Experience the history of Cape Malay & CPT City

Camps Bay, Cape Town



Discover Cape Town on a 5-hour tour with stops at Iziko Museum, Greenmarket Square, Company’s Garden, Bo-Kaap, Signal Hill and Camps Bay, with local food, history and scenic views.

Highlights

  • Trace Cape Town’s story through its museum, gardens and historic square
  • Taste a traditional koesister and samoosa in the colourful Bo-Kaap
  • Connect respectfully with locals and learn about Cape Malay culture
  • Browse handmade African crafts and souvenirs at Greenmarket Square
  • Take in sweeping city views before enjoying lunch beside Camps Bay beach

Description

Discover Cape Town’s history, culture and coastal beauty on a five-hour guided half day city tour. Travel in a comfortable vehicle with a group, stop at important landmarks and experience the city through its museums, communities, food and scenic viewpoints. Your first stop is the Iziko South African Museum, founded in 1825 and home to collections that explore South Africa’s natural and cultural heritage. Learn about the country’s wildlife, indigenous communities and historical development. Stop at the Company’s Garden, originally established in the 1650s to supply fresh produce to ships travelling between Europe and Asia. Today, this peaceful historic garden is surrounded by some of Cape Town’s most important cultural and governmental buildings. Continue to Greenmarket Square, one of Cape Town’s oldest public squares. Walk around the lively market, meet local traders and browse African crafts, artwork, clothing and souvenirs, which may be purchased at your own expense. Explore the colourful Bo-Kaap neighbourhood, traditionally associated with Cape Town’s Cape Malay community. Learn about its cobbled streets, brightly painted houses and cultural heritage. Taste traditional Cape Malay treats such as a koesister and samoosa, and enjoy respectful interaction with members of the local community. Travel to Signal Hill for panoramic views over Cape Town, Table Mountain, the Atlantic Ocean and the city coastline. Take photographs and hear more about the hill’s historical role as a signalling point for ships arriving in Cape Town. Complete the tour with a stop in Camps Bay, famous for its white-sand beach, palm-lined promenade and views of the Twelve Apostles mountain range. Enjoy time for lunch at a local restaurant at your own expense before returning to your pickup location. The tour lasts approximately five hours. Morning pickup takes place between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM, depending on the guest’s location. An afternoon departure is also available at 1:00 PM. The exact pickup time will be confirmed before the tour.

Includes

Hotel pickup and drop-off in Cape Town Air-conditioned vehicle Professional driver-guide Guided city sightseeing Bottled water Entrance for District Six Entrance for Iziko South African Museum 3 koesister and 3 samoosa

Excludes

Table Mountain cableway ticket (optional) Food and drinks Personal expenses Gratuities

Important Information

  • The tour lasts approximately five hours, depending on traffic. Morning pickup is between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM; afternoon pickup is at 1:00 PM. The exact pickup time will be confirmed after booking. Souvenirs, lunch and additional food or drinks are at your own expense. The order of the stops may change due to traffic or operating conditions. Wear comfortable shoes and bring sunscreen, sunglasses and a light jacket.

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