2-Hour Underground Bunker Tour in Cape Town with WWII Secrets

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore hidden tunnels and bunkers beneath Fort Wynyard
• 02 Enter a decommissioned ammunition magazine covered in wartime history
• 03 See the only disappearing cannon in South Africa and the ammunition lifts
• 04 Learn about WWII secret radar stations, German spies, and U-boats in Cape waters

Discover an abandoned underground network beneath an old fort in Cape Town on this 2-hour exploration through dusty bunkers and tunnels. Step inside a decommissioned ammunition magazine, see the workings of ammunition lifts, and view the only disappearing cannon in South Africa. Along the way, learn about World War II's best-kept secrets, from Special Signals Services and secret radar stations to German spies, Catalina flying boats, Venturas, and Wolf pack German U-boats in Cape waters. Wear old clothing and closed non-slip footwear, and don't forget your torch and camera.

Step inside a decommissioned ammunition magazine, see the workings of ammunition lifts, and view the only disappearing cannon in South Africa.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Cape Town

Languages Afrikaans, English, German

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Explore Fort Wynyard's Secret Tunnels and Bunkers

• Discover the hidden secrets beneath an old fort in Cape Town and meet at the entrance to Fort Wynyard.

• Inform the guard that you are attending a guided tour and sign in at the gate. Safe parking will be allocated once inside.

• Explore the tunnels and bunkers, and enter a decommissioned ammunition magazine.

• See the workings of the ammunition lifts, as well as the only disappearing cannon in South Africa.

• Learn about the battle that changed South African history forever, World War II SSS Special Signals Services, 17 secret radar stations, German spies, Catalina flying boats, Venturas, and Wolf pack German U-boats that sank over 100000 tons of shipping in Cape waters.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• English-speaking Cape Town guide

What to bring

• Clothing: dress for comfort. We do not recommend wearing skirts.
• Open shoes or high heels are not allowed.
• Please wear closed, non-slip outdoor footwear.
• Please bring a small handheld torch, or buy a torch on-site for R100.

Know before you go

• Top Secret HQ Tunnel & Bunker Tours are very popular, and all visits must be pre-booked. There is no facility to pay at the door, and no casual visitors will be permitted. Please make your booking 2 weeks in advance.
• Eligibility and accessibility: the minimum age for visitors is 7. Children aged 7 to 16 years must be accompanied by an adult. It is very important to keep to the dedicated footpath and follow the guide's instructions. There are steps to climb and dark, confined spaces.
• Group visits: tours are restricted to a total of 25 people per group.
• Length of tour: the tour takes approximately 1.5 hours, depending on the group size. Please allow some extra time if you wish to book the Officer's Bar or bring a picnic. Delicious finger food platters can be arranged for special occasions on request.
• Please indicate if you wish to use the Museum Canteen Bar before or after the tour, as it needs to be booked in advance.
• This tour is also suitable for small teambuilding groups, corporate events, and special interest groups.
• A private tour to explore some of the secret radar stations, Simons Town Naval Museum, a tour of a submarine, the Airforce Museum, or any other secret location can be arranged by special request.
• The Officers Bar is available after the tour but must be booked in advance.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Fort Wynyard Street, Green Point, Cape Town, South Africa

Tour start

15 Fort Wynyard St, Green Point, Cape Town, 8051, South Africa

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.