The tour begins with a hotel pickup and travel into Cape Town’s Central Business District. Guests will explore key landmarks including the Parliament building, the historic Castle of Good Hope, City Hall, and the former Slave Lodge. The experience continues with a visit to a diamond workshop, where guests get an up-close look at a diamond cutter and learn about South Africa’s diamond industry. A guided tour of Bo-Kaap follows, famous for its colorful houses, steep cobbled streets, and rich Cape Malay heritage.
Morning Tour Experience (Lunch Option): Ideal for guests seeking a relaxed daytime cultural experience. Enjoy a traditional African lunch in a calm, welcoming setting.
Evening Tour Experience (Dinner Option): Perfect for guests looking for a vibrant night out. Includes a full African dinner with rich, slow-cooked dishes and shared platters, live African music and drumming, cultural performances, dancing, and a lively social atmosphere where guests are encouraged to participate.
What to expect
Stop At: Castle of Good Hope, Castle Street Corner of Buitenkant and Strand Streets, Cape Town Central 8001 South Africa
Our first Luxury City tour begins at a unique tourist attraction with the combination of both cultural and military history of South Africa, the military ceremonies and exhibitions await you at the Castle of Good Hope. The castle was built between 1666 and 1679 and it is the oldest existing colonial building in South Africa. Here you are going to experience the dungeons, dolphin pool, blacksmith, canon fire, horse and carriage rides, and above all the tranquil atmosphere of the Castle of Good Hope.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Cape Town City Hall, Darling St, CBD, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
South Africa’s most respected and honored is the City Hall, where the late former South African president Nelson Mandela released his speech after he was released from 27 years in prison. It was here in 1990 that 250 000 gathered to welcome Nelson Mandela after his release.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Iziko Slave Lodge, Corner of Adderley and Wale Streets, Cape Town Central 8000 South Africa
The second oldest existing colonial building in South Africa is the Slave Lodge. This Slave Lodge housed slaves who worked for the Dutch East India Company (VOC) and they were never sold up until some of them were old and couldn’t do the work. Here you will get a brief history about slavery in South Africa, when it began, the lives of slaves, as well as when and why it was abolished.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Bo-Kaap, Bo-Kaap, Western Cape
Bo-Kaap Cape Town City guided tours – The Cape Malay Quarters, known as Bo-Kaap. After our visit at Slave Lodge, we head straight to the colorful houses of the Cape. Bo-Kaap this is where numerous rental houses were built and leased to slaves.
Soon after the slaves were allowed to buy the houses they painted them with different bright colors as an expression of their freedom. We will have our stop in this historical and heritage site of Cape Town, known as Bo-Kaap. The tour guide will allow you to take some Instagram photos along the colourful houses.
Bo-Kaap was once known as an area where South Africans were oppressed in the form of slavery; it is today regarded as a sign or symbol of freedom. A visit to Cape Town won’t be complete without a stop here. A vibrant and culturally rich neighbourhood in Cape Town.
Known for its colourful houses, steep cobbled streets, and Cape Malay heritage. Home to the oldest mosque in South Africa and various cultural institutions.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Afrogem, 181 Buitengracht St, Cape Town Central 8001 South Africa
AFROGEM, 181 Buitengracht St, Gardens – The Sparkling Diamond experience tour. Here you will witness the firsthand, art of diamond cutting and the careful craftsmanship of jewelry manufacturing by our skilled experts. All whilst enjoying a complimentary glass of sparkling wine.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Cape Town Central, Cape Town Central, Western Cape
We will take you back to your hotel or guesthouse at the end of the tour.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Marco’s African Place, 4 Rose Ln, Schotsche Kloof, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
Marco’s African Place is a vibrant cultural space that celebrates African heritage through food, music, and community. The venue is warm and colorful, decorated with African art, masks, murals, and handcrafted details. It’s lively, social, and welcoming—perfect for relaxed lunches and energetic evenings.
At Marco’s African Place we always have the best live music apply.Typical lunch offerings include:
Grilled meats and chicken dishes seasoned with African spices
Traditional stews served with pap, rice, or samp
Vegetarian-friendly African dishes using beans, vegetables, and grains
Fresh sides such as chakalaka, salads, and roasted vegetables
Dinner highlights: Slow-cooked African stews and signature meat dishes, Mixed grills and platters designed for sharing, Traditional sauces and spice blends unique to African cuisine, Comforting portions with authentic textures and bold flavors, Evenings are lively, social, and designed for long meals with friends.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Accessibility
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps