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Creative Cape Town Tour: Explore Art, Design & Local Makers
De Waterkant
Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Gain rare insider access to Cape Town’s creative world with visits to leading artists, designers, and makers in their private studios. Hosted by the founders of Design Safaris, a locally run company passionate about design and culture, this experience offers genuine connection and behind-the-scenes insight into the city’s creative spirit. Travel in style through the streets of Cape Town in a classic Land Rover Defender as you meet the people shaping contemporary African design.
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Full-day transport in our Design Safaris Land Rover Defender
Bottled water
1 glass of sparkling wine at the final stop (for over 18 year olds only).
Entrance fees to all galleries and studios visited
Tea and fragrance experience with Cape botanicals
Guided small-group tour hosted by a local design expert
Lunch (optional, payable directly at the restaurant)
Additional food, drinks, or personal purchases
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
Loading Bay
Loading bay On Hudson Str, between Strand Str & Waterkant Str in De Waterkant.
Address: 30 Hudson St, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001
Return
Creative Cape Town Tour: Explore Art, Design & Local Makers
De Waterkant
About
Gain rare insider access to Cape Town’s creative world with visits to leading artists, designers, and makers in their private studios. Hosted by the founders of Design Safaris, a locally run company passionate about design and culture, this experience offers genuine connection and behind-the-scenes insight into the city’s creative spirit. Travel in style through the streets of Cape Town in a classic Land Rover Defender as you meet the people shaping contemporary African design.
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Full-day transport in our Design Safaris Land Rover Defender
Bottled water
1 glass of sparkling wine at the final stop (for over 18 year olds only).
Entrance fees to all galleries and studios visited
Tea and fragrance experience with Cape botanicals
Guided small-group tour hosted by a local design expert
Lunch (optional, payable directly at the restaurant)
Additional food, drinks, or personal purchases
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
Loading Bay
Loading bay On Hudson Str, between Strand Str & Waterkant Str in De Waterkant.
Address: 30 Hudson St, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001
Return
Itinerary
1
De Waterkant
Creative Coffee & Meet Point - Begin the day in a design-forward café where Cape Town’s creative energy comes alive. Meet your guide and small group over exceptional coffee and conversation before setting off to explore the city’s artistic heart.
30 minutes
2
De Waterkant
Tea Ceremony & Fragrance Experience - Join a sensory tea ceremony infused with the botanicals of the Cape’s unique fynbos flora. Learn how fragrance, ritual, and local ingredients blend into an expression of place, guided by an artisan perfumer and tea master. Subject to availability.
45 minutes
3
Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
Design Gallery Tour - Explore one of Africa’s most respected design galleries showcasing collectible art, furniture, and sculpture by leading local and continental creators. Gain insight into how design and storytelling merge in contemporary African craft. Subject to availability.
45 minutes
4
Cape Town
Millinery Workshop Encounter - Meet an acclaimed local milliner for a behind-the-scenes look at the artistry of hat making. Discover how traditional craftsmanship meets modern design through sketches, materials, and stories of collaboration. Subject to availability.
45 minutes
5
Cape Town
Curated Lunch Stop - Enjoy a relaxed lunch at a beautifully designed local restaurant where art and cuisine meet. Seasonal produce, elegant interiors, and creative company make this an inspiring pause in the day’s journey. Subject to availability.
1 hour
6
Cape Town
Artist Studio Visit - Visit a working artist in their private studio to experience creativity in motion. Learn about process, materials, and inspiration while surrounded by works that reflect the textures and colours of Cape Town’s landscape. Subject to availability.
45 minutes
7
Cape Town
Fashion Studio & Bubbles Finale - End the day at a contemporary fashion studio known for its sculptural tailoring and multidisciplinary collaborations. Share a glass of bubbles as you reflect on the day’s discoveries and the spirit of Cape Town design. Subject to availability.
