Top Things to do in Cape Town Central
10 Literary, Art & Music Tours in Cape Town Central That You Shouldn't Miss
Cape Town glistens at the southern toe of the African continent. Tourist brochure-views at Blaauwberg Beach and Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens are within easy driving distance of "The Mother City." The Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve provides sweeping sea vistas, hiking trails and wildlife encounters. On a more somber note, travelers can visit Robben Island, the prison where Nelson Mandela was held for 27 years.
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1. Private Exquisite Half Day Jewelry and optional shoppingTour from Cape Town.
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Before the tour commences we discuss your interest and only focus on satisfying just that. Covid19 Protocols adhered to at all times. A tour for clients who would like to buy Jewelry at competitive prices.Let us know before the time to enable us to make an appointment with a specialist guide on site. OR This private tour is about visits to a few showrooms and workshops in Cape Town to see how craftsmen mold jewelry made of gold, diamonds or tanzanite into fine master pieces of art.. The opportunity will be there to have your own item designed, made and even delivered to your doorstep while in Cape Town. An on site specialist will conduct a tour and share with you the origin and background of these minerals from the rough item to the final product. Visit to a gift shop for something different is also done.The tour is ideal for the tourist interested in taking ownership of something very special. Drop off very flexible. STARTING TIME 09h30.
Inclusions: Private tour, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Port pickup and drop-off, Bottled water
Exclusions: Gratuities, Entrance fees where applicable
Reviewed By Babybeast82
Ivan is brilliant. His local knowledge of the history of the region is invaluable because I assure you that this information is not available in a mainstream history book. Everything from the building architecture to the local flora and fauna of the region. This made the tour enjoyable and interesting. Thank you!
2. Cape Town Choral Music Tour
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
A small group evening tour visiting Cape Town choral duos and trios in their homes for private concerts and traditional Cape dinner. Part one is traditional home cooked Cape meal and a concert, and part two is a nightcap concert. Both session take place in the homes of the singers, and are intimate and engaging. The tour is about 4 hours long.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Dinner, Driver/guide, Professional guide, Live entertainment, Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup, Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Reviewed By YayaShare
I had found Coffeebeans Routes and more specifically the Jazz Safari on TripAdvisor. I contacted them to make arrangements and told them that since the evening includes dinner they need to know that we don't eat meat so vegetarian or fish is preferable. Not a problem was the reply! We met our guide for the evening at a small guest house in Cape Town and he gave us a bit of the background of jazz in Cape Town. We looked around for other participants and he told us that we are it - a private tour! First we went for about a 20-30 minute drive to a suburb called Wynberg, to the apartment of Eldred Schilder. Eldred and his wife were wonderful hosts, and true to the communication from Coffeebeans, dinner was fish and vegetables with homemade bread and a bottle of wine. Eldred played about six of his own compositions on his standup double bass and on his electric bass. I hope that his neighbors in the apartment complex like his music as much as we did. Then we went off to the Gugulethu township to the home of Blacki Tempi. Blacki is a trumpeter who was accompanied by his friend Richie on the keyboard. They made wonderful music together and we were happy that Blacki had a CD for us to purchase to take home. Blacki's wife also served us some very nice homemade ginger beer. This was a most enjoyable night. It was a unique experience to visit the homes of accomplished jazz musicians and eat and drink with them while listening to their music. This is not something that you can do everyday and it is one of the highlights of our trip to Cape Town.
3. Cape Town Half Day Guided Art Cycle Tour
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
This 4-hour, small-group biking tour explores the beauty of the Mother City. Your guide will take you to visit the most iconic art and graffiti works of Cape Town. See controversial neighbourhoods of District Six and Bo Kaap. Cruise through Company Gardens and stop at the National Gallery to look at the paintings from iconic African and international artists. Snacks and bottled water are included.
Inclusions: Guide, Bike and helmet rental, Snack pack, Bottled water
Exclusions: Gratuities, Additional purchases, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Reviewed By marianafpl
This may be a great tour except for the fact that we had payed 3 months in advance for it and because of covid we had to cancel the trip to South Africa. About 2 months before the trip we contacted them asking for a refund and it was agreed on a 90% refund since we were cancelling with over 72 hours of the tour, so we waited and nothing was done about it, we contacted them again and they said "they were sorry" but that was it. We are not asking for anything but our right based on their policy, but it seems like they are not too worried about keeping up with their side of the deal. In case they decide to do what is right we would update this post, but as of now nothing has been done.
4. Explore prehistoric cave paintings on a private, guided daytrip from Cape Town
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
This expert guided private day trip takes you to the beautiful Cederberg mountain conservancy about 3 hours outside Cape Town. Set within in a UNESCO World Heritage Site for nature - we will walk an easy wilderness trail to view a series of remarkable prehistoric San bushman cave paintings - many thousands of years old. This is in one of the best open-air art galleries of late stone-age Bushman rock art accessible from Cape Town. You will view and learn about this intriguing art and the people who painted it thousands of years ago. Walk through this ancient wilderness, learn about the earliest humans and experience their art in the landscape they inhabited for tens of thousands of years. This is a uniquely Southern African experience -- part archaeology, part cultural history, part African wilderness experience. This tour is also offered as a 2 or 3 day trip.
Inclusions: Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only) in Cape Town only, permits
Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks
Reviewed By ssae344
Callan was a great guide and took me to wonderful places that i would have never have discovered on my own. he gave me valuable background information and I learnt a lot about the Cape region. A wonderful way to explore one of the most beautiful places on earth.
5. Cape Town's Street Art Walk of Salt River
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5.0 based on 9 reviews
On this tour you will see an eclectic, ever-evolving mix of street art featuring the best street artists from around the world. This is a opportunity to meet the locals and learn about the history of public art in this neighbourhood. Meeting at Salt Circle Arcade the creative hub of Cape Town, filled with beautiful street art and murals on every corner, We will explore this area full of murals, art and graffiti, with a local guide whilst sharing stories behind the artworks and artists in what inspired them, and how street art is changing the perspective in communities. Art is an expression in imagery and the freedom of mind to express yourself through painting and storytelling.
Inclusions: Lunch, Private transportation
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Reviewed By TapiwaRisai
I really had a great experience with Sipho , he is very friendly and gave me a great insight on the graffiti around Salt Water. I would highly recommend anyone to go on this experience and I loved the photos. The whole experience was amazing . If you’re in Cape Town I would definitely recommend this photoshoot.
6. Cape Town Like a Local: District 6 & Woodstock Private Tour
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5.0 based on 8 reviews
Let your favorite local show you the different sides of Cape Town on a fascinating private tour. From its historical past at District 6 to its current status and the constant evolution the city goes through at Woodstock. Discover the contrasts of the city and experience Cape Town like a local. Take a journey back in time in District 6, explore the up and coming Woodstock area, hear about Cape Town’s captivating history and visit the beautiful Fugard Theatre.
Inclusions: Private tour, Local guide, 1 alcoholic drinks: beer
Exclusions: Extra food and drinks, Hotel pick-up and drop off
Reviewed By BuonGusto380
On the 14 th of march we had the great pleasure of meeting up with Caley for a dsicovery of Capetian foods. Well, we discovered way more , we truly discovered how beautifull the local people of Capetown are. Caley was polite, well versed in the subject of food and general info about her beloved city, and had a great sense of humor. We had the most memorable day and just fell in love with the Mother city...
7. Cape Town Woodstock Street Art Walking Tour
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4.9 based on 30 reviews
I am a local artist that has contributed a lot of murals, as the FIRST person that introduced street art walking tours in Cape town thus includes the area of Woodstock - home to the famous Old Biscuit Mill- is filled with artistic beauty on every corner. Explore the amazing street art, murals and galleries with your local guide who are experts all of the pieces you’ll explore. Engage with the local people and see how the murals brighten up Woodstock on your amazing 90-minute tour. We work together with the community and make sure we train local hosts for the benefit of the community.
Inclusions: Coffee and/or Tea, 1.5 Hour Walking Tour with a Local Guide
Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities (optional)
Reviewed By Lboogaloo
This was an excellent way to visit Khayelitsha and see the amazing work going on in the community. Beautiful street art and fun experience with Storyroom Creatives. Siki's Koffee Kafe is the place to be!
8. Half-Day Township Tour from Cape Town
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4.1 based on 10 reviews
Visit the vibrant township previously under Apartheid regime - Langa, and discover the philospophy of Ubuntu Learn about the forced removal of 60 000 inhabitants in District Six and its previous colourful history Interact with township entrepreneurs, learn about their ways of life and taste traditional beer at a local shebeen!
Inclusions: Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions: Food and drinks
Reviewed By 991mbalid
My favorite part was honestly the tour guide. Mukhtar was absolutely amazing. Very professional. Polite. And very informative. We learned more about Cape Town than ever before. Definitely will come back again
9. Coffee, Art & a Dop
We are young locals offering an experience in the things we are passionate about. We have carefully selected each stop, because its unique to either Cape Town or South Africa. Our tours are unfiltered and exciting
Inclusions: English guide
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10. BazArt: Explore this historical Malay quarter on a street art audio walking tour
Walk the streets of Woodstock/Salt River with a local tour guide and discover over 100 beautiful street art pieces from world-renowned local and international artists. During the tour, our audio local guide will tell you to look beyond the wall and see the impact of public art on the community, on the kids, on the artists. Public art, street art and murals have a direct impact on creating jobs for artists, tour guides, little shops, and an even more powerful indirect impact. It creates a safer and cleaner neighbourhood and more cohesion and inclusion among the residents. Because behind each wall there is an educational message, it opens debates and learning about world issues. Meet at a coffee shop run by old orphans, walk around the Salt River/ Woodstock neighbourhood - a short 10 minutes drive from Cape Town city centre - and meet with locals and learn about the Cape Malay culture specific to Cape Town ( and rich in history)
Inclusions: Lifetime access to this tour in English, VoiceMap App for Android and iOS, Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Exclusions: Smartphone and headphones, Transportation, Food and drink, Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Reviewed By ChatelaineLondon
This is just for an audio tour NOT entrance to the gardens which we had to pay for when we arrived. The audio tour, we were informed by the cashier, NO longer exists when they tried to scan the bar code on the ticket so this is a misleading product not worth purchasing!!
