Cape Town City Sightseeing Tour

Highlights

Inclusions

Itinerary

1. City Hall is popularly known as the place former South African President, Nelson Mandela gave a speech from the balcony of City Hall immediately upon his release from prison on the 11th of February 1990. This was his first public address in 27 years, during which he spoke about his commitment to democracy, peace and reconciliation. Visitors will see a statue of the great Nobel Peace Prize winner on the balcony from where he addressed his people.

   Passes by

2. The Castle is known as the oldest surviving building in South Africa and has been the center of civilian, political and military life at the Cape from approximately 1679. A tour of the Castle’s two museums and expansive grounds offer fascinating insight into Cape Town’s military and cultural past.

   1 hAdmission included

3. Bo-Kaap is located in the heart of the city at the foot of Signal Hill, this vibrant area is home to Cape Town Muslim community, consisting of those who have descended from the "Cape Malays," slaves brought by Dutch settlers from Indonesia, Malaysia, and other African countries. It is well known for its brightly painted, distinctive houses, some of which date back to the 18th century. The area wasn’t initially colorful because all houses were painted white. After the abolition of slavery, residents of Bo-Kaap painted their houses in bright colors as a sign of freedom.

   45 min

4. The museum's exhibit is known as Digging Deeper and is devoted on documenting various parts of District Six life through a dynamic visual experience that incorporates multi-media documentary, digital, and sound elements. The exhibit introduces visitors to the area's former residents and tells their life histories through various themes.

   30 minAdmission included

5. Guga s'Thebe is an art and culture center run by the government in order to help and train the local community on skills such as art, music and dance. You will learn how to play the African drum and meet local residents. You will be accompanied by your tour guide throughout the tour.

   1 hAdmission included

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Know before you go

How it compares in Cape Town

• Its from-price is close to the median of the 3091 experiences we list in Cape Town.
• It is shorter than most of them.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Cape Town

Cape Town spreads between Table Mountain and the sea, a striking city of beaches, vineyards, penguins and history near Africa's southwestern tip.

Table Mountain's flat summit looms over everything, reached by cableway or by hiking trails, with Lion's Head and Signal Hill flanking it. Below, the V&A Waterfront bustles around the working harbour, and boats leave from there for Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was held for eighteen years. The colourful houses of Bo-Kaap climb the slopes above the city centre and the Company's Garden.

Top-ranked sights in Cape Town: Boulders Beach, Cape of Good Hope, Chapman’s Peak Drive.

See all 3091 experiences in Cape Town