The Houses of Parliament building in Cape Town

City Tour Highlights

Houses of Parliament

South Africa's Parliament sits on the edge of the Company's Garden in the City Bowl. The complex includes the original Old Assembly (1884) and the modern National Assembly, and forms part of Cape Town's political and historical heart.

  • WhereParliament Street, City Bowl
  • Original buildingOpened 1884
  • Time needed30–60 minutes (exterior)
  • Guided toursAvailability varies — pre-book

Why visit Houses of Parliament

The centre of South Africa's democratic institutions and a key stop for understanding the country's political history.

The Victorian and modern architecture together tell the story of the country's constitutional evolution.

Where Houses of Parliament is

Parliament Street, immediately alongside the Company's Garden — a short walk from St George's Cathedral and the museums.

What to expect

An exterior visit and short walk around the perimeter, with commentary on the buildings, the National Assembly, and the Tuynhuys presidential offices next door.

Public guided tours of the interior may be available depending on the parliamentary calendar and current security arrangements — Wanderer confirms availability at the time of booking.

How to include Houses of Parliament in a Wanderer private tour

The Parliament precinct is included in a Wanderer private city tour as a short stop between the Company's Garden, Slave Lodge and St George's Cathedral.

Practical tips

  • Photography of the exterior is fine; interior photography restricted.
  • Public tour availability changes; treat any advertised schedule as provisional.

Frequently asked

Questions about Houses of Parliament

Plan your trip

Include Houses of Parliament in your Wanderer private tour

Share your dates and interests and we'll design a private route around Houses of Parliament — with a professional guide, a branded Mercedes vehicle and every logistical detail handled.

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