Discover the building stones of Cape Town on the half‐day walking tour. Depart CTICC and walk along Heerengracht Street as far as Cape Town Railway Station, stopping at several buildings and statues along the way. Proceed along Strand Street to Cape Town Castle, for an informative tour of this building – the reason why Cape Town was established, as half way station in the 17th Century.

Continue across the Parade and along Darling Street and Adderley Street to Cape Town Cathedral, observing several buildings and their stones. Cross Wale Street to the Bishop Gray Monument, one of the most interesting building structures in Cape Town, and walk the entire length of St George’s Mall passing several interesting buildings. Cross Riebeek Street into Thibault Square to the last stop at the Engen Building. Proceed back to the Cape Town Convention Centre along Long Street, a distance of 500 metres.

Field Trip Leader: Doug Cole                                                            
Start/End: Cape Town International Convention Centre                       
Departs: 09:00AM
ODPre6, Date: 1 day, Sunday 28th August 2016                           
Price: R 250 per person
Departs: 09:00AM 
ODPost1, Date: 1 day, Saturday 3 rd September 2016                
Price: R 275 per person

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