Cape Town & Table Mountain Tour - 6 Hours
The city of Cape Town offers a rich cultural and historical heritage, natural beauty and a multitude of activities and adventures.
This geological and cultural extravaganza tells the story of this beautiful city of Cape Town, from its diverse and historical beginnings to the dazzling, modern city that it is today.
Explore the highlights of Cape Town city on this incredible 6 hours city tour with an experienced guide, join a small group in an air conditioned vehicle and see the city of Cape Town and the Table Mountain.
Cape Town Tours Reviews
This tour was extremely comprehensive and the guide excellent. Nothing was too much trouble. The day was a little cloudy but he made sure that our schedule was amended as necessary to ensure we went up table mountain when the weather was clear enough for us to have a good view of Cape Town. He also included a visit to the firing of the noon gun which wasn’t even on our schedule.
HIGHLGHTS
- Table Mountain
- Cape Town City
- Company Gardens
- The Slave Lodge
- Truth Coffee
INFORMATION
- Daily group departures (maximum 16 passengers)
- Tour duration approximately 6 hours
- Includes: English tour guide, entrance fees applicable to itinerary
- Excludes: Table Mountain cable car ticker & Lunch
TOUR ITINERARY
SCHEDULED DEPARTURES - DAILY
Cape Town City Centre
After collection from your city based hotel, travel towards Table Mountain for the commencement of the Table Mountain Tour.
Table Mountain National Park
Arrive at Table Mountain National Park for a tour of the profound landmark that has become a symbol of Cape Town culture (weather permitting; cable car fee not included). Declared as one of the seven wonders of the world, Table Mountain offers panoramic views over the Mother City and the Atlantic Seaboard with Robben Island lying sleepily in Table Bay Harbour. After decent, travel back towards City Centre for a tour of The Company Gardens.
Company Gardens
The park and heritage site was originally established in the early 1650s by the European Settlers arriving in the area. The gardens provided fresh fruit and vegetables to the ships seeking replenishment when rounding the Cape on their journey to the East. The Gardens now offer a natural retreat from the bustle of the City.
The Arch for Arch
After your stroll through the serene Company Gardens, make your way to the Wale Street end of gardens where the iconic ''Arch'' monument stands. The monument was created to commemorate the life and work of Desmond Tutu - lovingly referred to by South Africans as ''The Arch'' - as well as a tribute to the values of the South African Constitution. The Arch was installed beside the historic St. George's Cathedral which is also know as the ''People's Cathedral'' for its role in the resistance against the Apartheid Regime.
The Iziko Slave Lodge
Alongside the iconic Arch, stands the historical Slave Lodge which is one of the oldest buildings in Cape Town. Built in 1679 by the Dutch East India Company, the building was initially used as housing for over 9000 slaves, convicts and the mentally ill up until the early 1800s when the building was converted into government offices. The building was restored in 1960 for use as a cultural history museum but was only officially renamed as The Slave Lodge in 1998. Today the historical building houses an array of exhibits that address the controversial and deeply ingrained history of slavery in South Africa.
Truth Cafe
As you drive through the city you shall get a feel for the cultural melting pot that it is. End the tour with a stop at Truth Cafe a ''steampunk inspired'' artisan coffee shop serving all hand-roasted coffees in a vintage cast-iron drum (any meals for own account). Tour ends with drop off at your hotel.
