Half-Day Tour of Cape Town City: Experience History and Landmarks
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Table Mountain
Immerse yourself in the rich history and vibrant culture of Cape Town on this half-day tour. Explore iconic landmarks, museums, and the colorful Bo-Kaap neighborhood while learning about South Africa's past. Discover the city's award-winning attractions and enjoy a scenic walk through the bustling streets. Join us for an unforgettable experience!
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Table Mountain - One of the 7 New Wonders of Nature and the only one in a city. This iconic landmark draws thousands of travelers annually and is one of the two most popular attraction in Cape Town.

Take a view of the city of Cape Town and the hikers snaking up this land mark. This is an ideal photo location and has amazing views of the entire bay all the way up to Blouberg beach. There is a rotating cable car taking travelers to the top.

  • Bo-kaap - The colourful houses are a major attraction in this city. Take a walk on the cobbled stone streets and get a selfie with the locals. Learn the local language as you interact with the locals.

Visit the Bo-Kaap museum and learn the history of the Malay community who settled here after 1652. Explore this charming place and see why it is a popular movie location. This is a vibrant place with a lot of international students learning at local universities.

Shop for curios in the art and craft shops and the stalls from the locals. Grab yourself a selfie to these beautiful coloured houses.

  • Company’s Gardens - Visit this amazing garden at the heart of the city of Cape Town. Take a leisurely walk as you admire the fauna and flora in this place. The trees are the star attractions, the ginko tree, the towering rubber tree, the ancient saffron and the 80 year old bamboo plantation.

The garden is also home to South African National Gallery which houses impressive permanent collection of South African art. There is African, British, French, Dutch and Flemish art also.

Another form of attraction is offered in the wide range of critters that include the pigeons, Egyptian Geese, herons, rodents and an aviary with dozens of bird species. Buy a bag of peanuts and feed the squirrels who would be glad to scamper up your arm for a snack of peanuts.

The beauty of this garden is exceptional and to top it up there is a restaurant serving South Africa food. In the garden is The Iziko Museum with a planetarium which is also worth a visit.

  • Iziko Slave Lodge - A visit to this Museum is very informative and emotional. Take a walk in the Slave Lodge and learn about the participation of the Cape in the Slave Trade. How it all started at the Cape and the sources of slaves who were part of this heart wrenching experience.

Learn how the slaves were bought and auctioned and how they survived at the Cape. The social aspect of slavery at the Cape including the names, families and punishment meted out to the slaves as they tried to run for freedom.

Their contribution to economic development at the Cape that includes the famous wine industry and in the farming community. Effects of abolishment of slavery and how it was perceived by the local slave masters.

  • District Six Museum - District Six Museum is also an interesting part of the city tour. It tells of the emotional forced removals of Capetonians just like any other city in South Africa.

This was during the period 1968 after a law was passed which set aside some of the areas close to the cities as designated for the whites. Learn about how it affected the non-whites up to this day.

Also learn about how the city fathers reacted then and now with the unending court battles between those affected and the city fathers. Also learn how it resulted in the creation of the so called townships which are all over South African cities.

  • Castle of Good Hope - The centre of civilian rule at the Cape and the oldest standing colonial building in South Africa. Take a walk in this place where a canon is also fired everyday at 12 noon.

Learn about how the respective governments between the Dutch and the British used this place for administrative purposes. Explore the William Fehr Art collection and the former house of the highest order of respect at the Cape then.

Visit the place used to try cases and the former hanging chambers. A look at the collection of cutlery used by the authorities leaves you in awe.

What's Included
  • Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Expert guidance from an accredited tourist guide
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Entry fees to all optional attractions up to R50pp per museum
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

This is an informative tour. There is no better way to learn about the history of Cape town other than going on a city tour. It brings all the history of South Africa to the travelers as this was the main point of contact foe the European settlers who eventually colonised South Africa.

This is also a great tour that takes travelers to all the major buildings and all the landmarks in the city. Travelers have the opportunity of exploring first hand places like the museums, colourful houses of Bo-Kaap and the city. Travelers also learn about how the cultural diversity is copping with co-existing after a long history of racial discrimination.

This is a beautiful city which is scooping awards annually and this tour will bring travelers up close to all these attractions. Some of which are the blue flag beaches, Table Mountain, Signal Hill, Lions’ Head, Company gardens and much more.

This tour is also a sightseeing tour intermixed with a health walk and interaction in the city.

Location
Table Mountain
Cancellation Policy

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

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Joanne
Apr 18, 2024
Half day Capetown and table mountain - Osward was wonderful tailored to what we needed and time we had. It was wonderful and very informative. I would reccomend this trip to anyone.
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231susant
Apr 8, 2024
A relaxed and interesting tour of Capetown - Ordain was a wonderful guide. He graciously waited for our ship to dock hours later than expected. He warmly met us right at the pier terminal to begin our cruise. The tour was mixed with driving and some walking which we liked. He had a very comfortable vehicle. Ordain gave us a good variety of history and high points in a wonderful unhurried manner. He was able to answer all of our questions. We had a lovely afternoon tour with him. We highly recommend him and his company.
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Marilynn
Apr 2, 2024
Book this tour - Ordain was an amazing guide. His knowledge of the area was top notch. The tour had a good variety of places to see and learn about.
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Kristan_s
Mar 6, 2024
Custom fit tour - My tour guide Osward was exceptional and went out of his way to tailor the tour to me and my interests. I saw a lot of the city in a very short time and he was super warm and a lot of fun. Can’t wait to do another tour with Osward when I return to Cape Town! Highly recommend
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11spartanfan
Oct 22, 2023
Great Personalized Experience - Ordain was an excellent tour guide. He was attentive, accommodating, and knowledgeable. I highly recommend.
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Angelo_f
Oct 21, 2023
Great Experience - Personalized - Ordain was prompt, extremely knowledgeable, and considerate. I thoroughly enjoyed my tour with him. I highly recommend.
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Lakeshia_c
Mar 13, 2023
Excellent - Osward was very professional and he went out of his way to ensure I had a wonderful experience considering the city roads were closed off for the cycling event.
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David_n
Jan 31, 2023
Nice half day trip - Great half day tour of Cape Town. Wevisited Table Mountain, Commisoner Gardens, Bo Kapp, and Signal Hill. Our guide was well versed in highlights of Cape Town. Very easy to communicate with.
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Ndeshij2020
Aug 21, 2020
Best Tour i ever had - for me the whole tour was just so super amazing, Table mountain, Robin Island, Ice skating and the Alexander Bay beach was just super awesome.
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Christytee
Aug 12, 2020
City Adventure - Best tour guide ever, gives you detailed information about Cape Town..he gives you rich detailed history about the city.shows you the good spots of Capetown.. After a tour with him you will love and appreciate Capetown...Will definitely do another tour with him
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