What to do in Hermanus

Activities, attractions and tours
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Hermanus Attractions

Let Expedia help you experience the best that Hermanus has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Activities and Tours

Hermanus is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Hermanus to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights.

Hermanus Attractions

Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Hermanus.

Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Hermanus attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.


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Hermanus City-Centre

3.5/5(3 area reviews)

Whale watching, seaside views, and shopping highlight some of the noteworthy features of Hermanus City-Centre. Make a stop by Old Harbour or Village Square while you're exploring the neighborhood.

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Voelklip

3/5(1 area review)

Beaches, whale watching, and mountain views are some highlights of Voelklip. Make a stop by Voelklip Beach or Grotto Beach while you're exploring.

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Sunset on the cliff path 💛

Westcliff

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

Seaside views, whale watching, and waterfront views are just a few things travelers enjoy about Westcliff. Check out Cliff Path or New Harbour while you're exploring the area.

Westcliff
About the last whale in Hermanus this Year.

Eastcliff

While Eastcliff might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Old Harbour and Village Square.

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Kwaaiwater

Though Kwaaiwater might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Voelklip Beach and Grotto Beach.

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Fernkloof

Fernkloof might not have many top sights, but Fernkloof Nature Reserve and Voelklip Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Fernkloof

Day trip destinations from Hermanus