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Cape Town City Tour & First Heart Transplant Museum (Groote Schuur Hospital)

5 Hours
  • Guided
  • English
  • Available
  • Minibus, Car

Overview

Experience Cape Town’s Heritage & Medical History
Explore the vibrant heart of Cape Town as well as one of the world’s most significant medical landmarks—the site of the world’s first successful human heart transplant. This tour blends culture, history, and innovation, offering a memorable insight into Cape Town’s diverse story.

Begin with a journey through iconic city landmarks such as the colourful Bo-Kaap, historic Company’s Garden, and lively Green Market Square.
Then continue to Groote Schuur Hospital, home to the Heart of Cape Town Museum, which honours Professor Christiaan Barnard’s groundbreaking 1967 heart transplant. Walk through the preserved operating theatres and discover the story behind this world-changing medical achievement.

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Tour
Highlights

  • Heart of Cape Town Museum (Groote Schuur Hospital) – Tour the original operating rooms and learn the story of the world’s first heart transplant.
  • Bo-Kaap – Colourful houses, Cape Malay culture, and rich heritage.
  • Company’s Garden – Historic oasis with museums and monuments.
  • Green Market Square – Authentic African crafts and souvenirs.
  • City Hall & Grand Parade – Iconic landmarks linked to South African history.
  • District Six (Drive Through) – Insight into forced removals and cultural impact.
  • Signal Hill Viewpoint – Panoramic views of Cape Town and Table Mountain.
  • Historic Drive – Including Parliament, Slave Lodge, and St. George’s Cathedral.

What you'll Experience on this Tour

Tour
includes

Itinerary

Hotel Pickup
Convenient pickup from your Cape Town accommodation.

Bo-Kaap
Explore the colourful streets and learn about Cape Malay culture.

Company’s Garden
Walk through the gardens and visit historical landmarks.

Historic City Centre
View Parliament, St. George’s Cathedral, City Hall, and the Slave Lodge.

Heart of Cape Town Museum – Groote Schuur Hospital
Guided experience through the original operating theatres where the first successful human heart transplant was performed in 1967.
Learn about Prof. Christiaan Barnard, the surgical team, and the groundbreaking procedure.

Green Market Square
Browse handmade crafts, art, jewellery, and souvenirs.

Signal Hill Viewpoint
Capture scenic views over Cape Town, Table Mountain, and the Atlantic coast.

Hotel Drop-Off
Return comfortably to your accommodation.

Tour
includes:

  • Ferry ride to and from Robben Island
  • Access to all historical sites on Robben Island, including Nelson Mandela’s prison cell
  • Table Mountain Cable Car ride to the summit
  • Access to all walking trails and viewpoints at Table Mountain
  • Free 30-minute guided tour at Table Mountain (available hourly from 09:00 to 15:00)

Tour
excludes:

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks (except where indicated)
  • Special event tickets (e.g., sunset concerts)
  • Personal expenses

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Cape Town City Tour & First Heart Transplant Museum (Groote Schuur Hospital)

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