The drive through the city center will take you along famous landmarks, like the Castle of Good Hope built in 1666 by the Dutch East India Company, the City Hall a large Edwardian building dating back to 1905, and the Grand Parade which is the main public square in Cape Town. Following the main road Adderley Street, you will see St. George's Cathedral, the Anglican Diocese of Nobel Peace Laureate Archbishop Desmond Tutu. You will also pass by the Company Gardens and the Malay Quarter, also known as the Bo-Kaap that means Above Cape due to its location up against the slopes of the Table Mountain.

The locals settled in Cape Malay descend from the slavery trades happening in the early 18th century, the slaves were brought to Cape Town from Java, Ceylon and other far eastern regions. When slavery was abolished, their descendants settled there.

The tour continues exploring the craftsman skills of diamond cutting and jewelry manufacturing, discovering the history beyond the Diamond and Gold Trade in South Africa. Then, keep going towards Table Mountain, going up on the revolving cable car, you will do this last bit on your own, reaching the top and enjoying the breathtaking view of the city and the ocean. On a clear day, also see Robben Island where Nelson Mandela was kept in jail, and on the other side, you can spot Cape Point.

Explore the city center of Cape Town
Enjoy the ride on the cable car towards Table Mountain
Don't miss the incredible and breathtaking view of the city and ocean from the top of Table Mountain

Important to know

Know in advance:

Minimum 2 adults required per booking and the maximum number of participants is 15
It is recommended to buy the Table Mountain cableway tickets online, before starting the tour. This way you will avoid potential queues at the cableway station
Going up to Table Mountain top depends on the weather conditions
Children below 2 years old are not allowed on the tour. Children of age 2-3 are required to sit in a car seat, which is subject to availability at the time of booking (at an extra cost). Parents are welcome to bring their own car seat
In the interest of safety, all guests traveling on the guided tours, who are over the age of 18 years must present proof that they have received at least one dose of an FDA or WHO-approved Covid-19 vaccine
The Table Mountain Cableway will be under annual maintenance work from 15 July 2024 until 1 September 2024, however the tour will include a stop at Signal Hill instead. The Cableway will re-open from 2 September 2024

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 72 hours before the experience begins.

Pick-up/drop-off service
Entrance to Bo Kaap, Company Gardens, Castel of Good Hope (considering the time availability)
English speaking guide

Cable Way ticket
Food and drinks

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

Cape Town, South Africa

Meeting point:

Pick-up service available from specific central business district Cape Town City Hotels: Southern Sun Waterfront, Southern Sun Cullinan, Southern Sun Cape Sun, Table Bay Hotel, Victoria and Alfred Hotel, One and Only Hotel, Protea Hotel Breakwater Lodge, Protea Hotel Cape Castle, Protea Hotel Victoria Junction, Cape Grace Hotel, Commodore Hotel, Portswood Hotel, Westin Hotel, Cape Royal, Winchester Mansions, President Hotel, Premier Cape manor, Protea Hotel Sea Point, Mount Nelson Hotel, Queen Victoria Hotel, Cape Town Hollow, Hotel on St Georges, Radisson Blu Waterfront, Park Inn by Radisson – Foreshore, Icon Apartments, Bantry Bay Luxury Suites, Protea Hotel North Wharf, 15 on OrangeFor the exact pick-up time please contact the partner (contacts available in the voucher received after the booking) a few days in advance). Please leave the necessary information when booking and carefully read the voucher you will receive after the booking.