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Cape Town Tours Cape Town City Tour | Table Mountain, Signal Hill & Historic Gems

Step into the heartbeat of South Africa with our Cape Town City Tour, a seamless blend of history, culture, and breathtaking scenery. Begin your journey with the awe-inspiring Table Mountain, where a cable car ride whisks you to unparalleled views of the Mother City and its stunning coastline.

From there, delve into the city’s rich heritage at iconic landmarks. Explore Signal Hill, with paragliding as an optional thrill for adventurers, and witness the Noon Gun, a tradition dating back to the 19th century. Stroll through the Company Gardens, a peaceful sanctuary brimming with history, and visit the Castle of Good Hope, South Africa’s oldest colonial building.

Discover the vibrant Bo-Kaap, where colourful houses and the Bo-Kaap Museum tell the story of Cape Malay culture. Continue to the poignant District 6, a neighbourhood rich in history, and shop for unique treasures at the bustling Greenmarket Square.

Cap off your tour with a relaxed drive through the city’s historic streets, passing Victorian and Georgian architecture, before learning about the region's renowned gem industry on an engaging diamond tour.


Why Choose This Tour?

  • Ascend Table Mountain for unparalleled views.
  • Experience Cape Town’s culture through Bo-Kaap, the Company Gardens, and District 6.
  • Visit iconic landmarks like Signal Hill, the Noon Gun, and the Castle of Good Hope.
  • Enjoy a mix of history, scenic beauty, and local flavour.
  • Optional activities like paragliding and unique insights into Cape Town’s diamond legacy.
Your own private vehicle and travel tour guide dedicated to you and your private party. All entrance fees and bookings included.
Private tour plan

Tour Overview

Enjoy our full day private tour for you and your group around the Cape Town city and Table Mountain at your own pace. Our private tours are relaxed and enjoyable for guest who prefers complete flexibility at the attractions. The private tours are suited for families, couples and honeymooners who prefer enjoying the attractions without any other persons on board.

Main attractions visited:

  • Table Mountain
  • Signal Hill (Paragliding optional)
  • Noon Gun
  • Green Market square
  • Bo-Kaap museum visit
  • District 6
  • Company Gardens
  • Castle of Good Hope

Tour times

  • Depart: 08:00 – 08:15
  • Return: 17:30

Highlights

  • Table Mountain
  • Castle of Good Hope
  • Noon Gun
  • Bo-Kaap
  • District 6
  • Company Gardens
  • City tour
  • Diamond tour
  • Simons Town

Included on the tour:

  • Table Mountain Cable car tickets
  • Castle of Good Hope
  • Bo-Kaap museum tour and street walk
  • Company Gardens
  • Handpicked professional tour guide
  • Airconditioned vehicle

Excluded on the tour

  • Meals and drinks (Optional)
  • Gratuities/tips (Optional)
Your own private vehicle and guide to show you the attractions. Explore at your own pace. Excludes all entrance fees.
Charter tour plan

Tour Overview

Enjoy our full day charter tour around the Cape Town city centre, Table Mountain and several other attractions of your choice. Add your own attractions to the city tour for the day. Our charter tours are enjoyed by guest who prefer to planning their own day. The chartered tours are suited for families, couples and groups.

Suggested attractions:

  • Table Mountain
  • Signal Hill (Paragliding optional)
  • Noon Gun
  • Green Market square
  • Bo-Kaap museum visit
  • District 6
  • Company Gardens
  • Castle of Good Hope

Tour times

  • Depart: 08:00 - 09:00
  • Return: 17:30 - 18:00

Suggested Highlights

  • Table Mountain
  • Castle of Good Hope
  • Noon Gun
  • Bo-Kaap
  • District 6
  • Company Gardens
  • City tour
  • Diamond tour

Included on the tour:

  • Handpicked professional tour guide
  • Airconditioned vehicle

Excluded on the tour

  • Entrance fees and bookings are excluded for the Charter tours
  • Meals and drinks (Optional)
  • Gratuities/tips (Optional)
Affordable sightseeing. Ride along with other tourists on a routined tour.
Scheduled tour plan

Tour Overview

Enjoy our full day schedule tour around the Cape Town city, including Table Mountain and many other attractions on a routine itinerary. Our schedule tours are enjoyed by guest who prefers travelling in mix groups to visit the attractions. The schedule tours are suited for single travellers, couples and smaller groups. Our schedule tours have less flexibility and time allocations for each attraction.

Main attractions visited:

  • Table Mountain
  • Signal Hill (Paragliding optional)
  • Noon Gun
  • Green Market square
  • Bo-Kaap museum visit
  • District 6
  • Company Gardens
  • Castle of Good Hope

Tour times

  • Depart: 08:00 - 09:00
  • Return: 17:30 - 18:00

Highlights

  • Table Mountain
  • Castle of Good Hope
  • Noon Gun
  • Bo-Kaap
  • District 6
  • Company Gardens
  • City tour
  • Diamond tour

Included on the tour:

  • Table Mountain Cable car tickets
  • Castle of Good Hope
  • Bo-Kaap museum tour and street walk
  • Company Gardens
  • Handpicked professional tour guide
  • Airconditioned vehicle

Excluded on the tour

  • Meals and drinks (Optional)
  • Gratuities/tips (Optional)

Route highlights

Table Mountain

The Table Mountain tour starts with a cable car ride to the Table Top. We explore the Mountain with a guided walk to different peaks and angles of the Mountain. 

The Castle of Good Hope

The Castle of Good Hope includes entrance fees and a guided tour. The Castle of Good Hope and Robben Island worked well for the Dutch and their operations. Prisoners coming from the Castle of Good Hope were sent to Robben Island to do hard labor. The Castle is the oldest building in South Africa which was built by the Dutch East India Company.

District 6 museum

Entrance fees included at the District 6 Museum. The museum displays the hardship and suffering of non-whites losing their homes during the Apartheid regime laws.

Bo-Kaap (Malay headquarters)

Bo-Kaap is an area which attracts tourist around the world. The array of bright colorful homes, the culture and its arts and crafts makes it a unique little town in Cape Town.

The company gardens

The first fruit and vegetable garden in Cape Town planted by the Dutch. The stroll on the demarcated path ways is amazing greenery and is also popular for its parliamentarian buildings which were used in the olden days.   

Green Market square

Green Market square- Green Market squares is a tourist heaven for African Art on sale in the center of the city. (Time permitted)

Pick up and drop off

Your tour guide starts the tour by collecting you at your hotel, the tour ends at the drop-off point.

Local Guide

You local tour guide provides a commentory throughout the journey and at all the main attractions

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