Cape Town: Introductory City Tour by Foot and Minibus
Camps Bay, Cape Town
Explore the city of Cape Town with an informative tour guide showcasing why Cape Town is one of the most popular, beautiful, romantic, and most visited cities in South Africa.
This Cape Town city tour covers key landmarks and suits visitors interested in history, culture, and scenic drives around the city.
Highlights
- Drive past the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
- Drive through Camps Bay and Clifton
- Visit Bo-Kaap and the Cape Malay Quarter
- Explore Company’s Gardens and the South African Museum (optional)
- Drive past the Castle of the Cape of Good Hope
Description
The tour begins with a stop at the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, South Africa’s most visited destination, featuring a wide range of restaurants, shops, activities, and free entertainment. Next, you will drive along the Atlantic seaboard suburbs of Clifton and Camps Bay, known for their scenic beaches.
Visit Bo-Kaap, formerly the Malay Quarter, famous for its brightly colored homes and cobblestone streets. Here, stop at the museum dating back to the 1760s, the oldest house in the area, showcasing the cultural contributions of early Muslim settlers.
Take a walk through Company’s Gardens, a historic park created in the 17th century to supply fresh produce to European ships. Enjoy a brief visit to the South African Museum located within the gardens.
Proceed to the Castle of Good Hope, South Africa’s oldest surviving building, constructed between 1666 and 1679 as a pentagonal fort to replace the original Dutch East India Company fortification.
The tour ends with a visit to a Cape Town diamond factory. Learn about the South African diamond rush, view life-size replicas of famous diamonds, and see how rough diamonds are cut into finished gems.
Includes
- Pick-up from your hotel
- Driver and tour guide
- Castle of Good Hope visit (optional)
- Visit to a diamond factory
Excludes
- Meals and drinks
- Table Mountain cable car fee
- Entrance fees to museums
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Book in advance to secure your preferred time slot. Wear comfortable shoes and bring a hat and sunscreen for outdoor stops.
