Half-Day Cape Town Sightseeing Tour with Signal Hill and Bo-Kaap

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the Castle of Good Hope, the oldest extant structure in South Africa
• 02 Visit the Company Garden and the South African Museum founded in 1825
• 03 Take in spectacular views over Table Bay harbour, the central city, and the Atlantic Ocean from Signal Hill
• 04 See the historic Noon Gun, fired daily at 12 except on Sundays and public holidays
• 05 Discover the vibrant Bo-Kaap, home to a fascinating Cape Malay heritage
• 06 Admire Mouille Point Lighthouse, the oldest solidly constructed lighthouse in the country

Discover Cape Town's history and landmarks on this half-day tour with a local expert guide. Explore key sights including the Castle of Good Hope, the Company Garden, the South African Museum, Signal Hill, Mouille Point Lighthouse, and the vibrant Bo-Kaap. Along the way, learn more about the "Mother City" and admire sweeping views across Table Bay harbour, the central city, and the Atlantic Ocean.

Admire the spectacular views across Table Bay harbour, the central city, and the Atlantic Ocean.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Cape Town

Languages English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Cape Town Landmarks and Signal Hill Views

• Get picked up from your accommodation at 9:00 am and meet a local expert tour guide (extra charge applies outside Cape Town city centre).
• Start the tour from City Hall and proceed to the Castle of Good Hope, the oldest extant structure in the country. Today, the Castle is the military seat in the Cape and is open to explore and learn more about its history.
• Visit the Company Garden and the South African Museum, founded by Lord Charles Somerset in 1825 as a general museum comprising natural history, archaeology, paleontology, and ethnology.
• Pass by the Parliament Building and reach the peak of Signal Hill for a memorable experience.
• Enjoy gratifying views of the Mother City. It is a prominent landmark from where the historic Noon Gun is fired and forms the "lion's body" called Lion Rump.
• See the Noon Gun. Since 1806, the Noon Gun has echoed in the Mother City. Gunpowder is fired daily at 12, except on Sundays and public holidays.
• Admire the spectacular views across Table Bay harbour, the central city, and the Atlantic Ocean.
• Continue to Mouille Point Lighthouse, the oldest solidly constructed lighthouse in the country.
• Witness the Bo-Kaap, where many slaves made their home in a fascinating and vibrant area in the 18th century.
• Get dropped off back at your accommodation, where your tour comes to an end.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Certified English-speaking Cape Town tour guide (also available in French)

• Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel or accommodation

What's Not Included

• Entrance fees

• Lunch and drinks

• Pick-up outside the meeting point

• Tips and gratuities

• Personal expenses

Know before you go

• Transfers are available outside the meeting point for an extra fee.

• A private tour is available on request for an extra fee.

• All our vehicles are substantially insured for passenger liability.

• Luggage and personal possessions are carried at your own risk.

• Please ensure that valuables and travel documents are kept safe at all times.

• Prices are valid until 31 October 2021.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Parade Street, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, South Africa

Tour start

Darling St, CBD, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.