Castles and fortresses in Capetown surroundings

Q: What historic places in Cape Town should a lover of architecture visit?

The Cape Town Hall, built in 1905, showcases a mix of Neo-Renaissance and English Baroque. Built in 1834, St. George's Cathedral is considered the first Anglican temple in South Africa. Bo-Kaap, an area with vibrant eighteenth-century houses, has preserved features of Malay cultural heritage and colonial style.

Q: Where to go to Cape Town with children: interesting places for a family holiday?

Two Oceans represents more than 3,000 marine species, including sharks and penguins. Kirstenbosch Park, founded in 1913, is a UNESCO site and offers routes through the unique flora of the cape. The Gold of Africa Museum introduces African traditions and art through interactive displays.

Q: Where in Cape Town to take beautiful photos: the best photo zones?

The Cape of Good Hope, opened by Bartolomeu Dias in 1488, offers views of the confluence of the Atlantic and Indian oceans. Constance’s wineries, founded in 1685, are surrounded by picturesque vineyards and mountains. Company's Garden Botanical Garden, founded in 1652, is famous for alleys of centuries-old trees and fountains.

Q: What legends and legends are associated with the sights of Cape Town?

Legend has it that the Table Mountain was created by the giant Wouter who threw the rock into the ocean. The Castle of Good Hope is rumored to be inhabited by the ghost of Lady Anna Barnard, who lived here in the XVIII century. The Cape of Good Hope is associated with legends of shipwrecks and the curse of the Flying Dutchman.

Q: What little-known sights of Cape Town are worth seeing?

The Ishiko South African Museum, founded in 1825, houses indigenous and colonial-era artifacts. Grote Kerk Church, built in 1841, is the oldest Reformed church in South Africa. Kleinmond Beach, remote from tourist routes, is known for its sand dunes and wildlife.

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Excursions Capetown (9)

Valley of winemaking, tastings and history

Endless green vineyards and orchards against the backdrop of majestic mountains, ancient estates in the traditions of Cape-Dutch a …

265 group

A CUP OF GOOD HOPE

On this day we will go to one of the most beautiful and historic places in South Africa - the Cape of Good Hope. Our trip will run …

250 $ group

9 h. 1 - 10

Cape Town, Table Mountain and Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden

Cape Town, Table Mountain - Signal Hill - Bo Kaap - Company Gardens - Fortress of Good Hope - Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden - Vict …

300 $ group

Tour of the Wine Lands

It is no secret that South African wines are among the best in the world. On our tour we will not only visit several wineries with …

178 group

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Julia Bir Guide in Cape Town

Capetown

Language: Russian

Wine tastings in fabulous valleys, the legendary Cape of Good Hope, penguins on the beach, diving with sharks, climbing …

Vladimir Levchenko

Capetown

Language: Английский, Русский

Group and individual tours of South Africa. Organization and support of Tours of any complexity.

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Yuri Kupryashov

Capetown

Language: Русский

There is no better country than South Africa to get acquainted with African exotics. On the one hand, it is the most “Eu …

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Levchenko Vladimir

Capetown

Language: English, Русский

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South Africa/Cape Town/Garden Road/Victoria Falls/Chobe Park

Day 1. Flight to Cape Town. Meeting at the airport with a guide. Transfer and check-in at the Hotel Free time and a walk on the …

3900 € group

4 e. 1 - 6

Travel along the Garden Road 4 days

We invite you to an unforgettable route along one of the most beautiful roads in South Africa - the legendary Garden Route, stretc …

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Castles and fortresses in Capetown surroundings

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