Cape Town: Guided Tour With District Six Museum Entry Ticket
Oranjezicht, Cape Town
Explore Cape Town on this guided tour. Get picked up from your hotel, learn about the city's history, and visit sites like Greenmarket Square, Slave Lodge, Table Mountain and District Six Museum.
This guided city tour in Cape Town suits visitors interested in history, architecture, and iconic landmarks.
Highlights
- Green Market Square: a historic trading spot now filled with crafters and souvenirs
- Trafalgar Place: local flower sellers offer fresh, locally sourced bouquets
- City Hall: site where Nelson Mandela gave his first speech as a free man
Description
The tour begins in Bo Kaap, a vibrant community known for its Cape Dutch architecture and rich history tied to Cape Malay Islam and cuisine. Next, we travel down Strand Street, the original Cape Town shoreline, to the Castle of Good Hope, the oldest building in South Africa and former governor's residence, now occupied by the South African Defence Force. The adjacent Grand Parade was historically where produce wagons unloaded; it also holds tragic history as a burial site for slaves.
The tour continues to the District Six Museum, highlighting the history of slavery, forced removals under the 1950 Group Areas Act, and the ongoing efforts to restore homes to former residents. We then visit Spin Street to see the Slave Tree site, once used for slave auctions, and the Slave Lodge, now part of Iziko Museums and former slave quarters.
Next is the Company Gardens, established during the Dutch East India Company era, featuring landmarks such as Parliament and St George's Cathedral. The final stop is Table Mountain, a world heritage site 1087 meters above sea level. Here you can explore marked pathways with informational brass plates about local flora and fauna, take photographs, and purchase souvenirs or snacks at the Table Mountain Café (not included). The tour concludes with a drop-off at the V&A Waterfront.
Includes
- Hotel pick-up within Cape Town city centre
- Table Mountain cableway tickets
- District Six Museum entrance fee
Excludes
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Important Information
- Bring copies of your passport to confirm identity before boarding the Robben Island ferry
Easy Cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
