Shared Half-Day Cape Town City Tour

4.9 (19 reviews) Cape Town, South Africa
Duration4h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 12 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

On this tour, we will educate travelers about Jan van Riebeeck Statues as we drive past them. We will discuss the historic background while depending on which direction we are driving, Cape Town train station, adjoining Strand Street, which takes us to Cape Town's first and oldest building, the Castle of Good Hope, Grand Parade, and City Hall, where we will get off and take some pictures while sharing the history and memoirs of these prestigious structures. After there, we'll drive up Buitenkant Street to see the old Central Method Church, which eventually became the District Six Museum.

From there, we drive past the Parliament, Company Gardens, Slave Lodge, Flower Cellar Jewish Museum, and Bo-Kaap (where we can walk through the streets and try some of the special Malay dishes on offer). We then move on to Table Mountain, Signal Hill, where guests can take the cable car up. We then return to our designated hotels.

What's included

  • Bottled water
  • Professional Tourist guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Diamond tour at Diamond Worx
  • Admission to Castle of Goodhope
  • Admission to Table Mountain - $21.09 per person roundtrip
  • Admission to Bo-kaap museum at $5-$8 per person
  • Table Mountain Aerial Cableway

What to expect

  1. Bo-kaap
    15m
    We stop in the Bo-Kaap, formerly known as the Cape Malay Quarter, so that visitors can take a memorable photo with the colorful houses as a backdrop. Your tour guide will share interesting stories about these historical homes and the heritage of the locals who live there. Many of these locals' families originated from Indonesia and Malaysia.
  2. Table Mountain Aerial Cableway
    45m · Admission ticket not included
    We stop at Table Mountain where we will explore one of the new seven wonders of the Nature. Arriving at the Cable car station we will take the cable car to the top of the mountain. In case of weather adverse, we will skip Table Mountain and leave it for the last stop of the day.
  3. Castle of Good Hope
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Visit the oldest building in SA and explore past events in this monumental building
  4. Maidens' Cove
    10m
    Take a glance at the beautiful views of Camps beach with the backdrop of both Table Mountain 13 cliffs popularly known as 12 Apostles and Lion's head
  5. Cape Town Central
    Pass by
    After pick up at your hotel in Cape Town we will enjoy a brief city orientation tour and take a drive through the city centre where you tour guide will indicate the historical monuments and museums to gain a better understanding of the rest of the tour.
  6. Signal Hill
    10m
    A panaromic view of the city, with breath-taking views of Robben Island, Cape Town Stadium, West coast and the city with Table Mountain and Lion's head
  7. The Diamond Works
    15m
    Get a mini tour of the diamond, South African history with this precious stone
  8. Bantry Bay
    Pass by
    Pass by some of the most expensive houses of Cape, a touch of lavish life

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Aquarium, stand by next to the red bus

End point

Aquarium, stand by next to the red bus

Pickup details

Kindly stand by for your driver 5 minutes before pick up time, the driver can only give 5mins grace period if late

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The total duration includes the traffic and the transport for each attraction

Cancellation policy

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

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4.9 (19)
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