DEPART 08h00 - 09h00 / 13h00 - 14h00 | RETURN 12h30 / 17h30
Taste the thriving centre of the Mother City

To get a taste of the thriving centre of the Mother City, in the shelter of Table Mountain, a Cape Town city tour is not to be missed. 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.

Cape Town City Half Day Tour OVERVIEW

1 South African Museum & Company Gardens
2 Parliament Buildings
3 City Hall & Castle of Good Hope
4 Malay Quater / Bo-Kaap
5 Green Market Square
6 Signal Hill
7 Camps Bay & Clifton
8 Short Diamond Factory Tour (Optional)
9 Option 1 - Visit above highlights + Table Mountain (cable car fee not included & weather-permitting)
10 Option 2 - Visit above highlights + Table View for a “postcard view” of Table Mountain.

INCLUDED

Entrance fees to South African Museum

NOT INCLUDED

Lunch
Cable-Car trip up Table Mountain

What to Expect on the Cape Town City Half Day Tour

The Castle Of Good Hope

(15 min)

Stands proudly on the outskirts of the business district, 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 until the area grew and operations expanded elsewhere. Today, the Castle is the seat of the military in the Cape, and is open for visitors to explore and learn more about its history.


Bo-Kaap

(15 min)

Tucked under the slopes of signal hill, the Bo Kaap is a fascinating and vibrant area that was somehow by-passed in the forced removal policies of the apartheid era. 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. No tours in Cape Town would be complete without a visit to the Bo Kaap!


South Africa Museum

(20 min)

For those who enjoy a sense of history, the South African Museum offers a look at life throughout the ages in South Africa. Many exhibits can be found here, and there is also a planetarium situated within the building. 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.


Signal Hill

(20 min)

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.


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