See Cape Town from Lion’s Head or Table Mountain
From €32 per personThe stated duration is 3 to 3.5 hours. Transfer time and exact departure times are not specified.Final booking with external provider
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See Cape Town from Lion’s Head or Table Mountain

★★★★★ 3–3.5 hrs · English Activity language
From €32 per person Free cancellation

Choose sunrise or sunset on Lion’s Head, privately or in a small group depending on the option, or walk up Table Mountain with a local guide.

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⚡ Headlamps supplied for low-light departures. · The displayed price starts at €32; the structured low_price is EUR 32.44 and a previous displayed price of €48 is shown. Option, date and availability may affect the final amount. Confirm it on GetYourGuide.

Pickup and drop-off apply only to certain options or direct requests. A minimum of 3 participants is also mentioned, but it is unclear whether this affects every option, including private bookings. Confirm both points on GetYourGuide.

✔ A group-adjusted pace and help with ladders, chains and scrambling sections.
✔ Stops for rest, views and photographs.
✔ A flexible route based on weather, group ability and safety.
✔ Headlamps supplied for low-light departures.

Quick summary before booking

Who is it for?

  • Solo travellers
  • Hikers with moderate fitness
  • Visitors unfamiliar with this route
  • People interested in sunrise or sunset views

How long does it take?

The stated duration is 3 to 3.5 hours. Transfer time and exact departure times are not specified.

What's included?

  • Professional local guide
  • Guided hike on the booked route
  • Headlamp when conditions are dark
  • Support during scrambling sections
  • Photo stops

Is it worth it?

It may be worthwhile if you want guidance on an exposed route, help through technical-looking sections and local context. It is not a good fit for reduced mobility, fear of heights or low fitness.

💡 TourBookGo tip

Check which mountain, departure and format you are booking. For Table Mountain, confirm whether the cable car is operating and how to obtain the ticket. If you need a transfer, request written confirmation of availability and price.

More support on the routeThe guide explains the route and assists where chains, footholds or scrambling demand extra care.
Sunrise or sunsetLion’s Head options let you choose either time of day, subject to the departure available when booking.
Two different mountainsYou can book Lion’s Head or select the guided Table Mountain ascent; they are not the same itinerary.
Help before departureThe provider offers pre-hike assistance through WhatsApp, along with basic first-aid and safety equipment.

📖 How the experience unfolds

After meeting your guide, or using pickup when it is included in the booked option, you receive a safety briefing and begin climbing at a pace suited to the group.

The guide schedules breaks for rest, views and photographs. The itinerary may change when weather, group fitness or safety makes an adjustment necessary.

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On Lion’s Head, the aim is to reach the upper area for sunrise or sunset.

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On Table Mountain, you walk to the summit and are expected to descend by cable car if it is operating.

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A steady pace is needed to reach the summit on time.

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The key benefit is not simply reaching the top, but having guidance on an exposed and changeable route.

The guide supports participants where the route demands greater care. Assisted scrambling

What to know before choosing

Moderate fitness is required, and the hike involves heights, ladders, chains, footholds and scrambling. It is unsuitable for people with reduced mobility, a fear of heights or low fitness.

Distance, elevation gain, official technical grade, minimum age and maximum group size are not stated. Check the exact option on GetYourGuide before booking.

Moderate fitness Exposure to heights Changeable route Tour in English

What reviews report

The key benefit is not simply reaching the top, but having guidance on an exposed and changeable route.

Reviews highlight the guides’ knowledge and attentiveness, their ability to adjust the pace, their support on difficult sections and their help with photos and videos.

3–3.5 hrsApproximate duration
784Recorded reviews
EnglishActivity language
24 hrsFree cancellation

🗣️ What reviews report

Solo travellers

They particularly value having guidance when they are unfamiliar with the route.

Less-experienced hikers

They praise the guide’s help on demanding sections and the pace adapted to the group.

Transfer feedback

Some travellers want clearer information about the availability and cost of optional transfers.

Lion’s Head and Table Mountain are different plans

Lion’s Head can be booked for sunrise or sunset and as a group or private hike, depending on the available option.

Table Mountain involves walking up and a planned cable-car descent. The ticket is excluded and operation depends on the weather.

Breaks create time to recover and take in the views. Scenic stops

Price and booking

Compare the option carefully before paying

From €32 per person

The displayed price starts at €32 per person, with a structured low_price of EUR 32.44. Different options may carry different prices and conditions that are not specified in the source.

DurationBetween 3 and 3.5 hours
LanguageEnglish
CancellationFree up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
PaymentReserve now and pay later available
FormatSmall group or private only when included in the booked option
OperatorWidevision Travel
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The displayed price starts at €32; the structured low_price is EUR 32.44 and a previous displayed price of €48 is shown. Option, date and availability may affect the final amount. Confirm it on GetYourGuide.

The light and views depend on your chosen departure and weather conditions. Sunrise or sunset

How to book this experience

1

Choose a date

Open availability and check updated times, language and conditions.

2

Compare options

Check final price, duration, meeting point and what's included.

3

Book securely

The booking is completed with the external provider before payment.

Preparation, restrictions and possible changes

Bring a windbreaker, water, snacks, personal medication, a daypack, weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable sports or hiking shoes.

You must complete the liability and indemnity waiver sent through WhatsApp. Participation may be refused if it is not returned. Smoking, drones, speakers, alcohol, drugs and littering are prohibited.

Solo travellers who prefer local guidance in the mountains. Visitors unfamiliar with the route and its scrambling sections. People with moderate fitness and no fear of heights. Travellers who value photo stops and a group-adjusted pace.
Weather may alter the route, stop the cable car or move the booking to another date. Weather-dependent

❓ Frequently asked questions

Can I choose between Lion’s Head and Table Mountain?
Yes. There are sunrise and sunset options for Lion’s Head, offered as group or private hikes, plus a separate guided Table Mountain ascent. Check the exact option name before booking.
Is this an easy hike?
Moderate fitness is required, and the route includes heights, ladders, chains, footholds and scrambling. No official technical grade is provided, and it is unsuitable for reduced mobility, fear of heights or low fitness.
Is the Table Mountain cable-car ticket included?
No. The ticket required for the planned descent must be arranged separately, and the cable car may not operate in poor weather.
Are pickup and drop-off included?
Not universally. They depend on the selected option or a direct request to the provider. The cost, pickup area and transfer duration are not stated.
What happens if the weather changes?
The route may be adjusted, the cable car may close and the booking may move to another date. Free cancellation is stated up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

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Before booking

Choose the route that genuinely suits you

Lion’s Head offers a sunrise or sunset experience; Table Mountain adds a walk-up ascent with a weather-dependent cable-car descent that is not included.

Check the option, transfers, participant minimum and current conditions directly on GetYourGuide.

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