South Africa · City Tours

Table Mountain City Tour Camps Bay Kirstenbosch Gardens Plus All tickets Shared

8 Hours Round trip from Cape Town Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Ride the cable car to the top of Table Mountain
  • 02 Enjoy panoramic views over Cape Town, Robben Island, and Camps Bay
  • 03 Visit Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden at the foot of Table Mountain
  • 04 Explore the colorful Cape Malay quarter and city landmarks
  • 05 Stroll through the historic Company’s Garden
  • 06 Travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with a registered tourist guide
  • 07 Hotel pickup and drop-off included
  • 08 Shared full-day tour covering major Cape Town highlights

Discover some of Cape Town’s most iconic sights on this full-day shared tour, combining city highlights, coastal viewpoints, and two of the area’s best-known natural attractions. Ride the cable car up Table Mountain for sweeping views over the city, Robben Island, Camps Bay, and the Atlantic coastline, then continue through scenic neighborhoods and landmark stops that showcase the character and history of the Mother City.

Along the way, enjoy photo opportunities, learn about Cape Malay culture and local history, and spend time in the peaceful surroundings of the Company’s Garden and Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden. With entry tickets included and hotel pickup and drop-off provided, this experience offers an easy way to see a broad mix of Cape Town’s landscapes, heritage, and gardens in one day.

Discover some of Cape Town’s most iconic sights on this full-day shared tour, combining city highlights, coastal viewpoints, and two of the area’s best-known natural attractions.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Cape Town, Table Mountain National Park
Languages English, French, Portuguese

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Visit one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature. Take the cable car to to top of this iconic attraction. Get the bird's eye view of the city of Cape Town and Robben Island. Take great pictures of the Camps Bay beach from the top of the mountain

Take a walk on top of this mountain and catch the sight of the Rock Hyrax popularly known as the Dassy. Explore the landscape on top of this iconic mountain and see other travelers repel down the steep cliffs. Get a cup of coffee form the table top and buy yourself a souvenir.Explore the several hiking trails on top of this mountain and pause for a selfie with Cape Town in the background.Drive by one of the most hiked mountain in the world Lion's head. Take a close view of this mountain which is also used as a launching pad for paragliding.Explore this popular sun down spot where travelers come together with bottles of wine and champagne as they watch the sun go down. It is from here that the canon is fired every day at 1200 noon. Take in the amazing view of the the City of Cape Town. You can get a clear view of Robben Island, Cape Town Stadium and the popular shopping mall of the V & A Waterfront. Take an aerial view of the Cape Town neighborhood all the way up to Bloubergstrand.

Great views of Table Mountain are also obtainable from here. This is also a place where on a good day you many are taking off as they paraglide towards the ocean.

It is also a place where there is an amazing cool ocean breeze from the Atlantic Ocean.This heritage site is a major attraction because of its colorful houses. Explore this area which is predominantly Muslim with several Mosques.

Explore one of the most historical centre of Cape Malay Culture in Cape Town. A place famous for also having culinary tours to both local and international travelers. The cobbled streets are also a source of attraction. The biggest attraction in this community is the coloful houses which were painted as an appreciation of freedom and color by the former slave community.

One of the best spots for great photos in Cape Town. This is also a favorite filming location.

Proceed to The Company GardensExplore this garden which can be traced back to 1644 after one of the Dutch ships ran aground in Bloubergstrand. It is the oldest garden in South Africa. Get the feel of this garden with amazing critters. Enjoy the peaceful and listen to the sounds of the bird life in this garden. See the famous squirrels, pigeons, Egyptian geese. herons, rodents and much more. Look out for the 80 year old bamboo plantation and the ginkgo teee with no living relatives. The ancient saffron pear the towering rubber trees to name but a few. Look out for the aviary, fountains and ponds. The vegetation here creates a green, peaceful sanctuary There are several statues for individuals who shaped the history of South Africa and beyond. Nearby is also the South African Art Gallery. Look out for the impressive African, British, Dutch and French art among others. There is also vegetable and a restaurant which specializes in South African dishes. On the other side is the Iziko South African Museum with a planetarium.Explore this botanical garden at the foot of Table Mountain. It is one of the smallest botanical gardens in the world but rich in plant species. Take a walk on the Boomslang - a 130m long tree top walkway above the arboretum providing an amazing aerial view.

Take high tea in the tea room. Pack a tasty picnic and find a quiet corner to enjoy. You can also join a free guided walking tour. Look out for the waterfall. Take a 5 hour hike to the top of Table Mountain via the Skeleton Gouge.Watch a live concert mostly during summer season.Explore the area for some amazing outdoor art - this is home to the most expensive stone sculptures.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Cape Town 2 cities · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Pick up from your hotel and drop off after the tour
  • Cable car tickets to Table Mountain top
  • Entry tickets to Kirsternbosch Botanical gardens
  • Registered Tourist Guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Complimentary visit to The Diamond Works - Museum (time permitting)

What's Not Included

  • Gratuities
  • Lunch

Know before you go

  • INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
  • INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
  • ANIMALS OR PETS ALLOWED
  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • We pick up travelers from Hotels, Lodges, Guest Houses and BnBs and also from the Cape Town Cruise Ship Terminal

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Cape Town, ZA
Tour start
Cape Town, ZA
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 hours finish where they began, in Cape Town.

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