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The 15 Best Boulders Beach Penguin Tours

214 tours  ·  from $29 a head

The colony sits in the dunes at Simon’s Town with a boardwalk over it, and it is busiest from late morning. These 15 compare the quick entry tickets against the full peninsula days that stop there, with prices and start times.

Cape Town: Cape of Good Hope & Penguins Day Tour with Pickup - Bo-Kaap and Maiden’s Cove set the tone
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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

Spend about 10 hours touring the Cape Peninsula in a small luxury Sprinter with hotel pickup, USB ports, reclining seats, and bottled water. Your English-speaking guide leads you to Cape Point, Boulders Beach, Hout Bay, Chapman’s Peak, Bo-Kaap, and Muizenberg. Lunch, reserve entry, penguins, funicular, and the seal boat cost extra.

“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 - Camps Bay and the Atlantic Seaboard
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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

Travel from Cape Town to Boulders Beach and Cape Point in a comfortable, air-conditioned coach with an English-speaking guide such as Paul, Horea, Mark, or Brahm. You’ll see African penguins, explore the reserve, and choose between a Cape Point hike or the funicular. Expect about eight hours, a large group, and plenty of driving.

“They packed a lot into one day! It was a larger bus tour than I’m used to? But for the price and the amount of sites we got to see, it was definitely a great value and well worth my time. Our guide was very knowledgeable and kind and accommodating to everyone with different mobility abilities. I was grateful to have a chunk of time at each location to explore on my own. Would happily do again”

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From Cape Town: Cape Point & Boulders Beach Full-Day Tour - From Cape Town to Maidens Cove and the Bo-Kaap
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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

Travel from Cape Town by air-conditioned minivan with an English-speaking guide such as Patrick, Coco, Gabriel, or Bizo. Visit Chapman’s Peak, Cape Point, Boulders Beach, Simon’s Town, Hout Bay, Muizenberg, and Bo-Kaap, with time for penguins, sea views, photos, and an optional Seal Island boat trip.

“The trip was excellent, Coco and Yves made the trip for me - very friendly and enjoyable company who shared a lot of interesting knowledge about each place. I would highly recommend!”

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Cape of Good Hope & Boulder Penguins Full-Day Tour from Cape Town - Camps Bay and Hout Bay set up the coastal route
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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 exploring the Cape Peninsula in an air-conditioned minivan with hotel pickup. Walk through Bo-Kaap, stop at Camps Bay and Chapman’s Peak, hike at Cape Point, and meet African penguins at Boulders Beach. Guides such as Rodney, Candice, Mabee, and Nana are known for lively stories and helpful local advice.

“Great day of sightseeing. Good and knowledgeable guides. The hike was fun. Penguins were a treat. Worthwhile.”

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From Cape Town: Cape Point and Boulders Beach Full-Day Tour - The coach ride from Cape Town
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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

Spend eight hours touring the Cape Peninsula by comfortable double-decker coach. Your English-speaking guide, such as Charles, Paul, or Brahm, explains local history and culture while you visit Cape Point, the Cape of Good Hope, and Boulders Beach. Optional hiking, penguin viewing, Wi-Fi, USB charging, and hotel-area pickup make this a practical first look at the region.

“An amazing day! Such friendly guides and beautiful scenery. I would highly reccomend”

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Table Mountain, Penguins & Cape Point Small Group Tour Cape Town - Morning pickup and a quick Cape Town orientation
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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. You’ll visit Bo-Kaap, ride Table Mountain’s cable car, see Boulders Beach penguins, and reach Cape Point, with guides such as Talent, Sylvie, Jimmy, and Seifu assigned on different departures. Entry fees are extra.

“This tour has most of the best attraction to visit. Be ready early & be ready for an exciting full day. Our tour was over 10 hours.”

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Cape Town Tour: Table Mountain, Penguins & Cape Point+Pickup - A smooth start in Bo-Kaap
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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

This 10-hour Cape Town day tour combines Bo-Kaap, Table Mountain, Chapman’s Peak, Cape Point, Boulders Beach, Simon’s Town, and Muizenberg. You travel by air-conditioned Mercedes-Benz Sprinter or Toyota Quantum GL with a maximum of 15 people, hotel pickup, and an English-speaking guide. Guides such as Sylvie, Gordon, Noma, Talent, and Sedick are known for lively stories and careful timekeeping.

“I was super impressed with an all around well run tour and comfortable transportation. Both the guide and driver were phenomenal. Would definitely do again.”

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Cape Town: Table Mountain, Cape Point, Penguins Group Tour - Bo-Kaap and the first look at Table Mountain
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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 top sights by air-conditioned bus, with hotel pickup, a guide, and water included. Ride or hike at Table Mountain, see African penguins at Boulders Beach, follow Chapman’s Peak, visit Cape Point, and view Muizenberg and Bo-Kaap. Guides such as Nuria, Armando, Gabriel, and Albert are known for lively local stories.

“We were out and about for 10 hours and we saw a lot in that time. The drive down the coast gave us a beautiful insight in to Cape Town and the surrounding area. We had a lovey stop for lunch at Seaforth in Simons Town after we had visited the penguins at Boulders Beach. I loved our first stop which was Table Mountain.”

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Cape of Good Hope & Penguins Small Group Tour from Cape Town - Bo-Kaap starts the day with colour 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

Spend 8 to 9 hours touring the Cape Peninsula in a minibus for up to 15 people. Expect Bo-Kaap, Camps Bay, Hout Bay, Chapman’s Peak, Boulders Beach, Cape Point, and St James Beach, with guides such as James, Gordon, Lueya, and Sylvie leading the day. Hotel pickup, transport, fuel, water, and tolls are included, but attraction fees and food are extra.

“Great Tour, outstanding and informative commentatory and you get the see most possible in one day! Only can recommend as it gives you the best information, views and insights! Best tour we ever did around the world. Shaqif was so amazing and informative!”

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MUST DO: Boulders Beach & Cape Point Full Day Tour #1 Rated - Chapman’s Peak, a short stop with big views
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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 touring the Cape Peninsula from Cape Town with hotel pickup, a small group of up to 17 people, and guides such as Mike, Mark, Togeda, and T. Visit Hout Bay, Boulders Beach, Chapman’s Peak, Cape Point, and the Cape of Good Hope. Optional seal and penguin visits cost extra, while hiking is included.

“Wonderful day seeing Hout Bay, Cape of Good Hope, and Boulders Beach! Togeda and Bobby were excellent and very knowledgeable. Thoroughly enjoyed the day and would highly recommend.”

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Whale, Dolphin & Penguin Island Cruise - St. Croix Island and its endangered penguins
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Whale, Dolphin & Penguin Island Cruise

11.Whale, Dolphin & Penguin Island Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 687 reviews · from $185

Set out at 8am from Nelson Mandela Bay Yacht Club on a twin-engine catamaran limited to 20 people. Raggy Charters guides, including Jake and an experienced crew, search Algoa Bay for humpback whales, dolphins, seals, seabirds, and African penguins at St. Croix Island. The four-hour cruise runs once daily and supports tree planting to offset its carbon footprint.

“Every part of this trip was excellent. Staff friendly, real attention to safety, communication from booking and of course the wildlife The crew ensured we were all looked after and expertly navigated to ensure we could all see the wonderful nature Read more”

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Cape Town: Penguins & Cape of Good Hope Day Tour with Pickup - Starting early from Cape Town
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Cape Town: Penguins & Cape of Good Hope Day Tour with Pickup

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

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

Spend 10 hours exploring the Cape Peninsula with hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, and private air-conditioned transport. Visit Boulders Beach, Cape Point, and the Cape of Good Hope, with an optional Duiker Island seal cruise. Guides such as Mike, Togeda, Pamela, and Arnold are known for lively commentary and helpful photo stops.

“The tour was great! All the important sights seeing in one day! Togeda does a brilliant job as a tour guide!”

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From Cape Town: Cape Peninsula & Boulders Penguin Beach Tour - Bo-Kaap, where the day starts with city life
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From Cape Town: Cape Peninsula & Boulders Penguin Beach Tour

13.Cape Peninsula & Boulders Penguin Beach Tour

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

This nine-hour Cape Peninsula tour links Cape Town, Bo-Kaap, Camps Bay, Hout Bay, Chapman's Peak, Cape Point, Boulders Beach, Kalk Bay, and Muizenberg. Hotel pickup, transport, water, and an English-speaking guide are included. Guides such as Rodney, Candy, Nana, and Joseph are known for lively local stories, while park and penguin fees cost extra.

“Joseph, our guide, was an excellent and very engaging narrator. Definitely worth booking the tour if you’re visiting Cape Town!”

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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

14.Cape Point and Penguin Colony Full Day Tour

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

Spend a full day circling the Cape Peninsula with hotel pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, and a local guide such as Bruce, Chris, Ivan, or Cornelia. Expect Clifton, Camps Bay, Hout Bay, Cape Point, Simon’s Town, and optional penguins or Seal Island. The schedule is busy but covers a great deal without a rental car.

“Call or WhatsApp the number provided the day before travel. Our email said 6am-7am and we got picked up at 9:15am. Bruce, our guide was very knowledgeable. Weather can change and can be cooler and windy at the cape point so would advise bringing a jacket. Great tour!”

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From Cape Town: Cape Point and Boulders Beach Half-Day Tour - Maiden’s Cove opens with classic Cape Town views
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From Cape Town: Cape Point and Boulders Beach Half-Day Tour

15.Cape Point and Boulders Beach Half-Day Tour

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

See Cape Town’s coastal highlights in five hours with hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, and an air-conditioned minivan. You’ll stop at Maiden’s Cove, Chapman’s Peak, Boulders Beach, Cape of Good Hope, Cape Point, and Muizenberg. Guides such as Coco, Guyon, Keren, Bizo, and Patrick are praised for clear local insight and good humor.

“We were very lucky and had the brilliant Guyon as our tour guide. Despite there being some tricky passengers who were very demanding, Guyon remained calm and respectful. He told us such interesting and insightful facts about the urban areas, South Africa’s history and also about the amazing wildlife here.”

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