Full-day Private Bo-Kaap Cape Town City Guided Tour

Discover Cape Town’s vibrant history, colorful Bo-Kaap, and diamond cutting on a full-day private guided tour. Perfect for families and history buffs.

Duration: 7 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Castle of Good Hope - Our first Luxury City tour begins at a unique tourist attraction with the combination of both cultural and military history of South Africa, the military ceremonies and exhibitions await you at the Castle of Good Hope. The castle was built between 1666 and 1679 and it is the oldest existing colonial building in South Africa. Here you are going to experience the dungeons, dolphin pool, blacksmith, canon fire, horse and carriage rides, and above all the tranquil atmosphere of the Castle of Good Hope.

  • Cape Town City Hall - South Africa’s most respected and honored is the City Hall, where the late former South African president Nelson Mandela released his speech after he was released from 27 years in prison. It was here in 1990 that 250 000 gathered to welcome Nelson Mandela after his release.

  • Iziko Slave Lodge - The second oldest existing colonial building in South Africa is the Slave Lodge. This Slave Lodge housed slaves who worked for the Dutch East India Company (VOC) and they were never sold up until some of them were old and couldn’t do the work. Here you will get a brief history about slavery in South Africa, when it began, the lives of slaves, as well as when and why it was abolished.

  • Bo-Kaap - Bo-Kaap Cape Town City guided tours - The Cape Malay Quarters, known as Bo-Kaap. After our visit at Slave Lodge, we head straight to the colorful houses of the Cape. Bo-Kaap this is where numerous rental houses were built and leased to slaves. Soon after the slaves were allowed to buy the houses they painted them with different bright colors as an expression of their freedom. we will have our stop in this historical and heritage site of Cape Town known as Bo-Kaap. The tour guide will allow you to take some Instagram photos along the colourful houses. Bo-Kaap was once known as an area where South Africans were oppressed in the form of slavery, it is today regarded as a sign or symbol of freedom. A visit to Cape Town won’t be completed without a stop here. A vibrant and culturally rich neighbourhood in Cape Town. Known for its colourful houses, steep cobbled streets, and Cape Malay heritage. Home to the oldest mosque in South Africa and various cultural institutions.

  • Victoria & Alfred Waterfront - We will take a guided tour of the V & A Waterfront and we will take a guided walk around V & A Waterfront, here have lunch at any restaurant of your choice. There are also several shops around to do shopping and entertainment centers with activities for both Adults and Children including The 2Oceans Aquarium, (all cost are on your account).

  • Afrogem - AFROGEM, 181 Buitengracht St, Gardens - The Sparkling Diamond experience tour. Here you will witness the firsthand, art of diamond cutting and the careful craftsmanship of jewelry manufacturing by our skilled experts. All whilst enjoying a complimentary glass of sparkling wine.

  • Signal Hill - Conclude with an amazing sunset view ever in Cape Town, a mini heaven where people go for romantic sunset picnics or just to chill awaiting the sun to set. Situated o Table Mountain national park, overlooking the famous colorful houses of Bo-kaap, Historic Robben Island, the stadium that hosted the 2010 FIFA world cup and the ocean with sandy beaches view. This is indeed thee most breathtaking attraction ever showing the beautiful city of Cape Town.

  • Cape Town Central - We will take you back to your hotel or guesthouse at the end of the tour.

What's Included
  • Professional Drive & Guide
  • Private transportation
  • Entry to Iziko Museum
  • Entry/Admission - Castle of Good Hope
  • WiFi on board
  • Bottled water
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Parking Fees
  • Fuel surcharge
  • Entry/Admission - Iziko Slave Lodge
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

The tour will start with a pickup from your hotel and travel to Cape Town’s Central Business District, where you’ll explore notable landmarks including the Parliament building, the historic Castle of Good Hope, City Hall, and the one-time Slave Lodge.

Get to learn more about Cape Town’s infamous District Six neighbourhood during the country’s apartheid years. Then head to Company Gardens and explore the multi-colored houses of Cape Town’s Bo-Kaap neighborhood.

Getting an up-close look at the work of a diamond cutter while learning about South Africa’s diamond industry. You will enjoy the activities of V & A Waterfront, have lunch at any restaurant of your choice. There are several shops around to do shopping and entertainment for both Adults and Children including The Two Oceans Aquarium. Guided tours of Bo-Kaap Cape Town City, known for its colourful houses, steep cobbled streets, and Cape Malay heritage. A unique mix of history, African art crafts < buy the gift of your choice.

Location
Castle of Good Hope
Corner of Buitenkant and Strand streets,
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Queeno88
Sep 6, 2024
Beyond incredible - If you want the best of the best. Joseph is the best. Book now you will not regret. All his tours are beyond incredible. Thank me later.
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828rakeld
Aug 26, 2024
Exceptional Experience! - After our Robben Island tour was canceled due to weather Joseph took the time to take us on a city tour instead. We were able to customize our tour to things we hadn’t already seen. He was knowledgeable about the places we visited. Joseph made sure we had dinner reservations and even took us up Signal Hill for sunset. We had an amazing time!
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G1699kkwilliamg
Aug 4, 2024
Half day CapeTown tour - Joseph arranged a wonderful tour of Cape Town that included an emphasis on history and culture. We visited the Castle of Good Hope and received a great tour of the area. He took us to the Bo Kapp neighborhood as well as the Iziku Museum and the Company Gardens. We visited the site of Nelson Mandela’s speech given upon his release as well as to the top of Signal Hill for breathtaking views of Cape Town. We also visited some of the beach towns such as Camps Bay. It was the perfect blend of a walk through and experiencing the significant culture of Cape Town. We highly recommend Joseph and his tour company. He gave wonderful and personalized service.
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