No visit to Cape Town is complete without discovering the Mother City’s offerings, one of the most popular tours in South Africa. Situated between Table Mountain and the Atlantic ocean it is the most visited city in Africa.
Here you will find a number of the Cape’s top attractions, from the imposing Castle of Good Hope to the colourful cottages of the Bo Kaap, the bustling Green Market Square, the South African Museum, the beautiful Company Gardens and plenty more to see.
With an experienced and knowledgeable guide, and from the comfort of an air-conditioned vehicle, you will be able to learn more about the Cape Town CBD and its surrounds, in a city tour that is sure to leave you with plenty of memories and photographs of this part of the Cape.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Qualified guide
✖ Lunches and purchases for own account
✖ South African Museum admission (from R60 per person)
✖ Table Mountain Aerial Cableway (from R240 per person)
Pickup Locations
1. Onomo Cape Town Waterfront
2. The PortsWood
3. Cape Town Hollow
4. SunSquare Cape Town Gardens
5. Cloud 9 Boutique Hotel & Spa
6. The Village Lodge
7. Fountains Hotel
8. Dysart Boutique Hotel
9. Upper Bloem Apartment
10. Casa Elena
11. Upperbloem
12. The Capital 15 on Orange
13. Apartments In Mandela Rhodes Place
14. 9 On Barrack
15. ONOMO Hotel Cape Town - Inn On The Square
16. In The City - Urban Living Spaces CC
17. The Legacy
18. Lady Hamilton Hotel
19. Waterfront Village
20. Holiday Inn Express Cape Town City Centre, an IHG hotel
Additional Info: Passengers will be collected from hotel between 08:00 - 09:00 & 13:00 - 14:00
We pickup from all central Cape Town hotels.
Itinerary
1
Castle of Good Hope
Drive pass the Castle of Good Hope, which was built between 1666 and 1679 by the Dutch East India Company (VOC). The Castle was developed as a maritime replenishment station, and from 1678 it was the centre of civilian, administrative and military life at the Cape. Today, the Castle is the seat of the military in the Cape
2
Bo-kaap
Tucked under the slopes of Signal Hill, the Bo Kaap is a fascinating and vibrant area that was somehow bypassed in the forced removal policies of the Apartheid. Also called the Malay Quarter, this area is characterised by its multi-coloured cottages and steep cobbled streets as well as its exotic Malay culture
Duration: 15 minutes
3
Company's Gardens
For those who enjoy a sense of history, the South African Museum offers a look at life throughout the ages in South Africa. The museum is situated in the Company Gardens, which holds the Seat of Parliament. Pristine lawns, shady paths, ornate fish ponds, statues of past leaders and plenty of curious squirrels are just a part of the Company Gardens’ charm
Duration: 20 minutes
4
Clifton Beaches
The beaches of Clifton and Camps Bay lie along the Atlantic coast. Situated just a few minutes away from the city centre, the beaches are ideal for sunbathing and water sports (even if the water is somewhat chilly
Duration: 15 minutes
5
Signal Hill
Signal Hill is a prominent landmark from which the historic noon gun is fired, and forms the “lion’s body” for the adjacent Lion’s Head mountaintop. The hill rewards hikers with spectacular views across Table Bay harbour, the central city and the Atlantic Ocean. Many family-friendly picnic spots on Signal Hill are favoured by tourists and locals all year round.
Duration: 15 minutes
6
Table Mountain Aerial Cableway
Enjoy the magnificent views of Cape Town from the top of Table Mountain (as this is a half day tour this attraction is optional & weather permitting)
Duration: 2.4166666666667 hours
7
The Diamond Works
Discover the world’s most famous diamonds with life-size replicas on display. Witness first hand how rough diamonds are transformed into creations of fire and light (as this is a half day tour this attraction is optional)
Duration: 30 minutes
Additional info
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
