Overview
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4 hours
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In this tour , we.want to introduce you to Cape Town which is South Africa's oldest town . We Want you to be familiar with the local history of its people and surrounding.. Basically if you understand the history of Cape Town, you have a starting point of better comprehensive background of South Africa as a whole.
We have made this tour exciting for you because we will take you to most of the important historic places . Be ready to walk at least 40 minutes of the tour in the Dutch East India Company where you will be welcomed by a list of birds and small animals.
The city of CapeTown is both surrounded by mountains,oceans,farms and other natural environments . You will get to encounter both in the city tour. Cape Town is known for its colourfulness of its people and surrounding and you will certainly get to see both.
I can confirm and convince you that in four hours you will say you know this city. Each turn or corner we take is loaded with its own exciting and specific story.
Additional Info
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
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
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 all the way up to Blouberg beach. There is a rotating cable car taking travelers to the top.
Bo-kaap
The colourful houses are a major attraction in this city. Take a walk on the cobbled stone streets and get a selfie with the locals. Learn the local language as you interact with the locals. Visit the Bo-Kaap museum and learn the history of the Malay community who settled here after 1652. Explore this charming place and see why it is a popular movie location. This is a vibrant place with a lot of international students learning at local universities. Shop for curios in the art and craft shops and the stalls from the locals. Grab yourself a selfie to these beautiful coloured houses.
Options
Half-Day Tour of Cape Town City
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Pick up from your hotel and drop off after the tour
Registered and Accredited Tourist Guide
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Entry fees to all optional attractions up to R50pp per museum
Gratuities
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
30 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Highly recommend
robertsondylan01,Jun 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Highly recommend! Couldnt ask for a better guide Ordain was very accommodating and knowledgeable about everything Capetown. He answered all my historical questions and gave me a great experience 10/10
BEST TOUR GUIDE EVER!!
FarAway56991368856,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Best guide ever on our Cape Peninsula Tour. From Chapman’s Peak to Cape Point, Ordain made every stop come alive with stories, history, and the best photo spots. Attentive, knowledgeable, and made us feel like VIPs all day. It was all a solid 10/10.
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Gwendolyn M,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ordain was excellent. He shared key historical highlights. And made a couple of extra stops that were on our list.
A Rich Experience
Susan P,May 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our knowledgeable guide, Ordain, took us on an amazing overview of Cape Town’s rich history. Thank goodness his tour was by vehicle as it enabled us to see so much of Cape Town that would have been impossible by foot. We learned about the Dutch and British colonists and how they shaped CapeTown, as well as the various indigenous people. We also heard about Mandela and Desmond Tutu, among other high and low points in their history. We saw the beautiful but powerful Atlantic at Camps Bay, drove up to Table Mountain though it was closed due to high winds and storms, and learned about the Townships. Ordain is incredibly knowledgeable and experienced. It was a highlight of our Cape Town trip. I highly recommend his tour!
A must do toir
beanytrip1,Mar 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an amazing way to experience the highlights of Cape Town, while also learning lots about its history and culture. Ordain is a superb guide, highly knowledgable, extending from fauna to politics and everything in between. He's also a lovely, personable chap. Being a small group also allows for flexibility (eg we went to Table Mountain first to avoid the crowds, while also facilitating unscheduled stops for a walk around. Seriously, if you have limited time in Cape Town, or even if you don't, this is a must-book tour: especially if you can get Ordain.
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Wander03138666199,Feb 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ordain is a knowledgeable and courteous gentleman. He respects time and a pleasure to be around. I will definitely recommend him.
Great city and Table Mountain tour not to be missed.
Doug W,Jan 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Informative tour and safe driving to all the sites visited. Ordain is a great communicator and tour operator and highlighted the key features of Cape Town not to be missed. Ordain's city tour is highly recommended to future travelers to Cape Town.
Best guide ever
Howard S,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very good very interesting knowledge of history and culture. courteous. What else can I say? He was a dream.
Best guided tour around Cape Town
ellielE7498DK,Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was such a great tour! I ended up being the only one on the tour which made it personal and incredibly insightful. We drove through all the highlights of Cape Town and the guide let me jump out and stop whenever I wanted to. Highly highly recommend.
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447eugeneb,Aug 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Your 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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