Cape Town Tourist Bus

This sightseeing bus service in Cape Town provides the opportunity to explore the second-largest city in South Africa at your own pace. You can hop on and off to conveniently visit this stunning destination!

Cape Town Tourist Bus

This well-equipped bus presents an enjoyable journey through the key attractions around Cape Town. The open-top double-decker design allows for panoramic views of the cityscape.

While navigating the route, you will listen to pre-recorded commentary in English featuring insights about the landmarks you pass. Notable stops include The World of Birds & Monkey Jungle, the fascinating Clock Tower, and the vibrant Long Street. The entire tour lasts approximately 135 minutes.

You can view the various routes and all the designated stops on the map available through the following link:

• Route and list of stops on the Cape Town bus route

Functionality

The ticket is valid for 24 hours following its initial use. For example, if you first use the ticket at 3 pm on a Monday, it will remain valid until the same time on Tuesday.

During this 24-hour period, you can make unlimited hop on and off experiences, allowing easy access to sites such as Table Mountain, Long Street, Green Point, Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, and the South African Museum.

Schedule and frequency

The frequency and times of the bus routes are as follows:

• Blue line: a 135-minute journey with a 20-minute frequency between 9:00 am and 3:40 pm
• Purple line: a 30-minute journey with a 20-minute frequency from 9:55 am to 4:45 pm
• Red line: a 90-minute journey with a 30-minute frequency from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
• Yellow line: a 30-minute journey with a 20-minute frequency between 8:45 am and 5:40 pm
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Note that these schedules are subject to change and may differ.

Guided Tours of Cape Town

Your ticket price includes two guided walking tours that reveal the hidden gems of Cape Town:

• Historic Downtown walking tour: departures daily at 11 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm
• Bo-Kapp neighborhood walking tour: departures daily at 10:30 am, 12 pm, and 2 pm
   

Both walking tours commence from 81 Long Street.

Essential Information

After purchasing the ticket, you have a window of 3 months to activate it.

Children aged 5 and under travel free of charge and don't require prior reservations.