imizamo Yethu Township
• Mariner's Wharf
• Camps Bay
• President Hotel
• Sea Point
• Winchester Mansion
Voucher Info:
You must present a paper voucher for this tour. We will email a link to access and print your voucher at the Lead Travelers email address. What's this?
Local Operator Information:
Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.
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