Table Mountain and City Tour

10 hours Free cancellation

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About this activity

Start your day with a visit to Table Mountain and Lion’s Head, two of Cape Town’s most iconic natural features. You can choose to hike the trails or take the rotating cable car up Table Mountain, which offers wide views over the city and ocean. Next, head into the city centre, where history and culture meet. Walk through the Bo Kaap, known for its brightly painted houses and Cape Malay heritage. Visit the Castle of Good Hope, the city’s oldest standing structure, and enjoy a peaceful stroll through Company’s Garden, a green space surrounded by key museums and historic sites. End the day with a stop at Signal Hill, where you can relax and enjoy the sunset as it lights up the Atlantic coastline and the city’s beaches.

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At a glance

Duration: 10 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 9 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English
Operated by: Gold Class Travel and Tours

Ages: Infants (0–1 years) · Children (2–12 years) · Adults (13–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Entrance fee to South African Museum
Included: Bottled water
Included: Entrance fees: Cable Car Tickets Up-and-down the Table Mountain
Included: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.): Ferry to-and-from Robben Island
Included: Entrance fees: Entrance Fee to The Castle of Good Hope
Included: Professional Guide
Included: Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel

Not included

Not included: Meals

Itinerary

Table Mountain

2 hours Admission included

Table Mountain, one of the New7Wonders of Nature, offers breathtaking panoramic views of Cape Town and its coastline. Accessible by cable car or hiking trails, it forms part of the unique Cape Floral Region and diverse wildlife.

‌(To reach the top via the Cable car, a return ticket can be purchased for an Adult - R490 and Child - R245). ‌The Cable car is weather dependent.
Bo-kaap

30 min

Tucked under the slopes of Signal Hill, the Bo Kaap is a fascinating and vibrant area that was somehow bypassed in the forced removal policies of the Apartheid. Also called the Malay Quarter, this area is characterized by its multi-coloured cottages and steep cobbled streets, as well as its exotic Malay culture. No tour in Cape Town would be complete without a visit to the Bo Kaap!
Iziko South African Museum and Planetarium

30 min Admission included

For those who enjoy a sense of history, the South African Museum offers a look at life throughout the ages in South Africa. Many exhibits can be found here, and there is also a Planetarium situated within the building. The museum is situated in the Company Gardens, which holds the Seat of Parliament. Pristine lawns, shady paths, ornate fish ponds, statues of past leaders and plenty of curious squirrels are just a part of the Company Gardens’ charm.
Castle of Good Hope

30 min Admission included

The Castle of Good Hope, which stands proudly on the outskirts of the business district, was built between 1666 and 1679 by the Dutch East India Company (VOC). The Castle was developed as a maritime replenishment station, and from 1678 it was the centre of civilian, administrative and military life at the Cape until the area grew and operations expanded elsewhere. Today, the Castle is the seat of the military in the Cape, and is open for visitors to explore and learn more about its history.
Camps Bay

one hour

Other highlights that you can enjoy on a city tour include a stop past the famous Blue Flag beaches of Clifton and Camps Bay. These beaches lie along the Atlantic Seaboard, which stretches from the Waterfront all the way through to Hout Bay along the Atlantic coast. Situated just a few minutes away from the city centre, the beaches are ideal for sunbathing and water sports (even if the water is somewhat chilly). All of this and so much more can be enjoyed on these memorable Cape Town city tours.
Big Bay Beach

45 min

Big Bay Beach is a popular, one-kilometre stretch of sandy shoreline that boasts unparalleled views of Table Mountain from across the bay. The beach is ideal for long, leisurely walks, surfing, windsurfing and kitesurfing. Beach wheelchairs are also available.
Signal Hill

30 min

Signal Hill is a prominent landmark from which the historic noon gun is fired, and forms the “lion’s body” for the adjacent Lion’s Head mountaintop. The hill rewards hikers with spectacular views across Table Bay harbour, the central city and the Atlantic Ocean. Many family-friendly picnic spots on Signal Hill are favoured by tourists and locals all year round.
Robben Island Museum

3 hours Admission included

Robben Island, is where Nelson Mandela spent 18 years of his prison sentence. A guided tour led by a former inmate gives a clear view of the island’s past and its place in South African history.