Top Western Cape Architecture Tours

Discover Church Street—one of the prettiest and most historic streets in Tulbagh—on this self-guided audio tour. Instead of following a guide or being stuck in a large tour group, enjoy the freedom of exploring independently using a smartphone app. The route showcases a full loop of Church Street, with a chance to stop at four museums along the way (additional cost).

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.

Gain rare insider access to Cape Town’s creative world with visits to leading artists, designers, and makers in their private studios. Hosted by the founders of Design Safaris, a locally run company passionate about design and culture, this experience offers genuine connection and behind-the-scenes insight into the city’s creative spirit. Travel in style through the streets of Cape Town in a classic Land Rover Defender as you meet the people shaping contemporary African design.

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.

Discover one of Cape Town’s most remarkable stories at the Heart Transplant Museum, dedicated to the world’s first successful human heart transplant in 1967. Step into the original restored operating rooms and relive the drama of that life changing moment through lifelike silicone models and vivid scene recreations. The museum honors three key figures of this historic event: Dr. Chris Barnard, the pioneering surgeon; Louis Washkansky, the first patient; and Denise Darvall, the courageous donor. Guests also enjoy an inspiring session with expert cardiologists, with interactive demonstrations that bring the science of the heart to life. The journey continues at the Constantia Wine Estates with a guided cellar tour, wine tastings, and fascinating insights into South African winemaking. The day concludes with a luxury lunch at Simon’s Restaurant, surrounded by vineyards. A perfect blend of medical history, culture, and fine wine this tour is uniquely Cape Town.