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Walking tour · Long Street to St George's Mall

Luxury Fine Jewellery and Diamond Walking Tour in Cape Town's CBD Design Pocket

Diamonds, tanzanite and the goldsmiths of the city centre. We slow down at a working gem laboratory and learn how a stone is graded.

Duration2.5 hoursGroup2 to 6 guests StyleWalkingStarts10:00, Monday to Friday DistanceAbout 2 km, flat
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R1,650

per person · 2 to 6 guests · about US$99 / €89 (approximate)

Full refund up to 48 hours before. Brigitta confirms your date, usually the same day, then you pay by card.

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Led by Brigitta Gaylard
Registered Western Cape tourist guide, No. 613-C-209625

The route

A gem museum in an old wine cellar, a goldsmiths' atelier and a diamond house trading since 1991.

  1. 10:00
    A design store in an Art Nouveau building
    Contemporary African design, with a jewellery collection.
  2. 10:18
    A gem museum and goldsmiths' atelier
    A museum of gems, a goldsmiths' atelier and a certified gem laboratory in a 1752 Cape Dutch house.
  3. 11:13
    Coffee stop
    Takeaway from an independent Cape Town roaster.
  4. 11:27
    A fine gold jewellery studio
    Bold gold rings set with large stones, from an all-female studio team.
  5. 11:55
    A diamond and tanzanite house
    Diamonds, tanzanite and gemstones on St George's Mall since 1991.
  6. 12:30
    Tour ends on St George's Mall
    Brigitta is happy to recommend a lunch spot nearby.

Studios and galleries are working spaces, so stops can change from day to day. If one is unavailable, Brigitta replaces it with one of the same standard and tells you before your tour.

Included

  • A registered local guide for the whole tour
  • A small, private group (your party only)
  • Every stop on the route, arranged in advance

Not included

  • Food and drinks, including coffee and lunch
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Any purchases

Meeting point

Merchants on Long, 34 Long Street, Cape Town

Good to know

  • Weekdays only: one studio closes at weekends
  • Bring your passport or ID if you plan to buy
  • 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.

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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. The tour ends close to a recommended restaurant, and Brigitta is happy to suggest one.

How much notice do you need?

At least two days for every booking.

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R1,650per person · 2 to 6 guests
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