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A steam locomotive with a large plume of smoke, traveling on tracks with a mountainous backdrop. 1
Four people sitting at a table with drinks and a bouquet of flowers. 2
Two people at a bar with champagne glasses and a bucket of ice. 3
A red train traveling through a mountainous area with dense forests and mist. 4
A bustling indoor market with wooden tables and people shopping and dining. 5
By Cape Rail Company

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good
Free cancellation available
Price is €43 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Experience Cape Town and its surroundings from a truly unique perspective.
    • Capture panoramic views of Cape Town and False Bay over Sir Lowrys Pass
    • Relax and catch up with friends and family whilst sipping on a custom cocktail
    • Read a book whilst the sounds of the rail transport you back to a slower era.
    • Experience local Food, Craft Gin and Beer, and Live Music at the Railway Market

Activity location

    • Cape Town
    • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 2 Dockrail Rd, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa | Please wait on the platform outside the Canal Cafe. The train will arrive at the platform at approximately 7:00 AM, but may be slightly later.
    • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

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From Cape Town: Vintage Train Ticket to Elgin Railway Market

  • Activity duration is 1 day1d
    1d
  • English
Starting time: 08:00
Price details
€42.95 x 1 Adult€42.95
Total
Price is €42.95
Until Fri, 11 Sept

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Return journey to Elgin Railway Market by train
  • Exclusions
    Food and Drinks are not included in the price, but there is a fully licensed bar onboard and food sales.

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Bare feet, Smoking in the vehicle, Weapons or sharp objects
    • Not suitable for: Wheelchair users
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

  • This 160 km return by rail takes you east from Cape Town to Somerset West, over the 473m high Sir Lowrys Pass, affording majestic views over False Bay and the surrounding mountains, and finally into the Elgin Valley. The Elgin Valley, being synonymous with apples, is one of the most intensively farmed districts in Southern Africa, producing 60% of the national apple crop (of which 40% is exported annually).

    Guests spend their time on the train doing what they enjoy best, whether mingling in the bar, reading a book, taking in the sights, catching up with family, or closing their eyes and letting their senses take them back to another place in time.

    Arriving at the Elgin Railway Market, guests can choose from food stalls offering everything from fragrant curries, Mediterranean cuisine, healthy Vegan salads, spicy chicken, Neapolitan pizzas, ribs and burgers, exotic Dim Sum, Mexican Nachos, delicious fresh juices, tasty biltong, fall off the bone lamb, and fresh Thai. Sweets treats are also plentiful. They include home-made fudge, ice-cream, handmade chocolate, and to finish off, a great selection of cakes. The bar serves local wines, beer and cider. L-Gin, from Elgin artisanal gin bar serves up local craft gins.

    The train then departs back to Cape Town with guest relaxing onboard for the return journey.

Location

Activity location

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    • Cape Town
    • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 2 Dockrail Rd, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa | Please wait on the platform outside the Canal Cafe. The train will arrive at the platform at approximately 7:00 AM, but may be slightly later.
    • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa