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Hermanus
Hermanus, Western Cape, South Africa
Where Hermanus sits, what to see there, and what to book.
- Top sights
- 4
- Bookable experiences
- 19
- Time zone
- Africa/Johannesburg
Hermanus sits in Western Cape, and this guide is the shape of it: where it is, what it breaks down into, and what there is to do once you are there. The sights below are ordered by how many tours and tickets are sold for them, which is the closest thing there is to a ranking of what visitors actually go and see. There are 19 bookable experiences here in total, with prices, durations and cancellation terms on every card.
South Africa › Western Cape › Hermanus
What to see in Hermanus
Ordered by how many tours and tickets are sold for each — the closest thing there is to a ranking of what visitors actually go and see.
Near Hermanus
Other destinations we publish within a few hours of here, closest first.
What travellers book in Hermanus
The experiences Viator ranks highest here, with the price, the duration and the cancellation terms on every card.
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Boat Based Whale Watching from Hermanus
4.7 (248)2h
Experience an up, close and personal encounter with the ‘gentle giants’ of the ocean that promises to be an ‘experience to be treasured.’ From June to December you will mostly encounter the Southern Right whales, seals,…
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Hermanus Land based Whale Tour with Dave de Beer
4.9 (38)2h 30m
After 20 years of photographing and observing the behavioural patterns of the Southern Right Whales that visit Walker Bay annually, I consider myself a Whale behavioural specialist and I offer a unique and interactive…
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Shark Cage Diving with Return Transport from Hermanus
5.0 (2)3h
Gansbaai is known as the great white shark capital of the world and is only a two-and-a-half hour scenic drive from Cape Town. It is here that we will make your dreams come true! The experienced crew will share their…
from $216.04 / personView details
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Hermanus Food and Culture Tour
5.0 (2)3h
Discover Hermanus on our unique walking tour! From hidden alleys to the famous cliff path, explore the culinary character of the area at 6 local cafés/restaurants. Meet artisans and family-run establishments, savoring…
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Marine Big 5 Safari with transport from Hermanus
4.7 (84)5h
We operate from Gansbaai 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, various shark species, the Cape fur seal (around…
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Shark Cage Diving and Viewing with transport from Hermanus
4.0 (85)6h
You may think you’re a fear-defying thrill lover, but can you handle the ultimate heart-pounding experience? Find out in Gansbaai by cage diving with various shark species. This full-day shark-diving experience takes…
from $286.68 / personView details
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Sights, areas and experiences here were last checked 2026-09-13.
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