Cape Town Half Day City Tour
Description
This tour takes you from the V&A Waterfront in the historic Cape Town Harbour to the Blue Flag beaches of the Atlantic Seashore, the brightly-painted homes of Bo-Kaap and the historic landmarks in the Cape Town City Bowl. Enjoy a few hours in the company of a knowledgeable tour guide who makes the rich history of the city come alive.
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Itinerary
The morning starts with a quick stop at the V&A Waterfront, located in the heart of the historic Cape Town Harbour. The world-class retail and entertainment complex is one of the most popular tourist destinations in South Africa and offers visitors a glimpse into the daily goings-on of one of the oldest working harbors in the world.
We continue on to the Blue Flag beaches of Clifton and Camps Bay, travelling through the modern coastal suburbs of the Atlantic Seaboard which runs parallel to the glistening Atlantic Ocean. You’ll find some of the most affluent homes along this stretch of coastline and magical beaches dotted with striking granite outcrops.
Next is a visit to the historic village of Bo-Kaap, formerly known as the Malay Quarters and home to many descendants of the slaves who once lived there. The Dutch East India Company established Bo-Kaap (meaning Above Cape) to house slaves from Malaysia and Indonesia who were bought to the Cape in the 1760s to build the city. The brightly-painted homes and quaint cobbled streets tell a story of the village’s rich history. You can learn more about the cultural heritage of the predominantly Muslim community at the Bo-Kaap Museum which is housed in the Cape’s oldest building still in its original form.
We move onto the Castle of Good Hope, travelling past the Company’s Garden and the Iziko South African National Museum. The Castle is a bastion fort built in 1666; it’s the oldest-surviving colonial building in southern Africa and a prime example of a ‘star fort’ which was first seen in the mid-15th century in Italy. Today, the Castle houses the regional headquarters of the South African Army in the Western Cape, the famous William Fehr Collection of historic artworks, the Castle Military Museum and ceremonial facilities for traditional Cape Regiments.
Your morning ends with a quick visit to the Cape Diamond Museum, located in the historic Clock Tower at the V&A Waterfront. The museum provides fascinating insight into the history of the South African diamond rush and features exhibits exploring the science behind diamonds.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Collection from any Hotel or Address in the Cape Town City Bowl between 07:30am – 09:00am and 13:00 – 14:00pm Drop-off at any hotel or address in Cape Town City Bowl from 14h00 and 17:30pm
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(36)
we had a wonderful day. Abdul is a very knowledgeable guide; he showed us around the city and told us all about Cape Town’s history. He always tookgood care of us . Thank you
The guide Sentle is really friendly and knowledgable. He is enthusiastic, patient and shared a lot of the South African history with us.
We had an amazing day trip around Cape Peninsula with Danny. He’s wonderful and a very knowledgable guide! Thank you for today!
Went on a great day trip with Mo Afrika to cape of good hope, an amazing nature park with spectacular views. Our guide and driver Danny was very friendly, accommodating and flexible with our needs as we have two young children. Highly recommended!
Great tour, Frank had so much knowledge and taught us so much of SA's history. He made the tour flexible to account for weather and our interests. Highly recommend
This was our first trip to Cape Town; we booked a private half-day tour directly with MoAfrika. Our tour did not include Table Mountain (we intentionally did that easily on our own another day). Our guide was Jimmy; we spent about five hours with him and felt that we had a great overview of the city by day’s end. We wished we could have stayed longer at each stop, but we can easily return to places where we would like to have had more time. Jimmy was on-time, a safe driver, and knowledgeable about the city. His English made it challenging to fully-understand everything he communicated to us, but he made every effort to accommodate our requests and answer all our questions. Very nice guy! Highly recommend MoAfrica for tours!
This experience was very informative and fun at the same time. Having the tour was more personal since it was just myself and my girlfriend. The history that our guide Jimmy knew was very impressive.
Frank was my guide for the Cape Town and Table Mountain tour, and as always, he delivered an excellent experience. He arrived early, was punctual, and explained the history of each site clearly and in detail. He was also very patient in answering all of my questions, which I greatly appreciated. Just a small tip for future travelers: it’s best to go to Table Mountain early, as the queue can get quite long, especially on clear days. Traveler Tips: • Wear comfortable walking shoes because you’ll be doing a lot of walking at the top of the mountain. • Bring a light jacket—you’ll never know when it gets chilly or windy. • Don’t forget sunscreen, especially on clear sunny days. • Lunch stop is at the top but not included in the package, so bring some cash. • The tour pacing is leisurely, so you’ll have time to enjoy the views without feeling rushed.
Our tour guide Frank provided us with a great understanding of Cape Towns history and culture. Frank was friendly and knowledgeable and I highly recommend Mo Africa.
Had a fabulous day. My tour guide was so informative and so patient. What an experience AMAZING Flew from Ireland 🇮🇪 a long flight but so worth it
