Jan 28, 2026
Perfect Day - With only a 2 day stop on a world cruise we needed to choose our tour wisely.After reading the reviews we knew this was the one for us.And yes it lived up to all expectations.
It can be quite difficult finding a tour that caters for a wheelchair user but our tour guide put in 110%.We learnt so much about South Africa of old and present, and stopped at the most amazing places.
A huge thanks for a great day
Review provided by Viator
Jan 8, 2026
The BEST of South Africa with a Private Guide At YOUR Pace!!! - We paid approximately $322 for our 2 person private day tour. We booked with this company because the other (very well rated) company we had booked with first was not responding to our inquiries. Any time I sent a message to this company (in particular, Junior) they responded to me in less than 24-hours with clear information. So I cancelled the other company and booked with these guys and very glad I did so. They messaged me on WhatsApp and email and I knew things were arranged. When we arrived at the cruise port, our driver was waiting for us in a large, excellent condition mini-van where we had TONS of room to spread out and be comfortable. We left bright and early and proceeded on our approximately 9-hour full day, inclusive of sit down lunch overlooking the ocean. Our guide was incredibly friendly and not only gave us great historical and cultural information but also opened doors for us and asked for our input on things, so this really felt very private and luxurious. You will need some local currency unless you buy the "park pass all inclusive" version of this tour (we did not).....although you won't need as much physical currency as the tour description implies because some of the sites REQUIRE you to pay with credit card.....so I ended up having more currency than needed. Other than that small minor communication issue, this tour was AMAZING and very convenient for people returning or starting a cruise because they picked us up right at the port and then dropped us right at the airport at the end of the day (with our bags safely and securely stored in the vehicle). The sites were excellent and the nice thing of private is you can go as quick/ slow as you particular interest is. The lunch was at a tourist style restaurant overlooking the ocean with tablecloth seating and table service.....food quality was high, alcohol cost extra, and the service was a little slow but no harm. Overall, we would definitely do this again and recommend to all.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Dec 14, 2025
Private tour is the best... - Private tour is the best for this tour as there are many things to see and you can choose which ones you want to stay longer at and which ones you would like to stay shorter at without worrying about what other people want to do which might not align with your choices.
Review provided by Viator
Nov 12, 2025
Private Tour with Lots to See - We enjoyed an action-packed day touring the Cape of Good Hope and the surrounding areas. The itinerary was thoughtfully designed to help us see as much as possible in a short period of time. Our guide, Xochitle, was highly knowledgeable, personable, and helpful. If you are short on time in Cape Town or a first-time visitor looking to get a lay of the land, this is a great option. We did get a case of food poisoning from the lunch restaurant (I see from other reviews that other travelers shared a similar experience), proceed with caution when eating lunch.
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Nov 11, 2025
Great Tour, Better Host - Danson was an excellent guide; both engaging and thoroughly knowledgeable. Conversational both about Cape Town and South Africa in general, but also the Cape of Good Hope, the history, and even the penguins (being a major in Marine Biology he was able to give detailed explanations rather than 'basic' knowledge). This told when we constantly had other tourists coming and asking him questions which he gratiusly answered.
Danson was also kind enough to step away during lunch, even though we were more than happy to sit together and have a chat, and he managed the balance between talk, knowledge, and quiet amazingly well throughout a busy, but wonderful day.
Would love to return and would happily do it all again.
Review provided by Viator
Nov 5, 2025
Good day trip - Good full-day tour with varied experiences. Please take the boat trip to the seals. The penguins a fun experience. Beautiful nature and especially out at Cape of Good Hope.
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Nov 5, 2025
#1 Cape Tour - This is the #1 tourist activity to do in the Cape, and this tailored day-trip, in private luxury and safety, is the definitive way to do it. Book with Jean at Cape Archives Tours and you don’t just get the trip, you get VIP treatment and the benefit of Jean’s encyclopaedic knowledge of local sights, wildlife, history, sociology, geology, flora, fauna and food. You’ll experience the wonders of the Cape’s natural beauty, and you’ll definitely have close encounters with the penguins; most likely ostriches, and potentially zebras, baboons, seals, and other native Cape animals too. You’ll stand at the most southwesterly tip of Africa in the legendary Cape of Good Hope, along with a vast array of other photographic opportunities along the way. Don’t forget your camera. More importantly, if you choose this comprehensive, valuable tour you’ll never forget the day.
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Nov 5, 2025
#1 Cape Tour -
This is the #1 tourist activity to do in the Cape, and this tailored day-trip, in private luxury and safety, is the definitive way to do it. Book with Jean at Cape Archives Tours and you don’t just get the trip, you get VIP treatment and the benefit of Jean’s encyclopaedic knowledge of local sights, wildlife, history, sociology, geology, flora, fauna and food. You’ll experience the wonders of the Cape’s natural beauty, and you’ll definitely have close encounters with the penguins; most likely ostriches, and potentially zebras, baboons, seals, and other native Cape animals too. You’ll stand at the most southwesterly tip of Africa in the legendary Cape of Good Hope, along with a vast array of other photographic opportunities along the way. Don’t forget your camera. More importantly, if you choose this comprehensive, valuable tour you’ll never forget the day.
Review provided by Viator
Aug 3, 2025
Exceptional Private Tour of Capetown - This private tour is THE way to experience all that is Capetown and the surrounding areas. From the beautiful terrain to the gorgeous sea landscape and wildlife, this tour is excellent. Barnabas served as our tour guide and did an exceptional job providing commentary throughout the day. He was the most professional and fun tour guide.
Review provided by Viator
Aug 23, 2025
AVOID! do not book - I booked this trip as part of our once in a lifetime honeymoon. The trip started late with the driver claiming traffic was bad. We then had to change the route. This was disappointing but we were still excited for our day. At lunchtime, we arrived at a restaurant who were not expecting us. After several phone calls from our guide to the restaurant we were provided with the menu (as shown on the website). We ordered food and were looking forward to our meal. After lunch we began the long drive to Cape Point. We were able to see the lighthouse and cape of good hope but both began feeling extremely unwell. I was extremely dizzy, nauseous and felt horrendously ill. The only food my husband and I had eaten the same was from this restaurant and we had not eaten anything else that day. As the day progressed, both of us began to feel extremely ill. Due to how extremely unwell we were we had to miss out on seeing six stop points and five drive by locations. We then were stuck in bed for three days with extreme sickness and diarrhoea every ten minutes. When we spoke to the tour operator they claimed we had seen the main points and gave us a £28 refund- £14 per meal. Having looked on the website for the restaurant there is no three course meal that costs as little at £14. This refund felt insulting considering how ill we were and how our entire trip to Cape Town and our honeymoon had been ruined. We were so disappointed to miss out on so many key stops such as Muizenberg Beach, Camps bay and Bo-kaap. It was even more disappointed to be told we had done the main points- the points we had to pay additional money for. It was even more frustrating that we would have seen these points if the route hadn’t been changed and the driver late.
We were then told that we could only receive a refund if we pay to visit a hospital. This would have cost us more in travel insurance expenses than the cost of the trip.
We highly regret booking this trip and advise EVERYONE to AVOID IT.
Review provided by Viator