Excursion of the Cape Peninsula with a Wine Tasting, Cape Town

Enjoy the views from Cape Town to Constantia Winelands district, climb the New Cape Point Lighthouse, and enjoy a wine tasting.

Overview

Begin your Cape Town adventure with an early morning pickup and a scenic drive through Constantia and Ou Kaapse Weg in Noordhoek. Your journey will likely continue to Cape Point Nature Reserve, where you can visit the Cape of Good Hope and climb the New Cape Point Lighthouse, which offers spectacular panoramic ocean views. Afterward, it's common to visit Boulder's Beach to see a penguin colony, enjoy a seafood lunch in Kalk Bay, and take a scenic drive above Muizenberg. Finally, you may end your full day with a wine-tasting experience in the Constantia Winelands district before returning to your accommodation in Cape Town.

Highlights

  • Pass notable locations such as Cape Town University and the Constantia neighborhood
  • Climb the New Cape Point Lighthouse, which offers panoramic ocean views
  • Visit the charming penguin colony at Boulder's Beach
  • Savor a delicious seafood lunch in the picturesque fishing village of Kalk Bay
  • Experience a traditional South African wine tasting in the Constantia Winelands district

Know before you go

Recommended for
All ages
Group
Small group

What you'll do

Kick-off this excursion from Cape Town with an early morning departure. Your friendly and knowledgeable guide will likely pick you up from your accommodation and drive you past Cape Town University and through the charming neighborhood of Constantia. You'll likely head toward Ou Kaapse Weg in Noordhoek, an enchanting area just thirty minutes from Cape Town. Here, you may stretch your legs, grab a cup of coffee, and capture some photos of the beautiful surroundings.

Typically, you'll continue on with an hour-long drive to the Cape Point Nature Reserve, the next stop on your itinerary. Here, you may visit the famous Cape of Good Hope and the New Cape Point Lighthouse. Choose between a vigorous walk up the steep path or a funicular ride, whimsically named the Flying Dutchman, to the top. The reward? Spectacular 360-degree views of the ocean, both peninsula coastlines, dramatic cliffs, and the pristine Dias Beach below.

Next, it's common to continue north for about half an hour to Boulder's Beach, home to a charming penguin colony, where you can observe these adorable creatures and learn about their habits and habitat from your guide. After this encounter, it's time to whet your appetite with a delectable seafood lunch in the quaint fishing village of Kalk Bay. Once you've satisfied your palate, you may continue the journey a half hour north to the mesmerizing Boyes Drive above Muizenberg. This scenic drive offers fabulous photo opportunities and the chance to watch surfers skillfully riding the waves. 

For the final destination, it's common to head to the Constantia Winelands district, where you can choose a winery to visit. Here, you can immerse yourself in a classic South African wine-tasting experience, savoring the flavors of the region. After a day filled with fun experiences and beautiful landscapes, you'll likely return to your accommodation in Cape Town just in time to enjoy a relaxing dinner. 

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