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Bo-Kaap: Authentic Local Experience with Qualified Tour Guides
4.9
107 Ratings
Cape Town
Experience the rich history and culture of Bo-Kaap with authentic local tour guides. Discover the hidden gems beyond the postcard pictures.
Experience the rich history and culture of Bo-Kaap with authentic local tour guides. Discover the hidden gems beyond the postcard pictures.
Duration:
1 hour
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- 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…
- 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.
- Wale Street - 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.
- Atlas Trading Company - 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.
What's Included
- Snacks
- Snacks
Additional Information
As offspring of the slaves transported to the Cape by early Dutch colonists to Bo-Kaap, we are deeply rooted in and tied to the profound history of this place. It’s this profound bond that motivates us to introduce you to this remarkable and intricately designed culture - one that’s unparalleled globally. As locals and accredited tour guides with…
As offspring of the slaves transported to the Cape by early Dutch colonists to Bo-Kaap, we are deeply rooted in and tied to the profound history of this place. It’s this profound bond that motivates us to introduce you to this remarkable and intricately designed culture - one that’s unparalleled globally. As locals and accredited tour guides with abundant experience, we offer you an immersive experience of Bo-Kaap beyond mere holiday snapshots.
Location
71 Wale St
Wale Street
The museum is directly opposite Rose Street Corner cafe shop. Please meet me in front of the museum and not inside the museum.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(107 Ratings)
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Robert_f
Dec 4, 2024
Enjoyable - Very knowledgeable guide friendly and highly recommend this tour learnt alot and very enjoyable tour
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Global57435320021
Nov 11, 2024
Great tour - Tour was informative and fun. Lots of information shared by the tour guide. Hope to do another tour next time to get more information
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Norrgards
Nov 5, 2024
Worth a visit - We thought it would be a small group but it was private just for us which was fantastic. Our guide was so committed and gave us a really good experience. Highly recommended.
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Heike
Oct 23, 2024
A great Bo-Kaap tour - We had a very interesting and entertaining tour. Our guide Lunga gave us a lot of background information and explained everything very understandably.
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Christopher_s
Oct 22, 2024
Educational Bo-Kaap - This was a wonderful tour through the Bo-Kaap neighborhood with our guide Rafiq, who lives in and loves the neighborhood which is evident through his knowledge and stories. Rafiq is so kind but also knowledgeable. We gained so much knowledge and met one of his friends along the way. We highly recommend spending an hour with Rafiq, it’ll be time well spent, and you will leave with more than just a few photos of some colorful houses, you will have knowledge to go with them.
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Aurora_h
Oct 16, 2024
Bo Kapp j for intelligent and those wanting to learn- no instagramers! - Rafit was incredible! Professional, highly intelligent and engaging wonderful tour. Met with local residents and shared some snacks.
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Lance_s
Oct 12, 2024
Great experience! - One of the best guided tours we have ever done. Our guide was a member of the local community (he stopped and said hi to almost everyone during our walk) and shared with us both the history of the area and intimate details of daily life (the community garden, stopping to chat in the home of his Aunt). Could not recommend this tour more!
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Jerlyn_j
Oct 10, 2024
Authentic Bo-Kapp Walking Tour with a Local Resident - Our tour guide, Rafik, was friendly, personable and very knowledgeable about Bo-Kaap’s history because he’s lives in the neighborhood. We walked through lesser known areas learning about residents and historic buildings. The highlight of the tour was eating a tasty homemade treat in a lifelong resident’s home. Wear comfortable shoes because you will walk up up and down a hill. My mom, sister, and I felt safe but did encounter a person panhandling.
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Ann_m
Oct 9, 2024
An authentic view of Bo-Kaap - Siddiq was insightful and thorough in giving a history as well as current state of the Bo-Kaap. He is a respected member of the community, so we walked the streets that are his own, which was different than any other tour group we crossed paths with along the way. We also traveled back streets with no other tours in sight as Siddiq gave full context beyond the pretty buildings, during which community members waved and called out to him along the way. The colorful houses have a beautiful story and it was life changing to learn the reason for them. Siddiq set a manageable pace to be able to take in the surroundings, even ending with time to shop at Atlas and also enjoy a delicious taste of the area with a koeseister. As a female solo traveler, I HIGHLY recommend Siddiq’s tour and suggest booking for the morning and Uber in and out before and after. Wear solid shoes, as there are many uneven cobblestones and elevations. My tour was in early October and it was overcast and cool - I suggest a light jacket.
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Flyer767885
Oct 8, 2024
Great walking tour - Siddiqi was very knowledgeable and proud about the culture and history of the neighborhood, particularly having grown up and lived there. The tour was well organized, and well paced. We ended our tour at the spice shop across the street from the museum. Wish I had been better prepared to purchase some spices.
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