Castle of Good Hope 
Landmarks
The Castle of Good Hope is South Africa's oldest surviving colonial building, built between 1666 and 1679 as a pentagonal fortress to protect Cape Town from British naval attacks. The Castle today is home to the Military Museum, displaying historical paraphernalia. It also houses part of the William Fehr Collection of 17th - 19th century paintings and decorative arts.
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About Castle of Good Hope
Darling St & Buitenkant St, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
+27 21 787 1260
Castle of Good Hope and Nearby Attractions on Map
Nearby Attractions km / mile
Table Mountain Aerial Cableway(3.4 km)
South African Jewish Museum(1.1 km)
The South African Jewish Museum explores the history of the Jewish community in South America who first arrived here in the 19th century from Europe to escape religious persecution.
Iziko South African Museum(1.2 km)
The Iziko South African Museum houses an important African collection of more than 1.
Bo-Kaap Museum(1.3 km)
The Bo-Kaap Museum traces the history of the colorful Bo-Kaap quarter and its multiracial identity.
Artscape Theatre(0.7 km)
The Artscape Theatre is a performing arts centre that hosts drama, orchestra, classical opera and ballet performances.
South African National Gallery(1 km)
The South African National Gallery presents a good collection of African, British, French, Dutch and Flemish art from the 17th to the 19th century.
Parliament of South Africa(0.7 km)
Cape Town is the legislative seat of South Africa.
Slave Lodge(0.7 km)
The Slave Lodge is one of the oldest colonial buildings in Cape Town, built in 1679 for housing slaves of the Dutch East India Company.
8 Castle of Good Hope Tickets and Tours in Cape Town
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Cape Town: Table Mountain and Half-Day City TourCape Town: Table Mountain and Half-Day City Tour
(39 reviews) 4 hour
$38
Mobile Voucher Accepted
...und the Malay Quarter, Company Gardens, Castle of Good Hope, Diamond Works, Milnerton a...
Mobile Voucher Accepted
...und the Malay Quarter, Company Gardens, Castle of Good Hope, Diamond Works, M...
Mobile Voucher Accepted
...und the Malay Quarter, Company Gardens, Castle of Good Hope, Diamond Works, Milnerton a...
Mobile Voucher Accepted
...und the Malay Quarter, Company Gardens, Castle of Good Hope, Diamond Works, M...
Half-Day Cape Town City TourHalf-Day Cape Town City Tour
(20 reviews) 4 hour
$40
Mobile Voucher Accepted
...ndmarks, including Company Gardens, the Castle of Good Hope, the South African Museum, ...
Mobile Voucher Accepted
...ndmarks, including Company Gardens, the Castle of Good Hope, the South Africa...
Mobile Voucher Accepted
...ndmarks, including Company Gardens, the Castle of Good Hope, the South African Museum, ...
Mobile Voucher Accepted
...ndmarks, including Company Gardens, the Castle of Good Hope, the South Africa...
Private Tour: Cape Town City HighlightsPrivate Tour: Cape Town City Highlights
(8 reviews) 8 hours
$38
...hts such as Company’s Gardens and the Castle of Good Hope, and then travel to Bo-Kaap...
...hts such as Company’s Gardens and the Castle of Good Hope, and then travel ...
...hts such as Company’s Gardens and the Castle of Good Hope, and then travel to Bo-Kaap...
...hts such as Company’s Gardens and the Castle of Good Hope, and then travel ...
Cape Town City Pass including Two Oceans Aquarium and District Six MuseumCape Town City Pass including Two Oceans Aquarium and District Six Mus...
(1 reviews) Flexible
$69
...a visit to the Two Oceans Aquarium, the Castle of Good Hope, the Table Mountain Aerial ...
...a visit to the Two Oceans Aquarium, the Castle of Good Hope, the Table Mounta...
...a visit to the Two Oceans Aquarium, the Castle of Good Hope, the Table Mountain Aerial ...
...a visit to the Two Oceans Aquarium, the Castle of Good Hope, the Table Mounta...
Historical City Running Tour of Cape TownHistorical City Running Tour of Cape Town
Flexible
$46
...assing. Running past landmarks like the Castle of Good Hope and City Hall, as well as t...
...assing. Running past landmarks like the Castle of Good Hope and City Hall, as...
...assing. Running past landmarks like the Castle of Good Hope and City Hall, as well as t...
...assing. Running past landmarks like the Castle of Good Hope and City Hall, as...
Cape Town Day TourCape Town Day Tour
4 hour
$52
Mobile Voucher Accepted
...he oldest building in South Africa, The Castle of Good Hope, a fort built by the Dutch ...
Mobile Voucher Accepted
...he oldest building in South Africa, The Castle of Good Hope, a fort built by ...
Mobile Voucher Accepted
...he oldest building in South Africa, The Castle of Good Hope, a fort built by the Dutch ...
Mobile Voucher Accepted
...he oldest building in South Africa, The Castle of Good Hope, a fort built by ...
Private Tour: Cape Town Mother City and Table Mountain Day TourPrivate Tour: Cape Town Mother City and Table Mountain Day Tour
8 hours
$116
...iting oldest building in South Africa - Castle of Good Hope - seen along beautiful City...
...iting oldest building in South Africa - Castle of Good Hope - seen along beau...
...iting oldest building in South Africa - Castle of Good Hope - seen along beautiful City...
...iting oldest building in South Africa - Castle of Good Hope - seen along beau...
Cape Town Shore Excursion: City and Table Mountain TourCape Town Shore Excursion: City and Table Mountain Tour
4 hours 30 minutes
$144
...drive past famous landmarks such as the Castle of Good Hope, City Hall and the Grand Pa...
...drive past famous landmarks such as the Castle of Good Hope, City Hall and th...
...drive past famous landmarks such as the Castle of Good Hope, City Hall and the Grand Pa...
...drive past famous landmarks such as the Castle of Good Hope, City Hall and th...