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Top Penguins Boulders Beach Tours From Cape Town 2025

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Getting up close with penguins is one of the best experiences in Cape Town. Other options include scenic drives along the beautiful Cape Peninsula coast and visiting famous landmarks like Cape of Good Hope, Cape Point, and Simon’s Town. We’ve found the best Boulders Beach tours, catering to every penguin seeker and nature lover.

Highlights:

  • Scenic mountain and ocean drive along Chapman’s Peak
  • Visit South Africa’s largest penguin colony at Boulders Beach
  • Explore Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point Nature Reserve

Know Before You Book:

  • Use printed or mobile vouchers for your own convenience
  • This is a full-day tour
  • Some tours include pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation in Cape Town
  • All children must be accompanied by an adult

African penguin swimming

One of the only places in the world outside of polar regions where penguins gather year-round, Boulders Beach is a unique and incredible place to visit.

Fortunately, the penguin beach is just a short walk from parking spaces. From the parking lot, it’s a lovely walk through an indigenous forest to a perfect white sand beach where you can swim and snorkel with the penguins!

Cape Town penguin tours include several combination trips, with some including visits to Table Mountain and Chapman’s Peak.

Boulders Beach Entrance Fees 2025

The Boulders Beach entrance fee starts at R50 ($3 USD) for South Africans and R215 ($12 USD) for foreign tourists. That said, most tours cover the Boulders Beach entry fee.

Boulders Beach Tickets & Tour Prices 2025

The tours below start from R615 ($34 USD) and can go as high as R3,435 ($190 USD). These Boulders Beach prices depend on how exclusive you want your trip to be and how many additional places are included in the tour!

Whether you want a half-day excursion or would like to spend the whole day touring Cape Town’s abundant nature, there’s a tour here for everyone.

Compare prices across the tour providers below:

Embark on a Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point private tour including the colourful houses in the Bo Kaap, cable car ride up and down Table Mountain, scenic drive along Chapman's Peak and a visit to Boulder's Penguins colony from Cape Town.
$16.00
Available
Table Mountain, Boulder's Penguins & Cape Point Private Tour
Enjoy a day excursion from Cape Town to Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope. Visit the penguins at Boulders Beach and even spot whales in season.
$32.00
Available
Cape Point and Penguin Explorer Full-Day Tour from Cape Town
Instead of waiting for local buses, enjoy a reliable transport service with hotel pickup and drop-off included.
$36.26
Penguin Encounter Boulders Beach Half Tour Day from Cape Town
Experience the beauty of the Cape Peninsula along Chapman's Peak, making stops at the Cape of Good Hope, Cape Point, Simon's Town and more. Get up close to penguins at Boulders Beach, and choose from a number of optional activities.
$45.32
Available
Cape Peninsula Full-Day Shared Tour with Penguins
This tour is the perfect way to explore the beauty of the Cape Peninsula as well as local wildlife. Travel around in a small-group tour—an intimate alternative to crowded bus tours.
$48.15
Cape of Good Hope & Boulder Penguins Full-Day Tour from...
Head down to the beautiful coastlines edging around Cape Town in South Africa! See its natural wonders and visit popular oceanfront areas from the beaches of Clifton and Camps Bay to the Cape Point Nature Reserve, False Bay, Simon's Town, and more. Book now and enjoy more South Africa...
$59.75
Available
Cape Peninsula Half Day Tour
Visit the Bo Kaap, take a cable car up Table Mountain and enjoy scenic Chapman's Peak Drive. Stop at the Boulders Penguin Colony and Cape Point.
$63.44
Available
Table Mountain, Penguin Colony & Cape Point Shared Tour
Explore the majesty of South Africa on this day tour through the spectacular Cape Peninsula. Enjoy the beauty of Clifton and Camps Bay, gaze at the peaks of the Twelve Apostles, visit a penguin colony, and see the famous wineries of Constantia.
$96.07
Available
Cape Peninsula and Penguin Colony Full Day Guided Tour
Focus on the scenery and your experience of the Cape Peninsula on this multi-stop tour with all transportation included. On this private tour, visit some of the highlights including Clifton, Camps Bay Beach, Hout Bay, Chapman's Peak Drive, the Cape of Good Hope, and the penguins at Boulders Beach.
$194.03
Cape Town Day Tour to Cape Point With Penguins and...
Visit the Cape of Good Hope on a private day tour. See the Penguin Colony and Cape Point Lighthouse. Take in panoramic views from Table Mountain.
$217.52
Available
Cape of Good Hope Private Tour with Table Mountain Ticket

Operating Hours for This Penguin Trip

Boulders Beach is open all year, 7 days a week, at the following times:

  • December – January: 7 am – 7:30 pm
  • February – April: 8 am – 6:30 pm
  • May – September: 8 am – 5 pm
  • October – November: 8 am – 6:30 pm

Best Time to Go on a Boulders Penguins Tour

The best time to visit Boulders Beach penguin colony is in South Africa’s summer (October – February). The weather is warm, and you can brave the cold waters to swim with the penguins!

If you’re in Cape Town during whale watching season (July – November) you might be lucky and spot some whales from Cape Point viewpoint. The penguins stay here all through the year, so there’s no wrong time to go.

Cape Point and Boulders Beach Tours

This is the perfect day trip to see things outside of Cape Town, like the fascinating penguin colony at Boulders Beach, Simon’s Town, and Cape Point. Make sure you wear comfortable clothes and shoes as you might need to take a little hike upon visiting these sights.

Get ready for a day packed full of exciting activities. With minibus options that will pick you up at your accommodation in Cape Town, you will get to enjoy some of the most astonishing views in the Western Cape.

Bo Kaap, Table Mountain, Chapman’s Peak & Boulders Beach

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Visit the colorful houses of Bo Kaap, take a cable car up Table Mountain, and then enjoy the scenic Chapman’s Peak Drive. Followed by a stop at the Boulders Penguin Colony and Cape Point (fees not included).

This penguin’s Cape Town tour is the perfect combination of Cape Town’s eclectic cultures and gorgeous nature. With idyllic photo opportunities and plenty of sights to soak in, it’s the perfect day trip.

What we liked: It’s all of Cape Town’s iconic attractions in one day tour!

INCLUDES:

  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Private tour guide and driver
  • Chapman’s Peak drive toll fees
  • Luxury vehicle

EXCLUDES:

  • Meals and drinks
  • Optional gratuities
  • All park entrance fees

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Cape Town Day Tour to Cape Point With Penguins and Wine Tour

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One for the wine lovers, this tour combines the best activities around the Cape Peninsula. Take a scenic route through Camps Bay, drive along Chapman’s Peak, past Misty Cliffs and the seaside village Scarborough, and finally reach Cape of Good Hope in Table Mountain National Park.

The coastline of Cape Town along Chapman’s Peak is a truly magical sight. With the mountains on one side and the crystal-clear Atlantic Ocean on your other, you’ll see why Chapman’s Peak is everyone’s favorite Sunday afternoon drive. Pack your camera because you’ll get to enjoy a snapshot opportunity at Maiden’s Cove near Simon’s Town.

Visit the Cape of Good Hope sign, the lighthouse, and the South African penguins at Boulders Beach, Cape Town. Finally time for wine o’clock. You’ll pass through the Constantia Valley Wine Route, where you can enjoy a wine tasting at one of the most prestigious wine farms in the country.

What we liked: The tour perfectly combines some of the best things to do in Cape Town.

INCLUDES:

  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Private tour guide and driver
  • Entrance fees to five stops
  • Drinks and snacks
  • Wine tastings
  • Luxury vehicle

EXCLUDES:

  • Additional food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance fees to all the stops

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Full-Day Cape Town Penguin Tour

This tour also starts out with a gorgeous drive along Chapman’s Peak! Upon reaching Hout Bay, you can opt to book an additional boat tour to Seal Island. The tour continues to Noordhoek village.

The Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and Cape Point are up next. Cape Point is where the Atlantic Ocean and Indian Ocean currents meet. Cape Point is a declared a natural world heritage site, so you can be sure to experience the most beautiful views from the top of the lookout point.

The most south-western point of the African continent is a great place to see fynbos, the indigenous fauna and flora of the Cape region. You can expect to see some signs of wildlife while you are up there – we know that baboons love this spot! And if you’re in luck, you might spot a zebra or a bontebok.

You’ll also get to explore the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, see the beacon of Bartolomeu Dias (the first person to sail around the Southern tip of Africa), or take a hike up to Cape Point Lighthouse. If you don’t want to hike up to the lighthouse, you can enjoy a ride with the Flying Dutchman Funicular at an additional cost, where you will be astonished by the beautiful views.

And last, but not least, you can get up close to the penguins at Boulders Beach in Simon’s Town. Hosting the largest penguin colony in South Africa, Boulders Beach (often misspelled as Bolders Beach) attracts hundreds of visitors yearly.

So, get up close to these cute creatures who look like little men in tuxedos. After this, it’s time to return to Cape Town via the scenic Boyes Drive, passing Cape Town’s best beaches in Muizenberg and Kalk Bay.

What we liked: A perfect tour for those looking to experience more of Cape Town’s natural side.

INCLUDES:

  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Private tour guide and driver
  • Toll fees for Chapman’s Peak
  • Luxury vehicle
  • Bottled water

EXCLUDES:

  • Meals and drinks
  • Optional gratuities
  • Entrance fees to Boulders Beach
  • Optional boat to Seal Island and Dutchman Funicular

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FAQs About Boulders Beach Tickets & Tours

Let’s have a look at some of the commonly asked questions about exploring Boulders Beach.

Are There Always Penguins at Boulders Beach?

These cute little creatures are mainstays at Boulders Beach, and you can see them here year-round.

What Time of Day Are Penguins Most Active?

Either at dawn or dusk, so the best time to see these wonderful animals in action is in the early morning or late afternoon.

Are You Allowed to Swim at Boulders Beach?

Yes, you are. It’s best to swim in the summer months (November to February) when the water is much warmer.


9.3Expert Score
There are some really great ways to experience Boulders Beach and the rest of Cape Town's lush wilderness. Whichever you pick, it's going to be a fun day!
Comfort
9
Location
10
Value for money
9
PROS
  • Easy booking and cancellations
  • Free pick-up service
  • Great number of additional activities to be booked
CONS
  • Additional costs may apply to enter Boulders Beach
  • Admission fees for some stops

Specification: Top Penguins Boulders Beach Tours From Cape Town 2025

Accessible

Not wheelchair accessible

Duration

1 – 2.5 hours, 1 day, 4 – 6 hours

Includes

Bottle of Water, Entrance fees, Experienced guide, Return transfers by luxury minibus, Toll fees at Chapman’s Peak

Excludes

Boat to Seal Island, Entrance Fees, Meals and drinks

Meals & Drinks

Not included

Pickup

Pick-up and drop off in Cape Town and surrounds

Suitable For

Nature lovers, Not suitable for disabled persons

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  1. Anne – United Kingdom

    An amazing tour! Would highly recommend. Learnt so many interesting things and saw spectacular views.

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  2. Amy – South Africa

    excellent personalised tour.

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