Travel Guide to Iziko Old Town House Museum

Getting There

• Car

  If you are driving from Cape Town International Airport, take the N2 highway towards Cape Town. Follow signs for the city center. Once you reach the city center, continue straight on the M3 and then turn left onto the N1. Follow the N1 until you reach the exit for Buitengracht Street. Turn left onto Buitengracht Street, then turn right onto Long Street. Continue on Long Street, then take a left onto Longmarket Street. The Iziko Old Town House Museum will be on your right at 149 Longmarket Street. Parking is available on the street or in nearby parking garages, which may incur a cost ranging from R10 to R30 per hour.

• Public Transportation - MyCiTi Bus

  From Cape Town International Airport, take the MyCiTi bus (A01 route) towards the city center. The journey takes approximately 30 minutes. Get off at the 'Civic Centre' stop. From there, walk along Hertzog Boulevard to the traffic circle, then head straight into Adderley Street. Continue onto St George's Mall, then turn right onto Longmarket Street. The Iziko Old Town House Museum will be on your right at 149 Longmarket Street. A single trip on the MyCiTi bus costs around R100, and you will need a MyCiTi card which you can purchase at the airport.

• Public Transportation - Taxi or Rideshare

  If you prefer a direct route, you can take a taxi or use rideshare services like Uber from your location in Western Cape. Simply input 'Iziko Old Town House Museum, 149 Longmarket St, Cape Town' as your destination. This option is convenient and will take approximately 20-30 minutes from most locations in Cape Town, depending on traffic. The cost may vary but expect to pay between R150 to R250.