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Cape Town Walking Tour: Bo-Kaap & City Highlights
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Cape Town City Centre
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Your adventure begins at Truth Coffee, where the aroma of freshly brewed coffee sets the tone for a journey into the heart and soul of Cape Town. From there, step into the streets of District Six, once a thriving community torn apart by forced removals, now a powerful symbol of resilience. Along the way, you’ll pass City Hall, where Nelson Mandela gave his first speech after prison, and the Slave Lodge, a stark reminder of South Africa’s past.
Experience the buzz of Greenmarket Square, filled with local crafts and stories, then walk down Long Street, where history and modern culture collide. The tour ends in Bo-Kaap, with its iconic colorful houses and rich Cape Malay heritage.
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Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Certified Guide
Complimentary Snack
Air-conditioned vehicle
Meals
Entrance fee
Excess baggage
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
Truth Coffee Roasting
Truth Coffee is famous for its steampunk design and big black-and-gold signage. You’ll find it on Buitenkant Street, close to District Six Museum and opposite The Fugard Theatre (now closed, but still a recognizable building). Your guide will meet at the Entrance of Truth Coffee
Return
Bo-Kaap
We finish off at a local house on Waal Street in Bo-Kaap, where Nurah welcomes you with a complimentary Cape Malay snack — a simple but special way to end the experience.
Itinerary
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District Six
Next, the group will head to District Six, where the guide will share the powerful story of forced removals during apartheid and the ongoing impact on displaced families. The guide will explain the significance of this area and its struggle for restitution.
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City Hall
The guide will stop at City Hall, where you’ll hear about the balcony where Nelson Mandela gave his first public speech after being released from prison in 1990. The guide will highlight the historical importance of this moment for South Africa.
10 minutes
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Greenmarket Square
At Greenmarket Square, the guide will share the rich history of the square as a center for trade and protest, while pointing out the vibrant market and the local vendors who continue to shape the square’s lively atmosphere.
15 minutes
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Cape Town Central
Stopping outside the Methodist Church, the guide will explain its history as a former slave church and how religion played a complex role during the era of slavery and beyond, including its role in resistance movements.
15 minutes
5
Iziko Slave Lodge
The group will pass by the Slave Lodge, and the guide will share insights into the building’s role during the era of slavery. The guide will explain how the lodge is now a museum dedicated to telling the untold stories of slavery’s impact on the Cape.
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Bo-kaap
The group will then move into the colorful streets of Bo-Kaap. The guide will explain the history and cultural significance of the Cape Malay community, the iconic colorful homes, and the continued legacy of this vibrant neighborhood.
Your adventure begins at Truth Coffee, where the aroma of freshly brewed coffee sets the tone for a journey into the heart and soul of Cape Town. From there, step into the streets of District Six, once a thriving community torn apart by forced removals, now a powerful symbol of resilience. Along the way, you’ll pass City Hall, where Nelson Mandela gave his first speech after prison, and the Slave Lodge, a stark reminder of South Africa’s past.
Experience the buzz of Greenmarket Square, filled with local crafts and stories, then walk down Long Street, where history and modern culture collide. The tour ends in Bo-Kaap, with its iconic colorful houses and rich Cape Malay heritage.
This isn’t ...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Certified Guide
Complimentary Snack
Air-conditioned vehicle
Meals
Entrance fee
Excess baggage
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
Truth Coffee Roasting
Truth Coffee is famous for its steampunk design and big black-and-gold signage. You’ll find it on Buitenkant Street, close to District Six Museum and opposite The Fugard Theatre (now closed, but still a recognizable building). Your guide will meet at the Entrance of Truth Coffee
Return
Bo-Kaap
We finish off at a local house on Waal Street in Bo-Kaap, where Nurah welcomes you with a complimentary Cape Malay snack — a simple but special way to end the experience.
