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Cape Town Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

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Tour overview

Big views. Your pace. Your Cape Town.

Discover Cape Town from the iconic open-top Red Bus. Choose your adventure:

  • 1 Day Bus Ticket: Enjoy unlimited travel experience on all 3 bus routes, plus a guided walking tour.
  • 1 Day Bus & Boat Combo: Everything above, plus your choice of a Harbour Cruise or Canal Cruise.

From the V&A Waterfront to Table Mountain’s Cableway, Camps Bay’s beachfront, Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, Hout Bay’s harbour and Constantia’s wine valley, discover the places that make Cape Town unforgettable.

Hop off to explore, stop for lunch by the sea and catch a later bus when you’re ready. You choose the stops; we take care of the driving.

Hear the stories behind the scenery with audio commentary in 15 languages, plus a dedicated Kids’ Channel.

Choose your ticket and make a day of Cape Town.

Highlights of the Experience

  • Enjoy Table Mountain and Atlantic Ocean views from the open-top Red Bus.
  • Explore Cape Town your way with one day of unlimited travel across 3 scenic routes.
  • Hop off for city sights, Camps Bay’s beachfront or Constantia’s wine valley.
  • Discover local stories through multilingual audio commentary and a guided walking tour.
  • Choose the Bus & Boat Combo to explore the waterfront on a Harbour or Canal Cruise.

What's Included

  • 1 day of unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour across all three routes.
  • Bus & Boat Combo only: One Harbour Cruise OR one Canal Cruise.
  • Guided walking tour.
  • Onboard bus audio commentary in 15 languages.
  • Dedicated Kids’ audio channel.

What's Not Included

  • Table Mountain Aerial Cableway tickets.
  • Food & Drinks

Additional Information

How long is my bus ticket valid?

For one calendar day during operating hours, with unlimited travel across all three routes.

Does my ticket include Table Mountain cableway admission?

No. The Red Route stops at the cableway’s lower station, but cableway tickets are purchased separately.

Can I use all three bus routes?

Yes. Every ticket includes the Red City Tour, Blue Mini Peninsula Tour and Purple Constantia Valley Wine Tour.

Does the Bus & Boat Combo include both cruises?

No. Choose either the Harbour Cruise or the Canal Cruise.

Where can I board the bus?

At any designated City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off bus stop. Use the route map to find your nearest stop.

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