To get a taste of the thriving center of the Mother City, in the shelter of Table Mountain, a Cape Town city tour is not to be missed. Here you will find a number of the Cape’s top attractions. Starting at the Castle of Good Hope, which stands proudly on the outskirts of the business district, was built between 1666 and 1679 by the Dutch East India Company (VOC). Then, you will move to, the Bo Kaap, which is tucked under the slopes of Signal Hill. It is a fascinating and vibrant area that was somehow bypassed in the forced removal policies of the Apartheid. This area is characterized by its multi-colored cottages and steep cobbled streets, as well as its exotic Malay culture.
For those who enjoy a sense of history, the South African Museum offers a look at life throughout the ages in South Africa. Many exhibits can be found here, and there is also a Planetarium situated within the building. The museum is situated in the Company Gardens, which holds the Seat of Parliament. Pristine lawns, shady paths, ornate fish ponds, statues of past leaders and plenty of curious squirrels are just a part of the Company Gardens’ charm.
You will also stop past the famous Blue Flag beaches of Clifton and Camps Bay. Then, you can visit Signal Hill, a prominent landmark from which the historic noon gun is fired, and forms the “lion’s body” for the adjacent Lion’s Head mountaintop. Many family-friendly picnic spots on Signal Hill are favored by tourists and locals all year round. With an experienced and knowledgeable guide, and from the comfort of an air-conditioned vehicle, you will be able to learn more about the Cape Town CBD and its surrounds, in a city tour that is sure to leave you with plenty of memories and photographs of this part of the Cape.
Entrance fees to South African Museum
