Private tour

Cape Town: Private Guided Tour of Cape Town Diamond Museum

Private tour

Cape Town: Private Guided Tour of Cape Town Diamond Museum

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Take a private guided tour of the Cape Town Diamond Museum, with free drinks served and the chance to design your own diamond.

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Live tour guide
English, Afrikaans
Wheelchair accessible
Private group

Experience

Highlights
  • Enjoy a private tour of the Cape Town Diamond Museum
  • Tour the museum for 45 minutes with your own expert guide
  • See over 3000 pieces in the diamond cutting factory and jewelry workshop
  • Enjoy free drinks at the start and throughout your tour
Full description
Take a private guided tour of the Cape Town Diamond Museum, located at the V&A Waterfront. Tour the museum for 45 minutes with your guide, who will give fascinating commentary and answer any questions that come to mind. Start with some welcome drinks on arrival, either soft drinks or some South African wine, that are also available throughout the tour.  Discover about South Africa’s 3-billion year diamond history; how Shimansky hand selects and ethically sources their diamonds; and how they are cut and polished to their aesthetically pleasing final state. See over 3000 pieces in the diamond cutting factory and jewelry workshop. Best of all, have the opportunity to buy and design your own diamond with your own personal designer on-site and GIA certificate.
Includes
  • 45-minute private guided tour
  • Soft drinks
  • South African wine
  • Opportunity to design and buy a diamond
  • Food
  • Parking

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What to bring

  • Passport or ID card
  • Cash

Not allowed

  • Weapons or sharp objects
  • Luggage or large bags
Customer reviews

Overall rating

5 /5

based on 4 reviews

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December 13, 2022

Learning about the history and origin of diamonds was an eye-opening experience. Walking through the workshop and seeing the work being done, seeing different types of diamonds, learning about cuts and colours and also fitting on my favorite pieces. This is a turn worth taking while in Cape Town

October 28, 2022

September 19, 2022

Product ID: 388948