Castle of Good Hope
Cape Town, South Africa
4 ticket options available · from $3.03 to $218.50
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| Seller | Ticket | Price (USD) | |
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| Castle of Good Hope Official | Adult admission to the Castle of Good Hope. Open 9am-4pm, cl | $3.03 | View |
Tours, passes & combos at Castle of Good Hope
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| Seller | Option | Price (USD) | |
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| Experience Gifts | Cape Town Adventure: City Birds & Wine | $109.25 | View |
| Tourscanner | Cape Town City Pass: Save Over 50% on 80+ Top Attractions | $121.08 | View |
| Experience Gifts | Cape Town's Best: Table Mountain & City Tour | $218.50 | View |
Did you know?
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- Castle in Cape Town, South Africa
Visitor information
- Address: Castle St, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
- Phone: +27 12 461 4673
- Official website: https://www.castleofgoodhope.co.za/
People also ask
What is special about Castle of Good Hope?
Built between 1666 and 1679 by the Dutch East India Company, the Castle of Good Hope is regarded as the oldest remaining colonial building in South Africa – and stands as a distinct reminder of the country's complex colonial past.
What happened at the Castle of Good Hope?
During the Second Boer War (1899–1902), part of the castle was used as a prison, and the former cells remain to this day. Fritz Joubert Duquesne, later known as the man who killed Kitchener and the leader of the Duquesne Spy Ring, was one of its more well-known residents.
What are the 5 points of the Castle of Good Hope?
The names of the bastions are Leerdam, Buuren, Katzenellenbogen, Nassau, and Oranje. A bell tower was built at the main entrance to the castle. Its bell weighs more than 660 pounds (300 kilograms).
How much does it cost to go to the Castle of Good Hope?
Guided tours are offered Monday through Saturday at 11 a.m., noon, and 2 p.m. Admission to the castle costs 28 ZAR (just under $4 USD) for adults and 12 ZAR (about $1.50 USD) for children. To learn more about the attractions and activities found here, visit the Castle of Good Hope's website.
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