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Cape Town Slave Era Apartheid City Walking Tour
Product code 5569321P5
From
From ZAR 630
Dates
Available from Feb 9, 2026
Start times
1:00 PM, 9:00 AM
Travelers
Child ages 6-17, Adult ages 18-75
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Cape Town Slave Era Apartheid City Walking Tour
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Duration
3 hours 30 minutes
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Africa/Johannesburg
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From
From ZAR 630
Cape Town Slave Era Apartheid City Walking Tour





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Duration
3 hours 30 minutes
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Why Travelers Love This
Explore the rich tapestry of Cape Town's history on a walking tour through the CBD, visiting significant landmarks like the Company's Gardens, Slave Lodge, City Hall, and the District 6 Museum. This tour provides deep insights into the emotional narratives of the Slave-trade era and Apartheid, highlighting the impact on Southern Africa through engaging storytelling. Learn about pivotal figures such as Cecil John Rhodes and Jan Smuts, while also discussing contemporary political dynamics in South Africa. Ideal for history enthusiasts and those seeking a deeper understanding of the region's past and present. - Discover historical landmarks in Cape Town's CBD - Engage with stories from the Slave-trade era and Apartheid - Learn about influential figures like Cecil John Rhodes - Ideal for travelers interested in South Africa's cultural and political history, extending to Southern Africa too.
Overview
Explore the rich tapestry of Cape Town's history on a walking tour through the CBD, visiting significant landmarks like the Company's Gardens, Slave Lodge, City Hall, and the District 6 Museum. This tour provides deep insights into the emotional narratives of the Slave-trade era and Apartheid, highlighting the impact on Southern Africa through engaging storytelling. Learn about pivotal figures such as Cecil John Rhodes and Jan Smuts, while also discussing contemporary political dynamics in South Africa. Ideal for history enthusiasts and those seeking a deeper understanding of the region's past and present. - Discover historical landmarks in Cape Town's CBD - Engage with stories from the Slave-trade era and Apartheid - Learn about influential figures like Cecil John Rhodes - Ideal for travelers interested in South Africa's cultural and political history, extending to Southern Africa too.
What's Included
Included
Entrance fees to District Six Museum
Bottled water
Entrance to Slave Lodge
Not included
Your transportation to the meeting point and back home
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
We will meet all our guests on this site which is a coffee shop with lounge area, called Sidebar! and located on 91 Loop Street. Your guide will be aware of your names and will be looking for you by name, dressed in company gear.
End point
This tour ends at the world-famous Green Market Square.
Itinerary
Stop 1
35 minutes
Stop 1
This a former fruit and vegetable company of the Dutch East India Company that was once twice its current size. We enter this area together from the beginning of tour
Stop 2
45 minutesAdmission included
Stop 2
Here we enter this museum filled with informative and emotional history, communicating the Slave Trade history in the Cape which was from 1658 till 1834. We also learn a little about Apartheid in this museum.
Stop 3
15 minutes
Stop 3
Discover the Grand Parade and directly opposite to it the City Hall, where Nelson Mandela made his first public speech after release from prison in 1990.
Stop 4
45 minutesAdmission included
Stop 4
The story gets more and more hostile and emotional as we go, and it also becomes consistently more recent. This museum depicts the story of the forced removals of non-white South Africans in the 1950's by the Apartheid government of the day.
Stop 5
20 minutes
Stop 5
An outstanding African-themed market selling everything from clothing to souvenirs to curios from all over Africa in one large market. This is also where our tour ends and all participants say their goodbyes after a unique walking experience.
Additional Info
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
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.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
Review Summary
5.0
1 reviews
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