What to do and see in Simon's Town, Western Cape: The Best Private Tours

June 23, 2021 Leonardo Torrence

Simon's Town (Afrikaans: Simonstad), sometimes spelled Simonstown, is a town near Cape Town, South Africa, which is home to the South African Navy. It is located on the shores of False Bay, on the eastern side of the Cape Peninsula. For more than two centuries it has been a naval base and harbour (first for the Royal Navy and now the South African Navy). The town is named after Simon van der Stel, an early governor of the Cape Colony.
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1. Scenic Cape Peninsula Private Day Tour

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Go on a unique private day trip to discover the Cape Peninsula. Hop on your favorite local’s car and enjoy the most scenic ride of your life. From cliff views to sea-side towns, vineyards, beach vibes, and cute penguins. Hit the road and explore what’s outside of Cape Town with a local.

Inclusions: Entrance for Cape Point National Park, Entrance to Chapmans Peak Drive, Tasting of 3 wines, Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private Tour, Local Guide, Hotel pick up and drop off

Exclusions: Lunch is not included, your guide is happy to recommend restaurant options in the area.

Reviewed By BuonGusto380

On the 14 th of march we had the great pleasure of meeting up with Caley for a dsicovery of Capetian foods. Well, we discovered way more , we truly discovered how beautifull the local people of Capetown are. Caley was polite, well versed in the subject of food and general info about her beloved city, and had a great sense of humor. We had the most memorable day and just fell in love with the Mother city...

2. Private Cape Of Good Hope Tour with Table Mountain Ticket Including Park Fees

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A unique opportunity to discover Cape of Good Hope and Table Mountain in one day. See the Penguin Colony on this private day tour. Take in panoramic views from Table Mountain. Skip the line to purchase Table Mountain Tickets as this tour comes with a pre-booked Table Mountain ticket for you. Skip the big buses group tours

Inclusions: Bottled Water, Private Vehicle & Guide, Entrance Fees to Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. (Value: ZAR 320.00 ), Table Mountain & Cable Car Return Ticket. (Value: ZAR 360.00), Boulders Beach Penguins Ticket. (Value: ZAR 160.00)

Exclusions: Restaurant meals & Drinks, Tips/ Gratuity (optional)

Reviewed By ClaraS1169

We had a great day wirth our guide Treasure :) Nice talks and he fulfills all of our wishes. Highly recommended

3. Best of Cape Town Full-Day Private Tour with Table Mountain

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Discover Cape Town, Cape Town City, Table Mountain, Boulder's Penguins colony, Cape of Good Hope and Cape Winelands all in one day in a private vehicle with your very own tour guide. Your tour guide will ensure that you have explored the city, the Cape Peninsula or Cape of Good Hope as well as the Cape Winelands in a single day. For a maximum wine tasting experience, we highly recommend the exclusive Constantia Wine Route.

Inclusions: Chapman's peak toll fee, Private Tour guide/driver, Vehicle and Fuel, Pick up and drop off at accommodation in Cape Town, Bottled water onboard the vehicle

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities (optional), Entrance Fees: Table Mountain cable car @ R360.00 per adult; R180.00 per child, Entrance Fees: Cape of Good hope main gate @ R320.00 per adult; R160.00 per child, Entrance Fees: Boulder's penguins colony @ R160.00 per adult; R80.00 per child

Reviewed By nobenathibungane

Very tentative guide, well knowledgeable about the wine and the farms. I new very little about wine, after the trip I knew how it is process, difference between white and red wine. The different cultivars which are chosen for specific wines

4. Cape Peninsula Private Tour - Experience the best of Cape Town in One day

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We show you the best of Cape Town in one day. We are qualified tourist guides and will make your visit to Cape Town a memorable experience.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water

Exclusions: Lunch, Entrance fees to the Cape Point National Park, Tickets of the Funicular , Entrance to Boulders Beach, Boat trip from Hout Bay to Seal Island

Reviewed By 765taray

Angelo has displayed a genuine and steadfast approach in his role of showcasing the beauty of Cape Town and the surrounding wine region. He is always conscientious of the interests of his guests. All the restaurants that were introduced met our culinary expectation. Pleasingly good value.

5. Robben Island Tickets, Penguins & Cape of Good Hope Private Tour

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Join us on one of the most popular heritage tours in South Africa and experience more about South African history by taking a boat trip to Robben Island museum and see the prison cell where former president Nelson Mandela was incarcerated as a political prisoner. Then, take a tour to the Penguins main colony at Boulder's beach, finish the day with full exploration of the Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point nature reserve. Peace of mind as your Robben Island Tickets are pre booked in advance  soon after we have received your booking. This is truly one of the most amazing tours you will ever embark on. You will have a private vehicle at your disposal just for you and your party for the entire day. You will share the boat to Robben Island with other guests. A tour at the island will be conducted by an ex prisoner. 

Inclusions: Private Tour Guide/Driver, Vehicle and Fuel, Hotel pick up and drop off, Bottled water onboard the vehicle, Robben Island boat trip & museum tour admission ticket.

Exclusions: Meals, Drinks and Gratuities (optional), Entrance fees to Boulders penguins colony @ R160.00 per adult; R80.00 per child, Entrance fees to Cape of Good Hope main gate @ R320.00 per adult; R160.00 per child, Optional Funicular to Cape Point light house @ R80.00 per adult; R40.00 per child

Reviewed By nobenathibungane

Very tentative guide, well knowledgeable about the wine and the farms. I new very little about wine, after the trip I knew how it is process, difference between white and red wine. The different cultivars which are chosen for specific wines

6. Best of Cape town in 4 days

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This customizable program includes but is not limited to: See all Cape town has to offer in just 4 days. Take a trip to the Cape of good hope. Discover the prestine and dramatic coastline of the famous cape. Discover abundant wildlife from penguins to Ostriches as well as the big 5. Visit the Cape winelands and try different kinds of wines and wine pairings. Visit a cellar and learn a bit about how wine is made. Dicover world heritage sites such as Roben Island and the richest floral kingdom in the world! Visit phenomenol Kirstinbosch botanical garden. A colourful and historical community known as Bo-kaap is not to be missed and Take a Cable car and go up the Tbale mountain.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, All entrance fees, chilled bottled water

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By Kay_Khumalo

My daughter and I had a really great trip. Xavier was on time, professional and very informative. I would definitely recommend him for a tour guide!

7. Cape of Good Hope-Wine Tasting-Penguin & Table Mountain Tickets Small Group Tour

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Visit the Cape of Good Hope on a private small group tour. See the Penguin Colony and Cape Point Lighthouse. Taste Fine Wine. Take in panoramic views from Table Mountain. Skip the line to purchase Table Mountain Tickets as this tour comes with a pre-booked Table Mountain ticket for you.

Inclusions: English or French speaking live Guide, Air-conditioned vehicle and Fuel surcharge , Table Mountain pre-booked ticket ( Value: ZAR 360.00), Chapmans Peak Toll Fee , Wine Tasting Fees at Cape Point Vineyard or similar, Cape of Good Hope entrance fees (Value: ZAR 320.00), Boulders Beach Penguin entrance fees (Value: ZAR 160.00)

Exclusions: Funicular tickets fees at Cape Point (Value: ZAR 80) , Tips/ Gratuity (optional)

Reviewed By Nielsi123

Jean Luc - he was the best guide we ever had. Friendly, knowledgable, funny and everything you could as for in a guide. Especially taking into account being the first ones to travel with him after a long period of nothing due to Corona. Very professional. The tour was absolutely worth every second and we highly recommend it to everyone. Cape of good hope, Chapmans peak, Lighthouse, Table Mountain, Muizenberg Beach, Simon's Town, Boulders Beach. What an awesome experience for me exploring Cape Town for the first time. Keep it up Jean Luc - times will get better again ????

8. Private Tour with Wine Expert to Cape of Good Hope & Constantia Wine Region

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We offer tours for wine lovers. This tour combines visiting the Cape of Good Hope in the morning with experiencing the Constantia Winelands, South Africa's oldest wine region, in the afternoon. This is a private day tour with a specialist wine guide. Guests can choose up to 2 wine estates to be visited in the afternoon. Any other combination with the Cape of Good Hope can be done as well (upon request).

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, All wine tastings are included. Alcoholic beverages for lunch are excluded., Bottled water

Exclusions: We recommend the "Two Oceans Restaurant" in der Cape of Good Hope National Park and arrange the booking. Customers can choose an alternative restaurant but let us know upfront which one this is.

Reviewed By garethdevine

Marlene not only was an experienced guide, she was an absolute hoot and we had a fantastic day out with her. We went to some wonderful wine farms and had an excellent lunch in a gorgeous location. Marlene was a fantastic guide full of interesting information and it felt as if we had spent the day out with a good friend. Thanks for an excellent experience!

9. Cape Peninsula Tour

CBD, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa Chalula Private Tours
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Join us on this private tour with our qualified and well spoken guides.A spacious and clean car is guaranteed.You will get to see the prestine cost of the cape as well as the most south western point of Africa.A stop at boulders beach to see the African penguin.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Chapmans peak drive toll fee

Exclusions: Cape of good hope admission fee, Boulders beach entrance fee, Boat trip to seal Island, Wine tasting fees

Reviewed By iragikamate

We had a great day on this tour and our tour guide Alain. He is brilliant and knowledgeable. He took us to cape point and boulder's Beach and I was not disappointed. I found his service a 5 star experience. it was first class service from start to end . I will definitely use your service again and thanks for being patient, polite and friendly and drove me with attention. I can highly recommend this private tour with Alain.

10. Private Cape of Good Hope Sightseeing and African Penguin Tour

Two Oceans Aquarium, Dock Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, 8002, South Africa Glorious Cape Tours
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Come and experience the Majestic Cape Town and all the Beauty she has to offer. From Spectacular views ,Pristine Beaches, mountains, Seals, African Penguins all the way down to the Most South Western Point on the African Continent. With so much to do and see in one day, its definitely worth it.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Chapman's Peak Tollgate fee

Exclusions: Gratuities, Option Boat ride at Houtbay Harbour - R110, Optional Local Roasted Coffee - R30, Entrance fees at African Penguins - R160, Entrance fees at Cape Point Nature Reserve - R320, Fanicular - R85

Reviewed By jameseA3013XZ

Leticia is a fabulous guide! Twice I have booked trips to South Africa and got in contact with Leticia. The winelands tour is a wonderful drive through the Stellenbosch area to various wineries with majestic views. 10/10 recommend to anyone who enjoys great wine and better company!

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