A day of contrasts exploring on foot the fascinating stories that tell Cape Town’s history and modern-day make up, engaging and overlooked by so many. This will be combined with a visit to the top of Table Mountain, leaving the crowds to get your bearing on the city from its highest point. Stroll through the inner city while unraveling the history of Cape Town and South Africa. Taking in the stories of the apartheid era struggles to the founding of a new democracy, wildlife conservation, and much more.
Our morning begins early as we make our way up to the top of the iconic Table Mountain which overlooks the dynamic city of Cape Town.
Your ascending cable car reveals increasingly breath-taking 360-degree views over the city and an endless sea until you stand atop iconic Table Mountain. While our guide brings alive the history of Cape Town on top of Table Mountain, we will take a short hike away from the crowds while keeping a lookout for Dassies and the diverse local Fynbos found here. Fresh coffee and home-baked treats revive the body before we head back down to sea level.
With a better understanding of the city layout, we descend and wander through the inner city, soaking up the magical vibe of Cape Town, through a combination of tales of the past combined with modern day culture, and meet some of the absorbing communities which form the town’s vital building blocks. Through food, design, arts and crafts, we discover historical sites like Company's Garden, Green Market Square and St George's Cathedral, which served as the backdrop for memorable icons who changed the world. Depending on your interests, touch on the fascinating and controversial politics that have shaped the city - delving into recollections of the once-vibrant District Six community or perhaps the occasion where Mandela made his first free speech.
From here we make our way to the colourful Bo-Kaap area in the historic city centre. Here we will spend time exploring the cobbled streets and spice markets to experience a lively suburb filled with brightly coloured houses from as early as the seventeenth century, Muslim saint shrines and many beautiful Mosques.
For lunch, we head to the vibrant city centre, known for its gastronomic delights on offer, for a well-deserved lunch at one of the local restaurants or cafes.
Continue your day as a true local, the playground of Cape Town's beautiful city offers a variety of activities to choose from. Your Adventure Guide will guide you through the choices that will best highlight your day. Fancy an active start by hiking up Table Mountain or Lions Head, paddleboarding in the V&A Waterfront canals, gliding across the Atlantic Seaboard in a kayak may be more your pace, or simply cruising on retro tandem bike along the iconic Sea Point Promenade.
Next, we'll explore the Watershed's quirky craft, design, and township art projects, geared towards community upliftment, before ending the day with a refreshing drink at a local hangout in the city!
Tour Code: Travelyst Master
Duration: 8 Hours
Group Size: Any Group Size
Flexibility - adaptable on an hour to hour basis to suit your clients’ needs and changing weather conditions throughout the day. Where you go and what activities you do are up to you.
Adventure Utility Vehicle (AUV) – Our vehicle comes equipped with stand up paddles, mountain bikes, pre-packed hiking packs, surfboards and a fully stocked gourmet pantry with drinks included.
Top Adventure Guides - Viewed as the best in Africa in their specialist fields, our guides have a wealth of experience and stories to tell.
The tour shown is only an example, more or less can be done on the day. Click on the activities list and map for more information.
Includes:
- Private Adventure Guide / Driver
- Exclusive Use of Adventure Utility Vehicle
- Adventure Equipment - SUP Boards, Safety Gear & Hiking packs
- Drinks - Soft Drinks, Beer, Wine & Selected Spirits
- Gourmet Pantry - selection of snacks and picnic items
- Unlimited travel in and around Cape Town, including as far as Winelands & Hermanus
- Onboard WiFi
Excludes:
- Surf Board, Wetsuit, and Tuition & Mountain Bikes – available at a supplement cost
- Entry, Attraction Fees and Park Fees – e.g. Aquarium & Cable Car
- Additional restaurant meals and wine farm supplied picnics
- Adventures beyond 100 km radius of Cape Town - e.g. Cape Agulhas, Ceres & Orange River
- Onward Transfer out of touring area. e.g pick up and touring in one location, drop off in second location
- Luggage transfers of more than two people (limited space due to onboard offerings)
- Extended Day Supplement – pick up before 8 am and drop off after 6 pm
