It is hard to believe that
the first half of this year is nearly over already! They say that
time flies when you are having fun – and we have been having plenty
of that here in Cape Town as the final preparations have been put in
place for the 2010 Soccer World Cup, amidst a string of exciting events
that have been taking place in the Mother City.
Finally, it is here!
After months of excitement, anticipation and preparation, the World Cup
is upon us and if the enthusiasm being felt by all is anything to go by
it will be a phenomenal, truly unforgettable event for all - visitors
and locals alike.
To all officials, players
and spectators, City Sightseeing wish the best to everyone involved with
the success of this long-awaited, exciting tournament. And of
course – the best of luck to the Bafana Bafana, may they excel in
their matches.
In addition to the other
seven matches, the semi-final is to be held in Cape Town on 6 July and
we look forward to welcoming you to our beautiful city. As
ambassadors of your Cape Town experience and ultimately of your World
Cup experience, City Sightseeing will ensure that we do our utmost to
make certain that your time spent here is wonderful and memorable!
The Cape Autumn will soon
be giving way to Winter and there is still so much to do in Cape Town in
the cooler months. The beautiful Mother City has such a range of
exciting things to do and places to go and, together with City
Sightseeing, you can be sure that you will never struggle to find
something fun and interesting to do – no matter what the
weather turns out to be!
Claus
Tworeck
PS: All our buses are equipped with a 14-Channel
Multi-language system to tell you the stories of Cape Town and add to
your experience!
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Claus Tworeck
CEO City Sightseeing Cape Town
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INTERESTING INFO
Adding to
Cape Town’s magical uniqueness is the fact that the whole of the
city centre stands on reclaimed land. In fact, the walls of the Castle
of Good Hope mark the original boundary of the seashore, where the waves
washed up against the fortifications.
 The Company
Gardens, a green jewel in the heart of Cape Town, is actually the
remaining half of a fresh produce garden that was planted in 1652 by
Dutch settlers who wanted to establish a
refreshment station to service and re-provision spice-trading
sailing ships on the long sea route to the East. It was proclaimed for public
use in 1848, making it the oldest public garden in South Africa.
Long Street in the Cape
Town CBD, with its unique architecture and irrepressible spirit, is a
lively and colourful street. It is one of the oldest street in Cape Town, with
a length of 3.8 kilometres. You can top up your tour with a City Walk at Stops 4 and 5. The walk takes a minimum of 15 minutes
and is the perfect way to see the sights of Long Street up-close and
personal.
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UPS!
NEW! GO
CAPE TOWN card
City
Sightseeing, Table Mountain Cableway and the Two Oceans Aquarium have
joined forces to launch the innovative and exciting Go Cape Town card.
This single entry ticket to
Cape Town's top three attractions provides fast track access and the
three-month validity allows for more flexibility in planning your
itinerary.
The Go Cape Town Card costs
R360 and includes a return trip on the Table Mountain Cableway, a visit
to the Two Oceans Aquarium and an experience on Cape Town’s fun
City Sightseeing open-top buses. Children under 18 years pay R180.
Cards can be purchased at
the City Sightseeing Ticket Office, the Two Oceans Aquarium (both Stop 1 at V&A Waterfront), the Table Mountain Cableway (Stop 13), the Cape
Town Tourism offices or online at www.citysightseeing.co.za
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TIPS
A few insider travel tips to make
your visit to Cape Town even better…
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A visit to Cape Town is not
complete without exploring all that the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
has to offer! The charm of the V&A lies in the fact that this busy
commercial harbour is surrounded by a cosmopolitan mix of top-class
restaurants, pubs, speciality shops, craft markets, theatres, movies and
more! Home to City Sightseeing’s Ticket Office and the departure
point for our tours, the V&A Waterfront is a magical, exciting
destination with something for everyone
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An exciting new theatre has opened
in Cape Town called The Fugard - named in honour of Athol Fugard, South
Africa's greatest playwright. Situated in the heart of Cape Town on the
corner of Caledon and Harrington Streets in historical District
6.
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Visit a restaurant in the Bo-Kaap and enjoy an authentic Cape
Malay meal. Cape Malay cuisine is delicious and usually consists
of a combination of fruit, spices, vegetables and meat. Try the
following:
Biesmiellah
1 Upper Wale Street
021 423 0850
Noon Tea Room &
Restaurant
273
Longmarket Street
021 424
0529
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Hot & Happening Events &
News
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| What’s not to be missed? City
Sightseeing bring you a selection of great events that we feel are sure
to make your time in the Mother City that much more enjoyable and
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| The Good Food and Wine
Show
The best food and beverage exhibition
out! See the latest and finest of everything related to the world
of food, wine, lifestyle and gourmet travel – all the global
trends and tastes under one roof. Watch top celebrity and local
chefs do their thing in state of the art kitchen theatres, take part in
hands-on workshops, purchase organic produce and so much
more.
When: 13 May to 16 May 2010
Where: Cape Town International Convention Centre
(CTICC)
Time:
Various
Cost:
R85
Contact: 021 797 4500
Visit: www.gourmetsa.com
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| Dekaf
An entertaining and light look at the emergence of the black
white man in South Africa - one who can swim, is liked by dogs, didn't
vote for Zuma and even listens to Josh Groban – bound to leave you
laughing!.
When:
2 May to 31 May 2010
Where: On Broadway, 88 Shortmarket Street
Time: Sundays and Mondays at
20h30
Cost:
R85
Contact: 021 424 1194
Visit: www.onbroadway.co.za
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| Bafunny
Bafunny
Don’t miss eight of South Africa’s funniest comedians
– teamed up as Bafunny Bafunny – as they "Bring The Funny"
home after their hugely successful performances at the Royal Albert Hall
in London.
When:
28 and 29 May 2010
Where: Grand Arena, Grand West
Time: 20h00
Cost:
Various
Contact: 083 915 8000
Visit: www.computicket.co.za
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| Vodacom Funny
Festival
A brilliantly funny annual festival of international stand-up
comedy that should not be missed. Featuring a line-up of local
favourite comedians plus international names that promise a laugh a
minute.
When: 7 June to 11 July 2010
Where: Baxter Concert Hall
Time: 20h00
Cost:
R130
Contact: 021 685 7880
Visit: www.baxter.co.za
or www.computicket.co.za
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| Masters of Rock
Concert
Attention all rock lovers! The Masters of Rock Tour is for you,
with a supreme rock line-up of performances by Deep Purple, Uriah Heep
and Wishbone Ash.
When: 1 June 2010
Where:
Grand Arena,
Grand West
Time:
19h00
Cost:
Various
Contact:
021 505 7777 or
083 915 8000
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| African
Songbook
A moving musical tribute to the life of Nelson Mandela performed
by the Cape Town Opera and the Cape Philharmonic
Orchestra.
When:
17 June to 19 June 2010
Where: Artscape Opera House
Time:
19h30
Cost:
Various
Contact: 021 410 9800
Visit: www.artscape.co.za
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| Reggae in the
Theatre
Cape Town’s top reggae acts combined with slick
choreography and traditional instrumentals as well as audiovisual
footage, Reggae in the Theatre paints a mesmerising picture on how the
sweet sounding music played a role in the liberation and celebration of
our country.
When:
12 June to 13 June 2010
Where: Artscape Opera House
Time:
20h00
Cost:
Various
Contact: 021 410 9800
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| Le Grand Cirque
Fantazie
The whole family will marvel at breathtaking feats performed by
world class acrobats in this new production that is set to be one of the
most magical and spellbinding shows ever. Promising to thrill and
delight as you witness seemingly impossible feats, performed with
absolute precision, skill and flair!
When: 26 June to 10 July 2010
Where: Artscape Opera House
Time:
Various
Cost:
Various
Contact: 021 421 7839
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| African dance
classes
Toe tapping, hip swinging fun! Come and experience the joy
of African dance as you learn the moves with a qualified dance
instructor.
When: 1 April to 8 June 2010
Where: The Rainbow Experience, Mandela Rhodes Place, 23
Church
Time: Various
Cost:
R50
Contact: 021 422 1428
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ARTS AND CULTURE
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| Nunsense
Now with an all-male cast, the South African premier of the
international award-winning hit musical Nunsense, just got even
funnier.
Described as “a hail of fun and
frolic! Wacky and outrageous with a hysterical anything-goes sense
of fun!”, Nunsense is not to be missed!
When: 6 May to 29 May 2010
Where: Artscape Opera House
Time:
Various
Cost:
Various
Contact: 021 410 9800
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| Boeing Boeing
The Broadway and West End hit about an architect in Paris whose
attempts to juggle his three flight attendant financees are put in
jeopardy by the advent of a newer and faster Boeing.
When: 5 May to 5 June 2010
Where: Theatre on The Bay
Time:
Various
Cost:
Various
Contact: 021 438 3301
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| SPORTS |
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| 2010 Soccer World Cup matches at Cape Town
Stadium
2010 FIFA WORLD CUP MATCH: URUGUAY V FRANCE
A group A
match
When:
11 June 2010
Where: Cape Town Stadium
Time:
20h30
2010 FIFA WORLD CUP MATCH: ITALY V PARAGUAY
A group F
match
When:
14 June 2010
Where: Cape Town Stadium
Time:
20h30
2010 FIFA WORLD CUP MATCH: ENGLAND V ALGERIA
A group C
match
When:
18 June 2010
Where: Cape Town Stadium
Time:
20h30
2010 FIFA WORLD CUP MATCH: PORTUGAL V KOREA DPR (NORTH KOREA)
A group G
match
When:
21 June 2010
Where: Cape Town Stadium
Time: 13h30
2010 FIFA WORLD CUP MATCH: CAMEROON V NETHERLANDS
A group E
match
When:
24 June 2010
Where: Cape Town Stadium
Time:
20h30
2010 FIFA WORLD CUP MATCH: 2ND ROUND MATCH
When:
29 June 2010
Where: Cape Town Stadium
Time:
20h30
2010
FIFA WORLD CUP
MATCH: QUARTER FINAL MATCH
When: 3
July
2010
Where:
Cape Town
Stadium
Time: 16h00
2010
FIFA WORLD CUP
MATCH: SEMI FINAL MATCH
When: 6 July
2010
Where:
Cape Town
Stadium
Time:
20h30
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SCHEDULE NEWS
21 June and 3 July 2010:
Red City Tour
and
Blue Mini Peninsula Tour
do not operate due to the FIFA Soccer World
Cup at Cape Town
Stadium.
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IMPORTANT
City
Sightseeing Cape Town have
endeavored to bring you information and
advice on some of the best
activities and events around Cape Town, but
please note that you
participate at your own risk and we cannot accept
liability for any injuries
or claims that may
arise.
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