Red Bus Premium Ticket Tour
A guided half-day private tour showcasing the natural beauty of Table Mountain and the rich history of Cape Town’s iconic city landmarks.
Description
The Premium Hop-On Hop-Off Ticket offers two consecutive days to discover Cape Town at your own pace. With over 30 stops covering more than 50 attractions, you can hop on and off as you wish. This ticket grants access to all three bus loops:
Red City Tour: Direct route to the Table Mountain Cableway.
Blue Mini Peninsula Tour: Scenic coastal journey.
Purple Constantia Valley Wine Tour: Visit renowned wine estates.
Additionally, enjoy free walking tours and onboard commentary in 15 languages, including a dedicated kids’ channel. The ticket also includes a choice between a Harbour Cruise or Canal Cruise at the V&A Waterfront and a Sunset Bus Tour.
Company Group
City Sightseeing South Africa
Guide Name
Tours are self-guided with audio commentary.
Tour Type
City Sightseeing
Email Address
Enquiries: info@citysightseeing.co.zaPhone Number
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Google Rating
4.7 ★ | 5 200+ Google reviewsServices Offered
- Hop-On Hop-Off access on 3 bus loops (Red City, Blue Mini Peninsula, Purple Wine)
- Choice of harbour OR canal cruise
- Sunset bus tour
- Audio commentary in 15+ languages + kids channel
- Walking tours included (free)
Destinations
Top Stops & Attractions:
Bo-Kaap | Camps Bay | Constantia Wine Route | District Six Museum | Hout Bay | Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden | Long Street | Sea Point Promenade | Table Mountain Aerial Cableway | V&A Waterfront
Includes over 50+ stops across the Red, Blue, Purple and Yellow routes — covering beaches, museums, markets, wine estates, historic landmarks, and nature reserves throughout the Cape Peninsula.
Starting / Ending Point
Any of the 30 Hop-On Hop-Off stops
Main offices:
- V&A Waterfront (outside Two Oceans Aquarium)
- CBD (81 Long Street)
Inclusions
- Unlimited access to all
- 3 tour loops for 2 consecutive days
- Choice of Harbour or Canal Cruise
- Sunset Bus Tour
- Walking tours
Exclusions
- Entrance fees to attractions
- Meals and beverages
Add-ons
Additional attractions can be visited at own expense.
Meals & Refreshments
Not included | Available at various stops.
Transport
Open-top double-decker buses, scheduled to stop at regular intervals.
Languages
Audio commentary available in 15 languages:
Afrikaans | Arabic | Chinese (Mandarin) | Dutch | English | French | German | Italian | Japanese | Portuguese | Russian | Spanish | Swedish | Turkish | Zulu
Dress Code
Casual | Comfortable attire suitable for various weather conditions, layers recommended.
Photography
Passengers are encouraged to take photographs and videos during the tour.
What To Bring
Camera | Comfortable shoes | Hat | Sunscreen | Water bottle
Additional Information
- Open-top double-decker buses, scheduled to stop at regular intervals.
- The ticket includes a choice between a Harbour Cruise or Canal Cruise, and a Sunset Bus Tour.
Inside Guides
- Start early to visit Table Mountain before queues
- Sit on the top deck (left side) for the best coastal view
- Use the free city walking tours to explore Bo-Kaap and District Six
Weather Considerations
Buses operate rain or shine, and some covered seating available.
Restrictions
Age Restriction: All ages welcome, children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Maximum Group Size: Buses operate on a first-come, first-served basis.
Reservation Policies
- Tickets can be purchased online or at the office; bus seating is first-come, first-served.
- Voucher must be used within validity
- Cancellations: Refundable if not used within the validity period | R20 cancellation fee per ticket.
Estimate Price Range
R300 – R400+
Tours & Rates
R415 | Adults
R295 | Children (4-17 years)
Free | Children 3 years and under
The Premium Hop-on-Hop-off Ticket is currently discounted from R950 to R415
Alternative Tour Options
For those seeking different experiences, City Sightseeing offers other ticket options such as:
Booking Methods
Offices | Onboard the bus | Website
Must Tries
Groot Constantia Wine Tasting: Hop off at Groot Constantia for a wine tasting surrounded by mountain scenery.
Sunset Bus Tour: Take the Sunset Bus Tour for golden-hour views over Camps Bay and the Atlantic.
Highlights
Panoramic Views: Panoramic open-top views of Cape Town’s coastline and landmarks.
Flexible Exploration: Freedom to explore over 50 attractions at your own pace.
Cafes & restaurants at activity stops
Child friendly
Cultural insights
Heated and sheltered buses
Historical scenic views
Live bus tracking
Multi‑language
Panoramic views
Pre-recorded headphone commentary
Sightseeing
Timetable and route map
Walkins welcome
Wi-Fi on board
Wheelchair accessible
Features
- Cafes & restaurants at activity stops
- Child friendly
- Cultural insights
- Heated and sheltered buses
- Historical scenic views
- Live bus tracking
- Multi‑language
- Panoramic views
- Sightseeing
- Pre-recorded headphone commentary
- Timetable and route map
- Walkins welcome
- Wi-Fi on board
- Wheelchair accessible
Must Tries
Groot Constantia Wine Tasting: Hop off at Groot Constantia for a wine tasting surrounded by mountain scenery.
Sunset Bus Tour: Take the Sunset Bus Tour for golden-hour views over Camps Bay and the Atlantic.
Highlights
Panoramic Views: Panoramic open-top views of Cape Town’s coastline and landmarks.
Flexible Exploration: Freedom to explore over 50 attractions at your own pace.
Address
Waterfront: Dock Road, V&A Waterfront (Opposite Two Oceans Aquarium)
CBD: 81 on Long, City Centre
Various Hop on Hop off stops around Cape Town
Bus Operating Times
| Bus Tours (Monday – Sunday) | |
| Red City Tour | 08h00 – 20h00 |
| Blue Mini Peninsula Tour | 08h00 – 19h00 |
| Purple Constantia Wine Tour | 09h00 – 17h00 |
| Sunset Bus Tour | 17h00 – 18h30 |
| Harbour & Canal Cruise Departures | |
| Harbour Cruise | First: 09h00 | Last: 18h30 |
| Canal Cruise | First: 08h30 | Last: 19h00 |
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