Cape Town City Cultural and History Tour

Travelers should book this tour so that they can get an insight of the City of Cape Town. The history, culture, day to day experiences and expectations are all captured in this tour.
It also opens up to the travelers ultimately giving the reason why it is a multi award winning global city. There is no better way to learn about the socio-econmic values and the hospitality of South Africans than going on this tour.

Visiting the museums, parks, historical buildings, monuments and major Govenrment buildings like the Parliament of South Africa opens up your thinking. Coming face to face with the vibed up arears like Long street which does not go to sleep tells of the social life in Cape Town.

Meeting Point

The Silo Hotel

Silo Square, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa

We do pick ups from the drop and go area at The Silo Hotel Waterfront

What's included:

• Registered Guide
• Cable car ticket to Table Mountain top
• Entry fees to Diamond Museum

Not included:

• Gratuities
• Optional Entry Fees to the Museums up to R50 per Adult per entry

What to expect:

Duration: 4 hours

Clifton Beaches

22 Victoria Road, Cape Town Central, 8005

See this blue flag beach divided into 4 with the expensive residential properties in the background. One of the most popular beaches in Cape Town

Pass by without stopping

Camp's Bay Beach

Camps Bay, 8005

Take a photo stop at the most popular beach in South Africa. Home to some of the rich international celebrities that includes movie stars. Take a walk along the white beach sand with palm trees lining the street.
See the opulent coffee shops, bars and a few hotels. Driving in this area are a lot of the luxury cars driven by world celebrities. Take a walk in this place which is popularly known as the place of the "rich and famous".

In the background is the iconic Table Mountain and the amazing Twelve Apostles peaks. In summer it is common to see movies being shot here because of its attractive location.

20 minutes

Lion's Head

Signal Hill Road, Cape Town Central, 8001

See one of the most hiked mountain in the world. All year long everyday there are tourists hiking up this mountain.
It is one of the most safest mountains to hike taking about 45 minutes to get to the peak. Weather permitting they also do paragliding from the top.

Pass by without stopping

Table Mountain

8001

Get to the cable car station at the foot of one of the new & Wonders of Nature. Take an amazing view of the city of Cape Town.
There is a coffee shop for a hearty cappuccino. Time permitting get the rotating 3 minutes cable car to the top. Another location which is a popular for great photos.

Take in the views of The Mother City from the top as you explore 360 degrees view of the city. There are many walking trails which takes you to multiple photo stops.

Lookout for the Blue Flag beaches, Camps Bay and Clifton . With the background of the Twelve Apostles Camps bay is totally amazing from the top. Lookout for thrill seekers as they abseil down the almost 90 degree cliff off Table Mountain.

Grab a cup of coffee from the restaurant above or a beer from Cloud Bar at the top of this iconic New Seven Wonder of Nature.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Bo-Kaap

Bo-Kaap

Explore this jewel of Cape Town with colorful houses. Take a walk on the cobbled streets. One of the most photographed place in South Africa.
Explore this heritage site which is home to the descendants of the Malay community. There is also a museum which provides travelers with the history of the Malay community. There is also African art and craft stalls and shops.

Interact with the locals who are always smiling and cheerfully greeting travelers. Greet the locals in the local lingo -say "Awee my ma sekind"- meaning halo my mother's child. In summer this is also a very popular site for movie shoots.

20 minutes

The Company's Garden Restaurant

15 Queen Victoria St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa

Take a walk through this beautiful garden at the heart of the city of Cape Town. Look out for the amazing critters in this place. Several monuments of historians who shaped the future of this country are all over.
Take photos of the plat life which includes the oldest cultivated pear tree in South Africa an 800 year old tree. A well stocked fish pond and a rose garden are among the main attractions here. There is also an aviary and the Dellville Wood Memorial Garden

Historical statues and also a herb and succulent garden. The Iziko South African Museum forms part of this attractive garden. Next to it is an Art Gallery with some local art and craft along the avenue.

30 minutes

Iziko Slave Lodge

Corner of Adderley and Wale Streets, , Cape Town Central, 8000

The museum which provides heart wrenching history of the harsh realities of slavery at the Cape. Take a walk through this museum and learn about the slave triangle, slavery at the Cape and its origins.
Take photos of the ancient weaponry used during and before slavery at the Cape. Learn about how much the slave community contributed towards the developments at the Cape.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Signal Hill

Cape Town Central, 8001

One of the most popular stops on the city tour. A must visit place especially for the sundown. This stops give you an amazing view of the city, the Cape Town stadium and the iconic Robben Island.
Time permitting your visit could coincide with the firing of the canon which is done three time s a week at mid day. From here you could encounter up close paragliders taking off heading towards the ocean.

20 minutes

District Six Museum

25A Buitenkant Street, , Cape Town Central, 8001

This is one of the most and historical stops on this city tour. Learn about the forced removals of 1968 which resulted in non-white being settled in the Cape Flats. These are the places now called townships or "ekasi" in the local lingo.
Time permitting it is a place where you are encouraged to visit and learn detailed information about the forced removals. There is lots of information in this museum including historical testimonials from those affected..

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Castle of Good Hope

Corner of Buitenkant and Strand streets, , Cape Town Central, 8001

The oldest standing colonial building in South Africa. Built between 1666 and 1679 this is probably the oldest colonial building built by the Dutch in the world.
Built to serve as the Headquarters at the Cape and also for defensive purposes. Served as the main administrative office of the respective governments at the Cape between the Dutch and the British.

Was used as the main residential place of the highest order of respect at the Cape. Was also used as a court to try cases, a prison to jail those convicted including solitary confinement.

It also served many different purposes as the respective governments saw fit. Since 1936 it has been declared a national monument and part of it is now owned by Th South African Defense forces. There is also a section used for art and much more.

20 minutes

Cape Town Diamond Museum

Level 1 The Clock Tower, Waterfront, Cape Town Central, 8001

Visit this place and learn about the precious minerals in South Africa. Take a walk through the production line and see how they cut the diamonds from a rough mined stone to a well polished product ready for the market.
Learn about the history of Diamond mining in South Africa the discovery of this precious mineral and the economic contribution. Learn the history of Cecil John Rhodes and how much he contributed towards the establishment of the diamond industry in the world. Learn about the biggest diamond discovered and its where abouts as of now

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included