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Offered languages
- Portuguese
- Portuguese
- English
- English
- French
- French
Travelers should book this tour as it is the best in Cape Town as it combines two of the biggest tourist attractions. Travelers learn about the history of Cape Town including the coming of the settlers.
It provides information about how political prisoners were treated during the time of apartheid. All the ills of apartheid are laid bare by the guides who were imprisoned during the same time with Nelson Mandela. Travelers have a rare opportunity of stepping in the footsteps of Nelson Mandela as they visit his former cell.
Travelers are taken via Bo-Kaap a major attraction in the city of Cape Town. They also take a walk in this attractive location which is a popular movie site. An opportunity to interact with the locals means travelers can learn a bit of local language.
Finally travelers visit one of the only New 7 Wonders of Nature that is in a city. The use of the rotating cable car up and down is a great experience. From the top of Table Mountain the views are simply jaw dropping.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We pick up travelers from the hotel lobby and also from the Cape Town Cruise Terminal Waterfront
We do pick ups from the drop and go area in front of The Silo Hotel
Itinerary
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1
Visit this iconic shopping mall visited by over 30 million tourists annually. Take a walk in this mall and shop for curios in the many art and craft shops around. Look out for the 4 statues of the South African Nobel Peace Price Winners. Take a great photo of the Big Wheel. Explore this mall with 3 of the most expensive hotels in Cape Town and an Aquarium.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
Visit this World Heritage site and learn about the harsh realities of the apartheid system. Take a bus tour of this island while you are taken through the events and the multi-layered history of this island. Come face to face with some of the buildings which used to house some of the ex-political prisoners. Visit the Blue Quarry and see where the political prisoners used to labor as part of their time in prison. Take a walk on this island and see the historic cell where Nelson Mandela spend 18 of his 27 years of imprisonment. Walk in the cell and take a selfie of this rare site. Learn the history and events of this emotional experience from ex-political prisoners who were imprisoned at the same time with Nelson Mandela. Take a walk of this island and view the city of Cape Town and Table Mountain.
4 hours • Admission ticket included -
3
Explore this heritage site with colorful houses and cobbled streets. Take a walk in this attractive place and see why it is a popular movie location. Take a walk and learn the local language as you interact with the locals and see why they now feel they are celebrities. Visit the Bo-Kaap museum and learn the history and the coming of the Cape Malay community. Look out for the many students and volunteers who stay in this place during their visit to the City of Cape Town. Check out the Mosques which have made this place holy to the Malay community.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
4
Visit this amazing hill where from a canon is fired everyday at 12 noon as a tourist attraction. Take a walk on this hill and admire the bird's eye view of the city of Cape Town. Look out for the V & A shopping mall, Robben island and the entire bay up to Blouberg beach. The all 360 degree view of the city including the blue flag beaches of Camps Bay and Clifton are unbelieveable. Look out for the paragliders taking off from the top as they fly to the pavilion in Sea Point.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
Visit this iconic one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature. Take the 360 degrees rotating cable car and savour the amazing views on your way to the top. Take a walk on top of the only New 7 Wonders of Nature in a city and breath in some of the freshest air above. Look out for the adorable Daisy or a well nourished rock rabbit. The views of the whole city of Cape Town are amazing from the top. Explore the several hiking trails that takes you to the top of this mountain. Look out for the amazing wide range of the plant species above and the critters that grace the top. Grab a bite or a cup of coffee from the restaurant which is known to provide hearty Cape Town food.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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