Walking tour · Clock Tower to the Silo
Handcrafted Sterling Silver, Solid Gold and Diamonds: Local Luxury and Fine Metalwork Tour at the Waterfront Design Pocket
A jewellery walk across the V&A Waterfront: a diamond cutting workshop, then the goldsmiths and silversmiths of the harbour.
The route
Watch rough diamonds being cut, meet the goldsmiths of the Watershed, then finish at Zeitz MOCAA.
- 10:00A diamond cutting workshop
A guided visit to a cutting and polishing workshop at the Clock Tower. - 10:56Coffee stop
Coffee or a Cape Town tea blend, inside the Watershed. - 11:06A gemstone goldsmith
One-of-a-kind pieces built around a gemstone, mostly in 22 carat gold. - 11:31A silversmith
Silversmithing by a jeweller trained in Europe, made in Cape Town. - 11:51A sterling silver caster
Hand-cast sterling silver with semi-precious stones, made in Cape Town. - 12:15A designer jeweller
Clean, organic lines in gold and silver. - 12:43Tour ends at Zeitz MOCAA
Lunch on Level 6 of the museum, with views over the harbour, is a good way to finish (at your own cost).
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
The Clock Tower, V&A Waterfront
Good to know
- Weekday mornings, when the cutters are working
- Flat, pedestrian routes
- 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.
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.