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    City Sightseeing Cape Town + Marine Big 5 Safari tour

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    Activity Schedule

    • When does it run?

      Daily 

    • Duration

      Hop on Hop off: 1 Day
      Walking tour: 90 minutes

      Marine Big 5 Safari: 10 hours

    • Start time

      Hop on Hop off : 8.30am to 4:30pm; every 20-30 min (depending on the route)
      Walking tour : 
      Historic City Tour: 11am, 1pm, 3pm
      Bo-Kaap Tour: 10am, 12pm, 2pm

      Marine Big 5 Safari:
      6am

    • Meeting Point

      Hop-on, Hop-off: You can hop on at any of the stops. The first stop is V&A Waterfront.
      Walking Tours: Make your way to the City Sightseeing Tour Office at 81 Long Street (Nearest Stop: Stop 5 on Blue & Red route)

      Marine Big 5 Safari: Hotel pick-up available from selected hotels. Share the details of your booking with us and we’ll meet you at the lobby.

    • Ending Point

      Hop-on, Hop-off: You can hop off at any of the stops
      Marine Big 5 Safari: Same as start point

    Key Highlights

    • Discover Cape Town’s best experiences with our Hop-on, Hop-off & Marine Big 5 Safari Combo Tour!
    • Explore top attractions like Table Mountain and V&A Waterfront by hopping on and off at your own convenience.
    • Enjoy informative commentary on board, offering rich insights into Cape Town’s history and culture.
    • Enjoy Two Free walking tours taking you through the city’s astonishing history as well as the Bo-Kaap area
    • Enjoy a thrilling 2 hour cruise along the rugged South African coastline
    • Spot iconic marine wildlife including whales, sharks, dolphins, seals, and penguins on an unforgettable ocean safari.
    • Learn from knowledgeable guides who offer fascinating insights into marine life and the ecosystem.

    Overview

    Discover Cape Town’s top sights with our Combo Tour! Hop on the Hop-on Hop-off Bus to explore Table Mountain and V&A Waterfront, then enjoy a thrilling Marine Big Five Safari for an ultimate whales, sharks & dolphins spotting experience.

    City Sightseeing Cape Town Hop-on, Hop-off:

    The Hop-on Hop-off Cape Town tour provides a flexible and easy way to see the city’s highlights. With various routes covering must-visit sites like Table Mountain, V&A Waterfront, and famous beaches, you can explore at your own pace. Enjoy live commentary throughout, offering rich historical and cultural insights. Ideal for first-time visitors or anyone wanting to dive deeper into Cape Town.

    Attractions Covered

    • The Clock Tower
    • Table Mountain Aerial Cableway
    • Kirstenbosch Gardens
    • Groot Constantia
    • South African Museum
    • District Six Museum
    • Castle of Good Hope


    Marine Big 5 Safari from Cape Town:

    The Marine Big Five Safari offers a thrilling adventure along Cape Town’s coastline, where you can spot whales, sharks, dolphins, seals, and penguins. This unique experience takes you out on a comfortable boat ride with expert guides, who provide fascinating insights into marine life. The tour showcases the incredible biodiversity of the area, offering both breathtaking views and exciting wildlife encounters. Whether you're a nature lover or adventure seeker, this safari provides a memorable opportunity to witness Cape Town’s stunning marine ecosystem up close.

    Inclusions & Exclusions

    Inclusions

    • 1 Day Hop-on, Hop-off ticket
    • Audio commentary in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Dutch, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Arabic, Turkish, Afrikaans, Zulu and special kids commentary
    • 2 FREE walking tours.
    • Full day Marine Big 5 Safari experience from Cape Town
    • Hotel transfers
    • English speaking tour guide
    • 2 hours cruise from Gansbaai
    • Equipment

    Exclusions

    • Entrances to attractions, unless specified
    • Gratuities
    • Food & Drinks

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    Please note

    Voucher information: Show your voucher on your smartphone or other device (if you'd rather print a copy - that's fine too!)
    The date you choose is for the Marine Big 5 Safari tour. The hop-on, hop-off ticket is valid 1 month from the date chosen at the time of booking.
    Individual vouchers for each activity will be shared with customers after the booking.

    Hop-on, Hop-off:
    Wheelchair accessibility: Yes
    Cape Town is a functioning city and weather, traffic and events may occasionally cause disruption.
    Timings and stops are subject to change. The updated map will be available on the bus.

    Marine Big 5 Safari tour:
    Please call the local operator to confirm the exact pick-up time from your hotel.
    Please bring closed shoes, a light jacket, sunscreen and a camera.
    Minimum Age: 2 years old
    Children up to the age of 3 years old are required to sit in a car seat. Car seats are subject to availability at the time of booking. Parents are welcome to bring their own car seat.


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    Miss A Phulukdaree - South Africa 05 Mar

    I was extremely happy with the tour!!! The sights were amazing and I loved the idea of having an audio tour guide regardless of which stop you joined the tour. This was very...

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    Patricia Fulford - United States 05 Mar

    Was always on time & never too crowded to board. Only 1 issue during the 2 days. Due to a filming, 2 stops were skipped. We needed to get off at 1 of them & there was no...

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    Graeme Hudson - Australia 03 Mar

    We have done a number of Citytours hop on hop off buses and the Blue tour was excellent. The main reason was that you got to see both the city and countryside in the 1 tour. The...

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    Hugh Koslover - 03 Mar

    Easy to book hop on/hop off bus in South Africa

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    Carole Albest - 25 Feb

    Good value for money

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    J M Saxton - Australia 24 Feb

    Absolutely great to take this hop on hop off bus in Capetown....

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    Miriam Smith - Australia 24 Feb

    A wonderful tour after being on board a cruise ship for three weeks, and being able to see most of your beautiful country. My husband and I would love to return someday....

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    John Thompson - 05 Feb

    Reasonable price

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