Activity description
This is one of the easiest and most luxurious weekend itineraries to spend with your loved ones, for honeymoons, weekend getaways, anniversary celebrations, and wedding vow renewals, thanks to its flexible and relaxing location in Cape Town. You'll experience the beauty of the Mother City, from Bo-Kaap and Table Mountain, the unique symbol of the Cape Peninsula, to the seven wonders of nature, the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, where you'll create lasting memories and have the opportunity to toast the sunset from the deck of one of Waterfront Charters' fantastic boats. Cape Town boasts one of the best places to watch the sunset from the sea, with the majestic Table Mountain range. You can also spot marine life such as dolphins, whales, and penguins.
ITINERARY
Cape Town city center, where our tour begins at 8:00 am, is the starting point for this exciting itinerary from your Cape Town accommodation. Cape Town is known for Table Mountain, Robben Island, the Cape of Good Hope, seals, wine tasting, and romantic honeymoons. We'll tour the city center to see some historic monuments and buildings.
Bo-kaap is our first stop, a suburb of Cape Town that, since 1834, has marked the end of slavery in the Cape Colony. It's a hillside daytime destination known for its narrow cobblestone streets lined with colorful houses. Here, you'll capture beautiful photos for your Instagram page.
Table Mountain is a unique symbol of the peninsula, rising 1,067 meters above sea level. The Table Mountain tour is done on a cable car designed to rotate 360 degrees along the route, providing a complete panoramic view—the most spectacular way to ascend and explore Cape Town's famous flat top. Table Mountain is the ideal place to sit back and enjoy the stunning 360-degree views of Cape Town, and is flanked by Devil's Peak and Lion's Head. The mountain is home to over 1,460 species of fynbos and animals such as caracal, mongoose, and dassie, and has been a protected area for over 100 years. The quickest way to the summit is via the Table Mountain Cable Car, but there are also a variety of adventure trails that lead to the summit. Please note that this tour is EXCLUSIVE, so you will have to pay your own entrance fee, an adult R400.
Considered the oldest building in South Africa, this 17th-century castle houses numerous military memorabilia, historical artifacts, and works of art. Built by the DEIC between 1666 and 1679, the Castle of Good Hope is the oldest surviving colonial building in South Africa. During the Second Boer War (1899-1902), part of the castle was used as a prison, and the old cells survive to this day. The castle was the headquarters of the South African Army in the Western Cape and currently houses the Castle Military Museum and ceremonial facilities for the traditional Cape regiments.
On July 24, 2018, a statue of Nelson Mandela was unveiled. It was placed on the balcony of Cape Town City Hall, overlooking Grand Parade, in Cape Town, South Africa. Nelson Mandela was the first president of post-apartheid South Africa and received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993.
The Diamond Works factory tour - inside the factory, you'll have the opportunity to visit the diamond and jewelry cutting workshop. The diamond factory tour, their signature experience, will allow you to discover the craft of cutting and polishing stones, whether diamonds or tanzanites, while sipping a glass of South African champagne called MCC (Method Cap Classic) and watching the gemstone cutters in action. In the jewelry workshop, you'll create a piece of your own design while enjoying bottomless bubbles and chocolate truffles; the gemstones used vary from session to session.
Nestled on the slopes of Table Mountain, Kirstenbosch is known as one of the world's finest botanical gardens. Its 528 hectares contain over 9,000 species of plants from Southern Africa. Kirstenbosch also boasts a centuries-old 130-meter-long boardwalk, affectionately known as Boomslang, which winds through the gardens' treetops. A place to breathe, to explore the Cape Floral, the smallest of the world's six floral kingdoms, but the richest of them all. One of the largest gardens in the world, you'll discover 528 hectares of approximately 9,000 species of Cape Fynbos, 6,200 of which can be found nowhere else in the world. Unique to the Cape region, they don't require water to grow, but survive on ocean breezes. The garden is also one of the Seven Wonders of the World. This will be another opportunity to capture beautiful photos for your Instagram and memories. Please note that entry is free, you will have to pay R 220 PP.
Where Cape Town comes together to savor culinary delights and local design. A vibrant community in the heart of Woodstock, where talented people gather to share, collaborate, and showcase their sincere passions. Old Biscuit Mill is home to dynamic office spaces, diverse design workshops and shops, decadent restaurants, food stalls and boutiques, food markets, and insFashionable restaurants offered in a unique industrial-style setting. Market neighborhoods. This is where we have lunch and watch the neighborhood dances.
This is the highlight of the day, where we'll cruise. Watch the sun sink into the sparkling Atlantic from the deck of a stylish boat, with a glass of local sparkling wine in hand. Soak up the views of Table Mountain, Cape Town Harbor, and more with a cool breeze in your hair. If you wish, you can order more drinks at the bar.
After the sunset cruise, we will return to the city to drop you off at the starting point.
Notes:
- Wheelchair accessible.
- Accessible to strollers.
- Pets are welcome.
- Public transport nearby.
- Baby seats available.
- Passport required.
- Babies should not sit on laps.
- All guests must be ready at 8:00 AM in their hotel lobby to be picked up by the tour guide for this exciting itinerary.
