Bo-Kaap Walking Tour

Cape Town Walking Tour: Bo-Kaap & City Highlights (opens in a new tab)

71 2 h

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 just a walking tour—it’s an unforgettable journey through the stories, struggles, and spirit that have shaped Cape Town. Book now to experience the city like a local and uncover its true heartbeat.

Cape Town Township Walking Tours (opens in a new tab)

75 3 h

Explore Cape Town in a way unique tours. Book our tour day. You can book a tour 09h00 or 13h00 enjoy

Free cancellation

Table Mountain, Penguins & Cape Point Group Tour from Cape Town (opens in a new tab)

2,381 10 h

Experience the best of Cape Town in one unforgettable day on this scheduled full-day tour to Table Mountain, Bo-Kaap, Boulders Beach Penguins, Cape of Good Hope, Cape Point and Chapman’s Peak Drive. Perfect for first-time visitors, this Cape Town highlights tour combines the city’s most iconic attractions with scenic coastal views and must-see photo stops. Enjoy a short city drive, capture colourful photos in historic Bo-Kaap, take the cable car up Table Mountain, travel along the famous Chapman’s Peak Drive, visit the African penguin colony at Boulders Beach and explore the legendary Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point Nature Reserve. End with a stop at the colourful St James Beach huts. This is one of the best ways to see Cape Town’s top attractions in one day without the stress of planning transport or timing. Book now for a memorable Cape Town adventure.

Bo-Kaap: Walk with a local (opens in a new tab)

182 1 h

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.

Unique Bo-Kaap Tour with Food Tasting, Western Cape (opens in a new tab)

14 1 h 30 min

We meet at a popular local eatery in Rose Street, one of Bo-Kaap's borders. This is where we begin our journey down some of Bo-Kaap's oldest roads to explore this 370-year-old neighbourhood in a fun but informative way. We stop off at a local food host to sample some yummy traditional snacks and bakes with Tea, after that, we stroll down Chiappinni St to end back at the Bo-Kaap Deli. Other things to note