Shore Excursion Details

Castle of Good Hope & City - Debark Tour

Cape Town, South Africa

Castle of Good Hope & City - Debark Tour

DETAILS

  • 31/2
    hrs Estimate Duration
  • Debark

Explore many of the most emblematic attractions in Cape Town, including the oldest garden in South Africa, before heading for the airport. The past is best represented at the Castle of Good Hope, a star-shaped fort that the Dutch built in the mid-1600s. History buffs will find the castle’s military museum and the Willian Fehr Collection particularly revealing. The latter includes a treasure-trove of period furnishings that reflect the 17th-century lifestyles of the affluent. Cape Town’s architectural history will come to light as you drive down Adderley Street, a main thoroughfare lined with landmarks such as the Standard Bank Building and St. George’s Anglican Cathedral. The Company’s Garden blends architecture and natural beauty, as it is a botanical garden that is also home to revered buildings that include the South African National Gallery and the city planetarium. The harborside Foreshore district is intriguing as it is a cultural area that sits on land reclaimed from the sea.


HIGHLIGHTS:
• Browse two museums housed in a star-shaped castle that the Dutch built in the mid-1660s. • Behold the architectural splendor of Cape Town by driving down vibrant Adderley Street. • Stroll the Company’s Garden, a downtown botanical garden full of architectural treasures. • See how land reclaimed from the sea was used to build a now-thriving cultural district.

Need to Know:

Note: This tour includes approximately 1.5 hours of walking. It is available to guests who utilize a collapsible wheelchair, can both make their way on and off the coach and have a companion to assist them. Those guests with mobility concerns are cautioned to evaluate their personal level of ability and stamina. Casual, weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable, flat walking shoes are suggested. This debark tour ends at the airport or at an NCL booked hotel. This tour ends at the airport no later than 13:00, therefore no domestic flights should be booked earlier than 15:00 and no international flights should be booked earlier than 16:00. Debark shore excursions will only be available to book 50 days prior to sailing. To avoid air ticketing conflicts, air must be ticketed before the debarkation shore excursion can be booked. This applies to independent air and air booked through NCL.

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ACTIVITY ATTRIBUTES

Excursion Type:

Scenic & City Tours
Historical Landmarks
Wildlife Tours

Activity Level:

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    Challenging
Tours with this activity level involve a considerable amount of physical activity such as substantial walking over cobblestone streets, uneven or steep terrain, climbing stairs, or extended periods of standing. Not recommended for guests with physical limitations. Comfortable, sturdy shoes are recommended.
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