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Step into Cape Town’s dynamic history by visiting the oldest remaining colonial-era building in the country. Built by Dutch colonists at the end of the 1600s, the Castle of Good Hope once served as a maritime resupply point and military hub. Its historic architecture and displays make it a popular attraction on tours of the city.
Corner of Buitenkant and Strand streets, Cape Town
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Skip the Line: The Castle of Good Hope Admission Ticket
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The Castle of Good Hope in Cape Town is one of South Africa’s oldest colonial buildings, dating back to the 17th century. This admission ticket lets you arrive at time of your choice and spend as long as you like inside. Take in highlights including the daily Key Ceremony, the Castle Military Museum, and the William Fehr art collection on a self-guided tour, or join one of the guided tours (included) to see the dungeons, ramparts, and armouries.
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USD3.44
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USD3.44

Table Mountain and Cape Town Half-Day Trip
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See the best of Cape Town including a trip to Table Mountain and an air-conditioned vehicle tour of the city’s highlights during this half-day tour. Survey the city from Table Mountain and take a ride with the cable car (weather permitting & cable way ticket at guests own expense), and then visit some of Cape Town’s main sights from your air-conditioned vehicle.
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USD36.01
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USD36.01

Cape Town Guided City Day Tour
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Pack all the best highlights in Cape Town into this 4-hour sightseeing trip. Make the most of your time in this South African metropolis as you check out the Castle of Good Hope, City Hall, the colorful Bo-Kaap area, and enjoy a cable car ride to the summit of scenic Table Mountain (weather permitting).
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USD42.71
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USD42.71

The 10 Tastings of Cape Town With Locals: Private Food Tour
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Sample the culinary delights of Cape Town's diverse food scene with this guided food-themed tour. A private tour means direct access to your guide for questions along the way, and it's the perfect way to avoid the crowds. During the tour, try ten food samples that locals love—including both sweet and savory delights. Potential tastings include local specialties such as biltong, bunny chow, fresh fish, and rooibos tea.
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USD82.38
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USD82.38
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Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Cape Town Private Tour
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A good choice for first-time visitors or travelers who are short on time, this tour takes you to several significant Cape Town sites and landmarks. Take a walking tour of District Six, learn about the city’s troubled past, and visit some of the everyday places residents go like the Company's Gardens, Greenmarket Square, and the V&A Waterfront.
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USD42.75
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USD42.75
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Cape Town City Pass including Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Transport
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Plan your trip to Cape Town ahead of time by purchasing the Cape Town City Pass, which includes more than 70 of the city's top attractions and experiences. Depending on your schedule and budget, choose from a 2-, 3-, or 5-day pass, all of which come with a pocket guidebook and access to a digital app with maps and information. The pass also includes transportation on the city sightseeing hop-on hop-off tour bus, which makes it easy to get around town.
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USD97.61
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USD97.61

Cape Town City Tour Half-Day
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Get a comprehensive tour of Cape Town in just a half day. Great for first-time visitors or those short on time, this guided tour ensures you won't miss any highlights during your explorations. Listen to a guide's commentary as you travel about the city's history, culture, and modern life, allowing you to learn much more than you would exploring on your own. Choice of morning or afternoon departure and round-trip transportation from the door of your hotel makes this tour extra convenient.
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USD40.08
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USD40.08
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Cape Town, Noon Gun & Table Mountain Tour
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Nestled beneath the mighty peak of Table Mountain, Cape Town is home to a diverse array of attractions and sites of interest, but reaching the best of them in one day by public transport is a challenge. This guided tour includes pickup and drop-off in central Cape Town, and takes in must-see sites including Camps Bay, Green Market Square, Signal Hill—home to the noon gun—and of course Table Mountain itself.
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USD37.28
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USD37.28

Cape Town City tour
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Get a comprehensive tour of Cape Town with a guide in just a single day. Perfect for first-time visitors or those short on time, this tour ensures you'll check off all the important sites on your list in just one outing. Learn about the history, architecture, people, and culture of one of South Africa's largest cities through guided commentary.
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USD42.33
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USD42.33

Cape Town City Tour Table Mountain Bo-Kaap Camps Bay Beach Half Day
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Even with limited time, you can see some of the top attractions of Cape Town on this private half-day sightseeing tour with a registered tour guide. Enjoy convenient round-trip transfers from your hotel or the cruise terminal and stops at highlights such as Camps Bay Beach, Signal Hill, Table Mountain, Bo-kaap, the Company’s Garden and District Six Museum.
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USD72.66
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USD72.66

Half Day Private Cape Town City Tour
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Ideal for those with just a short time to spare, this half-day private tour of Cape Town takes you to the city's most important sites including Table Mountain, Signal Hill, and Bo-Kaap.
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USD143.73
Price varies by group size
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USD143.73
Price varies by group size

Cape Town City Cycling Tour
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Explore South Africa's 'Mother City' on two wheels. Embark on a half-day cycling tour of Cape Town, taking in some of its most notable sights and attractions. Visit places like the colorful Bo-Kaap community, the Company's Garden, the Castle of Good Hope, and Adderley Street, one of the city's main thoroughfares. A local guide joins you, sharing stories of Cape Town's vast history and heritage as you go.
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USD95.27
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USD95.27

Private Full Day Cape Town City Bowl and Table MountainTour.
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Get to know South Africa's 'Mother City' on a private Cape Town and Table Mountain tour. Visit some of the city's most historic sights and attractions including South Africa's oldest building, the Castle of Good Hope; the District Six Museum, which tells the story of the residents' forced displacement during apartheid; and Greenmarket Square, where slaves were once sold. Enjoy a revolving cable car ride to the top of Table Mountain for spectacular panoramic views.
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USD97.93
Price varies by group size
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USD97.93
Price varies by group size

Private Cape Town Mother City Tour
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The half day Cape Town city tour will take you through some of the must-sees of the Mother City. Showcasing the history, architecture, it’s gardens, the seaside and mountains; there is something to enjoy for everyone!
African Xplora understands that the outbreak of the Corona Virus (Covid-19) raises many questions regarding travelling as well as planning travel in the near future and we recognise the uncertainty this may cause.
Many countries have issued preventative responses to the Corona Virus, but that doesn’t mean you have to cut your trip short or cancel it altogether. Rest assured, we are monitoring the situation closely as it evolves and we are following Government travel advice. We will be providing as much assistance as possible. Your safety is our biggest concern.
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USD74.13
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USD74.13

Cape Town Half Day City Tour with Table Mountain
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Discover the wonders of Cape Town on this comprehensive half-day tour. Save time organizing car rental, and let someone else do the driving for you, while you focus on the great views. The tour ticks off the Castle of Good Hope, Adderley Street’s historical monuments, the Bo-Kaap district, a jewel factory, and Table Mountain.
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USD62.55
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USD62.55

Half-Day Tour of Cape Town City
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This is an informative tour. There is no better way to learn about the history of Cape town other than going on a city tour. It brings all the history of South Africa to the travelers as this was the main point of contact foe the European settlers who eventually colonised South Africa.
This is also a great tour that takes travelers to all the major buildings and all the landmarks in the city. Travelers have the opportunity of exploring first hand places like the museums, colourful houses of Bo-Kaap and the city. Travelers also learn about how the cultural diversity is copping with co-existing after a long history of racial discrimination.
This is a beautiful city which is scooping awards annually and this tour will bring travelers up close to all these attractions. Some of which are the blue flag beaches, Table Mountain, Signal Hill, Lions' Head, Company gardens and much more.
This tour is also a sightseeing tour intermixed with a health walk and interaction in the city.
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USD60.02
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USD60.02

Cape Town Private City Tour
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If you really want to know the rich history of the Mother City from late 1400’s,this is the right tour to book.
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USD126.36
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USD126.36

Private Cape Town City Table Mountain Bo-Kaap Tour Include Cable Car Tickets H/D
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There is no better way to learn about the city of Cape Town This is a world-class city that is scooping awards annually and if you need to learn why it keeps winning these awards you need to visit the attractions.
A tour of the city of Cape Town takes travelers to the most beautiful beaches which are part of the blue flag beaches. The most expensive residential areas in South Africa where some of the properties are owned by international celebrities.
Travelers do have an opportunity of visiting Table Mountain the only one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature in a city. There are countless photo opportunities on this amazing tour and the views are simply awesome. There is also a fair amount of beauty to encounter especially when you visit the Company Gardens. There are art and crafts, critters and even an art gallery.
In this tour travelers interact with the locals hence they get to familiarize themselves with the current situation to co-exist between the different racial groups.
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USD126.36
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USD126.36

Half day Cape town City tour
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See the best of Cape Town in just half a day with this time-saving private tour. Get a shortcut to the city’s history without having to do any research, as a guide provides insightful commentary to keep you entertained. Conveniently, the itinerary can be customized based on your requirements, and potential places to explore include the Bo-Kaap neighborhood, the Castle of Good Hope, and the lush Company’s Garden.
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USD45.99
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USD45.99

Cape Town City Historical Tour
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We visit and see every important tourist attraction that Cape Town has to offer literally in one day, ideal and especially for tourists with time constraints
Warm water proof clothing in winter is a must though even in the middle of summer it can get very cold on top of Table Mountain and suntan lotion is recommended.
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USD159.72
Price varies by group size
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USD159.72
Price varies by group size

Nelson Mandela's Robben Island Prison Museum Cape Town City Tour + Ferry Tickets
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This is a great tour which brings the tourist face to face with history, nature and sightseeing opportunities.
Experience the life of World Statesman Nelson Mandela during his 18 years of imprisonment at the world heritage site Robben Island as part of his 27 years in prison.
Climb the Table Mountain - voted one of the new 7 world wonders in 2012, attracts 800 000 visitors annually.
Experience Cape culture at Bo-Kaap that has bright coloured houses as a celebration of their freedom from slavery. The first residents arrived from Indonesia, Java, Malaysia and other parts of Asia. It is also a heritage site.
The Company Gardens has a rich history, it has also has museums like the Slave Lodge, the Iziko South African Museum, the Planetarium. The S.A. Art gallery, the Cape Town Holocaust centre, St Georges Cathedral. There is also amazing fauna and flora.
The Castle of Good Hope is the oldest standing colonial building in South Africa.
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USD176.90
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USD176.90

3 Day Private Full Day Cape Town Including entry fee,Peninsula,Wine,City Tour,
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These Tours are the Most attracting Sightseeing places to visit when in Cape Town South Africa, you will also have the best memorable experience on this 3 day Tour package.
Try Us out today you won't miss out on anything but will have an awesome vacation.
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USD473.84
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USD473.84

Half Day (Afternoon Tour) Table Mountain and Cape Town City
The highlights of this half day tour includes a visit to the summit of Table Mountain, South Africa’s prominent landmark, on an aerial cableway (The cableway ticket is not included. Visits to the summit of Table Mountain are weather permitting). Other notable sites and stops include the Malay Quarter, city centre, Company Gardens, the Castle of Good Hope (time permitting) and Diamond Works shop at the V&A Waterfront. Guests enjoy a brief overview of South Africa’s Mother City from the shores of the Atlantic and the heights of iconic Table Mountain.
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USD38.86
Price varies by group size
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USD38.86
Price varies by group size

Cape Town City Centre Walking Experience
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Explore Cape Town on foot and enjoy beautiful scenery combined with historic sites such as the Castle of Good Hope, built by the Dutch; Cape Town City Hall; the Grand Parade, where Nelson Mandela first addressed the nation as a free man after 27 years in jail; and Church Square, where slaves would wait for their owners under the slave tree. You’ll also pass by the Slave Lodge, devoted to the history and experiences of slaves and their descendants in the Cape; Greenmarket Square, with a daily crafts and souvenir market, surrounded by the Old Town House and art-deco architecture; St George’s Cathedral, known as the people’s cathedral for its role against Apartheid; and the Bo-Kaap, with its colourful houses and narrow, cobbled streets. You’ll also walk past the Western Cape High Court, Company’s Gardens, South African Museum, South African National Gallery, Old Synagogue, Houses of Parliament, St Mary’s Cathedral, and the District Six Museum, where the walk ends.
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USD62.55
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USD62.55