We had a truly wonderful full-day tour of the Cape with Jean. It was a perfect experience for a family or small group wanting an intimate, personalized tour at their own pace. Right from the start, Jean’s passion for and knowledge of the Cape area and South Africa is immediately apparent, and it makes him a truly exceptional guide. We learned so much from Jean as we travelled from one stop to the next, and are grateful for all the facts and insights that he shared with us. We also really appreciated Jean’s willingness to tailor the tour to our interests and spend more time at some of the spots we were most interested in, like with the penguins at Boulders Beach! He’s also a great photographer, and didn’t miss any opportunities to capture a few photos of us at every stop! Thank you, Jean, for an amazing tour of the Cape area, and for helping us make some truly magical memories during our visit to South Africa!
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Toll fee at Chapman’s Peak Drive
- Hotel pick up and drop off (Cape Town central & vicinity)
- Bottled water
- Private accredited guide/driver
- Air-conditioned vehicle with fuel
Excludes
- Meals, Drinks & Gratuities (Optional).
- Cape of Good Hope
- Boulders Beach Penguin Colony
- Seals Colony/Duiker Island (Optional).
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Traveler pick up offered
Itinerary
Formerly known as "Malay Quarter", the vibrant neighborhood is famed for its attractive bright colorful houses, aligned by cobbled roads, dominated by Cape Dutch and Georgian architectures. Your guide will share the history about local people and their culture while taking memorable pictures and visiting some art galleries of this unique neighborhood.
We call it the Kodak moment. Our accredited guide will provide the history and current importance of this place. You will take incredible pictures of the 12 apostles and the gorgeous Camps Bay Beach.
Embark on a fascinating cruise from Hout Bay harbor to Seals/Duiker Island where you will have a closer encounter with thousands of Cape Fur Seals in their natural habitat. The cruise trip is optional (Clients may choose to do it or not).
This is one of the most beautiful marine drives in the world. A unique combination of the panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean with superb mountains of the Cape Peninsula makes it one of the most scenic drives of the country.
Enjoy a short break, discover "The Roost", grab the best coffee in the area. The Farm Village, most-loved local hangout, houses fine restaurants, great cafés, a top-notch bakery and a wide range of shops.
Meet 'Just Nuisance', in the charming town of Simon's Town. He made history; he was the only dog to be officially enlisted in Navy. Have a short moment to explore the town before heading back to Cape Town.
Very few places offer as a remarkable a viewing as the Boulders Beach. Closer encounter with delightful African Penguins in their natural habitat will leave you in awe. There are currently + 3000 penguins that are seen throughout the year. The place is notable for having some of the best restaurants recommendable for lunch.
This is probably the top highlight of the tour. Cape of Good Hope, most South-Western point of Africa, has long been used as a waypoint by sailors and merchants from Europe to Far East and Australia. A long traffic of commercial ships could be seen all the time. One of the great capes of the South Atlantic Ocean. Besides, travelers visit the "Cape Point": panoramic views of both the old and new lighthouses, phenomenal views of the 'Diaz Point' cliffs, the special beauty of fauna and flora, the stunning beaches of the Cape Point Nature Reserve, an exceptional attraction to visit.
The famous white sandy beach is famed for its unique colorful beach huts, water sport activities such as surfing and swimming and picnicking. Explore its bohemian sanctuary, art galleries, boutiques, cafes and restaurants.
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Reviews
What a day!! Jean Marie was an fabulous guide and buddy for the day. From the moment he pulled up to pick us up at our flat to the moment he bid us goodbye Jean was so friendly and warm, incredibly knowledgeable of the region and history of South Africa. He was so wonderful with our two children, 11 and 13, indulging all of their questions along the way. We had beautiful weather for our tour, though incredibly windy and Jean navigated that we'll for the best experience for us. It was so notable to us the way that others (workers and fellow tour guides) he knew at the attractions received him, making it so clear what a genuine person he was.
Jean was the best possible guide for a day long adventure through Cape Town down the peninsula to the penguins and Cape of Good Hope. He gave us a running commentary on the history and significance of the many places we saw on the way. And he handled all the logistics so that we were able to just focus on the beauty of the day! A lovely gentleman we’re glad to have spent the day with!!
Jean-Marie was cheerful, adventurous, knowledgeable, and great at making conversation! My mom and I got more out of this day than we could have ever hoped for. He had all kinds of little stories and tips about the many sites we visited. He was also flexible and adapted the schedule when we wanted to spend more/less time at certain places.
Great trip with the most friendly and knowledgeable driver/guide, Leon. Very flexible too, we got to see Groot Constantia Vineyard as we had seen the penguins before.
We were utterly thrilled and delighted with the overall tour experience. Our guide Jean is, not only a professional driver, but also an experienced and friendly tourist guide! He enriched us with considerable historical and cultural information with lots of fun. I wouldn’t hesitate to use Golden Eagle if I were to visit Cape Town again!
Thank you so much for planning a wonderful tour that we thoroughly enjoyed. Our guide Wesley is very knowledgeable and provided us with ample information for every single listed attraction! We found Cape Town very attractive and we will be back for a much longer stay! A lot to see, a lot do! My highlight was the enchanting penguins and was surprised by baboons climbing a building in Simon’s Town, which building is a military accommodation according to our guide! I highly recommend this tour!
I had very limited time in Cape Town and 1 day Privat trip was great solution and truly fantastic memorable experience. Our guide Sam was very nice company for whole day, always prepared to show us all we wanted to see and even more. It was highlight of our vacation. I can only recommend to everybody in case you plan to explore Cape Town and surroundings.
The tour was absolutely brilliant! Our guide Jean provided us with ample information about all points of interest! We took pictures with fur seals and were lucky enough to come closer to penguins, ostriches, tortoises, eland, baboons and bonteboks! Chapman’s Peak is miraculously amazing! I would recommend the scenic hike at Cape of Good Hope!! I am happy I did this tour with Golden Eagle! I will book you again! Cape Town is exceptionally beautiful!
Jean was an amazing tour guide. He is entertaining and he also knows a lot of the history of each place. He catered for all my requirements. The 9hrs just flew by with him
Jean took my daughter and I on an amazing private tour to the southernmost point of Africa plus wine tasting in Walker Bay, penguin sightseeing in Betty Bay and ongoing rich history of CapeTown and South Africa! Jean was professional, very knowledgeable and the perfect tour guide!!!
Jean was an amazing tour guide! He shared so many fascinating facts about the land and history of South Africa along our journey and made us feel very comfortable. He went above and beyond to make sure we got the best experience and showed a great deal of professionalism and enthusiasm. Thank you Jean!
Jean Marie was amazing Tour guide, a lot of information and very interesting History of Cape Town, he arrived on time , most importantly great Photographer soo amazing photos , total it’s worth it. Thank you very much.
Cape of Good Hope was an amazing place. With many varieties of animals like Baboons, Springbok, Penguins. We enjoyed taking photos helped by Jean Marie who is an amazing driver. He is kind, patient, friendly and very professional tour guide. Very amazing experience.
The view was significant! Also our excellent tour guide Jean was very professional, he kindly took many pictures of us and always made sure we are comfortable. Overall it was a brillant tour, I highly recommend it!
Jean was very knowledgeable and lots of fun! Highly recommend good driver. Felt very safe and comfortable. Explained everything as we went.
We completed a full day tour starting at Cape Town up to Cape Point (including Boulders Beach) and chose to have Jean Marie do another 1/2 day tour of Kirsten Bosch botanical gardens, Signal Hill and Sunday Food Market. Jean Marie has a wealth of knowledge about Cape Town and its neighborhoods. He accompanied us at every place of interest and provided a detailed description of everything. Highly appreciative of him for providing an overview of this beautiful and vibrant city as well as an opportunity enjoy a spectacular sunset from Cape Point lighthouse. He is a very polite and genial guide who made our brief stay quite memorable.
This trip was amazing. Our tour guide Jean Marie was the best and made the day incredible. It made sure to explain everything to us and talked to us about what we wanted. He was so funny and made the day a blast!
Jean was an amazing guide. He was very knowledgeable and friendly.He went out of his way to make our experience memorable. Nothing was too much trouble. I would highly recommend Jean to anyone.
We had an awesome time and couldn’t have seen more in the time that we did! Our guide Jean was very knowledgeable and provided a lot of information about the scenery and the history of South Africa. And he was also a great photographer.
Jean was amazing and very friendly with us during all day and he toke a lot of pictures in all places that we visited. I really recomend!
One of the best days spent in South Africa! my tour guide was Jean and he was absolutely the best! He was very knowledgeable, very kind, respectful, and really showed me everything on our tour. He even took a wonderful photos for my trip. I would do this again!
We cannot imagine a better way to be introduced to Cape Town than through our personal tour guide Jean. He was incredibly knowledgeable and suitably engaging. And thanks to his expert driving skills and generous spirit, we saw more in one day than most visitors could fit into a weekend. Thank you, Jean, for creating the perfect sightseeing day for us!
Jean was our guide on our Cape of Good Hope tour. From the moment he picked us up he was accommodating to our desires and modification of stops. He made us feel safe during the whole day. Jean is extremely knowledgeable of South African history. He even went on a long hike to the ship wreck. Our family could not be more pleased with our day with Jean. Ask for Jean for your guide. You will not regret it. Thank you Jean.
We had a fantastic day with our guide Jean. He was very knowledgeable and helpful. Jean was happy to fit in with our wishes for the trip. We felt very safe with Jean as he is a very good driver. We would definitely recommend this tour with Jean.
My family and I booked The Golden Eagles T&T for a trip to Cape Point, Penguins Colony, Seals Island & Cape of Good Hope! Our tourist guide Jean-Marie was very informative, friendly & professional; he provided us with historical insights & facts bout all visited sites, he took us many pictures and was entertaining throughout the tour! I highly recommend the company and the guide.
A fantastic day spent with Jean Marie, our beloved driver who also acted as our guide. Very good at suggesting all the best spots where to take photographs and where to see interesting things. He also took us where there weren't many tourists and helped us purchase tickets for attractions. Great photographer! Furthermore, of great kindness and spirit, always ready to explain the landscape, historical and social aspects of South Africa. I wanted to pet a seal and he tried in every way to make me do it, with success! We returned after dark and it was no longer possible to take photos of Bo Kaap, but he accompanied us to the site to show us where it would be safe to go alone the next day. Super super recommended!!!
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