City & Heritage · Cape Town
Diamonds & City
Cape Town's diamond craftsmanship, heritage streets and waterfront in one day.
- Duration
- About 7 hours
- Location
- Cape Town
- Style
- Private, 2 or 4 guests
- Price
- From R2,190 pp4 guests sharing
The experience
Diamonds & City
A day that reads Cape Town like a well-loved book. It opens with diamonds, then turns to the city itself: the historic centre and its civic landmarks, the colour and quiet dignity of the Bo-Kaap, and Greenmarket Square.
After lunch you walk the Company's Garden, the oldest garden in South Africa, pass the Castle of Good Hope, and end the afternoon at the V&A Waterfront with the harbour and Table Mountain behind you.
Your journey
How the Day Unfolds
Timings are a guide. Your concierge confirms each appointment and shapes the day around you.
09:00–10:00
The Diamond Works Signature Experience
The story of diamonds and tanzanite, and time in the showroom.
10:15–10:45
The historic city centre
An introduction to Cape Town's oldest streets and civic landmarks.
10:45–11:30
Bo-Kaap
Colourful streets, photographs and the neighbourhood's story, with respect for the people who live here.
11:45–12:15
Greenmarket Square
The historic square and its craft stalls.
12:15–13:15
Lunch
Lunch in the city.
13:30–14:15
Company's Garden
A guided walk through the historic garden.
14:15–15:00
The Castle of Good Hope
A stop outside the castle walls; entry can be added.
15:00–16:00
V&A Waterfront
The harbour, the Clock Tower precinct and time to browse.
The diamond experience
Every Journey Begins With a Diamond
Each day includes time with diamonds in Cape Town: how they are found, cut and set, the craftsmanship behind a finished stone, and time to look closely in a showroom.
Buying is never part of the plan. If something catches your eye, you deal directly with the jeweller, and nothing you see is included in the tour price.
What's Included
- Private vehicle with your own driver-guide for the day
- Hotel collection and return within central Cape Town
- The Diamond Works' complimentary Signature Diamond & Tanzanite Experience, by appointment
- Guided visits to each place in the itinerary
- Lunch, up to R250 per guest
- Bottled water and parking
Not Included
- Jewellery, diamonds, gemstones and rings, which you buy directly from the jeweller if you choose to
- Entry to museums and heritage sites beyond those listed
- Additional drinks, gratuities and personal purchases
- Flights, accommodation and travel insurance
- Collection outside central Cape Town, extra hours or changes after confirmation, unless quoted
Make it yours
Optional Extras
Add any of these when you enquire. Each depends on appointments and timings, which your concierge confirms with you.
Shimansky Rockwell Diamond Experience
A guided diamond experience at Shimansky's Rockwell showroom, booked by appointment.
Price on request
Cape Town Diamond Museum
A visit of 30 to 45 minutes to the Cape Town Diamond Museum, separate from the diamond experience in your day.
Price on request
Premium tasting or pairing
A reserve tasting, a wine and chocolate pairing or another estate experience, chosen with you.
A wine or chocolate tasting at a city venue.
Request a quote
Collection outside central Cape Town
Collection from the Southern Suburbs, the Atlantic Seaboard, the Winelands or further afield.
Request a quote
- Ask your concierge.
Plan your journey
Make This Journey Your Own
Tell us your date and who you are travelling with. Our Diamond Concierge will confirm every detail and shape the day around you.
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