Top Cape Town Architecture Tours

As one of South Africa’s most visited museums, Robben Island tours are best booked well in advance. This half-day package includes museum admission and round-trip transfer from your Cape Town accommodation, ensuring a hassle-free trip. Learn about the island’s long history from your guide and see the cell that housed Nelson Mandela, then take time to reflect on your voyage back to the mainland.

Explore Cape Town at your own pace with a 1- or 2-day hop-on hop-off bus pass. Journey around three different bus routes, stopping at attractions such as Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Table Mountain, and the Cape Winelands, and spend as long as you wish at each. Enjoy a city walking tour or upgrade to include a V&A Seal and harbor cruise plus a sunset bust tour.

Explore Cape Town's vibrant Woodstock neighborhood with a local artist as your guide with this tour. During the course of your 90-minute tour, you'll learn all about the area's history from a local who knows it well, while checking out all sorts of vibrant murals. You'll also visit the celebrated Old Biscuit Mill, known for its variety of artisanal shops and wining and dining options.

A good choice for first-time visitors or travelers who are short on time, this tour shows you the best of Cape Town from a unique perspective! On your walking tour you'll learn about the city’s troubled past and see landmarks like District 6 Museum, Bo-Kaap, Castle of Good Hope (admission included) and uncover hidden gems and city secrets with the help of your knowledgeable local guide. You'll also be taken to that special eatery where only the locals come and enjoy a local snack or drink hand-picked by your host.

Sample the culinary delights of Cape Town's diverse food scene with this guided food-themed tour. A private tour means direct access to your guide for questions along the way, and it's the perfect way to avoid the crowds. During the tour, try ten food samples that locals love—including both sweet and savory delights. Potential tastings include local specialties such as koeksister and biltong.

Experience visual arts in a unique setting that offers a multi sensory experience. We visit the spectacular Zeitz MOCAA (Museum of Contemporary Art Africa), the largest museum of contemporary African art in the world. We enjoy an audio tour (bring your own earphones), presenting highlights from the museum’s current exhibitions. Our journey of exploration continues with a visit to the Norval Foundation that houses one of the largest private collections of South African contemporary art and is considered a centre for art and cultural expression. A guided tour through some of the exhibitions, discussing works, providing background on the show and artist.

Almost thirty years ago, genealogist Aubrey Springveldt started investigating his own family tree. His research led him on a pilgrimage into the earliest days of the Cape, and an ancestry shaped by slavery. Join him on that pilgrimage by visiting some of the landmarks connected to slavery in Cape Town. Landmarks like the Place of Justice, where slaves were brutally punished, and the Prestwich Memorial, where they were buried in unmarked graves. Along the way, Aubrey peels back the layers of his own past, and talks about his work in reclaiming the past for others. This is a self-guided audio tour. Please download the tour through the VoiceMap app using the coupon code you receive on your receipt. It is advised that you download the tour while in a wifi zone to enjoy full offline accessibility.