Cape Town is a city that is vibrant and full of life in many ways. It is made up of many different cultures and landscapes and there are multiple ways to see the beautiful attractions in this amazing city. A great way to go sightseeing in Cape Town would be to hop on board the "Hop-On-Hop-Off Bus."
This bus is better known as the Red Bus. It offers great tours and is an amazing way to see Cape Town. They have different tour routes and packages to suit your preference and service requirements. The City Sightseeing South Africa (Red Bus) drives every day, all year round, come rain or sunshine. This double-decker bus with its open rooftop is a real head turner when passing by. It definitely provides value for your money and a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere.
The Red Bus offers open top bus tours, boat cruises and guided day tours. Each bus has a prepared commentary in 15 different spoken languages. The languages are as follows: English, Zulu, Afrikaans, German, Turkish, Dutch, Spanish, Arabic, Italian, Portuguese, French, Swedish, Mandarin, Russian and Japanese. For the kids on board there's even a fun channel to keep them entertained. The tours are exciting, different and provide insightful information on the surroundings while on the bus. There are many stops on the route where you can explore the various attractions Cape Town has to offer. It is an exciting experience to hop on and off at these various Red bus stops to explore a fun filled adventure.
Tour Type Cape Town city tour to Table Mountain
Duration on bus 90 minutes
Cost approximately R180 per Adult and R100 per child, excludes entrances and bookings.
V & A Waterfront and Aquarium (a fee is charged at the Aquarium from R72-R149)
The Clock Tower, no fee charged
81 Long Street, just a stop
Jewel Africa, no fee charged
Table Mountain Aerial Cableway (a fee is charged and can be bought online, or even on the bus, from R150-R290)
Camps Bay, a stop to explore
The President Hotel, Bantry Bay
St John's Road, Seapoint
Winchester Mansions
Lastly, Green Point Park and Urban Park (no fee charged)
Back to V & A Waterfront
Book a Cape Town City Tour to Table Mountain on the Hop-on Hop-off Bus or book a Private Cape Town City tour
Tour Type Cape Town Mini Peninsula Tour
Duration on bus 2hr 15 minutes
Cost approximately R180 (Adult and R100 (4-17/child) excludes entrances and bookings.
Tour Type Cape Town down town
Duration on bus +/-30 minutes
Tour Type Constantia Wine Valley
Duration on bus +/-20 minutes
Tour Type Blue Route Tour
Duration on bus +/-20 minutes
Tour Type Constantia Wine Valley
Duration on bus +/-20 minutes
Tour Type CCape Town township
Duration on bus +/-20 minutes
Tour Type Local Township Walk
Cost +/- R90 (Adults) and R40 (Kids 5-17)
While on the mini Peninsula Tour why not hop off at stop 23 and enjoy a guided tour with a local for an insigh of the township. On this tour you will see Hout Bays informal Settlement and stop for a visit at T-Bay Design Workshop is a must. You return back to stop 23 with the guide. (additional fees apply)
Book a Township walking tour with Hop-on Hop-off Bus
Tour Type Free Walking Tour
Cost Free
Auwal Masjid
Bo-Kaap Museum
Spicy delights of Cape Malay Food
24 Minute Two Oceans Helicopter Flight
Tour Type Two oceans helicopter tour
Cost +/- R2250pp
This tour flies over the coast, you relax enjoy a scenic helicopter tour of the city and the breath-taking Atlantic Coast and False Bay ocean. The cost of this tour is approximately R2250 per person and can be bought at one of the 3 Red Bus stops, stop 1 V & A waterfront, stop 5 Long St & stop 8 Camps Bay
Book a helicopter tour with Hop-on Hop-off Bus
Canal Cruise
This cruise departs from CTICC, Harbour Bridge, City lodge and The One & Only. Hopping on and off these jetties is exciting as you learn about the Foreshore as you head towards the famous V & A Waterfront.
Harbour Cruise
The harbour cruise departs from the harbours jetty close to the Two Oceans Aquarium at the V &A Waterfront and returns to the same jetty. This cruise consists of a boat trip of the V & A basins, a commentary on history and the surroundings. This is a great outdoor experience to see the attractions from the water.
Book a boat cruise with Hop-on Hop-off Bus
All packages can be bought online to skip the queue
Premium package - R280(Adult) and R200(Child 5-17) estimate
Stop off at over 30 stops around Cape Town. With this offer one can see over 50 attractions in the beautiful Mother city, stretched over 2 days. Included in the price is Seal and V & A Harbour Cruise/ Canal Cruise
2 Walking Tours
1 extra day on the bus (2 days to explore)
Tourist can choose to hop off at the following stops, a fee will be charged at each of the attractions.
Down-Town tour through the city
Constantia Valley Wine tour
Peninsula tour to Kirstenbosch & Hout Bay
Deluxe package - R380 (Adult) and R300 (Child 5-17) estimate
Hop off at over 30 stops around Cape Town. With this offer one can see over 50 attractions in the beautiful Mother city, stretched over 3 days
Seal and V & A Harbour Cruise/ Canal Cruise (fee included)
Sunset Tour (fee included)
2 Walking Tours (fee included)
1 extra day on the bus (3 days to explore) (fee included)
Tourist are welcome to hop off and on at the following stops, a fee will be charged at each of the entries.
City tour to Table Mountain (fee excluded)
Down-Town tour through the city
Constantia Valley Wine tour (fee excluded)
Peninsula tour to Kirstenbosch & Hout Bay (fees excluded)
Deluxe package - R380 (Adult) and R300 (Child 5-17) estimate
Hop off at over 30 stops around Cape Town. With this offer one can see over 50 attractions in the beautiful Mother city, stretched over 3 days
Seal and V & A Harbour Cruise/ Canal Cruise, fee included
Sunset Tour, fee included
2 Walking Tours, fee included
1 extra day on the bus (3 days to explore), fee included
Tourist are welcome to hop off and on at the following stops, a fee will be charged at each of the entries.
City tour to Table Mountain (fee excluded)
Down-Town tour through the city
Constantia Valley Wine tour (fee excluded)
Peninsula tour to Kirstenbosch & Hout Bay (fees excluded)
Blue Route Pass - R395 (Adult) and R195 (child) estimate
This tour includes a Red Bus Classic Mini Peninsula tour which takes you to Kirstenbosch and Hout Bay
With this package you can choose 3 attractions from the list below:
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens
Groot Constantia-Wine Estate tour and tasting
Imizamo Yethu Township Walking tour
World of Birds Wildlife Sanctuary and Monkey Park
Drumbeat Charters-Seal Island Cruise (Hout Bay)
Circe Launches-Seal Colony Cruise (Hout Bay)
Café Caprice-free cocktail at the bar (Campus Bay)
Hard Rock Café-free burger and chips
The Cape Wheel-priority entrance with a Blue Route Pass
The springbok Experience Rugby Museum
City Sightseeing Waterfront Canal Cruise
Passengers can stop at Kirstenbosch and Hout Bay, a fee will be charged at each of these attractions.
Sunset Bus - R110 (Adult) and R60 (5-17 child) estimate
Red Bus tour to see the Mother City and its vibrant lights from the top of Signall Hill. Departure is at the Two Oceans Aquarium at the V &A Waterfront between 5pm and 6pm
Please note: this is not a Hop off and Hop on Tour
3 Hour Sunset tour
Cape Town City lights by night
Other tour packages
Cape Point and Penguin Day Tour - Cost R530(Adult) and R275 (2-11 child) estimate
Full day guided tour to see the Penguins at Boulders Beach and beautiful Cape Floral Kingdom of Cape of Goodhope.
Included:
Entrance into Cape Point Nature Reserve
Walking tour to Cape of Goodhope from Cape Point
Not included: Entry to Boulders Beach to have a closer look at Cape fur Penguins and funicular cable ride car to the top of Cape point
Wine Country Day Tour and Tasting - Cost R580 (Adult) R275 (2-11 child) estimate
Full day guided tour to Stellenbosch and Franshoek and also a stop at Blouberg strand .
Included:
Free wine tastings at @ wine estates
Free cheese pairing
Free cellar tour
Stop at Bloubergstrand for a perfect picture of Table Mountain across the water
A 2 Day combo - Cost R990 (Adult) and R550 (2-11 child) estimate
Included:
Cape point and Winelands Combo
Unlimited Attractions City Pass - Cost R1195( Adult) and R675 (4-17/child) estimate
This tour is over 2,3 or 5 days, the choice is yours. Free entry to a selection pf over & 70 attractions to choose from in and around Cape Town. This includes the Deluxe tour package
Unlimited Premium Attractions City Pass - Cost R2695 (Adult) and R1894 (4-17/child)estimate
This tour can be explored over 2, 3 or 5days. The unllimted pass also includes the Deluxe tour package with free entry to a selection of over & 70 attractions in and around Cape Town. It also includes 1 of the following premium experiences:
Shark cage diving
Big five Safari
Helicopter Tour
Whale watching
Cape Sidecar Adventure
There is truly nowhere like the beautiful Mother City. All tours are authentic and provide a unique experience that is totally original, fun and adventurous. So why not hop on the famous Red Bus and enjoy the vibrant blue sky, ocean and atmosphere of the Cape.
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