Cape Point Funiculture Ticket: One-way Ride to Upper Lighthouse through Dense Fynbos

Experience a thrilling one-way ride on the Cape Point Funiculture, traversing through dense fynbos to reach the upper lighthouse. Departing every three minutes, this funicular can transport 450 passengers per hour, ensuring a seamless journey even during peak times.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Cape Point Nature Reserve - Apart from offering visitors an exciting and novel method of travel, taking the Flying Dutchman funicular saves visitors an uphill walk from the car park to see the old lighthouse and enjoy the panoramic views.

The Flying Dutchman Funicular, also known as the Cape Point Funicular, is a funicular railway located at Cape Point. It’s the only commercial funicular of its type in Africa, and takes its name from the local legend of the Flying Dutchman ghost ship.

The line runs from a lower station at the Cape Point car park, up an incline through dense fynbos to the upper lighthouse. The funicular leaves from the lower station every three minutes, comfortably accommodates 40 passengers per car, and can transport 450 persons to the upper lighthouse per hour, making it the ideal way to whisk closer to the lighthouse even during peak times.

What's Included
  • One-way ticket on the Flying Dutchman
What's Not Included
  • Snacks
Additional Information

The line runs from a lower station at the Cape Point car park, up an incline through dense fynbos to the upper lighthouse. The funicular leaves from the lower station every three minutes, comfortably accommodates 40 passengers per car, and can transport 450 persons to the upper lighthouse per hour, making it the ideal way to whisk closer to the lighthouse even during peak times.

Location
Main Road
Located at the lower funicular station at the Cape Point car park.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Escape59785247933
Mar 30, 2022
So good! đŸ‘Œ - My girlfriend headed out to Cape Point and took the Flying Dutchman to the peak before walking back down and around the reserve. Amazing experience with breath taking views - I’d thoroughly recommend for anyone visiting Cape Town.
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Vadimm67
Oct 27, 2022
One way Up is better. - This funicular has been operating at Cape Point since 1996. Round trip fare will cost 75 rand, one way 50 rand. The funicular ascent will save you energy because after arrival you will still have to go. Like many tourists, I used it only for climbing down with my feet. The descent is short and simple.
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