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
Slave Lodge
The Slave Lodge was built by slaves and is a slave site in its own right. It housed thousands of slaves during its time. Today, the old Slave Lodge is a monument that pays tribute to the past.
Monday–Saturday: 10h00 – 17h00
Closed Sundays, Workers Day, Good Friday & Christmas
Corner Adderley & Wale Streets, Cape Town
Tel: +27 021 460 8242
www.iziko.org.za/slavelodge
info@iziko.org.za
St George's Cathedral's Labyrinth
A Labyrinth is an archetype, a divine imprint, found in all religious traditions in various forms around the world. So walk in it with an open mind and heart and feel your spirituality.
Bookings are advised for large groups.
Located at St. George’s Cathedral, in the courtyard
Monday-Friday: 08h30 – 18h00
Saturdays: 07h00 – 12h00
2nd Saturday of the month: 14h00 – 16h00
Sundays: 07h00 – 12h00
Tel: +27 21 462 2499 / +27 82 566 0071
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 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.
Shows: Mon–Fri 14h00; Sat & Sun 13h00 & 14h30
Children’s’ Shows: Saturday 12h00
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
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
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