Where to Walk: the 9 Best Cape Town Hiking Tours

1.Lion’s Head Sunrise or Sunset Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,084 reviews · from $46Our pick

Climb Cape Town’s 669-meter Lion’s Head with a registered English-speaking guide. Choose a dark, flashlight-lit sunrise hike or an evening ascent timed for sunset. Expect steady hiking, scrambling, ladders, exposed sections, and wide views of Table Mountain, Camps Bay, the Atlantic, and Cape Town. Pickup is available with selected options.

“Great time, the hike was nice and not too intense, around 2km each way. Our guide Idrees was fantastic and so knowledgeable”

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2.Lion’s Head Sunrise/Sunset Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 921 reviews · from $65

Climb Lion’s Head with a small group and guides such as Kurt, Codi, Jean, or Tauriq. Choose sunrise over the Hottentots Holland Mountains or sunset above the Atlantic. Expect rock steps, ladders, dark sections, photo stops, headlamps, and about three and a half hours on the trail.

“Kurt was our guide during the sunset hike. Extremely knowledgeable about the area as well shared life perspective of a local of Cape Town. He took care of us the entire time making sure everyone was safe and that we’re having a good time! Pace was great and the hike Read more”

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3.Table Mountain Hike with an Expert Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 666 reviews · 3 hours · from $60

You’ll climb Table Mountain with guides such as Brad, Robert, Kyle, or Vincent, using a route matched to your fitness and confidence. Expect scrambling, fynbos, wildlife, photo stops, and views of Lion’s Head, Camps Bay, and the Twelve Apostles. The hike takes about three hours, followed by a cable car descent if weather permits.

“Very easy booking and organisation of hiker preparations. Very thorough pre hike briefing by our Guide Brad. As the group was more than 10 we had a second Guide Miguel. Soon after starting the group was split into 2. Both Guides were excellent and come highly recommended. Their attentiveness to safety, nature and historical facts were very informative. If anyone seeks a Guide team with the hikers safety and interests at heart are the ones. Bravo to you both!”

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4.Lion’s Head Sunrise or Sunset Guided Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 642 reviews · 3 hours - 210 minutes · from $38

Join guides such as Robert, Lindy, Brad, Brandon, or Miguel for a three-hour Lion’s Head hike timed for sunrise or sunset. Expect scrambling, ladders, chains, dark sections, head torches, plant and wildlife information, and photo help at the best viewpoints. Pickup may be added by arrangement.

“Unfortunately we had a cloudy evening and no sight for sunset however the small group, hiking experience and guide Robert were great and highly recommendable. The way up showed great views below the clouds and the pace is right for all levels with plenty of time until sunset, also for pictures, some stories and rest.”

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5.Guided Lion’s Head Hike at Sunrise or Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 312 reviews · 3h 30m · from $56

Climb Lion’s Head in a small group of up to eight with an English-speaking guide such as Fatima, David, or Santonio. Choose sunrise or sunset, take the steeper chains-and-ladders route or the easier ridge path, and stop for coffee, snacks, photos, and local stories. Bring water, sturdy shoes, and layers.

“We had an amazing tour with Fatimah. We felt very safe and well cared for. The views were amazing and Fatimah knew where best to stop and how much time we needed to reach the top for sunset. It was so nice discussing her experiences as a tour guide and her hiking experience too. She was very kind and took a real interest in us. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a tour guide for lions head or anywhere else in Cape Town.”

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6.Hike Table Mountain or Lions Head in Cape Town Like a Local

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 266 reviews · from $22Cheapest way up

Join Phil, a registered Cape Town guide, for a private hike on Lions Head or Table Mountain. Choose a basic or advanced route, set your own pace, and learn about local plants, wildlife, and the city below. Three-hour hikes can include sunrise, sunset, or full moon departures, with transport available for an extra fee.

“Phill was a very good guide, we had a great time together he explained us a lot of things about Cape Town and the hiking that we were doing . He was so friendly, and as a bonus : he took a lot of photos of us and of the moment ! We highly recommend him for anyone no matter your level of hiking Phill will support you and encourage you without forcing you ! Many thanks Phill for this incredible moment !”

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7.Hike Table Mountain with a Guide – Choose Route

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 199 reviews · from $65

Choose a guided climb up Table Mountain by the steep but direct Platteklip Gorge or the rugged India Venster route. Guides such as Codi, Miles, Jean-Michel, and Shaen adjust the pace, explain the mountain, and help with tricky sections. The hike takes about 2.5 to 3.5 hours, then you descend by cable car if it is running.

“I don't know where to start. This was not just a highlight of Cape Town but of our lives. Firstly Miles the guide was absolutely superb. Super friendly, calm, reassuring and incredibly skilled at mountaineering as well as photography. Amazing photos from him. I can't say enRead more”

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8.Lion’s Head Sunrise with coffee or Sunset Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 160 reviews · from $49

Join guides such as Patrick or Andy for a sunrise or sunset hike up 669-meter Lion's Head. Expect coastal views, ladders, chains, light scrambling, local nature and history, summit photos, and coffee or tea on sunrise trips. Hotel pickup is optional.

“We loved hiking lions head with our tour guide, Patrick. He was very knowledgeable and friendly, gave us a quasi -tour of capetown on our way up! He was prepared and helpful and really kept us safe (we are not experienced hikers at all!) Would do this again!”

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9.Lion’s Head HIKE Table Mountain in Cape Town-South Africa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · from $100

Choose Lion’s Head, India Venster, Platteklip Gorge, Skeleton Gorge, Pipe Track, or Kings Block House with an accredited Muki Venture guide. You set the pace, and your private group can adjust the route and timing. Sunrise hikes use headlamps, while some trails include ladders, scrambling, forest paths, or easy walking.

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