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What this tour offers:

• 1 Unforgettable Destination
• No trip to Cape Town is complete without a visit to the Cape Peninsula! On this full day tour, you'll visit Hout Bay, where you can boat out to a Fur Seal Island, and later visit the Boulder’s Beach Penguin Sanctuary. Enjoy a scenic picnic lunch on the Cape Peninsula, before visiting the famous Cape Point lighthouse and the Cape of Good Hope Sign!
• Daily departures from Cape Town
• The only company in Cape Town offering this tour everyday whether there is 1 passenger or 5
• Hotel/hostel pickups & dropoffs
• Airbnb's have close meeting points

A MUST-DO for every Cape Town visitor! Visit the Cape Peninsula with this Cape Peninsula Full Day Tour, exploring the amazing scenery, with incredible views of the Twelve Apostles of Table Mountain and the Atlantic Ocean. Visit Hout Bay, Boulders Beach, and the Cape Point National Reserve. Private guided transportation.

Highlights:

• Scenic drive passes by Camps Bay Beach from where you will see incredible views of the Twelve Apostles of Table Mountain and the Atlantic Ocean
• Visit Hout Bay, a picturesque harbour town in the Western Cape province of South Africa. The launch site for boat trips out to the fur seal colony on nearby Duiker Island
• Boulders Beach – one of the most popular beach getaways close to Cape Town. Visit the Penguin sanctuary here to see endangered African Penguins up close
• Visit the famous Cape Point lighthouse and Cape of Good Hope, the southern tip of the Cape Peninsula

Private tour available!

Personalized service with private transport and guide. Contact us for more info!

Trip itinerary & what’s included

Full day cape town & cape peninsula.

7:45am - 8:30am

Depart Cape Town - we pick up directly from hostels and hotels for safety and comfort. If staying in an Airbnb just email us. Your booking confirmation (ticket) will show you your exact pick-up time (depends on where you are staying!)

Direct bus to Hout Bay- this scenic drive passes by Camps Bay Beach from where you will see incredible views of the Atlantic Seaboard and the Atlantic Ocean.

09:30am - 09:45am

Arrival to Hout Bay, a picturesque harbor town in the Western Cape province of South Africa.

10:00am - 11:00am

OPTIONAL EXTRA

40-minute Boat Cruise to Hout Bay Seal Island . Here you will see seals in their natural habitat, and enjoy the incredible scenery the peninsula has to offer along the harbor at Hout Bay.

11:15am - 11:30am

INCLUDED ACTIVITY

A quick stop for breakfast at Chapman’s Peak Drive – this includes photo opportunities with incredible views and a light breakfast snack (included)

Depart Chapman’s Peak Drive for Boulders Beach

12:00pm - 12:15pm

Arrive at Boulder’s Beach

45 min tour of Boulder’s Beach Penguin Reserve – a protected area between Simon’s Town and Cape Point. Boulders Beach is world-renowned for its large colony of African penguins and beautiful, protected beaches.

1:00pm - 1:15pm

Depart Boulders Beach for Cape Point Nature Reserve

1:30pm - 1:45pm

Arrive at the Information Center in Cape Point. Entry ticket to Cape Point National Reserve not included and must be paid at the entry gate

1:45pm- 2:15pm

Picnic Lunch – after our transfer to Cape Point we will treat you to a picnic lunch at a scenic viewpoint before continuing the tour.

2:15pm - 3:30pm

After our picnic lunch stop, we will venture on to the Cape Peninsula Visitors Centre, from where we embark on a leisurely walk up to the famous Cape Point lighthouse.

3:30pm - 4:30pm

Enjoy a 45-minute scenic hike to the Cape of Good Hope, the most South-Western point of the African continent. The perfect spot for a photo opportunity at the Cape of Good Hope sign.

4:30pm - 4:45pm

Depart for Cape Town – we return via an alternate route along the Atlantic Seaboard with the stunning Twelve Apostle mountains as a backdrop.

5:50pm - 6:05pm

Arrival to Cape Town. We will drop you off at your accommodation once we arrive, to guarantee safety and comfort!

What’s Included

• Private safe touristic transport
• Hotel pick ups and drop offs
• Registered Tour Guide & Driver
• Breakfast (light snack)
• Picnic lunch

Not Included

• Cape Point National Park entry ticket (mandatory) - 400 Rand ($24)
• Boat trip to Fur Seal Colony at Houts Bay (optional) - 140 Rand ($8)
• Boulders Bay Penguin Reserve entry ticket (optional) - 190 Rand ($12)
• Note: Should you prefer, entrance tickets can also be added at the time of booking and your guide will organize these for you on the day.

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SA Blog is touring South Africa on the Baz Bus , following the adventures of intrepid Baz Blogger Kathy – a.k.a. “ Trekker “.

Now that you have toured along with me on the entire Baz Bus route ( Leg One | Leg Two | Leg Three ), it is time to head back to Cape Town and take the Baz Bus Cape Peninsula Tour, the best of its kind.

Peninsula Tour Essential Info Cost: R350 per person Discount: R30 off the tour with any Baz Bus tour over R500

Duration: Full Day Tour (8am – 5pm) Runs: Daily except Mondays. Includes: Light breakfast, scrumptious lunch, South African tour guide, bicycles, all entrance fees.

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Whether you are in South Africa for the full “Cape to Kruger” tour, or simply passing through Cape Town for a few days, the Baz Bus Peninsula Tour is an excellent day out .

If you’re riding the bus to your next hostel in Cape Town, you can book the tour with your driver; or make a reservation through your Cape Town Hostel; or by phoning the Bas Bus direct: +27 (0) 21 439 2323.

If you book the tour during your travels and are not sure of the exact date you want to go, don’t stress, just call the office a few days before you know you’ll be ready. I had booked the tour in October 2005, planning to go on it in December. But then I got to Coffee Bay and stayed there till January. It was no problem that I only took the tour four months after making my booking.

My day of choice was a Saturday, which meant the bus was several people lighter, (potential tourers were “recovering” from a sudden onset of alcohol-induced flu). In total, we had around nine travellers, a tour guide and a driver, heading out to explore Cape Town’s gorgeous mountain peninsula chain by 9 a.m.

As we wound our way through Cape Town’s streets towards Hout Bay , our tour guide kept us entertained with lively commentary and amusing stories. We chugged past all the areas on the Atlantic Seaboard where the rich and famous live (Bantry Bay, Clifton, Camps Bay, Llandudno, etc.), the magnificent Twelve Apostle mountains forming the background.

Once in Hout Bay an optional boat cruise to Seal Island was offered. (This is the only activity for which the fee is not included in the tour price.) About half decided to go, while the other half (I suspect the ones with a hangover) decided to head down towards the coffee shop and browse the curio markets – including, um, me . Those who went on the boat loved it – it was noisy and smelly and fantastic. The boat has an underwater camera so you can watch the seals frolic in the waves.

Our next stop – after driving from Hout Bay to Noordhoek via the spectacular Chapman’s Peak Drive (a mini-California Highway One, but steeper) – was one of the most popular places in Cape Town, Boulders Beach , part of the Table Mountain National Park – where swimmers and sightseers can get up close and personal with the local penguins.

Formerly known as Jackass Penguins (after the donkey-like sounds they make) they have recently been renamed African Penguins. This was my favorite part of the tour – you are so close to your new feathered friends that you can almost touch them, and they make great models for you camera.

• BUT REMEMBER , these are wild animals that are not to be petted, fed, or taken home as souvenirs! Plus it’s said they also bite, so watch those fingers.

As everyone’s stomach began to rumble, we headed towards the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve , strapped on our helmets, and saddled up for a brisk bike ride down to Buffels Bay, a lovely, secluded beach, surrounded all the way by wildlife and fantastic, fynbos -scented scenery.

Lunch consisted of FRESH rolls, cold meats, cheese, chips, salad, water and fruit juice. Munching away you get a great view of the beach and sparkling sea. But look out for the baboons , they are not afraid and will try and take the food right out of your hands if they can. Feeding the baboons is strictly prohibited, as this behavior is not encouraged and can be dangerous to both the animals and people.

After the yummy lunch and a walk along the beach, you can take a quick dip if you want (the water temp can get as low as a very chilly 15 degrees C, or somewhere ’round there, so brace yourself). Then it’s time to head for Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope , the southwestern-most point of Africa, where it feels like you’re standing at the end of the Earth.

By the time we chugged on back to Cape Town and jumped off at the hostel (quite late in the afternoon), we were ready for a nice relaxing evening and a good dinner. Good friends were made, good fun was had and great scenery was explored.

Thanks to everyone for traveling with me on this epic Baz Bus tour! My Baz Blogging has now almost come to an end: next week I will give you a wrap up, remind you of some of the Baz basics , and let you know all the new things that have come into play.

Until then, keep trekkin’…

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Baz Bus in Cape Town: The Best Way to See Cape Peninsula

Created by Barry Zeidel back in 1995, Baz Bus is South Africa’s most convenient hop-on-hop-off bus service and the best way to explore the country. During his travels around Europe as a backpacker, Barry was fascinated with the bus services for backpackers that allow easy access to various destinations. After he came back to Africa from his trip around Europe, he decided to do some research and start his own bus service for travelers who wish to explore South Africa at their own pace.

What is Baz Bus?

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Baz Bus operates between Johannesburg and Cape Town and stops in more than 40 towns and villages along the way. It also stops in front of over 180 hostels, making it a safe ride for backpackers who come to visit South Africa. Baz Bus sees over 10 000 travelers each year, making it one of the most popular options for getting around South Africa as a backpacker or an adventurous traveler. Whether you wish to visit places like Stellenbosch , Knysna, Natures Valley, and Plettenberg Bay or want to explore the streets of Durban, Storms River, Jeffreys Bay, and Chintsa, Baz Bus stops in all of these destinations. By using Baz Bus, you will also have an opportunity to meet many fellow travelers along the way.

In Cape Town, this fabulous bus service offers various tours including free daily city walking tours and free Table Mountain Guided Tours. However, the most popular Baz Bus tour in Cape Town is the Cape Peninsula Full Day Tour that includes a wide range of activities such as cycling in the nature reserve, visiting the penguin’s colony on Boulders Beach , a cruise to the Seal Island, and much more.

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All you have to do is get a ticket to your final destination and you can hop on and off along the route often as you like. There is also the option of purchasing a travel pass and going on a bus ride in any direction with unlimited stops. There are 3 travel passes available: 7-day ticket pass, 14-day ticket pass, and 21-day ticket pass.

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Yes, they are! All of the 19-seater semi-luxury buses are equipped with TV’s and videos, as well as trailers which can be used for carrying bicycles and surfboards. The drivers are friendly and always more than happy to provide basic route information.

Our  Baz Bus 1 Day Peninsula Tour  is a really fun way to see the Cape Peninsula.  Contact us for bookings  and learn more on what to expect on this trip. 

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Tour review: Cape Peninsula day tour from Cape Town

July 25, 2016 By James Clark 7 Comments

During my trip to Cape Town , the two day trips I had planned were for Robben Island and the Cape Peninsula. I didn’t realise that you could also do a safari from Cape Town in a day if you are pressed for time, but I have already been on a safari so that was not a consideration.

I had always assumed that Cape Town was at the very bottom of Africa at the Cape of Good Hope, but the cape is about 90km further south. Close enough to the bottom if you are looking at the whole map of Africa, but not so close that you can stroll out of your hotel to get to the bottom of the continent.

On my first day in Cape Town I met a Thai guy and a Korean guy at my hostel who asked if I wanted to go to the cape with them the next day. They were hiring a car so it would have been a cheap day out if we split the ride. It was forecast to be a rainy day and I still had two weeks to spare so I passed.

To get to the cape I took a tour. I picked Baz Bus , which is a popular backpacker tour bus in South Africa. Their main product is a hop-on hop-off bus service that travels along the coast and onwards to Johannesburg. They also have a Cape Peninsula day tour, which departs from Cape Town. I booked the tour at their head office in Cape Town, and they sell tickets in all the hostels.

The first stop on our trip was at Hout Bay where an optional part of the day included a boat trip to a nearby seal colony. The ocean was rough the day we were there and we were warned the boat wouldn’t be able to go all the way out.

I went anyway and as soon as we left I wished I had stayed onshore. Our boat was riding giant swells and slamming hard on the way down. On just this short trip I began to understand why sailors would fear passing by the cape. I was happy for the boat to return after realising that there would be no pleasure cruise today. Anyway, if you want to see seals you can see them sunning in the port, waiting for generous fishermen to throw them some lunch.

Driving south from Hout Bay the road climbs up a cliff face with amazing views of the coast. This is the view of Hout Bay.

I booked this tour primarily to see the cape and enjoy the scenic drive. What I wasn’t expecting was the additional bonus of penguins. Our next stop was at Boulders Beach, where there is a colony of African penguins.

Boulders Beach is also part of the Table Mountain National Park , which covers Table Mountain (of course) in Cape Town, all the way to the Cape Peninsula, though not in a single contiguous area. Table Mountain is not included in the tour so it is something you should see in your own time (and going up the mountain is a must).

The penguin colony is on the beach right next to the town. There are special walkways so people can’t go on the beach, otherwise you know people would do that. I know that you shouldn’t interfere with wildlife, but these little fellas are so cute that you just instinctively want to reach out and cuddle one, so I was grateful for the enclosed walkway, lest I create an international incident; “Australian tourist caught fondling wild penguins in South Africa.”

Part of this tour includes a short bike ride component. The mini-bus had a bike trailer and once we got to the peninsula we were issued bikes and helmets to ride for part of the way down. There is not much traffic here and it is reasonably flat so it’s an easy ride. Riding along with the wind whistling through the spokes of my bike, it really felt like being at the end of the world.

We had a picnic lunch at one of the tourist facilities and then it was on to the cape. Along the way we met a curious ostrich. I think he was interested more in his own reflection than with us.

Before I visited South Africa I had assumed that the Cape of Good Hope was the most southerly point of Africa. If you are looking to stand at the very bottom of Africa then you are on the wrong tour. The most southerly point of Africa is at Cape Agulhas, which is about 150km away. Cape Point is the western edge of False Bay, so named because sailors would reach the eastern edge of the bay thinking they are now sailing up the coast of Africa, when in fact they have entered a large bay.

In this photo you can see Cape Point and the other side of False Bay.

The park is filled with roaming baboons. They can be aggressive if they think you have food so be aware. Not that anyone would think a baboon is as cuddly as a penguin, but you do get occasional people who have never encountered a baboon or monkey and think it would be fun to feed them. Not a good idea.

On our way to the Cape of Good Hope we saw another ostrich. As you can see the coast is wild and wind-swept, and looking like a sailors nightmare. So much of this coast reminded me of the west coast of Victoria in Australia. The Great Ocean Road and the Shipwreck Coast in Victoria has a very similar feel (just replace emu’s with ostrich’s). I love rugged coastlines like this so I was happy to be here.

At the Cape of Good Hope there is the obligatory photo opportunity at the sign. After fighting off four bus loads of fellow tourists I got a few seconds to get my photo.

Another thing I learned on this tour is that the Indian Ocean and Atlantic Ocean meet somewhere near Cape Agulhas rather than at the Cape of Good Hope, as so many people believe. Our guide told us that people believed that you could actually see a difference in colour of the water where the two oceans met, as if the oceans knew they were two separate entities as determined by mankind. For the record, there is there is no difference in the colour of the two oceans where they meet.

Even though it’s the most south-western point of the African continent and not most southerly, it’s one of the most iconic geographical points in the world. I usually find that I am disappointed in myself whenever I get sucked in to visiting a geographical extremity, but here it’s so worth it because:

a) it is one of the most famous, and b) the drive and the coast line to get here is so scenic.

Overall I enjoyed this tour. We had a great guide and driver, and it was the cheapest tour I could find for a whole day tour. I did feel frustrated when we were driving along such spectacular coast line that I couldn’t stop along the way, but these are the tradeoffs for the convenience of a tour.

The ticket cost 690 Rand (about $48USD) and there are discounts if you have a the main Baz Bus tour ticket.

View the 1 day Cape Peninsula tour here, or book anywhere in Cape Town where you see the Baz Bus sign (they seem to be everywhere).

An alternative list of tours can be found on Viator . This includes half day tours if you don’t have all day, plus private car tours.

If you are comfortable with driving then I would recommend renting a car, especially if you have a group.

About James Clark

James Clark is the founder of Nomadic Notes. He has been a digital nomad since 2003, and Nomadic Notes features trip reports, train travel articles , and where to stay guides . He writes about transport and urban development at Future Southeast Asia . Subscribe to the weekly travel newsletter .

July 27, 2016 at 1:56 am

Sounds like a tour I will have to do when I get to South Africa … this post is only building my anticipation!

July 27, 2016 at 6:08 am

This is sooo amazing and the pictures are spectacular. And those little penguins are so cute, I want to go there. Hopefully SOON. 🙂

August 5, 2016 at 3:10 am

We loved exploring the Cape Peninsula. Sounds like a great tour! We had a rental car for our South Africa trip and that worked out great too! Great photos!

August 6, 2016 at 5:44 am

Incredible Photos! Nice place to visit. Just can’t wait to go. I have added this place in my bucket list. I loved that penguin colony. Thanks James for sharing such a great post.

August 6, 2016 at 6:24 am

August 27, 2016 at 8:44 am

Love the scenic beauty and natural landscapes of South Africa’s Cape Peninsula

October 10, 2016 at 2:17 am

That looks awesome i am holidaying there in December , i will defiantly be on the lookout for the baboons

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Moscow at Night: City Sightseeing Tour by Car/Bus

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When the Sun begins to set, the myriad lights and firefly-like cars buzzing around on the wide highways see Moscow burst into life. This unreal sight is best enjoyed from the height of the capital’s famous viewpoints, Moscow in the evening is truly, truly spectacular. We invite you with pleasure to see the magic of Moscow under the bright night lights!

On this tour, you can expect to see incredible views and the magical transformation sunset has on Moscow’s most iconic buildings, the highlights of which being:

• The Cathedral of Christ the Saviour is a more solemn yet festive sight with its dimly lit lanterns.
• Basil's Cathedral’s fun and colourful onion domes give off the aura of a mysterious castle, growing out of the darkness of the imposing State Duma building nearby.
• The spectacularly illuminated Bolshoi Theatre and the Alexander Garden walkway, itself painted in a whimsical pattern of shadows.
• The legendary Lubyanka Square, steeped in secrecy; just its hearing its name after dark is enough to trigger goosebumps, given its murky past.
• The House on the Embankment, where old legends are revived and ghostly silhouettes lurk.
• The Russian State Library, where vague shadows have been seen flickering in its windows. Who knows, could this be the legendary bibliologist Rubakin protecting the works of literary art that lie within its walls?
• Incredible views from the height of the observation deck at Sparrow Hills. The candle-like skyscrapers of "Moscow-City" shoot into the night in a blaze of glorious light, all reflected back to the observer by the dark waters of the Moscow River. Lest not forget the blood-red fountains on Poklonnaya Hill! An absolutely fantastic spectacle which cannot be seen by day.

Our expert guides will share one thousand and one interesting stories about the aforementioned and other sights, whilst at the same time detailing the vast history of our beautiful capital, past and present.

Come with us and treat yourself to an unforgettable experience amongst the bright lights if Moscow!

The cost of an excursion with a personal guide for 1 person

Meeting point We'll pick you up at your hotel

St. Basil's Cathedral

House on the Embankment

Cathedral of Christ the Saviour

Vorobyovy Hills

Poklonnaya Hill

Moscow-City

Alexander garden

Russian State Library

Bolshoi Theatre

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• Excursion Moscow at Night: City Sightseeing Tour by Car/Bus
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City Sightseeing Moscow Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Cruise

• Hop-on or hop-off at any of Moscow’s main highlights
• Views of Moscow from an open-top, double-decker bus
• Learn about the city with recorded commentary
• Visit Red Square, Alexander Gardens, and more
• Bus pass inclusions: 48 or 72 hour bus pass + walking tour
• Boat pass inclusions: 60 minute boat trip + walking tour
• Bus & Boat pass inclusions: 48 hour bus pass + 60 minute boat trip + walking tour
• Vouchers valid for 12 months
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Food and drinks, unless specified
• Location Name: The route begins at Red Square but you can board at any stop
• Wheelchair accessible
• Stroller accessible
• Near public transportation
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Red Route runs from 10:00am - 6:00pm, every 25 minutes. Duration - 60 minutes. First stop - Bolotnaya Square.
• Most travelers can participate
• Green Route runs from 10:00am - 6:00pm, every 60 minutes. Duration - 120 minutes. First stop - Bolotnaya Square.
• Orange Route (currently suspended) runs from 10:30am - 6:30pm, every 30 minutes. Duration - 140 minutes. First stop - Museum of Cosmonautics
• Walking tour runs daily at 10:45am. Duration - 2 hours 30 minutes. Meeting point - Next to monument of Saints Cyril and Methodius.
• Boat tour operates 5th May - 20th October, from 11:30am - 6:30pm. Duration - 60 minutes. Meeting point - Zaryadye Park Pier.
• Mobile and paper vouchers are accepted for this tour.
• Vouchers can be redeemed at any of the stops along the routes.
• Vouchers are valid for 12 months
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

• DebbJ 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles Great way to get oriented to Moscow We started our Moscow experience with the hop on hop off. It was a great way to get orientated to the city. The additional optional tours were also good, we did the Metro tour which I highly recommend, we also paid for the Kremlin tour. The hop on hop off has three different lines all included. Only fault was the bus was sometimes full and you had to wait for the next one which was about 15 minutes (in the cold). Read more Written January 6, 2020
• UmaDelhi 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles 2 days are required Very very good audio guides- the voice quality was also good and also the anecdotes of history were brilliant. Russia is truly beautiful Read more Written September 1, 2019
• BeverleyT 0 contributions 1.0 of 5 bubbles Boat trip - TERRIBLE We got on the bus, but couldn’t buy a 1 day ticket. They suggested we do the 1 hour boat trip and said they would drop us to the dock. 1) they dropped us in the wrong place 2) they were lost because of the marathon Then the boat, after we finally found it: 1) stinking fumes, actually gagging 2) no commentary, in fact, no interaction unless you begged 3) offered us 2 for 1 icecreams as they had melted and refrozen as the fridge gets turned off at night Honestly, we enjoyed the afternoon in the boat but spent all of it laughing at just how awful it was!!! The worst thing in Moscow! Read more Written August 18, 2019
• niruDurbs 0 contributions 3.0 of 5 bubbles Not the best value for the price The ticket is quite expensive and covers three different routes in a 24 hour period. The red route is quite exciting and takes about an hour. The bus comes every 10 to 15 minutes. However the other two routes take about two hours each and buses come every 30 to 40 minute period. If the bus is full then you have to wait at the stop for the next bus. So personally I feel that not much can be seen this way. I definitely was not impressed. However it must be noted that one can learn a lot about the history of Moscow Read more Written July 3, 2019
• IrishCueTravel 0 contributions 1.0 of 5 bubbles SLO Motion Not all their fault , but if you plan on trying this Attraction be patient! Traffic is a big problem first and foremost. But to add additional unnecessary delays; the bus stops at each site for 15 minutes at a time or More ! I gave up half way through ( 45 minutes) ; and walked back to the starting point in 10 minutes! Read more Written June 4, 2019
• michael g 0 contributions 1.0 of 5 bubbles Worst hop on/hop off EVER Waited for 40 minutes in the cold rain for a bus that never came... unacceptable. Traffic is so bad that when on a bus the previos day it was barely moving. My advice-get a subway pass and a good travel guide book and do sightseeing on your own! Read more Written October 24, 2018
• Rebecca J 0 contributions 3.0 of 5 bubbles Boat element was excellent We purchased a ticket online for the boat and bus for 2 days. The boat element was wonderful, we saw some amazing parts of Moscow along the river side. The bus element was very disappointing as it only started at 10am and was finished by 6:30pm. It was extremely warm when we were there and it would have been great to do the tour in the cool of the day. There was also no air conditioning in the down stairs part of the bus. They also turned away passengers at one of the stops as the bus was full and there was not another bus for 40 minutes. Read more Written September 26, 2018
• Monismith2014 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles it was very enjoyable it was very interesting seeing things we saw walking around from the bus. so much more to see. we had a lot better view of the attractions from the height of the bus.also the bus was reasonable slow which gave us time enough for photos. it stopped at sparrow hill for 10 minutes for picture taking Read more Written September 20, 2018
• fati666222 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles The best way to see Moscow We did both routes but if you have little time then only do the red route.Its very informative and it takes you to the important sights.The staff on the bus are very friendly and helpful. Read more Written August 20, 2018
• adolfo17 0 contributions 3.0 of 5 bubbles The worst hope-on hope-off service I've ever seen Diffiult to understand the route maps and stops. Staff wouldn't help either. Lengthy stops. No air conditioning. Read more Written August 4, 2018
• Peter F 0 contributions 3.0 of 5 bubbles Two Routes There is a short red route which depending on the traffic takes about an hour. The route is generally around the Red Square area. The ear phones were small and sometimes the commentary did not link up with the sites you were seeing. The green bus takes you on a longer route and ours took two and a half hours due to the heavy traffic. I would not recommend this trip unless it is raining or you want to fill in time. The sights we saw were nothing outstanding with plenty of time at certain stops for photos. Also the driver stop for a bite to eat at one stop. Read more Written July 30, 2018
• Bernardo P 0 contributions 1.0 of 5 bubbles Boat Trips Moscow, Russia Yesterday, I booked a boat trip with the GetYourGuide.com web page and was totally horrible, didn’t have audio guide as it shows on the picture-Nobody Talk-. The girl on the picture-light blue bag-ask for 100 Rubles for show her the QR Code while I had the Booking and PIN number cause she must see the vessel name-Didn’t say nothing and after she said board any vessel. I suggest take the trip and pay on site, avoid fake internet pages, there are many other services with a lot of entertainment, don’t take this ones. Read more Written July 14, 2018
• Kathrynowl91 0 contributions 3.0 of 5 bubbles Good way to see some sites We usually do these tours when we travel. They get you round and you see the sight . The traffic is quite heavy so it is a bit slow but there is not a lot they can do about it. We only did the red route. Just a note people don’t queue here when the bus comes it’s a bit of a free for all. Read more Written July 13, 2018
• Daniyal91 0 contributions 3.0 of 5 bubbles Was Ok.! Started our tour of moscow from here, We had got the 2 Day Pass with the boat ride. The route and the map was good but not well managed. The bus didn't stop at many points. Were were unaware a couple of times at what point we were and missed them. Headphones and maps were provided. Would recommend one should check out the route map before going and decide which places to stop in advance, this way one can manage and enjoy the tour more and us it more effectively.! The boat ride was Ok, a little crowded. No guide provided, just a boat ride with restaurant service Read more Written July 12, 2018
• WilliamDyer 0 contributions 1.0 of 5 bubbles Poor service on boat and too many waiting times on buses For the price, you should expect at minimum English speaking tour guides with decent experience, but at least in my case that did not happen both in buses and boats. And in the boat even tough we were 90% English speaking tourist at least, the tour guide spoke 95% of the time in Russia, and only 3 sentences in English, I really counted how many times she spoke in English. And at the end she asks us if we have any questions? Of course I told her I couldn’t ask her anything since I didn’t understand 95% of what she was saying. The boat tour is not worth it, just take the bus that would be my advice. Second minus is the waiting times, in the boat they made us wait an hour before it departed, and in many stops with the buses waiting times of 20-30 minutes. I actually think I lost that day around 2 hours doing nothing. Be careful. Read more Written July 10, 2018

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