Hermanus Tour: Scenic Beauty and Whale Watching

Discover Hermanus: scenic tours, wine tastings, and wildlife sightings. Experience whale watching, penguins, and more on this unforgettable Cape Town adventure.

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Gordon’s Bay - We stop at the Pitstop, located on the most scenic routes in the world. It is a 1950’s Pump Diner inspired restaurant with a “lekker” South African twist. A real hidden gem often missed my many.
  • Rotary Way - Admire the sweeping vistas of the coastline, the ocean, and the town of Hermanus below. It’s an ideal spot for capturing…
What's Included
  • Leisure time in Hermanus
  • Guided by an experienced guide in English
  • On-board WiFi
  • Urban Wine tasting
  • Visit the famed Peregrine ‘Padstal’, offering locally sourced artisanal goods & wholesome produce
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Optional whale sightseeing cruise (in whale season)
Additional Information

This tour to Hermanus stands out for its perfect blend of scenic beauty, whale watching, urban wine tasting, and exploration of the town’s charming attractions. The scenic coastal drive, panoramic views, and the opportunity to witness Southern Right whales up close make for a truly unforgettable experience. Indulgence in exceptional wines produced in…

Location
City Sightseeing Cape Town Visitor Center
Dock Road
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Quest22252578954
Dec 3, 2025
Awesome day trip to Hermanus - We recently took the City Sightseeing trip to Hermanus, and I was genuinely impressed. Our tour guide was incredibly knowledgeable and clearly knew what he was talking about. Throughout the journey he shared interesting facts, answered questions with confidence, and made the experience so much more enjoyable. His expertise really stood out and added great value to the tour. Overall, it was a wonderful trip, and the excellent guidance made it even better!
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Pioneer09970941468
Nov 29, 2025
Great! - Horea excellent trip, the tour guide was excellent. Keep up the good work! Biggups to Horea, will recommend to my friends and family. Thank you, God bless!
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Passport36316377836
Nov 8, 2025
Didn’t see Whales, but had a Whale of a day - We had a great tour to Hermanus with our amazing guide, Horea. The trip was well organized, with a few short stops along the way, and enjoyable from start to finish. It’s a small group tour, which makes the experience more personal and relaxed. If you decide not to do a whale-watching tour, there’s plenty of time to wander around the charming town and enjoy the beautiful views. There’s even a little wine tasting included if you’d like to join! Highly recommended — thanks a lot, Horea, for a fantastic day!
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Metuap2022
Oct 25, 2025
Very satisfied - My stay was extraordinary despite this one was for business. The hotel was right for me and the staff of the hotel like throng and as others I surely forget were attentive and extraordinary. I ively recommend le.silkpath
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Relax08252953362
Aug 18, 2025
Great tour, great guide, great time. - It was a really unique experience with a lot of nice background information and great views in the beautiful little city Hermanus. We've only booked the tour without the whale watching online as the tickets weren't available or just too expensive. But our tour guide Charles actually organized some tickets for a really fair price for anyone on the bus who wanted to join. Really it was him who made the trip so special. He was really sweet and probably the most competent and passionate tour guide I've had, ever. While whale watching there was only one other boat, which we really liked as it made the experience feel very unique and the whales don't get bothered that way. 10/10, would do it again any time!
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Jason_c
Aug 17, 2025
Relaxing trip, small town... - Relaxing trip, small town with plenty of things to do. Able to spot Whales either with the boat trip or by the coast.
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I2744slguilhermem
Aug 16, 2025
Highly recommend - The tour was lovely. The whales can be seen from surprisingly close during the boat ride, Hermanus itself is beautiful and the optional wine tasting was a great touch. The drive is broken up by rest stops at interesting places. The commentary provided by the guide Charles was insightful and fun, and he went to great lengths to ensure we had a pleasant experience.
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Global25722139201
Aug 9, 2025
Great Whale Trip Experience Despite the Weather - We had an amazing day on our City Sightseeing Whale Trip with our guide Louis! He was fantastic – funny, friendly, and full of interesting information. His explanations were clear and easy to follow, and he created a great atmosphere for the whole group. Even with a bit of gloomy weather and only a few whale sightings, we still had a wonderful time thanks to Louis. Highly recommended!
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438leaj
Aug 9, 2025
Great - We had a great day with our guide Louis who was smiling, funny and passionate. Unfortunately the weather was not very warm for going to see the whales.
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Boris_kuznetsoff
Jul 17, 2025
Nice tour - Nice tour overall, includes a gorgeous spot for photos with a view of Hermanus. The guide Louis was very nice and friendly.
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From $67
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).