City Sightseeing Cape Town Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

Boarding a red double-decker City Sightseeingtour bus is the best way to get around this beautiful city.

Cape Town is home to so many well-known landmarks so why not visit them in style and take in the incredible views of the landscapes on the journey too. The open top buses mean you can make the most of your trip and enjoy the views of the South Atlantic Ocean.

The 4 different bus routes cover the whole city, and the varying trip durations give you plenty of flexibilityto hop on and off throughout the day.

Hop off the Red Line at bus stop 2 to visit the Clock Tower, a bizarre but eye-catching yellow and black building, and then hop on again ready to roam Long Street at bus stop 5, a famous bohemian-style street that gives you a real insight into the South African culture.

Why not grab a bite to eat? There's an endless selection of different cuisines, perhaps try some new typical South African dishes and really immerse yourself into their culture.

For all those animal lovers out there, switch to the Blue Line and hop off at bus stop 7 to visit the World of Birds & Monkey Jungle, the visit will be worthwhile!

Let us help you discover why Cape Town is one of the most multicultural cities in the world!

• Walking tours

• Historic City Tour (Old Town)

As you explore the city, your guide will highlight buildings and places of relevance and history along the route. We recommend that you first enjoy the full tour and soak up the history and stories from the guide and thereafter return to visit the museums and attractions on the route.

• Vibrant Bo-Kaap Tour

The Bo-Kaap is situated at the top end of the CBD at the foot of Signal Hill. See the colourful houses, smell the spices and hear a call to prayers of the local mosque. This part of Cape Town is a unique, real gem and you will totally fall in love with it during this walking tour.

Meeting point

City Sightseeing Tour Office, 81 Long Street

Schedule

Historic City Tour: 10:30am, 12pm, 1:30pm, 3pm and 4pm.

Bo-Kaap Tour: 10:30am, 1:30pm and 4pm.

Duration

90 minutes

Languages

Audioguide onboard available in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Dutch, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Arabic, Turkish, Afrikaans and Zulu.

Schedule update for Summer 2026

Red Route Summer Timetable (13th September - 3rd May 2026):

First departure from Stop 1 at 8:30am

Last departure from Stop 1 at 5:15pm

Frequency: every 20 minutes

Blue Mini Peninsular Route Summer Timetable (13th September - 3rd May 2026):

First departure from Stop 1 at 9am

Last departure from Stop 1 at 4pm

Frequency: every 20 minutes

Purple Wine Route Summer Timetable (13th September - 3rd May 2026):

First departure from Stop 21 at 9:55am

Last departure from Stop 21 at 5pm

Frequency: every 30 minutes