Cape Town: Welcome to the Mother City

What’s in a name?
You may be wondering how Cape Town got its name? Well as far as we know the story started in 1488 and was originally named the Cape of Storms by Portuguese explorer Bartholomew Dias. It was later renamed to the Cape of Good Hope because of the great optimism created by the opening of a sea route to the East. Over the course of time, it has now become known as our beloved Cape Town. An alternative title, the Mother City, is an affectionate nickname that is widely used among locals and visitors to Cape Town alike.

What to Expect
The city is famous for its harbour, for its natural setting in the Cape Floral Region, and for its remarkable landmarks such as Table Mountain and Cape Point.
We know that when you choose Cape Town as your travel destination, things like ‘Will there be enough time to do it all?’ or ‘How will we know which landmarks to visit?’ all come into play. Don’t worry. We’ve got you covered. With plenty of tours to choose from and locations to see, the Cape Town Day Tours team are here to make Cape Town feel just like home.

You will never be bored in Cape Town; there is always something to do. Whether that means enjoying the city’s nightlife, choosing from an abundance of restaurants or even just appreciating a simple walk around Town.
The city is known for its many activities and spectacular scenery. Prepare to be wowed. You can see and experience Cape Town with our tour family. Interesting tidbits of knowledge, great service and a personal touch is what we value most.
Forget about the stress of having to buy tickets and find transport, we’ve got that sorted. Our biggest concern is that you’ve packed your camera.

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What are you waiting for?
To our visitors, a big warm welcome to our beautiful home, our Cape Town. To those who have yet to come, we hope to see you soon.

We think it’s about time you go on an adventure, so let us help take you there.
We would love to know what it is that you love most about Cape Town?