Tours in Cape Town

With hundreds of wineries to choose from, it's not easy for clients decide which one to visit especially if it's your first time visiting our wonderful country. Here at Grand Lion Tours, we have carefully selected some top wineries each one unique in its own way making sure that clients, get to experience everything from scenery, views and different settings to sampling different wines and appreciating art and techniques that has made Cape Winelands famous around the world

Wine, Beer & Biltong Safari (Winelands Experience) Highlights – Craft Brewery Tour & Tastings, Zebra & Springbok Viewing while Wine Tasting, Biltong & Wine Pairing & South African braai Inclusions – All tours & tastings included, plus local South African braai

Explore the Big 5 safari at Aquila Private Game Reserve and benefit from hotel pick up and drop off and return shared transfers in a small group only 2 hours drive from Cape Town. Look out for the Big 5 and other smaller animals such as lion, leopard, rhino, elephant, buffalo, giraffe, zebra, antelopes, hippos, etc. Enjoy a full buffet lunch before embarking on a 2 to 3 hour safari game drive. This is a wonderful opportunity to experience a safari near Cape Town.

Take a leisurely exploration of the amazing scenery and fascinating wildlife of the Cape Peninsula on this flexible-length private tour. Travel by private vehicle, complete with on-board refreshments and Wi-Fi, as you call the shots on what to see and do. Among the potential sights you might pick are a wine tasting at Cape Point Vineyards, a visit to the penguins of Boulders Beach, or a visit to the beautiful Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. A private guide, private vehicle, and round-trip hotel transport are covered. - Relax during the road trip aboard your private vehicle, compete with on-board refreshments and Wi-Fi - Pick from among sights like the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and the penguin colony at Boulders Beach - Flexible itinerary means you get to choose the day’s activities and sights - Private, South African flag-badge tourist guide ensures personalized service and expert knowledge.

See the best of the Cape Peninsula on an entertaining day long highlights tour. This area is renewed internationally for its spectacular natural scenery Craggy mountain peaks contrast with endless oceans visits and lush grey valleys. No matter where you travel in the Cape there are historical and modern sites on fabulous activities. On this tour we still tour includes Chapmans Peak (weather permitted) scenic route, Cape of Goodhope & Cape Point and Boulders beach the home of the penguin colony. We will have a leisurely lunch in the Historical town of Simon's Town before departing back to Cape Town. This tour is a private tour and is very flexible and can be customized on the day and even during the day. Your guide will make sure that you see the most and make the most of your day out.

The best of what to do in Cape Town combined on this day tour. Travelers learn the history of South Africa through a visit to Robben Island. This is a rare opportunity to follow the footsteps of the world statesman Nelson Mandela and have photos taken right in his former cell. Learn about the social ill of apartheid and how it affected the ex-political prison fighters and the majority at large. A visit to this island lays bare all the social ills currently faced in the country and how far the country has gone in entrenching forgiveness among the general populace. The outstanding views of the city of Cape Town and Table Mountain from Robben Island are something one can never forget. A visit to the wineries is so relaxed and makes you forget about the bad history of the country. It is something special since it is done in the most relaxed environment than any other tour. There is also an opportunity to learn the history of South Africa with the coming of the Dutch being central.

This 3-day trip encompasses coast and safari. Discover the penguin colony, look for whales in Hermanus and overnight in Agulhas, the most southern tip of Africa. Join the big 5 safaris enjoy 5 wines paired with chocolate on the longest wine route in the world (Route 62).

This is special tour in Cape Town rated in the top 3 and it includes a visit to all the main wine regions of the city. This visit is an eye opener to the travelers as it informs them of the wine production methods in South Africa. Travelers also learn the differences between local wines versus the wines from abroad. This tour is not only about the wines but is a sightseeing opportunity where you learn and appreciate the amazing South African landscape. Travelers also have a great opportunity to sample Cape Town food and the hospitality of the locals. It also a way of learning the history of South Africa as the wineries were introduced by The French Huguenots who came in as settlers from Europe in the 1600. It also is the most relaxed tour in South Africa cause travelers determine the itinerary and the pace of the tour. This is a private tour hence it is conducted in privacy with travelers known to each other without interference from strangers.

Ceres Fruit Valley Drive by through the fruit growing region of Ceres Private Game Reserve Welcome drinks on arrival Discover the Big Five Two-hour game drive in open air 4x4 Lunch under the trees or in the boma-style restaurant Relax by the pool in summer or by the fireplace in winter The Klein Karoo Drive by through the magnificent semi desert of the Klein Karoo Return to Cape Town via the Huguenot tunnel

A Private Tour in wine country tasting the BIG REDS that have made South African wines famous ! Luxury transport, we collect you from your accommodation and transfer to the wine country where you get to visit 4 carefully selected wineries with a stop for lunch on a Wine Estate  You will visit some of the  great Historical and Iconic Estates as well as hidden gems with beautiful scenery and  Cape Dutch Architecture

This tour is best for those who are pushed for time and need a half day to do the tour. The tour will take 5 hours and you will be treated to 2 wine estates for tastings as well as a lunch off an a la carte menu.

Enjoy a beautiful drive thru some of the most famous location in the Cape Peninsula: Sea Point Light House, Cliffton, Camps Bay, Hout Bay (Duikers Island) an island of about 4000 seals, Noordehoek, Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point. Groot Constantia, the oldest wine farms of the Cape and Kirstenbosch, the biggest botanical garden in Cape Town.

Travel around Cape Town in Comfort and style. Escape the stress of finding an e-hailing taxi or a self-drive car by using our Chauffeur Services to your meetings or Tours with a professional driver

Your wine guide and host Jim, is South African, and a winemaker (Hunneyball Wines and Abbotts Hill wines in Platters). He speaks English and Swedish and is a certified tourist guide for all 9 provinces for history, culture, and nature as well. You can ask him what you like. :-)     This is our most popular wine-tasting tour. We visit some of the youngest and oldest wine estates in the area as well as those in between. You will swirl, sniff and taste a representative cross-section of regional wines and visit vines and cellars where possible as well.  You will also learn about our Culture, History, and Cuisine in as much or little detail as you like. Jim is a Cape Wine Academy graduate and member of the South African Sommeliers Association with great interest in sharing his knowledge of all aspects of wine enjoyment and production.  No matter your experience, he is eager in sharing his knowledge of all aspects of wine enjoyment and production.

Great White Shark Cage Diving is the ultimate adventure activity in South Africa. Nothing can be more exhilarating than coming face to face with this magnificent predator. With Shark Zone visit two of the best shark diving spots in the Western Cape: GANSBAAI and SEAL ISLAND in False Bay.

Take the trip of a lifetime on a 4-Night, 5-Day Garden Route tour experience including Bed & Breakfast in 4-star establishment. Optional activities are a Helicopter ride, Safari Game drive, Canyoning, Cango Caves, Shark cage diving, Ziplining, etc. Circular tour route with pick up and drop off in Cape Town at your chosen location. Spend 4 nights in Mossel Bay and see Garden Route towns of Oudtshoorn, Mossel Bay, Knysna, Plettenberg Bay and Tsitsikamma/Storms River Mouth. End off your trip with a stop in the Cape Agulhas, which is the Southernmost Tip of Africa.

Return Transfers included from Cape Town City Centre hotels or Sea Point & Camps Bay hotels 1 Robben Island Ticket included per person * Transfer to the Nelson Mandela Gateway by a qualified guide * Guide escort guests to the boat to Robben Island (reminder there may be a long queue whilst waiting to board the boat) * Boat docks at Robben Island. All passengers walk to the bus which has a Robben Island guide on board the bus. * Bus Ride around the island * Guests will be dropped off at the Prison. An ex prisoner will accompany guests for a tour of the prison, including Nelson Mandela's cell * Time to listen to prison stories of guide's time in prison during apartheid era * Boat trip back to Mainland * Stay at waterfront for a meal *own account*, explore waterfront area or return to hotel with us. Please note our guide do not go with guests to the island as the Robben Island guides will escort guests on the island. Viator do not have guides in South Africa we are local guides.

Join us on our Full Day Cape of Good Hope and Penguins small group shared tour from Cape Town. Take amazing Instagram-worthy photos with the Penguins. See the Cape of Good Hope and explore this national Park like a local. Taste the best coffee along the way at Noordhoek Farm village. Take a boat to Seal Island to see thousands of Cape Fur Seals at Close Range. Great sightseeing of the Atlantic Sea Board a version of the French Riviera. Take small reasonable hikes in the Park. Meet other travellers from all around the World. Have lunch at a beautiful sea side restaurant. Hotel pick up and drop off offered.

Experience the wild side of Table Mountain on foot. Enjoy superb views and learn more about the fauna and flora from your highly experienced, fully qualified guide. This route starts in Camps Bay, the western side of Table Mountain and leads up a chain of dramatic peaks, called the Twelve Apostles. Sea views on the ascent. Includes a visit to possibly the best photo spot on the mountain, called diving board rock. From here it leads through pristine fynbos covered valleys and a bit further up you get superb views down the length of the Cape Peninsula. It finishes on the famous tabletop summit with breath taking views of the city and Table Bay.

Picture this – you aboard a luxury powered catamaran gliding over an ocean glittering beneath an early sun; Table Mountain and the V&A Waterfront behind you, glowing in the sunlight. A cool morning sea breeze that feels like Nature breathing on you – and in your hand a glass of delicious, sparkling, Prosecco; an indulgence that is absolutely perfect for the occasion. Enjoy a leisurely cruise into Table Bay as the sun rises. Keep a lookout for marine-life such as whales, dolphins, penguins and sunfish. There can be no more thrilling or sparkling start to a perfect day! *Some Cruises do not have a dedicated boat for the cruise and rely on a pool of available vessels at Waterfront Charters to cover fluctuations in weather, seasonal passenger numbers and planned maintenance.

This hassle-free tour includes Cape Town pickup, spoiled with open drinks, buffet lunch and safari rides. Get thrilled to see endangered species like the "Aquila" Black Eagle, as well as the famous big five and other wild animals. Meet lions, elephants, buffaloes, the Hippos playing in the mud the towering Giraffe. . Take the opportunity to see the iconic Big 5 . Savor a delicious lunch at the lodge . See a wide range of native wildlife on your drive . Enjoy an open-vehicle game drive

Aquila Game Reserve is the closest game reserve to Cape Town, so you can spend a full day there. On this worry-free trip, you'll see the ‘Big Five’ game animals and endangered species like the ‘Aquila’ Black Eagle. Pickup is provided from your hotel in the Centre of Cape Town. Aquila is a private game reserve in a malaria-free area and is one of the easiest safaris near Cape Town. With its curio shop, mini-golf, giant chess, and childcare facilities, Aquila is ideal for families and guests of all ages. Safari day trip to Aquila Game Reserve from Cape Town Spot Africa’s Big 5 animals on a game drive around this private reserve Hassle-free trip from Cape Town to Aquila Game Reserve Curb hunger pangs: Breakfast and lunch are included

Travelers should book this tour as it is a very informative and provides a lot of information about the social ills in South Africa. A lot of history is learnt on this tour especially with regards to the fight for freedom of South Africa. This is a tour where information is provided by people who lived the experience and not guides who had to study to acquire the necessary qualifications. The Guides here are ex-political prisoners and ex wardens who either worked or were imprisoned at the same time with political prisoners like Nelson Mandela. There are multi-layers of history which tells travelers of the ills of apartheid and how the current regime is trying to create an environment of inclusivity. There is a rare opportunity for travelers to visit the former cell of Nelson Mandela and even take photos.

Return Transfers included from Cape Town City Centre hotels or Sea Point hotels ( your guide will escort you to the boat only and not board the boat) * Board the boat to Robben Island wait in a long queue as there are up to 190 persons on board boat * Disembark at Robben island & walk to buses. * There is a Robben Island guide on the bus for a tour around the Island * See Nelson Mandela's cell * Time to listen to ex prisoner sharing stories of time in prison during apartheid era please note English is the guide's 2nd language *** Boat trip back to Mainland **** Please put on sun screen Take a jacket as it gets windy sometimes Sea sick tablets is advised if guests are prone to being sea sick Wear comfortable clothing and shoes 15 maximum on minibus 190 maximum on boat We ALSO take our travelers to unique spots either before the tour or after the Robben Island tour, this is a surprise! :) and an extra value to the guests