Table Mountain by Cable Car: Guided Summit Walk
When you book, you give the full names of all guests and accept the tour indemnity on behalf of each of them.
The icon without the climb: up in the rotating cable car, a guided walk across the top, and the story of the mountain under your feet.
The day
- 08:00 · Pick-upEarly start to beat the queues and the wind.
- 08:30 · Cable car upOpened in 1929; the rotating cars date from 1997. With a Fast Track ticket you skip the queue.
- 08:45 · Summit walksThe short loop trails across the top: sandstone geology, fynbos, dassies (Procavia capensis), and views from Robben Island to Cape Point.
- 10:45 · Coffee at the topOptional walk towards Maclear's Beacon for fitter guests.
- 11:30 · Cable car downShort drive via Signal Hill or the Bo-Kaap on the way back.
- 12:00 · Drop-offIf the cableway closes: Signal Hill and Kirstenbosch instead, cable car refunded.
Table Mountain by Cable Car: Guided Summit Walk is a private tour in Cape Town (Table Mountain) for up to 3 guests: half day (4 h), with pick-up and drop-off included, from R1,850 per person.
Questions about this tour
What if the weather is bad?
Every tour has a weather alternative. Geoff checks the forecast the day before and adjusts the plan if needed.
Is there a backup plan?
If the cableway closes: Signal Hill and Kirstenbosch instead, cable car refunded.
Where is pick-up?
Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel, in the Jimny.
Do we sign an indemnity?
Yes. When you book, you give the full names of all guests and accept the tour indemnity on behalf of each of them. Parents or guardians accept it for anyone under 18.
What time do we start?
Flexible, agreed when you book.
Can more than three of us come?
Larger vehicles can be arranged on request.
What guests say about Geoff
“Geoff was also always helpful, patiently took photos and answered every question. We highly recommend him!”
“We really enjoyed the climb up Lion's Head, and it was definitely a highlight of our stay in Cape Town.”
“Geoff made me feel very comfortable, guided me calmly through all the tricky sections and was so patient!”
Price per person
Included
Private registered guide (licence WC14954, Wilderness First Responder)Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel, in the JimnyReturn cable car ticket, Fast Track (skip the queue) or standard depending on the option you book; refunded if the cableway closes.Not included
LunchGratuitiesCancellation and weather
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start. Bookings close 24 hours before the start.
Private tours: one group per day. Geoff is the only guide, so once a date is booked, no other tour runs that day.
Every tour has a weather alternative. Geoff checks the forecast the day before and adjusts the plan if needed.
If the cableway closes: Signal Hill and Kirstenbosch instead, cable car refunded.
Safety
Registered guide (WC14954), Wilderness First Responder, route chosen for the day's conditions.