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Table Mountain Tickets & Tours: The 15 Best Ways Up

174 tours  ·  from $23 a head

The cableway closes in high wind and that is most summer afternoons, so the first clear morning is the one to use. These 15 cover the plain cable car ticket, the combinations that add the sightseeing bus, and the walking routes up the back, with prices and how early each one really starts.

Zipline Cape Town - From Foot of Table Mountain Reserve - Seven cables across the Table Mountain canyon
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Zipline Cape Town – From Foot of Table Mountain Reserve

1.Zipline Cape Town – From Foot of Table Mountain Reserve

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,179 reviews · from $49Our pick

Ride a 4x4 into the Table Mountain foothills, then tackle seven zipline cables across a canyon, including a 270-meter opening ride and a 155-meter-high section. Guides such as Vumi, Sakhile, Nkosi, and Wilson are known for calm safety briefings and good humor. Allow two hours, arrive 20 minutes early, and bring a jacket.

“Both Mussa and Ronald were amazing they respect the time and gave me an unforgettable experience, I did seven zips with hiking and amazing views”

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Cape Town: Table Mountain Cable Car, Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - Starting at the V&A Waterfront
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Cape Town: Table Mountain Cable Car, Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

2.Table Mountain Cable Car, Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,157 reviews · 1 day · from $45

This $45 Cape Town combo gives you a one-day pass on three sightseeing bus routes, a return Table Mountain cable car ticket, and guided city and Bo-Kaap walks. Ride from the V&A Waterfront, use the red route for the cable car, and save the mountain visit for another day if wind or cloud closes the cableway.

“Really enjoyed the whole day Absolutely amazing views and the open top bus was great fun”

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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

3.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

4.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

5.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 Town: Table Mountain Hike with an Expert Guide - Choosing among India Venster, Platteklip, Kasteelspoort, and Skeleton Gorge
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Cape Town: Table Mountain Hike with an Expert Guide

6.Table Mountain Hike with an Expert Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 666 reviews · 3 hours · from $60

Hike Table Mountain with guides such as Brad, Robert, Kyle, or Vincent, choosing a route to match your ability. Expect scrambling, mountain views, fynbos, wildlife, photo stops, and practical safety help. The roughly three-hour hike finishes at the cableway, where you can buy your own ticket for the ride down, weather permitting.

“Robert was an amazing Guide. We had a great time with a Great Group. :)”

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Cape Town: Table Mountain & Cape of Good Hope Full-Day Tour - Table Mountain before the crowds and weather shift
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Cape Town: Table Mountain & Cape of Good Hope Full-Day Tour

7.Table Mountain & Cape of Good Hope Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 526 reviews · 11 hours · from $54

Spend 11 hours touring Cape Town and the Cape Peninsula with an English-speaking driver-guide such as Albert, Jeff, or Papy. Ride the rotating Table Mountain cable car, stop in Bo-Kaap and along Chapman’s Peak, visit Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope, then watch African penguins at Boulders Beach. Cableway, park fees, lunch, and drinks cost extra.

“Amazing! Jeff was so knowledgeable and funny, everything went smoothly, even the lunch place was great and not too expensive. Highly recommend”

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From Cape Town: Table Mountain, Cape of Good Hope & Penguins including Park Fees - Camps Bay and the Atlantic Seaboard
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From Cape Town: Table Mountain, Cape of Good Hope & Penguins including Park Fees

8.Table Mountain, Cape of Good Hope & Penguins including Park Fees

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 399 reviews · from $284

Spend 8 to 10 hours with a private guide and driver visiting Table Mountain, Bo-Kaap, Camps Bay, Cape Point, the Cape of Good Hope and Boulders Beach. Guides such as Ray, Gift, Jeff and Joel are praised for adapting the route. Park fees are included, while Seal Island, wine tasting, lunch and the funicular cost extra.

“Our driver Jeff picked us up promptly at the scheduled time. Jeff started the day by asking us what was most important to us, to make sure we spent the most time there. He was extremely knowledgeable and kept us entertained throughout tRead more”

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Table Mountain, Boulder's Penguins & Cape Point Private Tour from Cape Town - Cape Town city center and the Bo-Kaap
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Table Mountain, Boulder’s Penguins & Cape Point Private Tour from Cape Town

9.Table Mountain, Boulder’s Penguins & Cape Point Private Tour from Cape Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 359 reviews · from $163

Spend about eight hours with a private guide and driver exploring Cape Town and the Cape Peninsula. Visit Bo-Kaap, ride Table Mountain’s cableway, see Boulders Beach penguins, drive Chapman’s Peak, and reach Cape Point. Your guide can adjust the order and pace, but cableway, penguin colony, and nature reserve fees cost extra.

“Nathan was very patient, knowledgeable and personable. We weren’t able to see everything because of the weather but Nathan was very apologetic and explained the potential and eventual delay. If granted the opportunity, we’d definitely work with him again in the future.”

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Cape Town: Tandem Paragliding with views of Table Mountain - The 10-minute briefing and launch
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Cape Town: Tandem Paragliding with views of Table Mountain

10.Tandem Paragliding with views of Table Mountain

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 276 reviews · 40 min · from $109

Fly tandem above Cape Town with AirVentures Paragliding, launching from Signal Hill or Lions Head according to the wind. Your pilot handles the equipment while you take in Table Mountain, Lions Head, Sea Point, or Camps Bay. Expect a short 5 to 15 minute flight, friendly guidance, and optional phone-ready photos and video for R400.

“Flying with Brett was a great experience. He has so much experience and we had such a nice conversation so I couldn’t even get nervous and before I noticed we already have been in the air. The view was amazing and I can recommend trying this to everyone!”

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Hike Table Mountain or Lions Head in Cape Town Like a Local - Table Mountain routes for a different kind of outing
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Hike Table Mountain or Lions Head in Cape Town Like a Local

11.Hike Table Mountain or Lions Head in Cape Town Like a Local

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 266 reviews · from $22Best value

Join registered guide Phil for a roughly three-hour private hike on Lion’s Head or Table Mountain. Choose a basic or advanced route, set your own pace, and learn about Cape Town’s plants, animals, and mountain life. Transport, sunrise, sunset, and full-moon outings can be arranged for an extra fee.

“Phil was awesome! Enthusiastic, supportive and fun! We had a great time and thoroughly enjoyed our hike on Lions Head”

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Cape Town: Table Mountain and Robben Island Tour - Table Mountain: cable-car views and short walks at the top
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Cape Town: Table Mountain and Robben Island Tour

12.Table Mountain and Robben Island Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 260 reviews · 8 hours · from $111

Spend about eight hours visiting Table Mountain and Robben Island with hotel pickup, transport, an English-speaking guide, ferry travel, and museum entry. Guides such as Samora and Yamkela are praised for clear communication and flexible plans. The cable car, meals, and drinks cost extra, and weather can change the order or cancel mountain access.

“Yamkela and Samora were the best tour guides! From Transport, Tickets, Table Mountain to Robben Island! They have kept us informed regarding all the plans for the day and waited up until we were completely done with our trip! Thank you guys! Highly recommended!!”

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Table Mountain,Cape Point & Penguins Shared Tour, From Cape Town - Table Mountain requires planning before the bus arrives
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Table Mountain,Cape Point & Penguins Shared Tour, From Cape Town

13.Table Mountain,Cape Point & Penguins Shared Tour, From Cape Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 251 reviews · from $60

Spend about 9.5 hours touring Cape Town’s top sights in a group of up to 20 people. You’ll visit Bo-Kaap, Table Mountain, Chapman’s Peak, Cape Point, Boulders Beach, Simon’s Town, and Muizenberg. Guides such as Albert, Jeff, and Nuria are praised for lively storytelling. Major entrance fees and lunch cost extra.

“Tour guide Albert did great jobs. He is very knowledgeable about history of country. His excellent service gives me unforgettable memories when I visit South Africa. Thank you the tour company give me a link to purchase the lift tickets on line and save me lots of time on waiting the queue. I highly recommend this tour company.”

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Cape Town: Table Mountain Cable Car Ticket - A smooth ascent with changing views
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Cape Town: Table Mountain Cable Car Ticket

14.Table Mountain Cable Car Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 236 reviews · 7 days · from $62

Take the rotating cable car from the Lower Cableway Station to Table Mountain’s summit, then explore viewing decks and Fynbos trails at your own pace. You get city, ocean, and sunset views without a guide or hotel transfer. The ticket is valid for seven days, useful when wind, rain, or low cloud changes your plans.

“The cable car trip was excellent, but I had trouble validating my ticket. I tried to validate it with the QR code sent to me but it didn't work. Eventually the staff found the barcode which was required. I now don't understand why the QR code was supplied when I needed the barcode to gain entry.”

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Table Mountain, Boulders Penguins & Cape point Private Day Tour - Camps Bay, Hout Bay, and Chapman’s Peak
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Table Mountain, Boulders Penguins & Cape point Private Day Tour

15.Table Mountain, Boulders Penguins & Cape point Private Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 236 reviews · from $162

Spend 8 to 9 hours exploring Cape Town with a private guide and air-conditioned vehicle. You can adjust the pace, stop for photos, and visit Table Mountain, Cape Point, Boulders Beach, Bo-Kaap, Camps Bay, Simon's Town, and more. Guides such as Jean, Danson, Natasha, and Josie are praised for local insight and thoughtful service.

“We had the best tour with Delson. He was extremely attentive to our needs. He stopped to buy a step stool so it was easier to get in the van. He was very informative and asked us our preferences for stops. He was the best and knew everyone!”

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