From the slopes of Signal Hill to cobbled squares and fortress walls centuries old, the Cape Town city tour takes you through the heart of the Mother City and the stories that shaped it. Explore historic landmarks, wander through leafy gardens, and discover the colorful streets of the Malay Quarter, with an expert guide bringing South Africa’s past, and its vibrant present, to life.
Time: 4 hours
Tour Days: Mon – Sun
Pickup: Cape Town and surrounds
Tour Description
The Cape Town city tour begins with pickup from your accommodation, before heading into the city center and setting off on foot past some of Cape Town's most historic landmarks. The Castle of Good Hope, built in 1666, was constructed to defend the earliest Dutch settlement, while the nearby Company's Garden was established in 1652 to grow fresh fruit and vegetables for passing ships, and remains one of the city's most peaceful green spaces. Along the way, the tour also passes the Houses of Parliament, with your guide sharing the stories of the country's past and how it became what it is today.
Winding on through Cape Town's historic streets, the tour takes in beautiful architecture and heritage buildings, before arriving at the lively Greenmarket Square. Surrounded by historic buildings, this vibrant square is home to a craft market, cafés, and restaurants, a perfect place to browse for souvenirs to take home.
The tour then drives through the Malay Quarter, famous for its brightly colored heritage houses that still stand today, and a fascinating window into the Cape's rich cultural history.
After a day full of South Africa's culture and history, the tour returns to your drop off point, leaving you with a deeper understanding of this remarkable land.
Tour Itinerary
Start: 09h00
- Pick up from accommodation
- Explore the city and its historic landmarks
- Walk through the Company’s Garden
- Visit Greenmarket Square: craft market, restaurants, and coffee shops
- Drive through the Malay Quarter
Finish: 13h00
- Drop off at accommodation
Meeting
A guide will collect you at your accommodation on the morning of the tour.
Highlights
- Expert guides sharing the history and heritage of the Mother City
- Walk past the Castle of Good Hope, built in 1666
- Stroll through the Company’s Garden, established in 1652
- Explore historic streets, heritage buildings, and the Houses of Parliament
- Browse crafts and souvenirs at the lively Greenmarket Square
- Drive through the colorful Malay Quarter
Included
- Transport
- Tour guide
- Entrance fees
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Duration: 4 hours. Walk through the history of the Mother City, from the Castle of Good Hope and the Company’s Garden to the lively Greenmarket Square and the colourful Malay Quarter.
| Price | $ 118per person |
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