Bo-Kaap: Walk with a local

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.

Duration 1 hour

Voucher Mobile ticket

What's included :

Snacks

What's excluded :

This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Bo-kaap, Cape Town Central South Africa

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.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Wale Street, Wale St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa

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.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Atlas Trading Co., 104 Wale St, Schotsche Kloof, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa

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.

Duration: 10 minutes

Departure Point :

71 Wale St, Schotsche Kloof, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa

Return Detail :

Returns to original departure point

Hotel Pickup :

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Language

English

Age Req.

Fitness Req.

None

Group Size

Organised by 56 On Lion Accommodation and Tours

Activity ID: V-114918P1