Small-group day tour · Gardens, V&A Waterfront and Green Point

Cape Town Jewellery and Diamond Day Tour

A private day among Cape Town's fine jewellers and diamond workshops, from a landmark hotel in Gardens to the V&A Waterfront and the design studios of the city centre and Green Point. Brigitta drives and guides, so your party travels together from the first viewing to the last workshop.

DurationAbout 7 hoursGroup2 to 4 guests StyleDriven by Brigitta, hotel drop-offStarts08:45, Monday to Friday DistanceDriven, with short walks

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The route

Watch rough diamonds being cut and polished, visit five Waterfront jewellery houses and finish in a Green Point workshop.

08:45
A fine jeweller in a landmark Gardens hotel
The first viewing of the day: custom gemstone, tanzanite and diamond jewellery.
09:45
A diamond museum and cutting workshop
A 45-minute guided tour of the museum, the cutting and polishing workshop, the jewellery workshop and the showroom.
10:30
Five Waterfront jewellery houses
On foot through one precinct, about 15 minutes each: diamonds and fine watches, charm jewellery, handcrafted African pieces and wearable art.
11:45
Lunch above the harbour
A rooftop with views of the city, the harbour and Table Mountain. Lunch is at your own cost; we reserve the table.
13:30
A city-centre designer's studio
Perspex cuffs, statement rings and resin pieces from a Cape Town designer.
14:20
A Green Point showroom and workshop
The final visit, with custom design and time to linger.
15:35
Back at your hotel
Times are a guide and move with traffic and the group.

Times are a guide and move with traffic, weather and the group. If a stop is unavailable on the day, Brigitta replaces it with one of the same standard and tells you before your tour.

Included

A registered guide for the whole day
Transport throughout, with Brigitta driving
Every visit on the route, arranged in advance
A small, private group (your party only)

Not included

Lunch and drinks
Any purchases
Gratuities

Meeting point

A landmark hotel in Gardens, Cape Town (exact meeting point sent with your confirmation)

Good to know

Weekdays only: one studio opens Monday to Friday
Bring your passport or ID if you plan to buy
Groups of five or more: ask for a private journey with an accredited chauffeur
Minimum two days' notice for every booking

Your guide

Brigitta Gaylard is a photographer, painter, ceramicist and designer who has spent more than thirty years teaching art, architecture and design. On her tours she teaches how to really look at an object, whether it is visual art, design or architecture.

Meet Brigitta

Questions

How do I book and pay?

Choose your guests and two possible dates, then press Book now. Brigitta confirms your date, usually the same day, and you pay in full by card through a secure payment link.

What if neither of my dates is available?

Brigitta offers you another date, or a full refund.

What is the cancellation policy?

Full refund if you cancel more than 48 hours before the tour, 50% inside 48 hours, and no refund on the day or for a no-show. One free change of date. If we cancel for weather, you get a new date or a full refund.

Is lunch included?

No. Lunch is at a harbour-view rooftop at your own cost, and we reserve the table for you.

How much notice do you need?

At least two days for every booking.