Guided Museum Tour of the Chavonnes Battery

Step beneath the surface of Cape Town’s history on the "Guided Museum Tour of the Chavonnes Battery." Don an 18th-century tricorn hat and descend below sea level to explore excavated ruins, detailed models, and a collection of South Africa’s largest muzzle-loaded cannons. Engaging information boards and authentic artifacts bring the battery’s 17th and 18th-century past to life, while the gunnery display—complete with occasional cannon firings—adds a dramatic touch. In just 40 minutes, this informative trip offers a rare, hands-on glimpse into Cape Town’s colonial defenses, making it a must for history aficionados and curious visitors alike.