Is the Cape Town City Pass Worth It? Two Passes vs Separate Tickets
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For most first-time visitors a City Pass is not worth it; the combination of Table Mountain cable car, hop-on hop-off bus and walking tour is: the combination ticket with cable car and bus tour costs from €56.02 and has 4.6 stars from 3,574 reviews. If you just want to ride around the city cheaply, take the hop-on bus with wine tasting at Groot Constantia from €34.57. The City Passes with over 80 attractions only pay off with a full programme.
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The four offers compared
| Offer | Price from | Rating | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Table Mountain Cable Car, Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour | €56.02 | 4.6 (3,574 reviews) | bus, walking tour and cable car in one purchase |
| Hop-On Bus & Wine Tasting at Groot Constantia | €34.57 | 4.5 (104 reviews) | cheap orientation with a day ticket |
| Cape Town City Pass with hop-on hop-off bus | €117.65 | 4.5 (372 reviews) | anyone with many admissions firmly planned |
| Premium Attractions City Pass with Bus Tour | €224.85 | 4.6 (60 reviews) | three or five days with a dense programme |
Why the combination wins
The cable car alone costs from €52.94. The combination ticket with bus and walking tour costs only €3.04 more and, with 3,574 reviews, has by far the largest track record in this comparison. One purchase covers orientation, transport and the most important sight. Keep in mind that the cable car depends on the weather, and a ticket does not guarantee clear skies.
The bus with wine tasting
The ticket is valid for one day on the hop-on hop-off bus and includes a tasting at the Groot Constantia wine estate. At €29.28 it is the cheapest offer. Table Mountain is not included; you book the cable car separately. With 104 reviews the track record is thinner.
When a City Pass pays off
The City Pass at €117.13 lists over 80 attractions and free rides on the hop-on hop-off bus; the operator advertises savings of over 50%. That only holds if you actually use the admissions. Write down the attractions you would visit anyway and add up their single prices; if the total is below €117.13, the pass does not pay off. The Premium pass at €224.85 is valid for three or five days and has only 60 reviews so far. It only suits a stay that is planned from morning to night.
Our recommendation
Book the combination ticket of cable car, bus and walking tour. The bus with wine tasting is the alternative for travellers who do not want the cable car, and a City Pass is only for heavy sightseers with a worked-out programme.
