4 Day Cape Town Essentials Private Tour (with accommodation)
This is a perfect way to see the highlights of the Cape Town area in a limited amount of time. This tour includes one day touring the City of Cape Town, one day touring the Cape Peninsula, and one day touring and wine tasting in the Cape Winelands. The tour also includes airport transfers and accommodation, so you can relax and enjoy your time in Cape Town!
Tour includes:
- Services of a professional tour guide/driver
- Arrival airport transfer
- Private transport, as described in itinerary
- 3 nights’ accommodation
- Daily breakfast
- Introduction tour of Cape Town
- Return Table Mountain Cableway tickets
- Wine tasting at three different wine farms in the Cape Winelands
- Entrance to Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Cape Town Arrival
Welcome to Cape Town! We will arrange a driver to meet & greet you at Cape Town International Airport, and take you to get settled into your accommodation. Depending on your flight arrival time, you have the rest of the day at leisure to shake of the jet lag, relax at your accommodation or to explore Cape Town and surrounding area on your own. Please chat to us if you need advice on what to do, where to go and what to eat and drink.
Day 1 highlights
| Included meals: | None |
Included activities:
Optional activities: | Airport transfer
Add more food & culture: Welcome African Dinner Add more foodie: Food & Wine pairing dinner at Reverie Social Table |
| Approximate driving time: | +/- 30 minutes, 25 km |
| Overnight: | Cape Town 5-star: Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel Cape Town 4-star: Parker Cottage Guest House Cape Town Economy: Antrim Collection |
Day 2: Cape Town City Tour & Table Mountain
This is a great way to get an introduction to “the Mother City,” Cape Town. Go for a tour in the city and surrounding area, including the city centre, Company’s Gardens, Cape Town Castle, the Bo Kaap, Signal Hill, and the V&A Waterfront. A big part of this tour is walking around the city with your guide getting to know the city, its different cultures, history, and geography. A highlight of the day is riding to the top of the famous Table Mountain in a cable car, for magnificent views over Table Bay, Robben Island, The Cape Peninsula and Lions Head.
Day 2 highlights
| Included meals: | Breakfast |
| Included activities: | Return Table Mountain Cableway Tickets Introduction tour of Cape Town |
Optional activities:
Approximate driving time: | Add more history: Robben Island Tour Add more nature: Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens Add more foodie: Lunch in the Bo-Kaap Add more art: Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa Add more adventure: Sunrise Lions Head or Table Mountain Hike Add more convenience: Upgrade to Fast track Table Mountain tickets (recommended in Peak seasons)
+/- 2 hours, 80 km |
| Overnight: | Cape Town 5-star: Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel Cape Town 4-star: Parker Cottage Guest House Cape Town Economy: Antrim Collection |
Day 3: Cape Peninsula tour
Join us on a spectacular journey to the Cape of Good Hope, including a visit to the African Penguin colony at Boulders Beach. We’ll explore Cape Point National Park on foot by taking a walk up to the lighthouse (or opt to take the “Flying Dutchman” funicular). We will then head to the Cape of Good Hope, the furthest southwestern point in Africa. Our day will include driving along the beautiful Atlantic seaside suburbs of Clifton and Camps Bay, with views of the Twelve Apostles Mountains. We will also enjoy a spectacular coastal drive along Chapman’s Peak, to take in one of the best views in the region.
Day 3 highlights
| Included meals: | Breakfast |
| Included activities: | Entrance to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve Visit to the African Penguin colony at Boulders Beach |
Optional activities:
Approximate driving time: | Add more adventure: Kayak near the Penguins Add more adventure: Snorkelling in the underwater kelp forest Add more foodie: Gourmet 6-course lunch, paired with herbal teas inspired by the local Cape floral kingdom Add more wine: Explore the Cape’s oldest wine region with a tasting in Constantia
+/- 3 hours, 130 km |
| Overnight: | Cape Town 5-star: Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel Cape Town 4-star: Parker Cottage Guest House Cape Town Economy: Antrim Collection |
Day 4: Cape Winelands tour
The Western Cape of South Africa is home to more than 500 wineries, and today we will visit a few of our favourites in Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, or Paarl. We typically visit three wineries, and we like to consult with our clients on the day to tailor the stops to their tastes. Some of our favourites are:
- Babylonstoren, at the foot of Simonsberg Mountain in the Franschhoek wine valley, with a fruit and vegetable garden of amazing beauty and diversity
- Boschendal, with its garden-to-table restaurant, historic manor buildings, garden picnics, and exceptional food & wine
- Waterford Estate, a classic in the beautiful Blaauwklippen Valley, offering a chocolate and wine pairing
- Muratie Wine Estate, a Stellenbosch farm dating back to 1685, one of the oldest estates in South Africa (with the cobwebs to prove it)
- Jordan, located just outside Stellenbosch with panoramic views over False Bay and Table Mountain
- Avondale, a certified organic farm that combines natural farming methods with 21st Century science, technology and knowledge to enhance sustainability
- Oldenburg Vineyards, an intimate tasting experience from a tasting room where every table has spectacular views of the farm
Tour services will end with a drop off at Cape Town International Airport, in time for evening flights.
Day 4 highlights
| Included meals: | Breakfast |
| Included activities: | Wine tastings at three different wine farms |
Optional activities:
Approximate driving time:
Or Overnight: | Upgrade to premium range wine tastings: Add R 650 per person Add more adventure: Cycle or e-bike in the Cape Winelands Add more foodie: Farm-fresh picnic lunch at Boschendal Add more foodie: “Soil to fork” seasonal lunch at Werf at Boschendal, or Babel at Babylonstoren, or Faber at Avondale Add more sustainability: Sustainable Winelands Tour +/- 2.5 hours, 140 km Add a night or two in the winelands: talk to your consultant to add a night in Stellenbosch, Franschhoek or on a beautiful area wine estate |
Pricing for private Cape Town tours (September 2024 – August 2025):
Number of people (Cost per person) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | single supplement | |
| Tour including 5-star accommodation | HIGH SEASON | R49200 | R39050 | R35700 | R34650 | R33500 | R32750 | R22800 |
| LOW SEASON | R41750 | R31600 | R28250 | R27200 | R26050 | R25300 | R16300 | |
| Tour including 4-star accommodation | HIGH SEASON | R34000 | R22950 | R19300 | R18200 | R16950 | R16100 | R7200 |
| LOW SEASON | R32200 | R21200 | R17500 | R16400 | R15150 | R14300 | R2900 | |
| Tour including economy accommodation | HIGH SEASON | R30300 | R19300 | R15600 | R14500 | R13250 | R12450 | R3550 |
| LOW SEASON | R28650 | R17650 | R13950 | R12850 | R11600 | R10800 | R2550 | |
Rates are indicative; final price varies by specific travel dates and room category availability. Please enquire for a fixed quote – our private tour consultants will be happy to advise on options to meet your group size, available dates & budget.
High season: September – April, excluding peak season of 15 December – 15 January; Low season: May – August.
Single supplements: for odd numbers of guests (1/3/5), one person will pay a single supplement for a single room. | ||||||||
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