Bo-Kaap: Walk with a local | 1 hour

115 Reviews | Cape Town
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Bo-Kaap: Walk with a local
2 Adults x $24.21
$48.42
Approx Total
$48.42

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Snacks

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.

Meeting points

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

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • Bo-kaap

    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.

    20 minutes

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    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.

    15 minutes

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    We then stop at Cape Town’s famed spice shop Atlas, where you will smell the heady aromas of spices used in everyday Cape Malay cooking. These are the same spices used by slaves as an expression of freedom in their ‘masters’ kitchens.

    10 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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April 25100% refund
April 26No refund

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4.9

115 reviews

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Authentic and enjoyable

Published on Mar, 2025

Such an enjoyable morning spent with Ilyas hearing of the history of Bo Kaap from someone who has a strong family history of living in the area and still lives there. Lovely to meet friends from the community and taste a local home made delicacy. Authentic and interesting - well worth doing.

Walking Bo Kaap with a resident

Published on Feb, 2025

ILYAS was very knowledgeable, lives in the area and is a 6 th generation resident . We had an insight into the history of Bo Kaap its residents , religion , and modern times . We had a very interesting tour seeing and learning about historical buildings , mosques, local industry, artists and were invited in by a resident to her home for a home made delicious snack . We met some local people and learned about community programs and met some of the volunteers too . We had such a great time we stayed to explore more and had lunch in a local cafe serving delicious home made food .

Exceptional walking tour - a Cape Town must!

Published on Feb, 2025

This was an exceptional tour of the Bo-Kaap. Our guide, Eliyas, was born and raised in the area and brought so much of his personal experience and love for the community to the tour. He provided a comprehensive explanation of the history combined with personal insights from his own family history. Totally exceeded my expectations and is highly recommended.

A great way to explore Bo-Kaap with a knowledgable and passionate local

Published on Feb, 2025

This was one of our highlights of Cape Town. Our guide was fabulous, we really felt his passion for the history and culture that's come from Bo-Kaap. We always felt safe during the walk, we stopped for a lovely snack and hydration too! Wear comfy shoes, the hills aren't too bad but there is a bit of walking. Great experience!

Our guide, Rafiq, gave us...

Published on Feb, 2025

Our guide, Rafiq, gave us a unique view of South Africa, Cape Town and the Bo-Koop community. He opened a window into his culture, his history and his concerns for the future.

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