Half-Day Tour of Cape Town City: Experience History and Landmarks

Immerse yourself in the rich history and vibrant culture of Cape Town on this half-day tour. Explore iconic landmarks, museums, and the colorful Bo-Kaap neighborhood while learning about South Africa’s past. Discover the city’s award-winning attractions and enjoy a scenic walk through the bustling streets. Join us for an unforgettable experience!

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Table Mountain - One of the 7 New Wonders of Nature and the only one in a city. This iconic landmark draws thousands of travelers annually and is one of the two most popular attraction in Cape Town.
    Take a view of the city of Cape Town and the hikers snaking up this land mark. This is an ideal photo location and has amazing views of the entire bay…
What's Included
  • Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Expert guidance from an accredited tourist guide
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Entry fees to all optional attractions up to R50pp per museum
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

This tour aims to introduce participants to Cape Town, the oldest city in South Africa. The goal is to familiarize everyone with the local history of its people and surroundings. Understanding Cape Town’s history provides a solid foundation for a more comprehensive understanding of South Africa as a whole.
This tour has been designed to be exciting, as…

Location
Table Mountain
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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447eugeneb
Aug 13, 2025
Cape Town experience - Your guide was experienced and very knowledgeable about Cape Town and it’s history cable mountain was cloudy so he took me to signal hill which had an excellent view of the bay and witness folks hang gliding from that spot. I would recommend it to anyone who wants to see the city.
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Florencebb9168ew
May 2, 2025
Visite qui permet de cerner Cap Town/visit that allows you to get to know Cape Town - Le guide Ordan très professionnel, attentif, instruit, ne ménageant pas son temps. Un grand plaisir. the guide was very professional, attentive, spared no time and the explanations were clear and provided. a great pleasure
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W7123udjeand
Apr 16, 2025
Half Day private tour - Ordain was knowledgeable, polite, a great driver and very flexible. He tailored the tour to the rainy conditions and my interests. He was very considerate and gave me great advice for the rest of my stay. Excellent way to start my 5 days in Cape Town! I would highly recommend him. Thank you Ordain.
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Global12678134189
Mar 27, 2025
Pleasant experience, I’d highly recommend it. - Pleasant experience. Ordain is calm, friendly and knows the rich history of the city. I’d do it again. Totally had a great time.
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Dorothy_b
Mar 2, 2025
History tour - Ordain is very knowledgeable and takes great pride in sharing the history. He shares the history during the drive, and not just at the various stops. You will get plenty of history during this tour. For me, the highlight was District 6 and the Museum, and I would have liked to stay in the museum a little longer to peruse the very personal exhibits. One thing to keep in mind is that Ordain is willing to pick you up in any Cape Town hotel, and not just the ones listed in the Viator dropdown list. So you can reach out to him if you don’t find your hotel in the dropdown and want to change the pickup point.
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M8342kgronm
Feb 27, 2025
Amazing Cape Town - Ordain is an amazing guide focused on ensuring you have a great time. He's very informative, patient with his clients and generally a warm person to be around.
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288tandys
Jan 27, 2025
Awesome! - Ordain was awesome! He was very informative, patient, and trustworthy with my friends and I! His assistance made our experience in Cape Town seamless!
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Sandy_c
Dec 1, 2024
Very knowledgeable tour guide - Comfortable shoes required for light walking. Very good photo opportunities. Trip to Green Market is recommended.
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Jet11984509650
Oct 28, 2024
Great half day experience - What a great half day experience. After two guests didn’t appear I was the only passenger on a wet and grey day. Ordain’s historical knowledge is second to none and he combined this with interest in his guest and a flexible schedule. Highlights included: the Company’s Garden, Green Square market, District 6, the Castle of Good Hope, Bokaap, Signal Hill, Camps Bay and the V & A Waterfront. Highly recommend.
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Naomisl3714jb
Sep 27, 2024
Great tour of Cape Town! - One of the best guides I've had. Drove through Cape Town on a fun and informative tour. Ordain went after my wishes what I wanted to see. Thank you for this beautiful tour Ordain! :)
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From $69
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).