Mount Nelson Hotel

Company Gardens

With a large public park and botanical garden set in the heart of Cape Town, the gardens are home to more than 8 000 plant species, as well as birds and squirrels who are never shy for a feed.
Summer: 07h00 - 19h00; Winter: 07h00 - 18h00
19 Queen Victoria Street, Cape Town

Tel: +27 21 400 2521
Download a brochure and map for a self guided walk here ›

De Tuynhuys

Originally built as a "garden house" for Jan van Riebeeck. Today Tuynhuys, as the presidential offices, is closed to the public.
Plein Street, Cape Town
Tel: +27 21 464 2100
www.thepresidency.gov.za

Great Synagogue

This is one of Cape Town's most outstanding buildings and stands alongside the Old Synagogue, opened in 1863, which now houses historical and ceremonial treasures of the Jewish Museum.
88 Hatfield Street, Cape Town
Tel: +27 21 465 1405
www.gardensshul.org

High Tea at The Mount Nelson

Afternoon Tea is served in the Lounge, on the Terrace or in the garden around the Lord Kitchener Fountain. Booking ahead of time is highly recommended.

Monday-Sunday: 14h30 – 17h30
Mount Nelson Hotel, 76 Orange Street, Cape Town
Tel: +27 21 483 1948
www.mountnelson.co.za
reservations@mountnelson.co.za

St. George’s Cathedral

St. George’s Cathedral was one of the only cathedrals to open its doors to all during the apartheid era and therefore fondly called “the people’s cathedral”.
5 Wale Street, Cape Town

Tel: + 27 21 424 7360

www.stgeorgescathedral.com
info@sgcathedral.co.za

The Cape Town Holocaust Centre

This first and only Holocaust Centre in South Africa serves as a memorial to the 6 million Jews who were killed in the Holocaust and all victims of Nazism.
Sun–Thu: 10h00 – 17h00; Fri: 10h00 – 13h00; Closed Sat & Jewish Holidays
88 Hatfield Street, Cape Town

Tel: +27 021 462 5553

www.ctholocaust.co.za
admin@ctholocaust.co.za

The Labia Cinema

The oldest independent and only alternative cinema in South Africa, appealing mainly to the more discerning viewer who enjoys its quality product and the charm of its old-world ambience.
68 Orange Street, Cape Town
Tel: +27 21 424 5927
www.labia.co.za
theatre@labia.co.za

The Planetarium

The Planetarium is a fun excursion, especially for kids. The night sky is recreated by projections on the domed ceiling of the structure housed within the South African Museum.
Regular Shows: visit the website for times;
Children’s’ Shows: visit the website for times;
Closed: Workers Day, Christmas Day and the first Monday of the month (excl school holidays)
25 Queen Victoria Street, Cape Town
Tel: +27 021 481 3900

www.iziko.org.za/museums/planetarium
info@iziko.org.za

The South African Houses of Parliament

A free tour of the parliamentary buildings is available by arrangement on weekday mornings. Bookings are essential, and remember to bring your passport/identity document.
90 Plein Street, Cape Town
Tel: +27 21 403 2266
www.parliament.gov.za
kgovender@parliament.gov.za

The South African Jewish Museum

Set in the heart of the Company's Garden in Museum Mile, it is a major attraction for local and international tourism.
Sunday–Thursday: 10h00 – 17h00
Friday: 10h00 – 14h00
Closed Saturdays and Jewish Holidays
88 Hatfield Street, Gardens, Cape Town
Tel: + 27 21 465 1546

www.sajewishmuseum.co.za
info@sajewishmuseum.co.za

The South African Library

The South African Library which, dating back to 1818, is the oldest library in the country and its shelves include a copy of Shakespeare's first folio.
Monday–Friday: 08h30 – 16h30
Wednesday: 09h30 – 16h00
5 Queen Victoria Street, Cape Town

Tel: +27 21 424 6320

www.nlsa.ac.za
info@nlsa.ac.za

The South African Museum

The South African Museum is not only the oldest museum in the country, but also in sub-Saharan Africa. Collections here range from fossils to insects and fish as well as displays from the Stone Age.
Open Daily: 10h00 – 17h00
Closed Workers Day & Christmas Day
25 Queen Victoria Street, Gardens, Cape Town
Tel: +27 021 481 3800

info@iziko.org.za

The South African National Gallery

South Africa's premier art museum which houses more than 60 000 pieces of art.
Tuesday–Sunday: 10h00 – 17h00

Closed Mondays, Workers Day & Christmas Day
Government Avenue, Company's Garden, Cape Town
Tel: +27 021 467 4660


info@iziko.org.za

Aubergine

Cuisine: Fine Dining, Continental, Asian, French Ambience: Classic Elegance, Relaxed In the never-ending pursuit of excellence at the Aubergine, great emphasis is placed on the quality and service of food & wines.
Lunch: Wed-Fri 12h00 – 14h00
Dinner: Mon-Sat 19h00 – 22h00

'Cinq-à-Sept': Mon-Sat 17h00 – 19h00
39 Barnet Street, Cape Town
Tel: +27 21 465 4909
www.aubergine.co.za
info@aubergine.co.za

Cape Colony Restaurant

Cuisine: Fine Dining, Contemporary, Fusion, Asian, South African Ambience: Classic Elegance The Mount Nelson Hotel’s signature Cape Colony Restaurant combines fine dining with impeccable service amid an elegant interior.
Dinner Monday–Sunday: 18h30 – 22h30
Mount Nelson Hotel, 76 Orange Street, Cape Town
Tel: +27 21 483 1948
www.mountnelson.co.za
reservations@mountnelson.co.za

Chef's Table

Cuisine: Unique; Ambience: Unique The Chef’s Table is a custom-designed interactive culinary encounter featuring exquisite cuisine paired while you watch, though still offering discreet service and inspiring conversation.
Dinner: Monday–Sunday by reservation
Mount Nelson Hotel, 76 Orange Street, Cape Town
Tel: +27 21 483 1948
www.mountnelson.co.za
reservations@mountnelson.co.za

The Oasis Restaurant

Cuisine: Contemporary, Bistro, South African Ambience: Relaxed Enjoy healthy eating with modern, clean and uncomplicated flavours enjoyed in an unparalleled setting in the Mount Nelson Hotel’s exquisite gardens.
Beakfast: 07h00 – 11h00; Lunch: 12h30 – 15h00
Sunday Brunch: 11h30 – 15h00
Mount Nelson Hotel, 76 Orange Street, Cape Town
Tel: +27 21 483 1948
www.mountnelson.co.za
reservations@mountnelson.co.za

Gardens Shopping Centre

The Gardens Centre is famous for its unique high-street, boutique-style offerings – with many specialist shops - from a tobacconist and chocolateur to fashion, homeware, decor and gift stores. The Centre also boasts coffee shops and restaurants seeing to all your breakfast, lunch and supper needs.
Mon-Fri: 09h00 – 19h00
; Sat: 09h00 – 17h00

Sun & Public Holidays: 09h00 – 14h00
Mill Street, Gardens, Cape Town
Tel: +27 21 465 1842
www.gardensshoppingcentre.co.za
gardenscentre@acucap.co.za

Kloof Street

Take a walk up Cape Town's popular, lively and vibrant Kloof Street where you will find an array of fabulous classy, trendy, arty, beautiful and fun shops.