4 Cape Town Bus Tours to Build a Day Around

1.Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,929 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $23Our pick

Use a one or two-day City Sightseeing pass to explore Cape Town by open-top bus. Choose red, blue, and purple routes, hop off at Table Mountain, Camps Bay, Kirstenbosch, or Groot Constantia, and add a harbor cruise or sunset ride. Audio commentary comes in 15 languages, with Wi-Fi and stroller access.

“I absolutely enjoyed it. The upstairs chairs get hot so definitely beware if you are wearing something short and the wind coming down from table mountain may just blow your hat and lashes off so hold on to everything and wear some shades 😂 10/10 experience!”

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2.Table Mountain Cable Car, Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,157 reviews · 1 day · from $45

Pair a one-day Cape Town hop-on hop-off ticket with a return Table Mountain Cableway ride and guided city and Bo-Kaap walks. Use the red, blue, and third route at your own pace, with multilingual audio commentary and 14 days to complete the combo.

“Hop on hop off bus was amazing got to explore as much places as possible with no struggle, although I waited in the queue for approximately two hours to ride the aerial cable car the Table Mountain was breath taking it was an awesome experience, the price I paid for this activity was worth it and more, I would definitely recommend this to other travelers and I would definitely do it again if given a chance ❣️❤️😍🥰💃”

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3.Franschhoek Wine Tram Hop-on Hop-off

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,972 reviews · 8h 30m · from $50

You’ll travel from Cape Town by air-conditioned Xplorer coach, then hop between four or five Franschhoek wine estates by vintage tram and open-air tram bus. Expect mountain views, wine tastings at extra cost, farm meals, picnic options, and live commentary at each stage.

“This was hands down one of our favourite activities in Cape Town! From start to end, the organisation of the whole day was great. A lovely way of visiting multiple wineries. 10/10 would recommend to all”

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4.Cape Town Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour with Optional Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,793 reviews · from $20Best value

Use a 1- or 2-day pass to explore Cape Town on three routes. Ride to Table Mountain, Kirstenbosch, Hout Bay, Camps Bay, and Constantia wine estates, with multilingual audio, free Wi-Fi, walking tours, and an optional harbor cruise.

“Bus was frequent and comfortable. The commentary was very good. I always use City Sightseeing as an excellent way to see foreign destinations.”

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