Creative Cape Town Tour: Explore Art, Design & Local Makers

5.0 (1 reviews) Cape Town, South Africa
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Duration8h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English
Group sizeUp to 5 travelers

Overview

Gain rare insider access to Cape Town’s creative world with visits to leading artists, designers, and makers in their private studios. Hosted by the founders of Design Safaris, a locally run company passionate about design and culture, this experience offers genuine connection and behind-the-scenes insight into the city’s creative spirit. Travel in style through the streets of Cape Town in a classic Land Rover Defender as you meet the people shaping contemporary African design.

What's included

  • Full-day transport in our Design Safaris Land Rover Defender
  • Bottled water
  • 1 glass of sparkling wine at the final stop (for over 18 year olds only).
  • Entrance fees to all galleries and studios visited
  • Tea and fragrance experience with Cape botanicals
  • Guided small-group tour hosted by a local design expert
  • Lunch (optional, payable directly at the restaurant)
  • Additional food, drinks, or personal purchases
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. De Waterkant
    30m
    Creative Coffee & Meet Point - Begin the day in a design-forward café where Cape Town’s creative energy comes alive. Meet your guide and small group over exceptional coffee and conversation before setting off to explore the city’s artistic heart.
  2. De Waterkant
    45m
    Tea Ceremony & Fragrance Experience - Join a sensory tea ceremony infused with the botanicals of the Cape’s unique fynbos flora. Learn how fragrance, ritual, and local ingredients blend into an expression of place, guided by an artisan perfumer and tea master. Subject to availability.
  3. V&A Waterfront
    45m · Admission ticket included
    Design Gallery Tour - Explore one of Africa’s most respected design galleries showcasing collectible art, furniture, and sculpture by leading local and continental creators. Gain insight into how design and storytelling merge in contemporary African craft. Subject to availability.
  4. Cape Town
    45m
    Millinery Workshop Encounter - Meet an acclaimed local milliner for a behind-the-scenes look at the artistry of hat making. Discover how traditional craftsmanship meets modern design through sketches, materials, and stories of collaboration. Subject to availability.
  5. Cape Town
    1h
    Curated Lunch Stop - Enjoy a relaxed lunch at a beautifully designed local restaurant where art and cuisine meet. Seasonal produce, elegant interiors, and creative company make this an inspiring pause in the day’s journey. Subject to availability.
  6. Cape Town
    45m
    Artist Studio Visit - Visit a working artist in their private studio to experience creativity in motion. Learn about process, materials, and inspiration while surrounded by works that reflect the textures and colours of Cape Town’s landscape. Subject to availability.
  7. Cape Town
    1h
    Fashion Studio & Bubbles Finale - End the day at a contemporary fashion studio known for its sculptural tailoring and multidisciplinary collaborations. Share a glass of bubbles as you reflect on the day’s discoveries and the spirit of Cape Town design. Subject to availability.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Loading bay On Hudson Str, between Strand Str & Waterkant Str in De Waterkant.
Address: 30 Hudson St, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001

End point

Loading bay On Hudson Str, between Strand Str & Waterkant Str in De Waterkant.
Address: 30 Hudson St, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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