Cape TownCulture and history

    Bo-Kaap: Walk with a local

    4.9(173 reviews)
    By 56 On Lion Accommodation and ToursProduct code 114918P1
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    Duration

    1 hour

    Ticket type

    Mobile Only

    Languages

    English

    Confirmation

    Instant

    Meeting point

    Meeting point provided

    Time zone

    Africa/Johannesburg

    Why Travelers Love This

    4.9 rating from 173 reviews1 hourMobile tickets

    Overview

    We are descendants from the slaves brought to the Cape by the early Dutch settlers to Bo-Kaap, & feel connected to the rich history of the area. It's this deep love that fuels our desire to share with you this beautiful and intricately woven culture that is unmatched anywhere in the world. As residents and qualified tour guides with many years' experience, we will show you Bo-Kaap beyond the postcard pictures.

    What's Included

    Included

    Food and drink

    Snacks

    Not included

    No exclusions listed.

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    The museum is directly opposite Rose Street Corner cafe shop. Please meet me in front of the museum and not inside the museum.

    End point

    The museum is directly opposite Rose Street Corner cafe shop. Please meet me in front of the museum and not inside the museum.

    Itinerary

    Standard1 hour
    1

    Stop 1

    15 minutes

    We will meet at 71 Wale Street for an introduction to the area, providing an overview of the history of Cape Town and Bo-Kaap.

    2

    Stop 2

    20 minutes

    Bo-Kaap is a beautiful, quaint, and colourful suburb that nestles at the foot of Signal Hill in the City Bowl of Cape Town. Its history however is steeped in Slavery and it is also known as the ‘ Birthplace of Islam’ in the Cape. Enslaved people, artisans and political exiles were brought here from Africa, India, Sri Lanka, Indonesia and Malaysia amongst other places.

    Additional Info

    Public Transportation Nearby

    Public transportation options are available nearby

    No Back Problems

    Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

    No Pregnant

    Not recommended for pregnant travelers

    No Heart Problems

    Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

    Physical Easy

    Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

    Policy type

    Standard

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

    Experience may be cancelled for bad weather.

    Experience may be cancelled if minimum traveler count is not met.

    Refund eligibility

    100% refundable 1+ days before

    Refund eligibility

    0% refundable 0-1 days before

    Review Summary

    4.9

    173 reviews

    Collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

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