Vintage Train to Elgin Railway Market
- 10 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Trains have a certain inextricable mystique about them – no wonder they’re often the setting for romantic rendezvous, murder mysteries and elaborate heists. Perhaps it’s the unstoppable forward momentum; the intimacy of the enclosed space or the sense of adventure and anticipation they evoke. Situated in a an already beautiful country, the overpowering allure of the country draws one in when sitting in this steam-hauled train as you overlook the ever-changing scenery. Our guests spend their time on the train doing what they enjoy best, whether mingling in the bar, reading a book, taking in the sights, catching up with family, or closing their eyes to enjoy the soothing sounds of the rail.
Inclusions
What's included
- All Fees and Taxes
- Rail Ticket (return trip)
- Restroom on board
What's not
- Food, Drinks, and Coffee (available onboard at extra cost)
- Transfers to/from Departure Point
Itinerary
Travelers will glide by Table Mountain as they depart Cape Town by steam train, able to see the massive mountain in all its glory in the morning, and evening light. Train ride will take 7 hours going to Elgin railwamarket and going back.
The majestic Sir Lowry's Pass stretches to 417 m above sea level; no easy climb by train. Arriving at the peak, guests are treated to incredible scenery and panoramic views of False Bay, Cape Town and Table Mountain in the distance.
The Steampunk, Art-Deco "Elgin Railway Market" boasts a variety of local food, beverage and craft offerings immersed in a truly one-of-a-kind setting. Kept warm by roaring fires in winter, and cooled by gigantic fans in summer.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.7
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Ratings come from 646 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
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5Service excellence!
Brilliant communication on WhatsApp with greeting, directions, and updates on the progress on the trip both ways. Exceptionally friendly and attentive staff. My wife had her foot in a cast and was using a knee scooter to get around and they organized a wheel chair waiting for her at Elgin Market.
5Memorable
Breathtaking scenery and very nostalgic to be in coaches that are older than we are!
5Vintage Train to Elgin Railway Market
It was a fun day! The Elgin Market was also great, with a good variety of food and stalls to browse. We boarded the train in Somerset West, which reduced the train journey from six hours from the V&A Waterfront to about three hours for the round trip. Overall, it was a great experience, thanks.
5A LAZY SUNDAY AFTERNOON
X2 Pensioners, X2 Adults and X1 <16yo total cost = about R1300. We did the afternoon trip departing from Botrivier Station at 1:30 PM. While we waited at the station we were able to buy coffee, pancakes, delicious home made pies, tartlets, samoosas, and biscuits and other delicious jams, pickles crafts were for sale too. But the train ride itself was the absolute highlight. The little train wanders through the mountains and valleys with spectacular scenery. The youngest in the pwrty had never been on a train before. It was nostalgic, beautiful, very relaxed and an all round delightful experience. I give it 5 stars and highly recommend. Also a big thank you to the staff on the train who volunteer their time and expertise to make it possible. PS. Don't be in a hurry. It was almost 8:00PM by the time we made it back home in Somerset West, from Botrivier.
5Great, relaxing experience
Great, relaxing experience - beautiful scenery. Friendly caring staff
5Bot river to Elgin
Absolutely fabulous!!! Stunning staff… fantastic Women’s Day spent with friends and family.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- The rail platform running alongside Dockrail Road is the meeting point.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 340 travellers
- Operated by
- Cape Rail Company
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Cape Town
- Its from-price is 68% below the median of the 1405 day trips we list in Cape Town.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 11 of 1405.
- 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.
Special offers in Cape Town
Was/now prices come from the operator, never from us.
10% offFree cancellation
