Bo-Kaap
Cape Town City Tour
The Mother City, street by street.
- Duration
- 4–8 hrs
- Group
- Small groups
- Price
- From R850
Mountain, museum, market, harbour. One day through the landmarks and the layered history of Cape Town.
A full day through the heart of the city with a local guide — from the summit of Table Mountain to the painted streets of Bo-Kaap, the Company's Garden, the District Six Museum and the V&A Waterfront. Robben Island can be added. A half-day version is also available.
The mountain never leaves the picture.
The route.
Table Mountain · Bo-Kaap · Company's Garden · District Six · V&A Waterfront
- 01
Table Mountain
Ride the cable car to the summit for views over the city, Robben Island and the Peninsula. Weather permitting.
- 02
Bo-Kaap
Cobbled streets and brightly painted houses at the centre of the city's Cape Malay heritage. The Bo-Kaap Museum is an optional stop.
- 03
Company's Garden
The green heart of the city, first planted as the Dutch East India Company's refreshment station and now ringed by museums and galleries.
- 04
District Six Museum
Personal stories, photographs and objects remembering the community forcibly removed from District Six under apartheid.
- 05
V&A Waterfront
Finish at the harbour with Table Mountain behind you — coffee, a meal or a last souvenir stop.
- 06
Robben Island
OptionalThe UNESCO World Heritage Site where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 18 years.
On the day
3 frames from the road.
01The V&A Waterfront at dusk with Table Mountain behind 
02The City Bowl and harbour lit up after dark 
03A colourful mural on a Cape Town wall
Before you go
Included
- Local guide
- Pickup and drop-off
Not included
- All entry fees
- Table Mountain cable car ticket
Bring
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Sunscreen and a hat
- A jacket or windbreaker
- Water and snacks
- Camera or phone
Where you’ll be
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Send us your dates and group size for the Cape Town City Tour, or ask us to fold it into a longer trip.