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Half-Day Township Tour from Cape Town: Discover Langa's History and Culture under Apartheid
4.4
18 Ratings
Cape Town Central
Visit the lively community formerly oppressed under the Apartheid system - Langa, and explore the spirit of Ubuntu.
Learn about the mass eviction of 60,000 residents in District Six and its rich, diverse past.
Engage with township business owners, understand their lifestyles, and sample indigenous beer at a neighborhood shebeen!
Visit the lively community formerly oppressed under the Apartheid system - Langa, and explore the spirit of Ubuntu.
Learn about the mass eviction of 60,000 residents in District Six and its rich, diverse past.
Engage with township business owners, understand their lifestyles, and sample indigenous beer at a neighborhood shebeen!
Duration:
3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- District Six Museum - Explore the District Six Museum and learn more about the history of South Africa (closed on Sundays)
- Cape Town - Langa is one of Cape Town’s thriving townships, and was also established in the Apartheid days after thousands of residents from other areas were forcibly relocated. The area was named after Langalibalele - a…
- District Six Museum - Explore the District Six Museum and learn more about the history of South Africa (closed on Sundays)
- Cape Town - Langa is one of Cape Town’s thriving townships, and was also established in the Apartheid days after thousands of residents from other areas were forcibly relocated. The area was named after Langalibalele - a chief and renowned rainmaker who was imprisoned on Robben Island in 1873 for rebelling against the Natal government. One of the highlights on this township tour is a visit to one of the area’s famous charismatic churches – something that is sure to leave you enthralled! (Sundays Only)
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Food and drinks
Additional Information
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Location
District Six Museum
25A Buitenkant Street,
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
4.4
(18 Ratings)
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Maresaking
Mar 26, 2024
History of apartheid and a visit around the township - Hamlet our driver was brilliant. He explained the history of apartheid. This was extended when we visited the museum in Cape Town. The trip around the township was very sobering and the people and children were amazing, Thank you Hamlet and the guide that day in the township. Well worth a visit.
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Leslie
Dec 6, 2023
Safe and heartfelt - This was my best experience here so far. You really have to go into the township to see the truth. It was definitely beyond words. I felt safe the whole time and I’m a solo female traveler. Very nice people.
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Caitie_k
Jul 2, 2023
Tour guides were friendly - Tour guides were really friendly and welcoming. Really enjoyed walking around the township and learning.
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Tim_b
Jun 8, 2023
Most underrated tour in Capetown! - An amazing, eye-opening experience that is a must do for any travelers to the Cape. Our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable and had an intimate knowledge of the area and its history. Also must mention the positive effect these tours have for the locals and we felt 100% safe the entire time
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伊関
May 24, 2023
Wonderful experience!! - It was wonderful experience.
The guide knows well about the history of township and many friends there.
So when I walk through Langa, I feel no fear.
Spots we stopped at are where people live and they are very welcoming tourists.
If you join this tour, you’d better bring cash to give it to supportive local people.
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Extraordinary82311
Nov 6, 2018
Langa Township Tour Cape Town - An amazing time with an excellent guide; professional, informative, encouraged questions. Our first stop was the District 6 museum which explained the group areas act and how residents were forcibly moved out of their homes and relocated to a location. We walked through the township in a group of five, visited a crèche, a traditional healer and a shebeen. The emphasis was on acknowledging the past and looking to a positive future. Excellent.
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Colm_b
Jul 15, 2024
Very interesting and informative - Really interesting and informative trip with our guide Hamilton. Great insight into life in the township. While we were happy to overpay for some of the “local crafts“ these are the same crafts available throughout Capetown.
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Jelptex
Oct 17, 2018
Gain perspective - Knowledgeable and personable guides provide necessary insights into the totality of Cape Town & the South African experience in general.
A MUST-DO activity if visiting CPT.
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W6520fbnancys
May 18, 2019
Late and Short! - Because of a mixup between the office staff and driver we waited an hour and a half before being picked up. Instead of extending the tour to make up for the lost time the tour was rushed and concluded after just over two hours when the tour was supposed to last between three and four hours. The information we received was informative but appeared scripted instead of authentic. Very disappointing.
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Carolinen531
Dec 26, 2018
Book if you don’t want you guide to show up - With only 3 days in South Africa, we wanted to make the most of our trip by booking some tours. Holiday Inn provided us with the African eagle brochure and insured us that the tours were great.
That is the furthest thing from the case. Our tour guide NEVER showed up and after many excuses from the travel company a driver showed up and hour late, only to take us to a location where he claimed the group would be. We didn’t pay to meet up with the group after an hour that it had started. Save your time, money and frustration and don’t book with African Eagle.
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