Hop-on Hop-off Tours Cape Town

City Sightseeing: Cape Town Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

Name: City Sightseeing: Cape Town Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
Start: 2026-03-17T08:30:00
End: 2026-03-17T16:30:00
Location: Cape Town

Clock tower at V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, with HopOn HopOff bus tour route nearby.

Hop-On Hop-Off bus near Table Mountain, Cape Town.

Open-top bus tour along ocean road with view of Lion's Head and Table Mountain, Cape Town.

HopOn HopOff bus at sunset point, Cape Town, with tourists enjoying the view.

Explore at your pace

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Audio guide

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4.7/5

(342)

Robin

Jan 2026

Verified booking

As a regular tourist to the Western province it was the first time that I had this relaxing ,very informative,and cost effective Hop on Hop off bus ride. What a great experience to visit the scenic Cape routes without the worries of personal safety or getting lost or picking up fines for driving.The joy of exploring the routes highlights at your own pace,spending longer time at some with the sure knowledge that a Hop on bus is around 20 minutes between the drop offs! This is my new Exploration bus riding for the other highlights I want to revisit or skipped.

Allard

Feb 2026

Verified booking

A great trip to take. I followed the blue line that went behind Table Mountain. But you can also choose the red line through the city center. At some stops, you can switch from red to blue. Through the headphones, you can listen to music and commentary about the special places in Cape Town and the surrounding area. An added bonus is that you can get off at any stop to spend some time and catch one of the next buses. We got off at Camps Bay for an afternoon on the nicest beach around Cape Town.

Lindela

Feb 2026

Verified booking

We, my wife and I really enjoyed Cape Town and I think we saw every corner of the area. We took 2 days City tour and it was nice to eat original fish and chips and yhooo it's a lot that we saw. The second day was out of this world, a ride on ferry and urban safari that reminded us of history. My draw back was at the end of the tour where we were told to get off at station 1 and our hotel was at station 5 Long Street. We didn't know what to do till somebody told us to get bolt. In any case our holiday was a boom digidy.

Explore at your own speed with 1-day unlimited hop-on hop-off bus pass, giving you all-access freedom to see Cape Town your way.

Hit up the three routes dotted with 21+ stops, where buses swing by every 20-30 mins, so you’re always a hop away from your next stop.

The two walking tours of the city’s historic sites and Bo-Kaap’s colored homes and cobblestoned streets is a perfect way to get personal with the city.

Cruise in style on open-top double-deckers with audio guides in 15 languages for a comfortable and info-packed journey.

Get off at must-visit spots like the Clock Tower, Table Mountain Aerial Cableway, and the bustling V&A Waterfront, packed with shops and eateries.

1-day unlimited hop-on hop-off tour

Access to three routes

2 walking tours

Audio guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Dutch, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Arabic, Turkish, Afrikaans & Zulu

Kids commentary

TOTAL DURATION2 hours 15 minutes
FREQUENCYEvery 20 minutes
FIRST DEPARTUREV&A Waterfront at 9:00 AM
LAST DEPARTUREV&A Waterfront at 4:00 PM
Timeline
Map
1. V&A Waterfront
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2 attractions
V&A Waterfront
Two Oceans Aquarium
1 minute walk
2. Foreshore
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2 attractions
Foreshore
Artscape Theatre Centre
6 minutes walk
3. 81 Long Street
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2 attractions
81 Long Street
Greenmarket Square
4. Mount Nelson Hotel
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2 attractions
Mount Nelson Hotel
Company's Garden
4 minutes walk
5. Kirstenbosch Garden
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2 attractions
Kirstenbosch Garden
Van Riebeeck’s Hedge
3 minutes walk
6. Constantia Nek
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2 attractions
Constantia Nek
Steenberg Farm
31 minutes walk
7. World of Birds
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2 attractions
World of Birds
Llandudno Beach
11 minutes walk
8. Imizamo Yethu Township
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2 attractions
Imizamo Yethu Township
The Riding Centre
1 minute walk
9. Mariner's Wharf
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2 attractions
Mariner's Wharf
Chapman's Peak Drive
11 minutes walk
10. Camps Bay
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2 attractions
Camps Bay
Kasteelspoort Hiking trail
8 minutes walk
11. The President Hotel, Bantry Bay
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2 attractions
The President Hotel
Bantry Bay Promenade
2 minutes walk
12. St John's Road, Sea Point
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2 attractions
Sea Point Promenade
Signal Hill
17 minutes walk
13. Winchester Mansions
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2 attractions
Winchester Mansions
St. George’s Cathedral
13 minutes walk
TOTAL DURATION90 minutes
FREQUENCYEvery 20 minutes
FIRST DEPARTUREV&A Waterfront at 8:30 AM
LAST DEPARTUREV&A Waterfront at 5:15 PM
Timeline
Map
1. V&A Waterfront
Get direction
2 attractions
V&A Waterfront
Two Oceans Aquarium
1 minute walk
2. The Clock Tower
Get direction
2 attractions
The Clock Tower
Artscape Theatre Centre
10 minutes walk
3. Cape Town International Convention Centre
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2 attractions
Cape Town International Convention Centre
Company's Garden
8 minutes walk
4. 81 Long Street
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2 attractions
81 Long Street
Greenmarket Square
5. Jewel Africa
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2 attractions
Jewel Africa
Iziko Slave Lodge
5 minutes walk
6. Table Mountain Aerial Cableway
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2 attractions
Table Mountain Aerial Cableway
Kloof Corner
4 minutes walk
7. Camps Bay
Get direction
2 attractions
Camps Bay
Kasteelspoort Hiking trail
8 minutes walk
8. The President Hotel, Bantry Bay
Get direction
2 attractions
The President Hotel
Bantry Bay Promenade
2 minutes walk
9. St John's Road, Sea Point
Get direction
2 attractions
Sea Point Promenade
Signal Hill
17 minutes walk
10. Winchester Mansions
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2 attractions
Winchester Mansions
St. George’s Cathedral
13 minutes walk
11. Green Point and Urban Park
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2 attractions
Green Point and Urban Park
Mandela Glasses
5 minutes walk
TOTAL DURATION2 hours 15 minutes
FREQUENCYEvery 30 minutes
FIRST DEPARTUREConstantia Nek at 9:55 AM
LAST DEPARTUREConstantia Nek at 5:00 PM
Timeline
Map
1. Constantia Nek
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2 attractions
Constantia Nek
Steenberg Farm
31 minutes walk
2. Groot Constantia
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2 attractions
Groot Constantia
Groot Constantia Bath
3 minutes walk
3. Eagles' Nest
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2 attractions
Eagles' Nest
Silvestre Wines
3 minutes walk
4. Beau Constantia
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2 attractions
Beau Constantia
Cape Town Ziplines SA Forest Adventures
3 minutes walk

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Desiree
Mar 2026
Verified booking
Every time I come to Capetown I take this bus. Staff has an excellent hospitality and you can enjoy the views and being relax. It's a great service for history and viewing. I highly recommend this to do.
Ann
Mar 2026
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The city tour was informative and interesting. It was helpful to use the headset and listen to the guide. A very good overall introduction to Cape Town.
Yagmur
Feb 2026
Verified booking
Since we are visiting Cape Town for the first time it made our trip easier. The routes are thoughtfully planned, covering major highlights such as Table Mountain, Camps Bay, the V&A Waterfront, and the historic city center. What really stands out is the flexibility—you can get off whenever something catches your eye and continue later without feeling rushed. The audio guide is informative and engaging, offering helpful context about Cape Town’s history, culture, and hidden gems. The buses are clean, well-maintained, and run frequently, which makes planning your day stress-free. Sitting on the upper deck with panoramic views of the coastline and mountains is an experience in itself. Overall, it’s great value for money and a relaxed, scenic way to discover Cape Town at your own pace. Thank you team!
Mathapelo
Feb 2026
Verified booking
As A first time traveler to Cape Town the Cape Town Sight Seeing-Hop on hop off tour was the best idea!!. We got to see many places and learned about the history of Cape Town . I loved the fact that we were able to take a bus tour as many times as we want!. Everytime we went back we would discover something different.
Nomsa
Feb 2026
Verified booking
Oh what an amazing experience, I loved everything and highly recommend everyone to try this site seeing your bus . I'm a local from joburg and so pleased I took this trip ❤️❤️

Accessibility

The buses are wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

Additional information

Specific details related to the add-ons, like the walking tours in your tickets will be shared in the ticket post-booking.