Location: Hermanus
Top Things to do in Hermanus
The 10 Best Day Trips from in Hermanus, Western Cape
Beautiful Hermanus is a South African seaside town that’s a popular whale-watching site. An initial visit to the Old Harbour Museum will acquaint you with the area’s rich fishing history and impress you with a massive exhibit of a whale skeleton. With dozens of area vineyards, Hermanus is a great base for a guided wine tasting tour.
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1. Cape Agulhas Full Day Private Tour from Cape Town
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Explore the official meeting point of the Two Oceans and take a photo with one foot in the Indian Ocean and the other foot in the Atlantic Ocean. This is also the Southernmost Tip of Africa. On our tour, you will visit the African Penguins at Stony Point Penguins Colony and spot some Southern Right whales (during Whale season) in Hermanus along the seashores if they are around. Enjoy a wine tasting in the Hemel-en-Aarde Winelands. An optional lunch can be enjoyed either on a wine estate or at a seaside restaurant in Hermanus.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Bottled water, Entrance fees to Cape Agulhas lighthouse, Private Tour Guide/Driver and Private Vehicle , Entrance fees to Stony Point Penguins colony
Exclusions: Meals, Drinks & Gratuities (optional), Wine tasting fees
Reviewed By nobenathibungane
Very tentative guide, well knowledgeable about the wine and the farms. I new very little about wine, after the trip I knew how it is process, difference between white and red wine. The different cultivars which are chosen for specific wines
2. Hermanus and Whale Route Trike Tour from Cape Town
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5.0 based on 6 reviews
A stunningly beautiful and scenic tour to Hermanus, rated as the best land based whale watching site in the world via Clarence Drive, also rated as the most scenic marine drive in the world. This is a tour for all serious nature lovers.
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Use of helmet
Exclusions: Food and drinks
Reviewed By Claudia R
Cape Town Trike Tours for the most exciting and novel way to see the beautiful Cape Peninsula (in my opinion). From collection to drop off( 9am to 5pm) we had the most memorable experience. Willem is a very knowledgeable guide and safe driver. We discovered a few firsts, which we had never explored before. Along the Atlantic Seaboard we could take a longer look at the exquisite seafront properties which are built on the steep slopes of Table Mountain. The curving Chapmans Peak drive (with 114 curves, Willem did admit he had not 'yet' counted them) by trike is just something one has to experience as is the long downward ride into Hout Bay. We enjoyed the smells of the ocean, the tree lined roads and the fynbos. If you are looking for something different, safe and exhilarating to do we can only recommend Cape Town Trike Tours. We previously booked the full day Hermanus and Whale Route tour as with this tour we were left with wonderful long lasting memories. Thank you Willem
3. Full-Day Hemel-en-Aarde Valley Wine and Hermanus Whale Coast Private Tour
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Enjoy a private tour through the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley and along the Cape Whale Coast. Explore a local vineyard, where you will not only have marvelous views of the coastline, but you will also get to sample some incredible local wines. Next, visit Hermanus for amazing views of the ocean and during whale season (June to November) you can possibly see whales in the bay from the cliffside pathways. Stop at Stony Point Nature Reserve to see the colony of wild African penguins and travel along the scenic Clarence Drive to return to Cape Town.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Local English-speaking professional tour guide, Wine and chocolate pairing, Glass bottled water
Exclusions: Meals and drinks, unless specified, Additional drinks, Optional activities, including boat-based whale watching cruise (approximately R800) and tapas pairing (approximately R400)
Reviewed By AlbertoVanzetto
Great trip! TK was so helpful and always available to help. The hostels we stayed in were amazing and the activities even better, I strongly suggest the elephant walk, bungee jumping and sandboarding.
4. Hermanus Whale Watching Full Day Tour
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
This picturesque whale tour takes you over the mountains to the seaside town of Hermanus. Set between mountains and the sea, Hermanus offers some of the greatest land based opportunities for whale watching in the world. Close sightings of the Southern Right whale are likely. On the drive back we follow the coastline, which gives further possibility of whale and even dolphin sightings. A stop is made at Stony Point, near Betty’s Bay to see the penguin colony before returning back to Cape Town. Whale Watching Tour Highlights: • Sir Lowry’ Pass (picture stop) • Hermanus • Land base whale watching & optional boat trip • Betty’s Bay stop at the Penguin Colony (Stoney Point) • Gordon’s Bay drive • Scenic Clarence Drive
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Fuel surcharge
Exclusions: Lunch, Entrance fees (Hermanus Boat Trip)
Reviewed By LaChelle_2304
If you are a wine lover, this is the tour for you! We were picked up from our hotel, so no worries about having to drive. Shane, our guide, was friendly and talkative, made us feel like old friends. Tasted 8 different wines and 6 cheeses at Fairview wine estate and then another 5 wines and biltong at Marianne. A thoroughly enjoyable day. Recommended.
5. Hermanus Whale Coast Wine Tour
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Hermanus is part of the scenic Overberg region and also home to the SOUTHERN RIGHT WHALES’ mating grounds. The charming HEMEL-EN-AARDE (Heaven and Earth) valley is part of the Hermanus wine route. The route offers 17 AWARD WINNING WINE ESTATES, in FYNBOS HILLS, TOWERING MOUNTAINS and BEAUTIFUL SHORELINE.
Inclusions: Wine tasting, Headsets to hear the guide clearly, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Chocolate Tasting
Exclusions: Gratuities, Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Lunch
Reviewed By idaiiselin
We had a wonderful time visiting wine farms in Paarl and Stellenbosch. I had originally booked a group tour with a friend but we ended up being the only ones on the tour. Adriaan (the owner) was fantastic in coordinating the tour and making everything happen although he was out of town. Terrific costumer service! Lourens who was our guide for the day was amazing. The pick up/drop off at the hotel was good, the wine farms and tastings were great. We also had a fantastic lunch! All in all 5 star day and we highly recommend this wine tour to others! Many thanks and big smiles from, Marte and Ida from Norway
6. Whale Watching Hermanus
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Silvertree Tours, are established since 2007 and is one if the Winelands most experienced and reliable tour operators and shuttle service. Silvertree tours are one of the few operators that do private tours. Our guides are the face and voice of Silvertree tours, that's is why our standards are remarkable high. Our tour guides are registered professionals and our shuttle drivers are licensed with professional drivers permits(PDP). This ensures that clients receive exclusive first-class service.
Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By sofiapotier
We travelled to South Africa in February 2021 and originally toyed with the idea of just using Ubers to travel around wineries. At the last minute we asked our hotel for a recommendation for transfers from Cape Town and they recommended Carlo and Silvertree Tours for transfers and wine tours. Carlo also handled picking us up/dropping us off in Cape Town for our two nights in Stellensbosch and even decided to have us stop at a brewery on the way to our hotel instead of doing a simple door-to-door. From that moment - we knew we were in good hands! Not sure how long we wanted to commit to wineries on the day of our wine tour, we used their chauffer service which is hourly vs a set schedule... and then had SO MUCH fun with Carlo I think it was 9 hours later he dropped us off at the hotel! Carlo is awesome - he knows a ton about wine, and picked out wineries based on the kinds of wines we told him we liked. We didn't have a pre-conceived list of places we wanted to go and just asked him to pick his favorites! We also stopped at some breweries which my husband loved. His love of the area, his wonderful sense of humor, and his clear positive relationships with the wineries in the area made the day a very special day and one of our favorite memories of our time in South Africa! I highly recommend using his services - they also provide tours in the Western Cape including the Cape Point tour and so forth. When I go back I will definitely be working with him to take care of us again! Thank you again for the wonderful day Carlo!
7. Cape Agulhas Tour and Hermanus
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
The extremities of landmasses have always captured our imagination. To stand at the Southernmost Tip of the African Continent would certainly rank high within the realm of this sentiment. The Tour takes one over Sir Lowry's Pass and Houwhoek Pass to Hermanus where, in the whale season (July- Nov), a few moments will be spared for whale watching. The area has a rich history of maritime hardships. Then enjoy a glass of Bubbly at the southern most Tip of Africa and dip your toes in both the Atlantic and Indian Ocean!
Inclusions: Pick Up & Drop Off at your Accommodation, Private Air-Conditioned Vehicle, Bottled Water & WiFi on Board, Enty/ Admission at Lighthouse , Light Lunch
Exclusions: - Gratuities
Reviewed By LOLLIM12
Wonderful tour with Albert. He was punctual, friendly, accommodating and very knowledgeable. He gave explanations about all the places we visited and allowed enough time and space to explore. I did a private tour with him as a solo traveller and he made me feel at ease and comfortable.
8. Hermanus Wine Tour (Full Day Including Cape Town Transfers)
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Experience the magic of the Hermanus, Hemel-en-Aarde (Heaven and Earth) Valley on a Day Tour from Cape Town. Thanks to the fertile soil and unique climate the wine farms, especially over the past two decades, have transformed the area into a wine cornucopia, with vineyards stretching along the entirety of the Valley. The Valley itself boasts over 18 wine farms, most of which fall under the official Wine Route. These farms all offer their visitors a variety of renowned and award-winning wines The Tour will cover at least 6 of the farms (depending on time spent) and will give visitors an idea of the diversity of wines that the farms can produce. Tasting Fees will be covered, for 4 of the Farms on visit. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner is not included.
Inclusions: Private transportation, WiFi on board, Bottled water, Snacks
Exclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Gratuities
9. Marine Big 5 Safari from Hermanus
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4.9 based on 21 reviews
Operating around the world famous Dyer Island where you might be so fortunate to see the Marine Big 5 – the Southern Right Whale/Humpback/Bryde’s Whales, the iconic Great White Shark, the Cape fur seal (around 60 000 on Geyser Rock), the endangered African Penguin and various visiting dolphin species. The area is also home to a wide variety of seabirds.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Coffee/tea and muffins on arrival, Warm soup and bread after the trip, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Inflatable life-jackets and wet weather gear, Professional guide, Free visit to our African Penguin and Seabird Sanctuary (APSS)
Exclusions: Trip footage available for purchase after the trip
Reviewed By dominikakB8408JS
Absolute highlight of our trip! We had a fantastic time on the Whale Whisperer boat and all staff made this an unforgettable experience! This trip was a wedding present for our friends who just got married a few days before. We were welcomed by friendly staff when we arrived at the restaurant and then given an interesting intro into the day. After that we walked over to the marina and boarded the boat with the skipper, marine biologist and an animal spotter. We were quickly rewarded with spotting a large group of bottlenose dolphins, then penguins, seals and a couple of sharks. Unfortunately no whales but the Southern Right migrated already. All staff cared for us perfectly throughout the trip and made us feel very welcome. We would recommend this to everyone, great for all ages.
10. Cape Agulhas Private Tour
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4.3 based on 12 reviews
Fulfill your dream of visiting the most southern tip of the African continent and the official meeting place of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. If you prefer to follow your own time and schedule, let us provide you with a vehicle and a guide to explore the Cape’s unspoiled beauty. Plan your own tour and experience the Cape in your own style! We offer Individual or group private tours of Cape Town. If you or a group of people would like to go on tours without any other strangers, you can take advantage of our private group tours where it will be only you and your friends / family / group on the tour, no outsiders.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Professional guide, Cape Agulhas Lighthouse
Exclusions: Food and drinks
Reviewed By Deedatravala
We had a really good day with Vince and learnt so much. I would recommend asking for him as a guide!
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