Private Custom Day Tour From Cape Town

Ian provided us with an outstanding tour! He followed the itinerary we proposed, but enhanced it with suggestions of places to stop to get ideal photos and see some additional highlights we would have missed on our own. He was punctual for our pick-up, provided a lot of interesting history and information about the area and places we visited, and offered great suggestions of other things to see, restaurants to try, and places to shop for the items we were seeking. He was friendly and flexible and we appreciated his willingness to adjust the journey throughout the day to best meet our interests.

We spent the day with Ian touring Cape Town. Hit the highlights with the penguins, Cape of Good Hope, etc. Our weather wasn’t perfect so we made a detour to the Deep South Distillery for a gin and rum tasting - which ended up being one of the best mixology lessons we have had! It was a great suggestion by Ian. He was friendly, funny and very knowledgeable . A great day overall!

We booked the Cape tour initially with Ian and had so much fun we booked the wine tour as well. The sights were breathtaking and definitely worth the trip. Having a private tour allowed us to stop for pictures and tailor the tour to our interests. Ian was courteous and fun. Being from Cape Town he had a lot of knowledge of the area and made great recommendations. Definitely would recommend a tour with Ian. Thanks Ian!

Everything about the day was amazing. Ian was a great guide. We did the cape peninsula tour. He was very knowledgeable about the history and details of all the places we passed by and stopped. Very attentive, kind, funny and was glad to stop if needed, take pictures for us… etc. The car was clean, plenty of space. Highly recommend.

Ian welcomed our itinerary requests and expertly adjusted them to fit the weather conditions for our daylong tour around the Cape in his very comfortable van. We were 2 couples and all enjoyed the day!

Very interesting guide who couldn’t have shown us more in our short whirlwind tour of Cape Town in a day.

I was looking for a truly private tour for our group of 5 adults and I’m so glad we found Ian. We had the most incredible full-day Cape Peninsula tour with Ian from African Moon Adventures. From start to finish, the experience was thoughtful, beautifully planned, and filled with unforgettable moments. Ian picked us up promptly in a spotless, comfortable new minivan and immediately made us feel welcomed and relaxed. He guided us through stunning viewpoints along Chapman’s Peak Drive, Cape of Good Hope, Hout Bay, and Boulders Beach — always sharing a true local’s perspective and fun insights that made every stop more meaningful. We enjoyed a delicious seafood lunch in Scarborough at Whole Earth Cafe and ended the day with a lovely wine tasting in Constantia at Buitenverwachting (with Hailey and Chantelle), all perfectly timed and curated. Ian was wonderful company throughout the entire day: friendly, knowledgeable, easygoing, and attentive to every detail. His timing and planned tour expertly avoided crowded tour groups. We felt like we truly had a crowd free experience. It truly felt like exploring with a friend who knows all the best spots and was kind enough to help us capture some great photos throughout the day. We couldn’t recommend African Moon Adventures more highly — this tour was a highlight of our trip!

Having Ian as our guide for the day was great. He picked us up at the port and spend the day showing us around Cape Town and the highlights. He took us to a great little restaurant for lunch and I had the best Calamari in the world. Ian was willing to take us to the airport for our flight. If we ever go back to Cape Town I will will arrange several days with Ian as our private guide.

Ian was a very well informed guide having grown up in the area. Covered penguins, cape of good hope reserve including lighthouse, a wonderful lunch a trip back thru Chapman peak and through it all we learned many historical facts.

Day one after our arrival in Cape Town , South Africa we met up with Ian from African Moon Tours and our adventure the day began! From start to finished Ian got us to all the top sites in Cape Town, we were thrilled with his knowledge of Cape Town as he grew up here, no huge tour group company with a built in dialog! Ian gave honest and knowledgeable information about Cape Town and South Africa in general. If you want a true custom tour, contact Ian!,,

Very flexible personalized service. We saw everything we wanted and got additional great suggestions from our guide.

Ian was a delight! So professional and a great guide with lots of knowledge to share! We really enjoyed the day. I told him what all we wanted to see and he made it come true even with a short time frame. Book him! You don't be sorry. It was a very easy day with lots to see. He took pictures along the way and shared them on Facebook, so I have extra for the day! We're an older couple with some ambulatory limitations and Ian immediately adjusted the pace to accommodate, he's very perceptive. He ate lunch with us!!! We really enjoyed that; such a nice time to visit, where most guides run away and talk on their phone. He got to know us and changed the regular lunch stop to more align with our style and the burger and pizza were great after months of cruise food! He's easy to talk to and communicate with. We were able to get off the ship early and when I let him know, he turned up soon thereafter! He got us back right on time! Perfect day!

A huge thanks to Ian for an absolutely fabulous day! We couldn't have had a more perfect ending to our visit in S. Africa. Ian had a wonderful day planned for us and ever minute was a delight. We strolled the gardens, drank some wine, saw incredible scenery, visited quaint/charming villages and truly enjoyed his stories. If you get to CapeTown, call Ian for a spectacular tour with him.

I did this tour was amzing the guide is very good and knowledgeable Staff was very friendly answer me all my question before i get in SA

Ian drove us (3 adults, 2 teens and a baby) around the Cape peninsula. Cape of Good Hope, the Penguins, seals, spectacular views, great lunch and much more! Above expectations, we had a great time! Ian is truly the perfect tour guide, thanks you Ian!

We thoroughly enjoyed this full day private tour with 3 couples. Ian was an excellent and knowledgeable tour guide and gave us an awesome tour of the Cape Town peninsula. We all loved the penguin colony and the Cape of Good Hope and lighthouse. Ian personalized the tour for what we wanted to see and had an excellent agenda with a stop at a historic bakery for coffee and croissants as well as a stop for a delicious lunch. I can’t say enough good things and highly recommend this fun, personalized, and private full day tour!

Ian was timely, provided great information about the Cape and our focal points, and was attentive to our needs. The itinerary Ian put together covering the Cape of Good Hope, Boulders Beach, the drive along Hout Bay and the coast along with Chapman’s Peak, and the relaxed afternoon wine tasting in the quiet countryside at Buitenverwachting Wine Farm is a nice, full day. Ian also assisted with dining recommendations and reservations. 5* for sure.

Ian was great to work with. We had one day to hit some of the key places in the Cape Town area and Ian gave us a grand tour. Our highlights were the penguins at Boulder Beach, the view from the lighthouse at Cape Point, seeing bonteboks and ostriches at Cape Point, and the drive over Chapman’s Peak. We tried Signal Hill but the rain messed up the view. Overall we had a great tour with Ian and highly recommend him as your guide if you get to visit the beautiful city of Cape Town!

Ian designed a perfect tour based on our interests. We had a spectacular tour along the coast, saw penguins and ended with wine tasting at a beautiful winery. To top it off he was fun to hang out with

My family and I had a fabulous private tour with Ian! He picked us up at our hotel and we spent the day seeing the incredible sights at the Cape of Good Hope, Cape Point, an Ostrich Farm, and the highlight of our trip- Boulders Beach Penguin Colony! Ian is an absolute pro! He was wonderful in helping to plan the itinerary and answering all of my questions and emails right away. He designed the perfect itinerary to make sure we saw as much as we could and had wonderful recommendations for food, photo stops and little extras along the way! He was always happy to take pictures for us. He even went out of his way to deliver the souvenir our 3 year old left in the van to our hotel the next day! If you are in Capetown- I cannot recommend Ian highly enough!!! Thank you so much for a truly memorable tour!!!

We had a marvellous 10 hour cruise with Ian! While we were planning our post-cruise 2-day stay in CapeTown, he took the time to understand our needs (2 older couples with some physical limitations) and was available to answer our questions and to propose different options to make the most of our too short stay in Cape Town. Being himself a well travelled person, he knew how to make everything easy for us: punctual, knowledgeable, very pleasant person, he shared generously his life experience in Cape Town and managed everything smoothly… no waste of time, no rush, just Athena perfect planning for us! Ian is a very professional and generous guide. We felt that he wanted us to be 100% satisfied with our tour. Thanks Ian! P.S. And his van was comfortable and clean!

Fabulous tour conducted by Ian - he's so knowledgeable and passionate about his business. Don't bother using any other Cape Town Tour company as this guy is the best! He collected is from our apartment and we went on to see Cape Point, Boulders Beach (the penguin colony) and finished off with a wine tasting session + a load of other sightseeing stuff. Was always happy to do impromptu stops for additional photos & willingly took group photo shots of our party. Followed up by posting loads of photos of our brilliant day on Facebook & provided us with lots of recommendations of where to eat, drink and additional places to visit. Ian conjured up a sensational day for us. Thanks so much.

Wow! Words can't describe the last two days. Amazing tour of Cape Town and Cape of Hope. And probably the best wine tasting tour of all time in Stellenbosch. The best part was that we have a new lifelong friend. Thank you, Ian!

Thank you to our driver Ian, who made our day one we will always remember. The van was very comfortable, with cold water and air conditioning. Ian parked as near as was possible at every stop and have us lots of information about the area. The thing I was most grateful for was Ian’s kindness and understanding of our families needs and accommodated our requests which made the day perfect! Would highly recommend- thanks again Ian

We were privileged to have a private tour with Ian. As soon as he arrived at our hotel we could tell immediately that Ian was a perfectionist. Ian’s mini bus was spotless, he was punctual and very friendly. We could tell straight away that we were going to have a great day. Ian is a lovely guy, very knowledgeable and informative and always had our best interests at heart. Ian took us to Buffelsfontein the game reserve, where we had a great experience. The people there were also very friendly. We were lucky enough to see all the animals, get up close to them and be able to take some great photos. Ian then took us onto the Olive farm where we did some olive tasting which was very interesting. After that we went to a lovely place for lunch where we also did some wine tasting. It was really great. We would thoroughly recommend Ian and would have no hesitation in using him again on our next trip to Cape Town.

My husband and I had a fabulous day with Ian our private tour guide. Great communication prior to the trip as we planned the itinerary. On the day Ian picked us up from our hotel in an Immaculate vehicle. He had taken time previously to plan the day for us around our places of interest, but also around the Cape Town weather. It couldn't have been better. We saw penguins, ostriches, table mountain to name but a few. Ian is a very Kind and trustworthy gentleman who made our day very interesting and informative. I truly recommend the trip, it was a once in a lifetime day and so very enjoyable. It was lovely to be on a private tour, as we could go at our own pace and choose where we wanted to visit together with Ian's local knowledge. I left some belongings in the car and Ian returned them to the hotel for me the very next day which was a lovely surprise. Thankyou Ian, you deserve to do well. David and Paula

Looking forward to tour Cape Town? On your shortlist, make no mistake of not booking Ian! So kind and professional tour guide. With him you’re not only sight seeing but you get to learn the rich history of Cape Town. And oh great eat out recommendations. We really had an amazing day with him.

We had our own itinerary and Ian was very accommodating to fulfill our request. He was very personable and knowledgeable. Our travel companions were delayed for our prearranged departure time and Ian drove us around the harbor area of Cape Town and described the sights while waiting for our friends to arrive. He has a private van and will offer an itinerary for you or take you where you want if you already have an itinerary in mind. He drove us when we arrived at the Cape Town cruise ship terminal up to the Ernie Els winery and restaurant for a fabulous lunch with an amazing view out over the Stellenbosch region.

Ian was such a wonderful, insightful guide! We were a group of 5 adults and 2 kids (10 and 8). He brought us to Table Mountain to see the stunning views, Boulders Beach to see the cute South African penguins, Kalk Bay to see the beautiful colorful fishing boats, seals and local catch - we had a healthy insanely delicious lunch at Whole Earth Cafe, he drove us through the Bo-Kapp district etc. Ian was a wealth of info and a wonderful person to spend the afternoon with! We would love to go back to South Africa and do one of his other tours!

Ian was the best guide ever! If you need a day tour in Cape Town, do not hesitate to take this opportunity. We enjoyed every minute! Me personally, great thanks to Ian, he made my birth day very special!

Ian was a fabulous tour guide. He took us to great scenic places around Cape Town while taking into consideration the weather, driving time, and, most importantly, time for us to enjoy the sights. He was very knowledgeable and courteous, providing us with background and history of the places we were enjoying. Ian also treated us to coffee, Rooibos tea, and cookies at our stop at Cape of Good Hope. For lunch, he took us to a very cozy and healthy place (Whole Earth Cafe) which had delicious food. Our tour was a thoroughly enjoyable experience! Thanks Ian! I highly recommend it!

My husband and I first met Ian for a Cape Peninsula tour in 2017. Fast forward to 2022, we did a 4-day private tour this time, Ian and African Moon Adventures did not disappoint! We had such a wonderful time in and around Cape Town from wine tastings, Babylonstoren tour, Stony Point African Penguins and so much more. Please do not hesitate to book with African Moon Adventures!! I'd give it a 10-star anytime!

We just returned from the most amazing personalized tour of South Africa. We'd like to thank Ian and African Moon Adventures for making our tour so unforgettable. We loved the coastal drives, wine country tours, game reserves, and Table Mountain hikes. After spending five days together, Ian made us all feel like we were all one big family. We will never forget his kindness and passion for explaining his great country. We loved the coffee he made for us right from his tour van on the side of the ocean. Cheers to South Africa and African Moon Adventures, until we meet again.

Our group of 5 hired Ian (owner of African Moon) to give us a peninsula tour a little over a week before arrival. We had very specific timing and routing, Ian committed to follow all of our requests. He communicated perfectly before our arrival, was on time at start of tour, even came early to accommodate driving us to hospital to get covid tests for our USA flights home next day. Upon our day, we wanted to add a stop at a beauty store and a grocery store, Ian was happy to accommodate. He did not rush us at all, allowed us as much time as we wanted to enjoy! Ian was down to earth and a pure joy to spend day with, and so knowledgeable! We couldn't have asked for a better guide, we would recommend him hands down and next time we return we would definitely hire him again!

Ian was highly recommended to us and he exceeded our expectations. He worked with us to design a 3-day itinerary for myself, husband and adult son. Each day of the tour was tailored to our interests and curiosities. It was our first trip to Cape Town, and in three days we covered a lot of ground. From Table Mountain, Cape Point, and penguin beach, to wine and beer tasting, a garden tour at Babylonstoren, and a mini-safari, we had a fantastic time and saw unforgettable sights! Ian is a lifelong resident of Cape Town, and did a great job of sharing his knowledge and love of South Africa with us. He also picked some wonderful places to eat lunch, and even set up afternoon tea for us at the Cape of Good Hope! If you're looking for a guide to help you enjoy the Cape Town area to its fullest, book Ian at African Moon Adventures!

Ion was a great tour guide and really brought the cape peninsula to life. He new some of the off the beaten path stops that made our trip extra special. He even accommodated some unique requests from us along the way.

Ian was amazing! He was extremely accommodating and flexible. He made our trip to Cape Town extra special

We went on a full-day tour with Ian and it was fantastic! We went zip lining in the mountains east of Cape Town, where Ian took extra pictures and videos of us, stopped at the Elgin Railway Market for lunch, went to the Cheetah Outreach center to see big cats, and ended the day at Triggerfish Brewery for a well-deserved beer. Ian was knowledgeable, punctual, and shared many funny stories. His van was spotless and clean and his driving was outstanding. We would not hesitate to book him for any of his tours - he's truly one of the best! Thanks Ian!

Yesterday my girlfriend and me went with Ian, the guide to the Aquila Safari park. Ian is the best guide i have ever had. He's very knowledgable about the area, the animals, the wine etc. I highly recommend to book your safari or wine tour or... with Africanmoon adventures.

This was one of the best travel days we've had in 60 years of traveling to dozens of countries. Ian is terific, with a wealth of experirnce and a gracious manner... modern van, all the amenities and very interesting conversations. For Vape, city and wine areas, don't miss this opportunity... wonderful from stsrt to finish and less expensive than the group tours.

My grown daughters and I took a full day tour with Ian. He collected us from our Air B&B in Camps Bay, and we took off for the circular tour. Ian is incredibly friendly and knowledgable; he was happy to talk with us about history, flora, fauna and culture. He has a very dry sense of humor which suited us perfectly. The views around Cape Town are astounding; it was a great decision for us to do a tour instead of trying to drive ourselves as we wanted to have our faces pressed against the glass the whole time. We had a sneaky baboon try to get in the van on the way to Cape Point. At the Cape of Good Hope, Ian actually brewed us coffee and tea in the back of his van so we could have a cuppa, biscuits and rusks before heading out. We opted for the Botanical Gardens rather than wine tasting. The gardens could have been an entire day. In all, I highly recommend taking a tour with Ian. You will be charmed, have a wonderful experience and learn many things.

We booked Ian for three separate all day tours and it was the best way to see the Cape. His knowledge of all things local allowed us to learn each day we traveled. Ian picked us up our beach house in Melkbossstrand for each trip.One the first trip, we went headed toward to Cape Point to experience the area see the vistas and feel the wind. On the way we traversed through the city and the many beaches. We took the funicular to the Cape Point lighthouse and back which was well worth it. We checked out the penguin colony and stopped for a nice lunch in Simontown. On trip two we experienced Table Mountain on a very hot day. Ian made the trip easy and was able to locate out points of interest from the mountaintop. We then visited the V and A harbor area and had a great lunch followed by a trip to the church of Bishop Tutu and a view of a piece of the Berlin Wall. Then off to a seaside bar to enjoy a cold drink by the sea. Ian knew just where to go.On the last trip we went out to the wine country and visited several vineyards and sampled not only wine but gin, beer and chocolate. We visited several historic sites in the local area. Ian was polite, knowledgeable and provided us insight as to the places we visited. He absolutely bent over backwards to make certain we were taken care of. We would use him again on any visit and suggest you do also. Thanks Ian. Cheers.

<p>Before booking our full day chauffeured van rental I did a good amout of research into the popular Cape Town destinations, what other tours had to offer and what we needed to see in our first ever, 2 day visit to the area. After finding this option we realized it was perfect for us because it meant that no one else would be slowing us down. We could move at our own pace, when and where we wanted and that was exactly what we did! </p> <p>After the booking is confirmed you must reach out to Ian, the guide, to start planning your day. He was incredibly responsive which made me feel at ease about flying across the world with no true knowledge of area. Keeping mind we move very quickly and wanted to pack a lot into the day we planned to attempt the following, with Ian's approval. </p> <p>Pick up at Cape Town Hotel at 8am<br/> Drive through Haut Bay <br/> Then on to Boulders beach to see the penguins <br/> Followed by Cape Point and Cape of Good Hope<br/> Then finally, Constantia Wine region </p> <p>Ian gave some great suggestions via email and when the day finally came to take the tour it COULD NOT HAVE BEEN BETTER. He picked us up right on time in a new, comfortable van. We started along the way to Haut Bay making a few stops for photos per Ian's recommendation. We even pulled into a few Marinas / look out points we would not have known about, but truly enjoyed, as we both love photography. We continued along to Boulders beach- Ian joined us, showed us around and gave us plenty of time for photos. Next we were off to Cape Point. I didn't even know there was a gondola ride to the top to see the old lighthouse but Ian encouraged us to do it and it was great! </p> <p>On the way out of the area we stopped for the classic Cape of Good Hope photo and then grabbed a delicious lunch of Fish and Chips! As we continued on Ian mentioned that we were going to drive by an ostrich farm and ask if we wanted to stop. We said yes, not knowing if it would be time well spent. IT WAS. It was a beautiful area and a quick fun experience to feed the birds. </p> <p>Finally, we finished our already epic day in the most beautiful wine region, Constantia. I had wanted to go to Stellenbosch but Ian had been correct in saying that it would have made our day to rushed to enjoy. I couldn't have asked for more then Constantia- we went to Groot, the oldest winery in South Africa. The wine was spectacular, the chocolate pairing was expert, the scenery was beyond my dreams. IT. WAS. PERFECT. </p> <p>We pushed our time frame a bit but Ian could not have been more generous. He never made us feel rushed or a bother. If I could have spent more time in Cape Town we would have hired him for tours of different areas, every day. If anyone I know travels to this area in the future they will be handed his information! This was our 9th night in Africa: we had been on safari and traveled to Zimbabwe and Zambia....but this day is the one that I will remember for the rest of my life.</p>