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Day Tours - CapeTown - Southern Africa
 
 
Day Tours in Cape Town and Surrounds
 
   
 Cape Town City Tour
Half Day  
Cape Town City Tour   Highlights
• Table Mountain - weather permitting (own account).
• The Castle - South Africa's oldest building.
• The Company Gardens.
• A scenic tour past the Parliament Buildings, City Hall and Slave Lodge.
• The historic Malay Quarter and the colourful Bo-Kaap.
• Diamond cutting tour.
   Tour Overview
The ultimate 'Mother City' experience - designed to orientate you and give you an insight into the magic of Cape Town.
 

Departs:
 Mon-Sat between 07h45 and 08h00

Returns:
 Approx 12h00

Validity:
 01 November 2009 - 31 October 2010
  Price:  
ZAR  350-00
     
 Half Day Cape Point Tour
Half Day  
Half Day Cape Point Tour   Highlights
• 'Millionaire's paradise' - Clifton Beach and Camps Bay.
• Hout Bay - a working harbour.
• Chapman's Peak Drive.
• Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve.
• Boulders Beach penguin colony (Optional and for own account).
• The Naval port of Simon's Town.
   Tour Overview
Tour the spectacular natural beauty of the Cape Peninsula and be inspired by the wild and rugged splendour of 'the two oceans' at Cape Point.
 

Departs:
 Mon-Sat between 07h50 and 08h30

Returns:
 Approx 12h30

Validity:
 01 November 2009 - 31 October 2010
  Price:  
ZAR  440-00
     
 Stellenbosch Winelands Tour
Half Day  
Stellenbosch Winelands Tour   Highlights
• Winelands scenic drive.
• Cellar Tour.
• Explore Stellenbosch.
• Wine tasting.
• Opportunity to buy wine.
• Fine examples of Cape Dutch architecture.
   Tour Overview
Historical Stellenbosch, with its Cape Dutch architecture is the heart of the beautiful winelands, surrounded by stunning wine estates.
 

Departs:
 Mon-Sat between 13h00 and 13h40

Returns:
 Approx 17h30

Validity:
 01 November 2009 - 31 October 2010
  Price:  
ZAR  440-00
     
 Walk to Freedom Tour
Half / Full Day  
Walk to Freedom Tour   Highlights
• District Six Museum.
• Langa - the oldest apartheid housing scheme in the Cape.
• Tsoga Environment Gardens.
• Visit an informal spaza shop, a shebeen (pub) and a hostel.
• Explore Robben Island on a full day tour.

 
* Extend to the full day tour and visit Robben Island in the afternoon.
   Tour Overview
Experience the raw energy of our 'Rainbow Nation' in one remarkable morning.
 

Departs:
 Daily between 08h30 and 08h45

Returns:
 Approx 13h30

Validity:
 01 November 2009 - 31 October 2010
  Price:  
ZAR  355-00
     
 Crafts & Cape Collectables Tour
Half Day  
Crafts & Cape Collectables Tour   Highlights
• Streetwires beading workshop - ancient wireart with a colourful local twist to offer a new ceramic perspective to local crafts.
• Long Street - dramatic contrast between old and new old Victorian shops and new restaurants nestle comfortably side by side.
• Kalk Bay - working fishing harbour on the brink of cobbled streets hosting an array of cozy shops selling artifacts steeped in history.
• Antique shops and classic cottages framed by the ocean.
   Tour Overview
An afternoon of experiencing the traditional flavor of unique African crafts, historical culture of shopping for antique artifacts amongst the cobble streets of the oldest quaint harbour on the coast and moving towards twilight in the sophisticated company of one of the most magnificent estates in the shadow of Table Mountain.
 

Departs:
 Mon-Fri between 13h00 and 13h45

Returns:
 Approx 17h30

Validity:
 01 November 2009 - 31 October 2010
  Price:  
ZAR  345-00
     
 Winelands Tour
Full Day  
Winelands Tour   Highlights
• Fabulous vistas from the Taal Monument near Paarl.
• Cellar tour.
• Huguenot Monument in Franschhoek - a gourmet's paradise.
• Lunch own account.
• Helshoogte mountain pass.
• Stroll through stunning Stellenbosch.
• Wine tasting at two estates (plus third tasting if time permits - own account).
   Tour Overview
A whole day dedicated to the indulgence and splendour of Africa's premier wine region.
 

Departs:
 Mon-Sat between 07h50 and 08h30

Returns:
 Aprrox 17h30

Validity:
 01 November 2009 - 31 October 2010
  Price:  
ZAR  600-00
     
 Hermanus Tour
Full Day  
Hermanus Tour   Highlights
• Coastal drive with breathtaking ocean views.
• Whale watching.
• Lunch own account.
• Scenic drive through Elgin - apple growing centre.
• Return to Cape Town through Sir Lowry's pass.
   Tour Overview
The once quiet fishing village of Hermanus provides some of the finest shore-based whale watching in the world. See the southern right whales at play.
 

Departs:
 Wed, Fri & Sun between 07h45 and 08h30

Returns:
 Approx 17h00

Validity:
 01 November 2009 - 31 October 2010
  Price:  
ZAR  680-00
     
 Peninsular Tour
Full Day  
Peninsular Tour   Highlights
• Drive past Camps Bay, Clifton and Llandudno - 'millionaire's paradise'.
• Hout Bay and harbour with a Seal Island cruise (own account).
• Chapman's Peak Drive and Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve.
• Lunch own account.
• Naval port of Simon's Town.
• Penguin colony at Boulders Beach.
   Tour Overview
See for yourself how this spectacular southern tip of Africa became known as the 'Fairest Cape'.
 

Departs:
 Daily between 07h50 and 08h30

Returns:
 Aprrox 17h30

Validity:
 01 November 2009 - 31 October 2010
  Price:  
ZAR  600-00
     
 A Day Safari Tour
Full Day  
A Day Safari Tour   Highlights
• Scenic drive to Aquila.
• Welcome refreshments and a full breakfast.
• 2-3 hour game drive on 4x4 vehicle with game ranger.
• Home to lion, hippo, buffalo, giraffe, zebra, rhino, ostrich, baboon, warthog, springbok and many other wild animals, birds and fauna.
• Buffet lunch.
• Relax by the pool (summer) or fire (winter) before returning to Cape Town.
   Tour Overview
Less than 2 hours from Cape Town is the Aquila Private Game Reserve, home to the 'Big Five'.
 

Departs:
 Daily between 05h15 and 05h45

Returns:
 Aprrox 17h30

Validity:
 01 November 2009 - 31 October 2010
  Price:  
ZAR  2050-00
     
 Sunset Beach & Dinner
Evening Tour  
Sunset Beach & Dinner   Highlights
• Operates September - May only
   Tour Overview
Join your Thompsons host and head out of the city before sunset. Savour a glass of sparkling wine as you watch the sun set from one of Cape Town's beautiful beaches. Look for the Southern Cross in the night sky before you enjoy dinner at a fabulous 'out of town' restaurant, offering seafood and South African specialties. (We can arrange a separate table for special occasions - on request). See the city lights by night as you return to your hotel. We'll take care of all the arrangements - just en
 

Departs:
 Tue & Thu between 17h45 and 18h30 (Operates Sep - May only)

Returns:
 TBC

Validity:
 01 November 2009 - 31 October 2010
  Price:  
ZAR  600-00
     
 Private Touring (Half Day)
Half Day  
Private Touring (Half Day)   Highlights
• Family days out - see seals, penguins, monkeys and butterflies.
• A shopping extravaganza.
• A gourmet food and wine tour.
   Tour Overview
Let your Thompsons expert Driver/Guide create a personal tailor-made tour or book a private version of one of our scheduled tours. The choice is yours; we put our passion, knowledge and enthusiasm for the Cape at your disposal.
VEHICLES: Air-conditioned 7-seater micro-buses.
Language Guides are available on request at a surcharge
 

Departs:
 Daily on Request at 08h30-12h30 or 13h30-17h30

Returns:
 Approx 12h30 or 17h30

Validity:
 01 November 2009 - 31 October 2010
  Price:  
ZAR  1630-00
     
 Private Touring (Full Day)
Full Day  
Private Touring (Full Day)   Highlights
• Family days out - see seals, penguins, monkeys and butterflies.
• A shopping extravaganza.
• A gourmet food and wine tour.
   Tour Overview
Let your Thompsons expert Driver/Guide create a personal tailor-made tour or book a private version of one of our scheduled tours. The choice is yours; we put our passion, knowledge and enthusiasm for the Cape at your disposal.
VEHICLES: Air-conditioned 7-seater micro-buses.
Language Guides are available on request at a surcharge
 

Departs:
 Daily on Request at 09h00

Returns:
 Approx 17h30

Validity:
 01 November 2009 - 31 October 2010
  Price:  
ZAR  2670-00
     
 

 

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