Brett Seiler, Artist Studio Tour, Cape Town, Design Safaris

Cape Town Central

Cape Town Central

Creative Cape Town Tour: Explore Art, Design & Local Makers

Brett Seiler, Artist Studio Tour, Cape Town, Design Safaris

Cape Town Central

Creative Cape Town Tour: Explore Art, Design & Local Makers

Overview

This full-day tour takes you inside the workshops and studios of some of Cape Town’s most exciting designers. It’s a rare chance to meet the makers in person, see how they work, and understand the ideas that shape their pieces.

This full-day tour takes you inside the workshops and studios of some of Cape Town’s most exciting designers. It’s a rare chance to meet the makers in person, see how they work, and understand the ideas that shape their pieces.

This full-day tour takes you inside the workshops and studios of some of Cape Town’s most exciting designers. It’s a rare chance to meet the makers in person, see how they work, and understand the ideas that shape their pieces.

This full-day tour takes you inside the workshops and studios of some of Cape Town’s most exciting designers. It’s a rare chance to meet the makers in person, see how they work, and understand the ideas that shape their pieces.

This full-day tour takes you inside the workshops and studios of some of Cape Town’s most exciting designers. It’s a rare chance to meet the makers in person, see how they work, and understand the ideas that shape their pieces.

Highlights

Inside Leading Studios: 
Step into the workspaces of Cape Town’s top designers.

Meet the Makers:
Hear firsthand how each piece is imagined, crafted, and brought to life.

Cape Craft & Contemporary Design:
Discover design, art, sculpture, and fashion that blend heritage with bold new ideas.

Curated Concept Store:
Explore a boutique of local fashion, scent, and jewellery for a wider taste of the city’s creativity.

Small Group, Big Access:
Intimate visits designed for genuine connection and behind-the-scenes insight.

Mid-Tour Culinary Stop:
Pause for lunch at one of Cape Town’s acclaimed eateries before continuing your studio visits (optional).

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Itinerary

MORNING

Private Pick-up and creative morning

9:00am – We will meet you at your preffered pick-up location before setting off in our Land Rover Defender to explore Cape Town’s vibrant creative scene. 9:30am – Begin the day with a coffee or tea on Table Mountain Rd, providing context to this diverse city and landscape. 10:30am – Continue to one of Africa’s leading design galleries to discover collectible art and contemporary craftsmanship. 11:30am – Visit an iconic millinery/design studio to meet one of the city’s most dynamic designers and learn about the artistry behind each creation.

MORNING

Private Pick-up and creative morning

9:00am – We will meet you at your preffered pick-up location before setting off in our Land Rover Defender to explore Cape Town’s vibrant creative scene. 9:30am – Begin the day with a coffee or tea on Table Mountain Rd, providing context to this diverse city and landscape. 10:30am – Continue to one of Africa’s leading design galleries to discover collectible art and contemporary craftsmanship. 11:30am – Visit an iconic millinery/design studio to meet one of the city’s most dynamic designers and learn about the artistry behind each creation.

MORNING

Private Pick-up and creative morning

9:00am – We will meet you at your preffered pick-up location before setting off in our Land Rover Defender to explore Cape Town’s vibrant creative scene. 9:30am – Begin the day with a coffee or tea on Table Mountain Rd, providing context to this diverse city and landscape. 10:30am – Continue to one of Africa’s leading design galleries to discover collectible art and contemporary craftsmanship. 11:30am – Visit an iconic millinery/design studio to meet one of the city’s most dynamic designers and learn about the artistry behind each creation.

MIDDAY

Lunch at a culinary hotspot

12:30pm – Lunch at a refined local restaurant known for its seasonal menu and creative community atmosphere.

MIDDAY

Lunch at a culinary hotspot

12:30pm – Lunch at a refined local restaurant known for its seasonal menu and creative community atmosphere.

MIDDAY

Lunch at a culinary hotspot

12:30pm – Lunch at a refined local restaurant known for its seasonal menu and creative community atmosphere.

AFTERNOON

STUDIO VISITS & CREATIVE CONVERSATIONS

2:00pm – Meet a contemporary artist in their private studio to explore the process and stories that shape their work. 3:00pm – Conclude the day with a visit to a local fashion and design collective, where creativity and conversation flow in equal measure. 4:30pm – End at the Design Safaris head office and Gallery, or at a preffered drop off location.

AFTERNOON

STUDIO VISITS & CREATIVE CONVERSATIONS

2:00pm – Meet a contemporary artist in their private studio to explore the process and stories that shape their work. 3:00pm – Conclude the day with a visit to a local fashion and design collective, where creativity and conversation flow in equal measure. 4:30pm – End at the Design Safaris head office and Gallery, or at a preffered drop off location.

AFTERNOON

STUDIO VISITS & CREATIVE CONVERSATIONS

2:00pm – Meet a contemporary artist in their private studio to explore the process and stories that shape their work. 3:00pm – Conclude the day with a visit to a local fashion and design collective, where creativity and conversation flow in equal measure. 4:30pm – End at the Design Safaris head office and Gallery, or at a preffered drop off location.

Tour Description

Cape Town’s creative scene is one of the most dynamic in Africa, but most visitors never get past the surface. This private Cape Town day tour takes you into the workshops, galleries and studios that form the backbone of the city’s creative community, guided by curators who are part of that world themselves.

Over the course of a full day, you’ll step inside spaces that are rarely open to the public: working design studios, artist’s ateliers, craft workshops and contemporary galleries across the City Bowl and Woodstock. Your hosts will introduce you directly to the makers behind the work, with time to ask questions, watch the process, and understand what drives Cape Town’s creative economy.

Lunch is taken at one of the city’s most interesting eateries, chosen for its design credentials as much as its food. Everything is handled for you, including transport, reservations and introductions, so you can focus entirely on the experience.

This tour suits design professionals, architects, collectors and curious travellers who want a genuinely local, off-the-map experience rather than the standard tourist circuit. Maximum 6 guests.

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We curate private iteneraries based on your interests.

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© 2025 Design Safaris. All rights reserved.
Design Safaris is a trademark of Aesplore (Pty) Ltd.

© 2025 Design Safaris. All rights reserved.
Design Safaris is a trademark of Aesplore (Pty) Ltd.