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Cape Town Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

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Tour overview

Climb aboard the open-top Red Bus and let Cape Town unfold around you. Look up at Table Mountain, follow the Atlantic coastline past Camps Bay, and explore further towards Hout Bay, Kirstenbosch and Constantia.

With a Cape Town hop-on hop-off bus ticket, you choose where to stop and how long to stay. Step off to explore, pause for lunch or take in the views, then rejoin the route when you’re ready. You get the freedom to see the city your way, while we take care of the driving.

Choose the ticket that suits your day:

  • 1-Day Bus Ticket: Unlimited travel across all three routes, plus a guided walking tour.
  • 1-Day Bus & Boat Combo: Everything included with the Bus Ticket, plus your choice of a V&A Harbour Cruise or Canal Cruise.

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

Ready to see more of Cape Town? Choose your ticket and book your Red Bus day now.

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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