Kalk Bay Tidal Pool Tour and Heritage Walk
Sea, culture, and coast
Discover the jewels in the crown of Cape Town’s tidal pools on a guided walk and swim along the False Bay coastline, visiting three historic pools between St James and Kalk Bay, with time spent in Kalk Bay exploring the area’s history and architecture.
This carefully guided experience weaves together sea, culture, and coast, exploring the shoreline as a shared space shaped by community, history, and everyday life.
Duration: 3hours
(Morning walks may include brunch at a local café or a Cape-flavour-inspired beach picnic, depending on the weather. Afternoon walks include the same options.)
Group Size: up to 25 people
What to expect
- Transport to and from your accommodation
- A guided walk and swim visiting up to four historic tidal pools between St James and Kalk Bay, with insights into their marine life, engineering, architecture, and place in South Africa’s cultural history.
- Brunch or coffee at a local café overlooking the harbour
- Optional snorkelling in each pool
Optional add-ons
- Private photographer to document your experience
- Extended heritage walk (1 hour), delving deeper into Kalk Bay’s layered history
Price (per person)
- 5–6 guests: R2,800 pp
- 7–9 guests: R2,350 pp
- 10–14 guests: R2,100 pp
- 15–25 guests: R1,950 pp
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