See the best of the city and Table Mountain on this combination half day tour of Cape Town. Ride the cableway to the summit of Table Mountain. Visit the Malay Quarter and Company Gardens in the center of Cape Town and learn how precious gems are cut and polished at the Diamond Works.
Begin your Cape Town tour with a ride high above the city to the top of Table Mountain. Climb aboard the famous cableway for spectacular views of Cape Town, City Bowl, Table Bay, and Robben Island, as well as the great expanse of the Atlantic Ocean. Each cable car rotates to offer panoramic views as you ascend to the summit of this flat topped mountain. Table Mountain is one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature and is a must-see attraction during your stay in Cape Town.
After your Table Mountain tour, return to sea level for a tour of the highlights of Cape Town. In the center of the city, you'll encounter the multicolored neighborhood known as the Malay Quarter or Bo-Kaap. Nearby, visit the Company Gardens, a gorgeous outdoor area that includes a public park, Japanese garden, rose garden, fish pond, and aviary. From there, continue on to the Castle of Good Hope, a well-preserved Dutch East India Company fort first constructed in the 17th century. At the Diamond Works, tour the exhibits of sparkling gems and watch demonstrations of cutting and polishing as you learn the process of bringing the raw diamonds from the earth to your local jewelry store. Finally, take a drive past Table Bay to Milnerton, where you'll get the best views for photographs of Table Mountain.
In just half a day, this guided Cape Town tour brings you to the very best of the city and its natural wonders. Please note that the ability to ride the cable car depends upon the current weather conditions, and therefore the ticket is at your own expense. This tour includes the Castle of Good Hope and the drive to Milnerton if time permits.