Duration: 9:00 – 14:00 (Approximately 5 hours)
Minimum: 2 people
Children under 12: Half price
Tour Price: R1650 per person

Cape Town Half-Day City Tour with Table Mountain Cableway.

Immerse yourself in Cape Town’s highlights on this half-day adventure. Let someone else handle the driving so you can sit back and enjoy the scenery. This itinerary covers the Castle of Good Hope, Adderley Street’s historic landmarks, the Bo-Kaap neighborhood, a gemstone factory, and concludes with a visit to Table Mountain.

Highlights of Your Tour

Tick off a range of Cape Town’s must-see attractions in one morning
Capture memorable photos—including in the vibrant Bo-Kaap area
Travel comfortably with air-conditioned transportation and walking tours
End your tour on a high note with a trip up Table Mountain

Adderley Street
After pickup from your Cape Town accommodation, begin your journey along Adderley Street, where you’ll see monuments honoring Bartholomew Dias, Jan van Riebeeck, and Zackarias Waganaer Reservoir. Enjoy a short walking tour to learn about the history behind these prominent figures.
Duration: 45 minutes • No admission fee required

Castle of Good Hope
Explore one of South Africa’s oldest buildings, the Castle of Good Hope, which offers insight into 350 years of Cape history. Witness the Key Ceremony and the Canon Firing, weather and schedule permitting.

Key Ceremony: Monday to Friday

Canon Firing: Not on Sundays
Duration: 45 minutes • Admission included

City Hall (Drive-By)
En route through central Cape Town, pass by City Hall, where Nelson Mandela made his first public speech post-imprisonment. Along the way, your guide will also point out the Grand Parade, Slave Lodge, Company Gardens, and Parliament buildings on your way to Bo-Kaap.

Bo-Kaap
Upon arrival in the historically colorful Bo-Kaap (formerly known as the Cape Malay Quarter), pause for a photo opportunity. Stay close to your guide and keep your belongings secure. You can also purchase Malay spices or taste local treats like samoosas, milk tart, and koeksisters (at your own expense). Your guide will share stories about the area’s vibrant homes and cultural heritage.
Duration: 30 minutes • No admission fee required

Noon Day Gun
From Bo-Kaap, continue to the Noon Gun, a time-honored Cape Town tradition dating back to 1806, perched on the lower slopes of Signal Hill. Enjoy panoramic views of Table Bay, the city center, the Atlantic Ocean, Robben Island, and Table Mountain.
Duration: 20 minutes • No admission fee required

Afrogem
Next, head to Afrogem Jewellery for a walking factory tour, where you’ll see how exquisite African jewelry is crafted. Visitors may also browse the showroom to admire a wide range of precious gemstones. There is no obligation to buy unless you choose to do so.
Duration: 30 minutes • No admission fee required

Table Mountain
End your tour with a highlight: ascent up Table Mountain by cable car, bypassing the ticket line with your pre-purchased pass. Enjoy a guided walk at the summit, taking in the incredible city vistas. Recognized as one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature, Table Mountain offers an unforgettable perspective of Cape Town.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes • Admission included