Cape Town Top Secret Underground Tour

Explore Cape Town's hidden history during this two-hour underground tour of a historic 18th-century fort!


  • Cape Town (Cape Town)
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ALL ABOUT THIS EXPERIENCE DAY

Cape Town Top Secret Underground Tour

Explore Cape Town's hidden history during this two-hour underground tour of a historic 18th-century fort!

Looking for a unique day out in Cape Town? Well, look no further! During this two-hour guided tour, you’ll discover the secrets that lie underneath an 18th-century fort before enjoying refreshments in the ‘Sergeant’s Bar’.

Your knowledgeable guide will lead you underneath a historic fort built in 1795. Here, you’ll explore hidden tunnels and bunkers while learning all about the site’s history. You’ll enter a decommissioned ammunition magazine, see the workings of the former ammunition lifts and even visit South Africa’s only disappearing gun! Over a drink in the ‘Sergeant’s Bar’, you’ll then hear about South Africa’s secret radar stations and the German U-boats that sunk more than 100,000 tons of shipping in Cape waters. Ask as many questions as you like and gain a new perspective on the city’s past!

The Top Secret Underground Tour of Cape Town is a fun day out for visitors and locals alike, and it makes a one-of-a-kind experience gift for history buffs. Surprise a loved one with an Experience Days gift certificate today!

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Availability
Requirements

You must be at least 16 years old to take part in the Cape Town Top Secret Underground Tour

Duration

Experience Duration: 01:30

Time Spent at Venue: 02:00

The Tour takes approximately 1.5 hours depending on the group size. Please bring some extra time if you wish to visit the Officers Bar.
Group Size & Spectators

Participants: The Cape Town Top Secret Underground Tour is for 1 participant.

Max Group Size: 11

Spectators Allowed on Site: No

Maximum group size:20. Please note that The Top Secret Underground Tour only opens or operates when there are more than 10 participants that can attend on the same date. If you buy 10+ tickets you can choose your own date and time for the tour - ideal for parties. If you purchase less, you will need to try to arrange a date to join another group. Non-paying spectators are not allowed on the tour.
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What to wear

Please dress for comfort. We do not recommend wearing skirts. Open shoes and high heels are not permitted. Please wear closed non-slip outdoor footgear, for comfort and safety.


Please bring a small handheld torch.

Weather

This tour takes place rain or shine! Please dress appropriately for the weather on the day.