Secret underground Tunnels below the City of Cape Town is an unique urban adventure with strong historical and environmental significance. Canals and Rivers dating back to 1652, where they used to supply the Company Gardens and the Ships with fresh water. Cape Town had its own Gentleman’s Walk and was known as little Amsterdam. As the years passed and the City expanded the Canals were used to transport sewerage until 1895 by when they were all arched over and forgotten. Today these historic Canals with their impressive architecture convey the sweet waters of Table Mountain and some Spring Water into the ocean. Follow the river of our culture and heritage that runs of Table Mountain to the Castle of Good Hope. This educational and historic tour will inspire your imagination. It is advisable to bring a flash light and use non slip shoes when doing this tour, as the tunnels are wet and slippery at some points.
The tunnel is extremely clean and well ventilated. Natural lighting adds to the ambiance of the walk and the air is fresh. During the tour, a guide will enlighten you on the history of the tunnel, how it shaped the city of Cape Town in the 1800?s and brought much anguish and relief to its rulers and governors.
The walk will also reveal various architectural elements, mineral deposits such as Stalactites and natural life found like fresh water crabs. but no rats.
The duration of the tours will be between an hour up to three hours depending on the size of the group.
To make bookings of get more information you can contact:
Good Hope Adventures or +27 21 439 3329
Cape Town Shuttles to and from events can be arranged by:
021 - 559 5467
083 900 7763 After Hours
Wow .. sounds as a really cool trip.
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately I live in the real Amsterdam :)