Cape Town Art, Culture & History Walking Tour
Cape Town Art, Culture & History Walking Tour
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We will meet at the Bo-Kaap Deli (97 Church St, Bo-Kaap, Cape Town, 8001).
Our tour begins in the vibrant neighbourhood of Bo-Kaap, where brightly painted houses & streets reflect a rich cultural heritage. As we take in the colourful facades, you’ll learn about the deep roots of Cape Malay culture and its impact on Cape Town.
From Bo-Kaap, we head to the lively Long Street, where Victorian-era buildings meet buzzing bars, bookshops, and vintage boutiques. Each step reveals another layer of Cape Town’s unique character.
Next, we explore Greenmarket Square, filled with handcrafted goods, local art, and vibrant textiles—a marketplace that showcases the city’s creative spirit.
We then pass landmarks like the Slave Lodge and City Hall, with the chance to visit a Mandela exhibit.
Our final stop is District Six, where stories of forced removals and resilience continue to shape the city’s identity.
This tour offers deep insight into Cape Town’s history, culture, and art scene.
Itinerary
Bo-Kaap
20 minsAdmission Ticket FreeOur tour will begins in the vibrant neighbourhood of Bo-Kaap, where the brightly painted houses and streets speak to a rich cultural heritage. As we take in the colourful facades and historic mosques, you’ll learn about the deep roots of Cape Malay culture and the community’s impact on Cape Town's Culture.Long Street(Pass by)
Admission Ticket Freewe’ll make our way down to the lively stretch of Long Street, where Victorian-era buildings meet buzzing bars, bookshops, and vintage boutiques. Each step reveals another layer of Cape Town’s unique character—where the past and present meet.Green Market Square
10 minsAdmission Ticket Freewe’ll immerse ourselves in the bustle of Greenmarket Square, where traders offer hand crafted goods, local art, and vibrant textiles. It’s a local marketplace filled with energy, that showcases the rhythm of Cape Town’s creative soul.Iziko Slave Lodge(Pass by)
Admission Ticket Freewe’ll pass significant landmarks like the Slave Lodge, a solemn reminder of the city’s colonial history,Company's Gardens(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeThe Company's Garden is a large public park situated in Cape Town CBD - the main commercial district of Cape Town. It is the oldest garden in South Africa.Cape Town City Hall
20 minsAdmission Ticket Freethe City Hall, where historic speeches and protests once echoed through its grand arches, with the opportunity to visit an exhibition on Nelson Mandela.District Six(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeOur final destination being District 6, where stories of forced removals and cultural resilience still shape the area. Here, you’ll gain insight into a chapter of Cape Town’s past that continues to inform its identity today.
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